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Tesla Cybercab has arrived

After seeing the unsuccessful presentation of the Robotaxi Verne in June, yesterday we could witness another presentation of this type of vehicle. It’s the long-awaited Tesla Cybercab that was supposed to debut in August, but it didn’t happen because the company wanted to improve the vehicle with some new technological solutions.

The Cybercab design is inspired by the Cybertruck model. It is equipped with a full-length LED light line in the front, a light line in the back, and a butterfly door that no other Tesla car has. Also, since it is an autonomous vehicle, there are no side mirrors and no back glass either.

Inside, as expected, a minimalist design with a large central infotainment screen and two seats, without a steering wheel or pedals.

The car is Musk’s desire to impress investors and Tesla fans may help the company’s shares, which have not seen much growth this year due to weak sales of electric cars. However, some feel that Tesla is still far behind Waymo.

Although the Cybercab is equipped with Tesla’s latest autonomous driving systems, Missy Cummings, a professor at George Mason University and an expert in artificial intelligence who advises the California DMV on the topic of autonomous vehicles, believes that Tesla is not a serious candidate for real applications of autonomous driving. “I think they are at least 10 years away from implementation.”

The company stopped reporting to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) back in 2019, nor does it update outside experts or the media on its progress. Regulators have been closely monitoring Tesla’s Autopilot and fully autonomous driving programs for some time, and the technical problems surrounding those programs suggest that it will be extremely difficult to fulfill Musk’s vision anytime soon.

Source: Tesla, Forbes

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Tesla Cybercab has arrived
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2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD with 436-mile range

Tesla has just unveiled its new Model 3, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive. It has a range of 436 miles (702 km), and deliveries will begin in November.

Currently, it is not known what battery this car will use, but some believe it is the same (75kWh battery) used in the Model Y Long Range Rear Wheel Drive that hit the market earlier. What we know for now is that this version consumes only 12.5 kWh of energy per 100 kilometers, which ranks it among very economical cars. The company claims that this is the most efficient electric car currently on the European market.

The new version of the Tesla Model 3 has acoustic glass, improved suspension and seals, and upgraded dampening. In the cabin, the front and rear seats come with a heating function, and there’s also an 8.0-inch screen for rear-seat passengers to enjoy.

When it comes to price, in Germany the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive costs €44,990.

Source: Tesla

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BMW sold more electric cars in Europe than Tesla

After a long time, someone managed to remove Tesla from the throne of the best-selling electric cars in Europe, and that is BMW. It was the first time that a German manufacturer managed to surpass an American company.

The European electric car market is not looking great at the moment, and according to the latest results, sales have fallen by 6 percent compared to last year. This decline is the result of a lack of government incentives and buyers’ worries about how much their vehicles will be worth in the future. According to sales results in July, BMW sold 14,869 BEVs, which is 308 cars more than Tesla, although the Model Y is still the best-selling electric car. Tesla delivered 16 percent fewer Model Ys in July (9,544 units). The Volvo EX30 is second on the list with 6,573 cars sold, while the Volkswagen ID.4 is in third place with 5,295 cars delivered.

SUVs are still popular with 54 percent of all vehicles sold. “Customers in Europe now have more choice than ever before, and SUVs are a more comfortable and desirable option for many. These facts, along with the increasing availability of affordable models, are helping customers switch from traditional segments to SUVs,” said analyst Felipe Munoz.

If we look at the European market as a whole, total car sales in July increased by 2 percent compared to last year, with 1.03 million cars delivered. Dacia Sandero is the best-selling model with 22,398 units, Volkswagen T-Roc is second with 19,254 units sold, while third place belongs to Toyota Yaris Cross with 17,314 units sold.

Source: Reuters