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This Insanely Cheap Made-In-India EV Motorcycle Has Pretty Cool Tech

08 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

Oben Electric's new Rorr EZ Sigma e-motorcycle is offered at a competitive price of &rupee;127,000, available exclusively in India. It features a 3.96 kWh battery delivering a range of about 110 km (68 miles), plus a 5-inch color TFT display with navigation, trip data, music, and phone alerts, and a reverse mode for easy parking. The bike sports a more comfortable seat and bold Electric Red graphics, offering modern tech.

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Driver Grateful For Her Tesla Electric Car in Flood Waters, But It's Not a Boat

08 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

While a young Tesla driver in Florida safely navigated floodwaters, praising its sealed battery and electronics, such flooding should be avoided despite added protection. Such designs make EVs more water-resistant than gas cars, lacking air intakes and exhausts, but deep water poses risks - corrosion, mold, or electrical damage if seals fail, creating short-circuits and potential battery fire.

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GM Pushes Chevy Silverado EV To An Astonishing 1,000+ Mile Range on a Single Charge

07 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

The Chevrolet Silverado EV has achieved a record-breaking 1,059 miles on a single charge, more than doubling its EPA rating. GM engineers accomplished this by utilizing efficient driving techniques and minimizing energy consumption, including maintaining 20-25 mph speeds and using a battery-powered fan for cooling. The achievement demonstrates the Silverado EV's potential range in optimal conditions, contributing to advancements in electric vehicle technology."

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Tesla Cybertruck Wanted By U.S. Air Force As Targets In Munitions Training

07 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

The US Air Force seeks to purchase two Tesla Cybertrucks for use as targets in precision munitions testing and training. Citing potential use by adversaries, the Air Force aims to prepare for real-world scenarios involving durable vehicles like the Cybertruck. The trucks will be transported to the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, contributing to the Special Operations Command's Stand Off Precision Guided Munitions program.

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Elon Says Teslas Drive Themselves. The Crash Data Tesla Tried To Hide From A Court Says Otherwise

07 Aug 2025 | Synopsis

A jury found Tesla partially liable in a fatal crash involving Autopilot and awarded $243 million in damages. Evidence showed Tesla withheld critical crash data and misled investigators. Despite knowing the system had limitations, Elon Musk claimed Teslas "can drive themselves." TechDirt highlights this as a dangerous disconnect between Tesla's marketing and reality, raising serious concerns about transparency, safety, and accountability in autonomous vehicle development."

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