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GM’s Tesla NACS support spells trouble for Electrify America [Opinion]

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General Motors’ (GM) support for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) might be trouble for Electrify America. With two out of three of the United States’ top legacy automakers supporting Tesla’s NACS, Electrify America’s position in the EV charging space is precarious at best.

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Tesla receives mind-blowing interior ‘personalization system’ patent

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Tesla has received a patent for an incredible new “personalization system,” which could make its vehicles more accessible and comfortable than ever before. There is no doubt that one of the most substantial strengths that Tesla has over its rivals is its software chops.

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Tesla Model Y returns to dominance in Germany

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The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling electric vehicle in Germany in January. Tesla has found astounding success in the German market. Recently, the German KBA, the agency which monitors vehicle registrations, found that Tesla sales had grown by more than 900% compared to January 2021. What do you think of the article?

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Ford patent draws inspiration from the Tesla Model X

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Ford has patented a new gullwing door design, which likely takes a little inspiration from the Tesla Model X. Besides Tesla’s evident impact on the auto industry switching to electric vehicles, its other significant contribution is to automotive design. What do you think of the article?

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Another Tesla price cut possible thanks to plummeting lithium prices

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Tesla is poised to benefit from rapidly dropping lithium prices, particularly in China, where the automaker produces nearly half of its vehicles. But how could this affect Tesla pricing? Furthermore, as Tesla still leads the auto industry in terms of profit margins, it has the most flexibility regarding its vehicle pricing.

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Viral Tesla bull interview puts Elon Musk and FSD in the hot seat

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In a now-viral interview with Axios, well-known Tesla investor Cathie Wood defended Elon Musk and Full Self Driving (FSD). Of the community of Tesla investors who are optimistic about the automaker’s future, few match the enthusiasm of Cathie Wood and her ARK investing firm. I do think @Tesla ‘s the most important project.

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Tesla considers acquiring Sigma Lithium

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Tesla is reportedly considering purchasing Sigma Lithium, a Brazillian lithium mining company, for an estimated $3 billion. Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk have shown a continued interest in the extraction and refinement of lithium over the past five years. It remains unclear if other automakers will follow in Tesla’s footsteps.

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