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A Nice Clear Shot of Tesla Giga Texas’ Battery Cathode Plant Progress

In February of 2023, Tesla applied for a permit to extend Gigafactory Texas with a building to produce cathodes for battery production. The Giga Texas cathode plant will likely contribute to Tesla’s 4680 production plans in Austin.

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2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Dynamic Cruise Control for Non-Highway Use…Is It Efficient?

The owner’s manual says to use dynamic cruise control (DCC) on highways only. However, could it save gas on regular roads?

July 15, 2022 - 10:53AM EDT
By: Harutiun Hareyan

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7 Small SUVs With The Most Cargo Room - Subaru Forester Is Now 3rd Best

How much cargo and luggage space does the 2022 Subaru Forester have? See how the Forester compares with other small SUVs in an updated study.

July 15, 2022 - 6:58AM EDT
By: Denis Flierl

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Some 2023 Subaru Outback Trims Get A Huge Price Jump - The Complete Model Guide

Is the Outback still a good value for midsize SUV shoppers? The 2023 Subaru Outback has new upgrades, but some trim levels get a significant price increase. Check out the pricing and complete details here.

July 15, 2022 - 5:37AM EDT
By: Denis Flierl

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GM Partners With Pilot and EVgo to Build Quick-Charging EV Network

One of the big reasons that people are reluctant to buy EVs is the inability to find easy quick-charging. GM is partnering with Pilot stations and EVgo to try and solve the problem.

July 15, 2022 - 12:03AM EDT
By: Mary Conway

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Tesla's Head of AI, Andrej Karpathy, Departs

Tesla's head of AI, Andrej Karpathy has left Tesla after taking a 4 month sabbatical and announcing his departure. Will this affect Tesla negatively and what will he do next?

July 14, 2022 - 8:54PM EDT
By: Jeremy Johnson

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Kia Offers The Most Plug-In Hybrid SUVs And Crossovers For Under $50,000 MSRP

I am on vacation on the island of Kauai, visiting my auntie and uncle in Lihue. They both just retired from long careers as teachers here and are looking for their first plug-in vehicle. They want an SUV or crossover with a higher seating position with at least enough ground clearance to handle a rutted dirt road leading to a hike or beach somewhere on the island. They might be like any other car shopper looking for their first plug-in vehicle, so I decided to help them out with a little research.

July 14, 2022 - 5:15PM EDT
By: Justin Hart

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Your Fuel Gauge On 2022 Toyota Tundra Is Not Broken. Here’s What To Do

Have you noticed that the fuel gauge on the 2022 Toyota Tundra has sometimes stated that it is full even though you may have half a tank? There is a simple fix that that dealer can do.