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ZEEKR unveils new 001 design refresh with 900V architecture, 7-minute charging, and a ‘starry’ interior

2 months 3 weeks ago

Chinese EV brand ZEEKR has announced a new design refresh to its flagship 001 EV model – the second in as many years. This latest upgrade to the 001 features ZEEKR’s 900V architecture, enabling better performance and some of the fastest charging speeds we’ve seen. The interior also appears quite cozy, allowing for a starry night setting on the panoramic roof.

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Scooter Doll

Tesla is in hot water for mishandling insurance claims

2 months 3 weeks ago

California is taking significant enforcement action against Tesla Insurance, alleging the company has been systematically failing to handle claims properly and harming its customers in the state. The California Department of Insurance announced the action, threatening to revoke Tesla’s license to operate in the state and impose significant fines.

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Fred Lambert

Autonomous electric semi truck brand Einride hits $1 billion valuation

2 months 3 weeks ago

Part self-driving tech brand, part 3PL, Swedish trucking startup Einride AB has been making a name for itself in the US and abroad by delivering zero-emission freight solutions that work. Following the company’s latest $100 million funding round, it’s delivering something else, too: a billion dollar valuation.

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Jo Borrás

You can get antique plates for a first-gen Prius now — feeling old, yet?

2 months 3 weeks ago

This fall marks the 25th anniversary of the US launch of the first-gen Toyota Prius — a car that, arguably, has done more to more to shift the market away from fossil fuels than any other single vehicle (more on that in a minute). That means that, in many states, you can now get “antique” or “historic” plates for a modern hybrid.

If that sounds appealing to you, here’s what it might cost to keep that OG Prius on the road for many more years to come.

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Jo Borrás