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Dodge plans to retire Challenger as parent company Stellantis eyes electrified future!

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Los Angeles — For more than a dozen years, the Challenger has been the toughest modern Dodge, delivering old-fashioned horsepower and a retro-inspired look. But Challenger is heading into retirement, as the brand embarks on an electrifying future. They’re promising an electric muscle car to replace it as part of the company’s overall plan; Join other large auto companies in this promise. Dodge is one of many legacy US brands from former Chrysler, and is now under the Stellantis umbrella, a global company looking to a greener future. Dodge, Chrysler,…

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Elon Musk promises a “custom robot” with a futuristic look from Tesla

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CEO Elon Musk said Thursday that electric car maker Tesla will make a “customized” self-driving taxi that “looks futuristic,” without specifying a time frame. The 50-year-old billionaire, who wore a black cowboy hat and sunglasses, made the comments at the opening of Tesla’s $1.1 billion plant in Texas, where its new headquarters is located. “Broad scale. Fully autonomous.” Musk told a large crowd at the plant, “There will be a dedicated robotaxe.” Musk several times missed his goals for full autonomy. In 2019, he said that robotic taxis without a…

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Battery swapping continues to emerge as an alternative to charging stations

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A year ago, Tesla rejected the alternative path to swapping the electric car batteryas “problematic and unsuitable for widespread use”. It seems that Beijing does not agree. In fact, China has been pushing hard for interchangeable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) as a supplement to the regular vehicle.Charging fees, with the government throwing its weight behind the many companies developing the technology. Four companies — automakers Nio and Geely, battery swap developer Aulton, and state-owned oil producer Sinopec — say they plan to set up a total of 24,000 swap…

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