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VW launches new solar-electric yacht project with MEB platform, CUPRA design, and Silent Yachts

VW has launched a new project to bring to market a new solar-electric yacht in partnership with Silent Yachts using its MEB platform for electric vehicles and a design from its CUPRA team. Silent Yachts We previously reported on Silent Yachts, which is sometimes described as the “Tesla of the seas.” They produce boats that are powered by solar power and batteries. Depending on the size, they…
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Quick Charge Podcast: January 26, 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 Model S ‘Palladium’ refresh spotted on test track ahead of launch

A Tesla Model S with ‘Palladium’ refresh was spotted being tested on the automaker’s test track at Fremont factory ahead of the launch, which we believe is imminent. Tesla Model S Palladium Refresh Back in 2018, we reported on Tesla working on a significant interior design refresh for Model S and Model X that was at the time planned for the summer of 2019. At the time, the planned…
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Tesla integrated dashcam caught road-raging driver firing gun at electric car

TeslaCam, Tesla’s integrated dashcam feature using Autopilot camera, caught a road-raging driver shoot live rounds at a Model 3 electric car on the highway for seemingly no reason. TeslaCam TeslaCam, along with Sentry Mode, is Tesla’s integrated dashcam system inside its vehicles using the Autopilot cameras around the car to record potential accidents, acts of vandalism, or other…
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How to test drive a Tesla during the COVID-19 pandemic

Perhaps you’ve seen Tesla’s recent market cap soar over $850 billion. Maybe you’ve been reading about the long rumored refreshes coming to the Tesla Model S and Model X. It could even be that you’ve seen tons of Model 3 sedans on the road lately, and you want to see what all the hype is about. No matter the reason, there’s plenty of opportunities to test out a Tesla before you commit to…
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