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Potential Cybertruck battery packs spotted at Tesla Gigafactory Texas

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A shipment appearing to include structural battery packs was delivered at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas this week, though it’s not entirely clear what vehicle the deliveries are for. Interestingly, Tegtmeyer spotted the pallets at the Southwest receiving door of Giga Texas, where the company assembles the Cybertruck.

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Tesla NACS Texas mandate gets push back from EV Charging firms: Report

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Some EV charger makers and operators in Texas have opposed the Lone Star state’s Tesla NACS mandate. According to a document seen by Reuters , a group of EV charging firms claims that Texas’ Tesla NACS mandate is premature. Lucid Motors has also expressed some concern over the rapid adoption of Tesla NACS.

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Tesla gets big win in Texas with NACS requirement

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Tesla got a big win in Texas yesterday as the Lone Star State said it would require companies to include the automaker’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector in its electric vehicle charging stations if they want to be eligible for federal funding. Reuters initially reported the story.

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Kia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs

Baua Electric

Although Rivian and Tesla are making headlines with planned expansions into mass-market electric vehicles, Kia is set to launch two affordable EVs of its own. More affordable EVs are coming Rivian unveiled its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV Thursday. It will include a tri-motor R3X , Rivian’s first high-performance compact EV.

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Is Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? Fast charging, long-range, and affordable price

Baua Electric

According to a new report, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is the only EV on the market offering fast charging in under 20 minutes, over 350 miles range, and at an affordable starting price. And you get all of this starting at an affordable starting price of as little as $38,650. 305 $51,265 SE Dual Motor AWD 77.4 361 $43,656 SEL RWD 77.4

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Tesla launches Quicksilver paint option for US Model Y inventory units

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Earlier this month, Tesla watchers observed that Giga Texas’ holding lots were being filled with Model Y units that were painted in Quicksilver, a color that was initially exclusive to Giga Berlin’s advanced paint shop. Giga Texas is not the only Tesla factory that is producing Quicksilver Model Y units.

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New family of affordable Teslas detailed: ‘multiple’ EVs coming as part of 20 million vehicle push

EV Central

The long-hyped circa-$40,000 Tesla Model 2 didn’t break cover at the company’s investor day held at the Texas Gigafactory this morning. Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaking at the EV company’s investor day in March 2023 “As we improve affordability the number of people who have access to our products dramatically increases,” said Kirkhorn. “It