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The charging session is complete. The battery has enough range, the dashboard looks satisfied and everyone is ready to leave. The plug, unfortunately, has made other plans. Pressing its rele
This is one of those car technology shifts that sounds fake the first time you hear it. Because for basically your entire life, steering has worked the same way. You turn the wheel, a metal sha
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