EV owners are taking a victory lap as gas prices skyrocket: 'I had no idea, I drive a Tesla'

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A driver plugs their black Tesla into a solar-canopy Supercharger station. There are several other EVs plugged into other ports in the background.
The average price for a gallon of regular gas is soaring across the US. Some EV owners are taking a victory lap.

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Ford CEO shares photos teasing $30,000 EV pickup

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Ford CEO Jim Farley (on the left of the picture) wearing a blue polo shirt. He is leaning on a silver railing.
Ford is re-jigging its EV manufacturing plan. CEO Jim Farley said the adjustment will help compete with upstart Chinese brands.

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Volvo's new EX60 electric SUV promises to 'end range anxiety' — and is built with Nvidia and Google tech

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A modern light green Volvo drives on a dirt road through the forest.
Volvo has unveiled the EX60, its longest-range electric vehicle. It's the latest European luxury brand that's rolling out its third-generation EVs.

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Global EV sales just hit a record, even as automakers tap the brakes

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Tesla, Ford, and GM all reported record electric vehicle sales in the third quarter.

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The rise of Chinese Tesla rival BYD, which just hit a sales record

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People checking out a light-blue BYD Seal U on display.
The Seal U is one of BYD's latest electric-vehicle offerings.

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In the past week, 4 of Elon's direct reports have announced they are leaving Tesla

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A fire broke out at Tesla's Fremont Factory Monday night.

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22 Tesla features that make them unlike any other electric cars

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Red Tesla Model 3 with frunk open and a pair of boots and a yellow cloth inside.
Tesla Model 3 frunk

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I work on Tesla's Autopilot team. I watch hours of customers' driving videos every day and am monitored constantly.

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Tesla owners say Autopilot can help relieve some of the stress of driving.
Tesla's Autopilot team helps teach the company's AI to drive.

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Another Tesla exec quits, says working for Elon Musk's company is 'not for the faint of heart'

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SpaceX founder Elon Musk speaks at a conference.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk told employees the automaker would need to be "absolutely hard core" about headcount and costs when he laid off 10% of the company's workforce in April.

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Chinese EV makers are outpacing Tesla in one key area

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A stop sign appears in the forefront of a Tesla factory.
China is outpacing Tesla in one key area, a new study found.

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