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Tesla Model 3 becomes more popular as NYC yellow cab

The Tesla Model 3 is becoming more popular as a yellow cab in New York City as more people adopt the electric car after doing the math. In October 2019, Electrek was first to report that the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), which oversees the city’s fleet of yellow cabs, has approved the Tesla Model 3 as the first electric vehicle to be eligible to become a yellow cab in…
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GE lands ‘largest combined onshore wind project’ in its history

GE Renewable Energy has made an agreement with Chicago-based Invenergy, a global clean energy developer and operator, to provide wind turbines for the 1.48 gigawatt North Central Wind Energy Facilities in Oklahoma. GE’s largest-ever onshore wind project The North Central Wind Energy Facilities project is a group of three wind farms in north central Oklahoma. GE will deliver 492 2.X-127s and 39…
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Quick Charge Podcast: April 1, 2021

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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Over-the-air updates: How does each EV automaker compare?

Ever wondered how your electric vehicle updates itself over the air (OTA)? Is it software or firmware? Perhaps you’re wondering if the new EV you’re considering is even fit with over-the-air capabilities. No matter the reason, we’ve put together a guide outlining how OTA updates work, plus some of their benefits looking toward the future. Furthermore, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list…
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Mercedes-AMG announces upcoming all-electric performance vehicles

Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz’s in-house performance brand and tuner, announced its electrification plans, including upcoming all-electric performance vehicles. AMG was a performance vehicle and tuning company founded by former Mercedes engineers. It grew in popularity as a result of its modifications and customization of performance Mercedes-Benz vehicles, and it was eventually purchased by the…
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