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Motor Morsels: BenzGPT, Electric Bubble, Tossing Cash, UK’s Little Buddy

TL; DR– Mercedes automates texting while driving, Porsche build an electric Bat-mo-bubble, Stellantis is spreading its battery investments out, and the UK has a new tiny EV with a tiny price.
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Motor Morsels: BenzGPT, Electric Bubble, Tossing Cash, UK’s Little Buddy

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Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft are partnering to test the AI ChatGPT in vehicles, marking the first implementation. The technology will enhance the capabilities of Mercedes' voice assistant, "Hey Mercedes." A beta program for U.S. customers is starting, enabling expanded interaction and increased command response.

“As an AI chatbot, I cannot tell you what you should order at Taco Bell, Chris. I don’t have a mouth…”


Unleashing its latest cybernetic bubble on wheels, Porsche introduced the all-electric Mission X concept hypercar. The quirky, but speedy, compact ride promises lightning-fast charging. It claims the title for the fastest road-legal car around the Nürburgring. Retro-futuristic interior and scarab-like doors, anyone?

Them: Affordable, sustainable, easy to charge, please.
Porsche: Fastest and most bubble-like EV imaginable, you say?

Stellantis Ventures, the venture capital branch of Stellantis, plans to invest €100 million in automotive, battery tech startups, and a mobility venture fund. The funding will benefit ten startups, including driver monitoring provider Nauto, battery tech company Electra Vehicles, and electric bike venture Beweelsociety.

When you gamble, it is best to bet on the winner. Even if you also bet on all the losers too, we guess.

The Ark Zero, UK's cheapest EV at $7,650, is the latest from London startup Ark. This eco-friendly, aluminum quadricycle, perfect for drivers, a passenger, and a dog, boasts a 50-mile range, 28 mph top speed, and takes 6-8 hours to charge.

Order now to get a special coat hanger you can use to store the Ark Zero in your closet at night.

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