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Volkswagen announces production start date for its most affordable $20K ID.1 EV
For the first time, Volkswagen announced it aims to start producing its most affordable ID.1 electric car, starting at 20,000 euros ($21,700), in 2027. The $20K Volkswagen ID.1 will offer “affordable electric mobility for everyone,” VW brand leader Thomas Shafer said Thursday.
“The working title is ID.1 and the vehicle is planned for 2027,” Shafer confirmed during VW’s annual press conference Thursday.
Work on the ID.1 is already well underway. Shafer said, “We’re already in the middle of it, we know what the car should look like.” However, the biggest challenge will be deciding where to build it.
What Is a GPU? The Chips Powering the AI Boom, and Why They’re Worth Trillions
GPUs sell for tens of thousands of dollars, and GPU-maker Nvidia is worth over $2 trillion. But what is a GPU, exactly, and why is it special?
Apple Bought an AI Startup: What to Know About Its AI Plans
Apple quietly purchased the startup earlier this year amid the company’s big push for more AI features in iOS 18.
BYD reveals cheaper e2 electric crossover starting under $13,000 to undercut ICE cars
BYD is launching another lower-priced electric model. The Chinese automaker introduced the new BYD e2 Honor Edition, starting under $13,000, in its latest move to steal market share from gas-powered cars.
After declaring a “liberation battle” earlier this year, BYD is launching an aggressive campaign aimed at taking market share from ICE vehicles.
BYD kicked off the campaign last month with the new Qin Plus EV, which starts at around $15,000 (109,800 yuan). The company claimed its new EV opened a “new era of electricity is lower than oil.”
Apple Vision Pro Likely to Launch in These Nine Countries Next
Apple will soon add 12 new languages to the virtual keyboard on the Vision Pro, based on code discovered by MacRumors. Right now, the Apple Vision Pro keyboard only supports English (US) and Emoji, which makes sense as it is limited to the United States.
To bring the Vision Pro to new countries, Apple needs to add support for additional languages. The code indicates the following languages will be added:
This New Robot Is So Far Ahead of Elon Musk’s Optimus That It’s Almost Embarrassing
Tesla’s Optimus is taking baby steps while OpenAI’s Figure 1 is doing burnouts on the track.
Can This Detachable Cable Make Curbside EV Charging Less Annoying?
New York startup itselectric hit an important milestone with its detachable Level 2 chargers, coming soon to Detroit and other cities.