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October 23, 2016

General Upcoming Volkswagen Beetle Could Return To RWD, Become Electric

Upcoming Volkswagen Beetle Could Return To RWD, Become Electric

Rumors are swirling that the next-generation Volkswagen Beetle could return to its former rear-wheel-drive setup and employ a pure electric powertrain.
By Eric Loveday 23 October 2016
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General Electric Cars Pose "Serious Threat To The Oil Industry"

Electric Cars Pose "Serious Threat To The Oil Industry"

Fitch is a ratings agency that publishes highly influential financial ratings. Although we have been hearing for some time now that electric cars will eventually threaten the oil industry, Financial Times has cited Fitch's recent report claiming that an oil industry "death spiral" is imminent, due to the rise of electric vehicles.
By Steven Loveday 23 October 2016
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General Porsche Mission E-Based Lamborghini Vitola Electric Supercar In The Works (w/video)

Porsche Mission E-Based Lamborghini Vitola Electric Supercar In The Works (w/video)

According to German publication Autobild, the Lamborghini Vitola will be able to rocket itself to 100 km/h or 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds besting Tesla’s flagship Model S P100D which recently clocked in 0-60 mph – 2 mph less than the Lambo – in the same 2.5 seconds.
By Eric Loveday 23 October 2016
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General Faraday Future Has Unpaid Bills, Faces Possible Work Stoppage At Nevada Factory

Faraday Future Has Unpaid Bills, Faces Possible Work Stoppage At Nevada Factory

Strange news on Faraday Future's $1 billion investment in EV factory in Nevada, right after announcement that AECOM was contracted for the job.
By Mark Kane 23 October 2016
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General New Tesla Autopilot To Operate In "Shadow Mode" Until Self-Driving System Is Ready To Activate

New Tesla Autopilot To Operate In "Shadow Mode" Until Self-Driving System Is Ready To Activate

Tesla Motors introduced new self-driving hardware in its EVs, but time is needed to develop the software and make full autonomy a reality.
By Mark Kane 23 October 2016
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General It's Official. Tesla Uses NVIDIA DRIVE PX 2 AI Computing Platform

It's Official. Tesla Uses NVIDIA DRIVE PX 2 AI Computing Platform

The heart of the Tesla's new autonomous driving hardware, that some day will enable self-driving cars, is the latest NVIDIA DRIVE PX 2 AI computing platform
By Mark Kane 23 October 2016
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Consumer Reports On Tesla Autopilot 8.0 - "Better But Needs Improvement" - Video

Consumer Reports On Tesla Autopilot 8.0 - "Better But Needs Improvement" - Video

Consumer Reports evaluation finds that the update addresses some, but not all, potential safety risks.
By Eric Loveday 23 October 2016
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