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  CA-Based Startup is Hitting Stride                                                  Source:  Lucid e-Sedans New Buyer for 100,000 EVs & New Production Facility Luxury electric sedan maker Lucid Motors of California does not have the branded household name that Tesla does.  But technologically in some ways Lucid Air sedans out-class and out-perform Tesla models and other EVs, according to automotive experts. Very recently, Lucid Motors has made several moves on the chessboard against its archrival Tesla.  The California-based startup has just secured an order for 100,000 Lucid EVs from the government of Saudi Arabia over the next ten years.  The price for the Lucid Air starts at $77,400 with some models kicking in at $95,000, $139,000 and $179,000.  The final price-tag of this deal has not been disclosed yet, but it is going to be a huge payday for the California startup.  The Lucid Air is the #1 luxury electric vehicle of 2022, according to Cars.com.  Lucid is also expanding prod

  All-Electric, Super-Fast, Very Stylish Tesla's Big Money-Making Sports Car 2023 is set to be a blockbuster year for Tesla.  Three hotly anticipated new models will go into production, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk.  The models include the Cybertruck, the Tesla Semi and the Roadster sports car.  The new Roadster, which Tesla says is the world's fastest car, is a big money-maker for Tesla, even though it hasn't even gone into production yet.  The limited-edition Founder's Series Roadster is already sold out at $250,000 each.  1000 of the EVs have been bought, sight unseen, generating $250 million for Tesla.  These EVs won't be produced and delivered until next year.  Tesla is now taking $50,000 deposits to order the standard Roadster, priced at $200,000 for delivery in 2023.  The Roadster is an unusually hot and lucrative car. The Roadster's Alluring Appeal The appeal is the EV's unprecedented speed, good looks, sleek sporty design and zero emissions tech

  All-Electric, Super-Fast, Very Stylish                                                  Source:  Tesla Tesla's Big Money-Making Sports Car 2023 is set to be a blockbuster year for Tesla.  Three hotly anticipated new models will go into production, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk.  The models include the Cybertruck, the Tesla Semi and the Roadster sports car.  The new Roadster, which Tesla says is the world's fastest car, is a big money-maker for Tesla, even though it hasn't even gone into production yet.  The limited-edition Founder's Series Roadster is already sold out at $250,000 each.  1000 of the EVs have been bought, sight unseen, generating $250 million for Tesla.  These EVs won't be produced and delivered until next year.  Tesla is now taking $50,000 deposits to order the standard Roadster, priced at $200,000 for delivery in 2023.  The Roadster is an unusually hot and lucrative car. The Roadster's Alluring Appeal The appeal is the EV's unprecedente

  Tesla Cyber Rodeo Event for Gigafactory in Austin, TX                                                       Source:  Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Latest Cybertruck Version At the opening ceremonies for his Austin, Texas Tesla Gigafactory, Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised that his long-delayed Cybertruck will be delivered to customers in 2023.  First unveiled in late 2019, the battery-electric, light duty pickup has been continuously under development and upgraded.  Cybertruck will be produced at the new Austin facility along with what Musk is teasing as other breakthrough products which haven't been announced yet. What We Know About the New Cybertruck The Cybertruck on display at the Cyber Rodeo Giga Texas event has been significantly upgraded.  Unlike the first version, it has conventional rear-view mirrors.  The headlights are configured right beneath the front bodywork of the truck and there's a light strip where the hood meets the bumper.  It still has no doorhandles.  Musk says

  Tesla Cyber Rodeo Event for Gigafactory in Austin, TX                                                                                      Source:  Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Latest Cybertruck Version At the opening ceremonies for his Austin, Texas Tesla Gigafactory, Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised that his long-delayed Cybertruck will be delivered to customers in 2023.  First unveiled in late 2019, the battery-electric, light duty pickup has been continuously under development and upgraded.  Cybertruck will be produced at the new Austin facility along with what Musk is teasing as other breakthrough products which haven't been announced yet. What We Know About the New Cybertruck The Cybertruck on display at the Cyber Rodeo Giga Texas event has been significantly upgraded.  Unlike the first version, it has conventional rear-view mirrors.  The headlights are configured right beneath the front bodywork of the truck and there's a light strip where the hood meets the bumper.  It still

  EV Can Drive Diagonally "Like a Crab"                                             Source:  Tesla World's Most Anticipated Truck Tesla's Cybertruck has been the world's most anticipated truck since it was first announced in 2019.  Now with the launch targeted for 2022, the latest, initial production version of the Cybertruck seems more awesome than ever.  CEO Elon Musk has decided to launch it as a 4-motor electric pickup truck version, not the one, two or three motor versions previously announced.  According to Musk, that will enable the 4-motor EV to drive "diagonally like a crab".   A Pickup That Turns Like a Tank The four motors will provide fast response torque, independently controlling each wheel.  The purpose is to better control the EV's four wheels' ability to traverse uneven and slippery terrain by sending power to each corner of the vehicle. Musk says the Cybertruck turns like a tank. Also, the new pickup won't have any door hand

   Kids' 4-Wheel All-Terrain-Vehicle                                                  Source:  Tesla From Tesla, Zero Emissions Fun Tesla is launching an electric, quad-bike called "Cyberquad for Kids".  The 4-wheel, all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) is inspired by the much- anticipated Tesla Cybertruck, the all-electric pickup truck that has been billed as Tesla CEO Elon Musk's pet project.  The kids' Cyberquad is priced at $1900 and will start to ship, first in the US, in the next two to four weeks.  This is another surprise product from the world's leading electric vehicle automaker.  In the past year, Tesla also launched Tesla Tequila and the Tesla bot. Electric ATV for Kids 8 Years Old and Up Tesla, on their website says, the Cyberquad is designed for kids 8 years old and more to enjoy.  It is all electric and powered by a lithium-ion battery.  The ATV reaches top speeds of 10 mph and has a range of 15 miles on a charge.  It has an all-steel frame, cushioned seat

  Kids' 4-Wheel All-Terrain-Vehicle                                                  Source:  Tesla From Tesla, Zero Emissions Fun Tesla is launching an electric, quad-bike called "Cyberquad for Kids".  The 4-wheel, all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) is inspired by the much- anticipated Tesla Cybertruck, the all-electric pickup truck that has been billed as Tesla CEO Elon Musk's pet project.  The kids' Cyberquad is priced at $1900 and will start to ship, first in the US, in the next two to four weeks.  This is another surprise product from the world's leading electric vehicle automaker.  In the past year, Tesla also launched Tesla Tequila and the Tesla bot. Electric ATV for Kids 8 Years Old and Up Tesla, on their website says, the Cyberquad is designed for kids 8 years old and more to enjoy.  It is all electric and powered by a lithium-ion battery.  The ATV reaches top speeds of 10 mph and has a range of 15 miles on a charge.  It has an all-steel frame, cushioned seat,

  New FORM Solar Camping Pod                                                  Source:  FORM Green Camping The Tesla Cybertruck is one of the most anticipated electric pickup trucks of the decade.  Its bold design, speed, range and strong steel body have been heavily promoted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.  The delivery date is promised for 2022.  Now, thanks to a California startup composed of industrial designers and engineers, it has a new capability as a solar camper with a solar camper pod called FORM. FORM Form is a revolutionary camper made of carbon fiber that is compatible with all types of truck beds including the Ford F-150 Lightning and the radically designed Cybertruck.  The company says it has maximum strength and durability with its carbon fiber shell enhanced with aluminum honeycomb material.  It attaches to the truck and fits between the sides of the pickup bed.  The pod has a full extension system that turns the truck into a tiny green powered home.  It weighs 1000 pounds and

  New FORM Solar Camping Pod                                                  Source:  FORM Green Camping The Tesla Cybertruck is one of the most anticipated electric pickup trucks of the decade.  Its bold design, speed, range and strong steel body have been heavily promoted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.  The delivery date is promised for 2022.  Now, thanks to a California startup composed of industrial designers and engineers, it has a new capability as a solar camper with a solar camper pod called FORM. FORM Form is a revolutionary camper made of carbon fiber that is compatible with all types of truck beds including the Ford F-150 Lightning and the radically designed Cybertruck.  The company says it has maximum strength and durability with its carbon fiber shell enhanced with aluminum honeycomb material.  It attaches to the truck and fits between the sides of the pickup bed.  The pod has a full extension system that turns the truck into a tiny green powered home.  It weighs 1000 pounds and

  Record EPA Range of 520 Miles for Lucid Air Dream EV                                                Source:  Lucid Air This is the All Electric Record Range According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lucid Motors, a California based EV startup, has trounced the world's largest EV maker Tesla on range with a debut electric sedan at an officially rated 520 mile range.  That makes Lucid Motors the top winner on range on a single charge.  The win from the EPA for Lucid came on its battery electric Air Dream edition sedan.  The range win more than overshadows Tesla's highest range model - the S - which has an EPA estimated range of 405 miles.  Lucid plans to start building 500 Air Dream sedans with the 520 mile range.  That is a conservative start as Lucid is testing the market for the EV with the top EPA rated range of 520 miles at a price-tag of $169,000. EV Races The race for the longest range, most powerful, fastest, relatively inexpensive and easily rechargeab

  US Startup Beats Tesla, GM, Ford and more                                        Source:  Rivian Tough Pickup That Wades Through Water & Climbs Hills of Sand EV startup Rivian is the first automaker to produce, launch and market an electric pickup truck.  The US electric truck maker beat out the world's #1 electric vehicle maker Tesla, along with GM, Ford and others.  The company's first R1T pickup truck for a customer drove off the assembly line at the Rivian plant in Normal, Illinois.  More are rolling off the production line and the company says they are saleable to customers.  In fact, they are "ready for sale in all 50 states".  The R1T has a range of 317 miles on a charge and prices start at $67,500.  As you can see in the photos, the e-pickup is so tough it can climb hills of sand and wade through water as high as the top of the tires.  With a deposit of $1,000, the truck can be reserved for purchase. Fully Certified  The R1T comes with a tailgate you can

  US Startup 1st to Produce E-Pickups for Customers - Beats Tesla, GM, Ford and more                                        Source:  Rivian R1T Tough Pickup That Wades Through Water & Climbs Hills of Sand EV startup Rivian is the first automaker to produce, launch and market an electric pickup truck.  The US electric truck maker beat out the world's #1 electric vehicle maker Tesla, along with GM, Ford and others.  The company's first R1T pickup truck for a customer drove off the assembly line at the Rivian plant in Normal, Illinois.  More are rolling off the production line and the company says they are saleable to customers.  In fact, they are "ready for sale in all 50 states".  The R1T has a range of 317 miles on a charge and prices start at $67,500.  As you can see in the photos, the e-pickup is so tough it can climb hills of sand and wade through water as high as the top of the tires.  With a deposit of $1,000, the truck can be reserved for purchase. Fully Cer