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Rumors of Tesla (TSLA) factory in India intensify as local chief minister weighs in

The rumors of a Tesla factory coming to India are intensifying as a local chief minister appears to confirm Tesla’s plan to build electric vehicles in Karnataka. Tesla has had a long history of flirting with the idea of entering the Indian market. In 2016, CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla had plans to enter the Indian market, but those plans have been delayed. Tesla apparently did make some…
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Quick Charge Podcast: February 13, 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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Tesla introduces new center console in Model Y electric SUV

Tesla has started to introduce its new center console in the Model Y electric SUV after bringing it to the Model 3 last year. Late last year, Tesla launched a refresh version of the Model 3 with several updated features. One of the biggest changes was a new center console between the two front seats. Tesla got rid of the piano black glossy finish and replaced it with a matte finish. Instead of…
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Most expensive electric vehicles money can buy in 2021

Electric vehicles are booming. Shortened supply chains, making parts in-house, and advanced battery technologies have significantly helped manufacturers lower the costs of their electric vehicles. Consumers may soon see multiple EVs for sale under $30,000, which is exciting. But let’s forget about all of that promise right now, and visit the other end of the spectrum. What are some of the most…
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Ola’s robotic-operated 2 million/yr electric scooter megafactory is already planning exports

Ola, often considered the Indian Uber, knows a thing or two about mobility. After committing to leading in the development of electric vehicle manufacturing with Ola Electric, we’re now getting a look at the company’s near-term plans. Ola Electric got a jump start on electric scooter design and manufacturing by acquiring the high-tech Dutch smart scooter startup Etergo. The company’s…
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