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Elon Musk responds to Tesla-BYD 2023 Q4 production comparison

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to the comparisons being drawn by various media outlets regarding his company and high-powered Chinese rival BYD, which outpaced Musk’s company in terms of production of electric vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2023. Tesla hits 2023 delivery guidance of 1.8 He’s definitely right.

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Solid state Batteries v/s Li-ion Batteries: A Comparison Based on Cost

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To better understand the severity of the cost component, let us look at the cost comparison between Solid state and Li-Ion batteries. Lithium-ion battery prices have declined dramatically over the last decade as manufacturing technologies became more efficient and cost-effective. Li-Ion Batteries: What Made Them The Most Desired?

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Tsinghua researchers conclude surging lithium price will not impede EV boom

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Although the current 10-fold price spike of lithium is giving the electric vehicle market a sharp short-term shock, a study by a team from Tsinghua University indicates that it will not hinder transportation electrification in the long run. That made the cathode price increase by 140% for LiNi 0.8 —Sun et al.

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Are insurance comparison sites really all they seem?

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has shown that the information provided by price comparison sites contains a number of discrepancies compared to what’s actually detailed in the policy itself. The post Are insurance comparison sites really all they seem? An investigation by Which? What can you do to make sure you’re properly covered?

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Audi EV market competitiveness potentially dampened by lack of price cut

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The Audi Chief of Europe has stated the brand will not follow Tesla in introducing a price cut on its electric vehicles. And while Audi’s Chief of Europe has stated that the company will not follow its new rival in introducing an EV price cut, some worry that it is losing its competitive edge.

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Tesla price cuts in China drop competitor sales by as much as 60%

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Tesla’s price cuts in China dropped sales of competing domestic electric vehicle makers Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng by as much as 60 percent in January. Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng all showed significant drops in both monthly and year-over-year sales comparisons in January after Tesla stroked demand by dropping prices by as much as 13.5

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Rivian design boss shares how R2 builds off R1S and R1T at a lower price

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How does Rivian plan to keep its rugged luxury feel at a lower price? The company’s design boss explains. Rivian unveiled the R2 last month, with starting prices around $45,000. That’s almost half the current $74,900 R1S and $69,900 R1T starting price. At least, not as much as with R2.

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