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Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta navigate through the eye of the system in impressive video

In a new video, we get a rare look at Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta software at work through what it can actually see as it navigates city streets. You can watch the impressive video below. Tesla is currently testing the “feature complete” version of its Full Self-Driving package in beta with a few thousand customers and employees through its early access program. It’s not considered…
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Tesla drastically increases price of Solar Roof

Tesla appears to have drastically increased the price of its Solar Roof tiles in an update to its configurator and quote estimates. After years of delays, the Tesla Solar Roof is finally gaining momentum with a sharp rise in installations over the last few quarters. The…
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Kent Torpedo review: An electric bike for kids, tested by an adult (and kids)

The is the first electric bicycle that I know of designed specifically for children. And it’s so much fun (even for me as a full-fledged adult) that it surely won’t be the last one. Now before I start getting disgruntled comments, let me start by saying this isn’t a small motorcycle – it’s a pedal-assist e-bike. You have to pedal. Yes, it has a motor. But the motor only adds assist…
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Rivian CEO reveals collaboration with Yakima

In a Tweet over the weekend, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shared images of his family camping in an R1T. From the images, you can clearly see a yellow rooftop tent donning both the Rivian and Yakima logos. The photos confirm at least one Rivian accessory in a partnership with the leading rack manufacturer, Yakima. Rivian is an American EV automaker just months from delivering one of two flagship…
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Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi plans to make EVs

Consumer electronics company Xiaomi Communications Co. appears to be the latest manufacturer entering the electric mobility race. The Beijing-based company is reportedly making plans to create Xiaomi brand EVs. The company will utilize a Chinese manufacturing facility owned…
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Tesla goes on hiring spree at Gigafactory Texas, prepares new battery cell factory

Tesla is turning on the recruiting machine in Texas as it adds about 50 new jobs based out of Gigafactory Texas, including many jobs related to local battery cell production. The automaker has lot going on right now when it comes to adding production capacity. It has Gigafactory Berlin and Gigafactory Texas, two brand new factories, under construction, and it is significantly expanding…
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