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// Tesla unveils futuristic ‘Cybercab’ and ‘Robovan’
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk arrived at an unveiling event in Los Angeles today in the company’s latest innovation, the “Cybercab” robotaxi – a vehicle designed for full self-driving (FSD) with no steering wheel or pedals.
- AutoCar says Tesla Robotaxi revealed
- Driven says Tesla’s new Cybercab promises self-driving transportation for all
- Stuff Motoring says Tesla’s new car has no steering wheel, no pedals
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// Skoda Makes Enyaq RS Race Track EV
Despite there being a sporty vRS variant, it’s not the car you’d first think to base a racer upon.
- Driven says Skoda unveils track-ready Enyaq RS Race concept
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// Mazda’s abandoned ute to get a fresh face, but no new lease on life
Mazda has teased a facelift for its BT-50 ute, set to debut in full on October 18.
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// Toyota introduces hydrogen cartridges as potential power solution
Toyota is continuing to push the boundaries of alternative energy solutions with the introduction of portable hydrogen cartridges.
// Paris Motor Show debut for Leapmotor JV
Leapmotor will showcase its electric mobility solutions at the 90th edition of the Paris Motor Show.
// E-Ray breaks new ground
Supercar boasts Corvette first with electrified all-wheel-drive system
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// EV Batteries Will Be Half Their 2023 Prices In Two Years: Study
Cheap EV batteries will drive a major rebound in electric car demand in the U.S., Goldman Sachs researchers say.
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