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CharIN response to Tesla opening its North America Charging Standard

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In November, Tesla opened its EV charging connector design—called the North American Charging Standard (NACS)—to charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers. CharIN applauded Tesla for including DIN 70121 and ISO 15118-02 communication standards for the NACS proposal. Earlier post.) issued a response.

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Redhill Resources signs option to acquire Lincoln Lithium project; 225 km SE of Tesla Gigafactory

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Redhill Resources Corp. 225 km SE of the Tesla Motors Gigafactory site. A finder’s fee of $25,000 is payable in connection with the Agreement. has entered into a property option and assignment agreement with a vendor to acquire a 100% right, title and interest in and to the Lincoln Lithium Property in Nevada.

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Navigating the Cost Gap on Tesla and Other EVs for Collision Repairs

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The recent launch of the Tesla Cybertruck a high-profile reminder of these challenges and opportunities with its stainless steel body and new technology. Particularly on the Tesla Cybertruck, with advanced features such as 48V electrical systems and steer by wire.

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Tesla Giga Berlin works with local district to establish easy commute for employees

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Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin will have a bicycle path connecting the electric car production facility to the nearby town of Erkner, establishing an easier commute route for eventual employees at the manufacturing plant. The bike path will connect Giga Berlin to the town of Erkner and will be 2.5 kilometers (1.49

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Tesla will visit Naval Station Norfolk to recruit U.S. veterans

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Tesla is known for supporting U.S. ” Tesla’s Veterans Recruiter, Dirk Vanderlaan, shared a post on LinkedIn announcing the company’s plans to visit Naval Station Norfolk for the RecruitMilitary career fair that will take place on the naval base. Note: Johnna is a Tesla shareholder and supports its mission. .

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LCA study finds connected and automated vehicle subsystems could enable net reduction in vehicle energy use and GHGs by up to 9%

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Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have found that using a Level 4 connected and automated vehicle (CAV) subsystem could increase vehicle primary energy use and GHG emissions by 3–20% due to increases in power consumption, weight, drag, and data transmission. —Gawron et al. Gawron, Gregory A. 7b04576.

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Tesla defends Giga Berlin, posts response to critics’ concerns as final approval nears

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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is quietly moving towards its start of operations. Tesla is facing over 800 objections against Gigafactory Berlin’s construction. Tesla, for its part, has started defending Giga Berlin, responding to some of its critics’ biggest concerns about the facility. . As noted in a Berlin.de

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