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We’re taking you from from record breaking to record faking in the news today. Let’s dive in.

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Mustang Mach-E Makes EV History

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is topping headlines in the EV world after setting a new Guinness World Record by traveling 569 miles on a single charge.

• Record-Breaking Feat — In England, drivers Kevin Booker and Sam Clark stretched a Mach-E's range to 569 miles using a 91-kWh extended-range battery and a single rear motor, surpassing its usual 320-mile range by 78%.

• Overall Title-Holder — The Mach-E leads in terms of EVs in production, but Mercedes' EQXX concept car still holds the overall EV range title with their 747-mile drive back in 2022.

UAW Endorses Harris For President

The United Auto Workers' union has officially endorsed Harris for her presidential bid, but winning over its nearly 400,000 members remains a difficult task, especially in the battleground state of Michigan.

• Union Support — Michigan union households have leaned Democratic in recent elections, with 62% backing Biden in 2020.

• Leadership and Endorsements — The UAW endorsement boosts Harris' campaign by signaling union political resources and voter mobilization efforts. While the endorsement doesn't guarantee rank-and-file support, it may prove advantageous in this tight race.

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Tesla's Safety Stats

Tesla has released a new incident report claiming slight YOY improvements in the miles between Autopilot crashes. It’s also sparking suspicion about the reliability and transparency of its data.

• Report Deets — In Q2 2024, Tesla recorded one crash for every 6.88M miles driven with Autopilot, compared to one crash per 1.45M miles without it. The U.S. average stands at one crash per 670,000 miles, according to 2022 NHTSA data.

• Data Doubts — Critics point out that Tesla's data doesn't account for differences in road types or weather conditions, therefore mis-leading buyers about their performance in real-world scenarios. More critical skeptics even question whether the data has any validity at all, and knowing Musk’s track record with the truth, it’s really no surprise.