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    GM survey about EV/whole home energy systems

    I found this interesting. Looks like GM is considering getting into much more than just EV's. As a Silverado EV reservation holder, I received this survey in my email on behalf of GM. The gist is a bunch of questions about how much I'm willing to pay for at home charging solutions, and whether...
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    New Silverado videos / email update. Still know nothing about the CT....

    Being a Silverado EV reservation holder, I got an email this weekend with some great videos about the truck to keep me interested. I'm wondering why Tesla doesn't do this? I reserved a Cybertruck a few years ago, and I don't think Tesla has sent a single update since then. C'mon Tesla...give us...
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    Apple CarPlay to be whole car OS?

    This is interesting. Looks like Apple is trying to take over your car's OS and re-skin it to look and act like an iPhone. This is of course a brilliant move by Apple...the goal may be that the vehicle manufacturer doesn't need to develop its own UI, and pays apple for it instead? But how does...
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    Rivian stock tanks after EV maker sees production constraints hindering sales

    Interesting news on the Rivian front: (source) Rivian stock tanks after EV maker sees production constraints hindering sales Last Updated: Dec. 16, 2021 at 6:10 p.m. ETFirst Published: Dec. 16, 2021 at 4:32 p.m. ET By Claudia Assis 0 Rivian Automotive Inc. stock tanked late Thursday as the...
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    Teslas and hitting a moose...

    I know Tesla has driver assist features to prevent hitting pedestrians. Anyone know how effective these systems are against wildlife strikes at night? If a moose steps in front of a tesla driving 55mph, will the tesla see the moose before the driver, and will it stop the car to prevent a collision?
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    What does "Beta Phase" mean?

    In the Q2 earnings call on 7/26/2021, it was said that the Cybertruck was in/finished the Alpha phase, and Tesla will be entering Beta Phase of Cybertruck later this year. What does that mean? Are these standard vehicle production terms that industry folks know and understand? Or are they just...


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