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2025 Audi RS e-tron GT performance: Electrical Storms
- The 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT performance is a powerful electric vehicle with a 105 kWh lithium-ion battery and dual-motor powertrain, accelerating from 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds.
- It is Audi's fastest production vehicle and shares a platform with the Porsche Taycan, featuring performance enhancements like all-wheel steering and Launch Control.
- Stephan Reil, Chief Technical Engineer, showcased the vehicle's engineering advancements, including a 12% increase in battery capacity and faster DC fast charging.
- The RS e-tron GT performance offers a Push-To-Pass boost mode for additional acceleration and precise handling at high speeds with an integrated RS performance mode.
- Audi focuses on electric vehicle production and aims to be carbon neutral by 2050, addressing the global warming crisis with EV-specific architectures and innovation.
- The RS e-tron GT performance is priced at $167,000 with options like the Dynamic Plus package for enhanced performance capabilities, offering a range of 278 miles.
- The vehicle's design features new fascias, color options, a panoramic glass roof with transparency control, and options like the Forged Carbon package for a premium feel.
- Kimatni D. Rawlins experienced the RS e-tron GT performance in Las Vegas, highlighting its speed, handling, and technical prowess on the road course.
- The electric vehicle market is evolving rapidly, with Audi positioning itself as a key player in high-performance electric mobility.
- The RS e-tron GT performance offers a unique driving experience, combining power, technology, and sustainability in a compelling package for enthusiasts.
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[VIDEO] Iron Man’s 1965 Corvette Sting Ray EV Sells for $77K at Mecum Glendale
- A 1965 Corvette Sting Ray EV, converted from a vintage C2, was sold for $77,000 at Mecum Glendale.
- The EV conversion was done by actor Robert Downey Jr. as part of his TV show Downey’s Dream Cars.
- The Corvette is powered by two AC motors and seven Tesla Model S battery modules, offering a range of about 99 to 100 miles.
- The sale price of $77,000 was $4,400 more than the value of a stock 327/300 Powerglide car in excellent condition.
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Tesla quarterly sales slump 13% amid backlash against Elon Musk
- Tesla sales declined 13% in Q1, indicating struggles in attracting buyers.
- Possible factors contributing to the decline include an ageing lineup, competition from rivals, and backlash against Elon Musk's rightwing politics.
- Tesla reported 336,681 vehicle deliveries in Q1, lower than the expected 408,000 and down from 387,000 in the same period last year.
- Tesla's stock has dropped significantly, and it has lost market share to rivals, such as BYD, due to improvements in their offerings.
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Tesla's deliveries data is out — and it's much worse than expected
- Tesla reported first-quarter deliveries of almost 336,700 EVs, missing analyst expectations.
- Wall Street had braced for weakening demand following declining monthly sales numbers in multiple countries.
- The total was 13% lower than the same period in 2024, with Tesla attributing the decline to changes in production lines ahead of the new Model Y.
- Tesla shares fell about 4% in premarket trading following the release.
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The Verge
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Tesla’s sales plummet 13 percent as Musk backlash grows
- Tesla's sales dropped 13 percent in Q1 2025.
- The company produced 362,615 vehicles and delivered 336,681 vehicles.
- Tesla's stock price fell 36 percent and faced a decrease in sales in Europe and China.
- The negative impact is attributed to Elon Musk's involvement in the Trump administration and protests against Tesla.
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TechCrunch
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Rivian starts a challenging year with a big slip in deliveries
- Rivian delivered 8,640 vehicles in Q1 2024, its worst quarterly performance since Q4 2022.
- The slow start in deliveries is not expected to impact Rivian's guidance for the year, with a target of 46,000 to 51,000 EVs by the end of 2025.
- Rivian faces challenges as it aims to release a more affordable mass-market EV in 2026, but has reworked its flagship models to reduce losses on each sale.
- Uncertainties for Rivian include potential impacts of government policy changes, such as the imposition of a 25% tax on imported cars and potential reduction of the federal EV tax credit.
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2025 Audi RS E-Tron GT First Drive: Faster In Every Sense Of The Word
- The 2025 Audi RS E-Tron GT, Audi's flagship performance sedan, has been upgraded with a larger battery, more power, faster charging, chassis tuning, and weight reduction.
- Priced at $168,295, the 2025 RS E-Tron GT boasts 912 horsepower, 757 lb-ft torque, 249 miles of EV range, and a 105 kWh battery.
- The 2025 model features updated exterior design elements, such as a revised grille, forged carbon inlays, and new paint choices.
- Internally, the RS E-Tron GT showcases comfortable sport seats, a 10.7-inch infotainment screen, and Alcantara finishes.
- Underneath, the vehicle now has an 800V 105 kWh battery, reaching 80% charge in 18 minutes at a rate of 320 kW.
- With a total system output of 912 horsepower, the RS E-Tron GT accelerates from 0-60 mph in 2.1 seconds, offering impressive cornering abilities.
- The new suspension system, Active Air Suspension, enhances handling dynamics, providing exceptional body control and cornering performance.
- Equipped with 16.1-inch front and 14.4-inch rear ceramic brake rotors, the RS E-Tron GT maintains stability at high speeds and offers relaxed city driving.
- Despite a steep price tag, the 2025 RS E-Tron GT presents advanced engineering, setting a standard for Audi's electrified models.
- The lower-priced 2025 Audi S E-Tron GT offers 670 hp and 300 miles of range, making it a more accessible option in Audi's lineup.
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Guardian
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Italian police increase security at Tesla dealerships after 17 cars destroyed in Rome fire
- Italian police increase security at Tesla dealerships after 17 cars destroyed in Rome fire.
- Italy's state police anti-terrorism unit is investigating if the fire was started by anarchists.
- The circular from the interior ministry aims to raise awareness of possible anti-Tesla protesters and increase surveillance if needed.
- Tesla dealerships and cars have increasingly been targets of vandalism worldwide due to protests against Elon Musk's political activities.
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Musk’s Government Role Is Costing Tesla—Literally
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the government is causing backlash and is being described as 'a very expensive job.'
- Protesters are expressing anger over the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which Musk recently joined.
- Tesla stock has dropped nearly 50% since Trump's election and sales in Europe fell 45% in January.
- Investors and employees are urging Musk to rebalance his priorities between being CEO of Tesla and running DOGE.
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Wells Fargo reiterates Tesla (TSLA) price target of $130
- Wells Fargo reiterated its Tesla price target of $130, delivering a grim forecast for the electric vehicle company in the near term.
- Wells Fargo analyst outlined factors driving the bank's bearish stance, including a slowdown in vehicle sales across Europe, China, and the U.S.
- Wells Fargo cautions that sales drop will hit Tesla's earnings hard and believes the company has limited options to spark a rebound.
- Morgan Stanley analyst predicts Tesla stocks will rebound over 90% within the next year, setting a price target of $430.
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Experimental EV battery charges in 10 minutes in sub-zero temperatures
- US scientists have developed a lithium-ion battery for electric vehicles that enables high range and fast charging in cold weather.
- The battery uses a single-ion conducting glassy solid electrolyte coating and does not require changes to chemistries or production processes.
- The new technology is licensed and is to be commercialized by Michigan’s Arbor Battery Innovations.
- The battery demonstrated over 400% improved rate capability at 4C and over 500% at 6C, charging in temperatures as low as -10C.
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TechJuice
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First Fatal Crash Involving Xiaomi SU7 Sparks Safety Concerns and Stock Decline
- A fatal crash involving a Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle has sparked safety concerns and led to a decline in the company's stock.
- The accident took place on the Dezhou–Shangrao Expressway in Anhui Province, China, resulting in the deaths of three female university students.
- The SU7 was operating in autonomous mode, but the driver took manual control shortly before colliding with a concrete barrier.
- Xiaomi is cooperating with authorities, has clarified the functionality of the vehicle's doors, and has experienced a more than 5% decline in stock price.
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Insider
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China's EV battery titan is coming for Europe
- Europe's best hope for an EV battery manufacturer, Northvolt, filed for bankruptcy after running out of cash, leaving the field open for Chinese battery titan CATL to continue its global expansion.
- CATL, the world's biggest battery producer, is already building three factories in Europe and considering expanding its manufacturing facilities further in line with market demand.
- CATL is also embarking on a hiring spree and plans to add more than 1,300 staff in Hungary by the end of the year.
- The demise of Northvolt has left Europe's home-grown battery industry struggling to compete, with Chinese and Asian companies likely to dominate the ownership of the continent's battery industry.
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The 2026 Polestar 2 Gets A New Battery And A Faster Infotainment System
- The 2026 Polestar 2 has received updates, including a new battery and a faster infotainment system
- The entry-level version now features a 70 kWh battery from CATL, which increases the range slightly
- All variants of the Polestar 2 now come with a faster Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for the infotainment system
- Optional upgrades include a high-end Bowers & Wilkins audio system and new upholstery options
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Insideevs
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Stellantis Sales Slump Showed No Signs Of Improvement In Q1
- Stellantis sales were down 12% in the first quarter.
- Fiat's total U.S. sales increased 239% in Q1, but delivered only 522 vehicles.
- Only Chrysler had a significant increase in sales, with Pacifica minivan sales rising by 98%.
- Sales of other car marques in Stellantis' American portfolio were down, including Dodge and Jeep.
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