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CEC determines Diablo Canyon needed to support grid reliability

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The determination is based on data showing California risks energy supply shortfalls during extreme weather events. Updated forecasts show this type of extreme event is increasingly likely to occur because of rising temperatures. DCPP is currently scheduled for phased retirement in 2024 and 2025.

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Lux: Tesla likely to miss 2020 vehicle target by >50%; Gigafactory to bring only modest reduction in costs, >50% overcapacity

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The Gigafactory, proposed to be built at a cost of $5 billion, is designed to make 35 GWh Li-ion cells for half a million EVs. But in the likely event of much lower sales of 240,000, overcapacity will be to the extent of 20 GWh. Batteries Electric (Battery) Forecasts Vehicle Manufacturers' billion, with questionable margins.

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Tesla confirms new Robotaxi without steering wheel and pedals for 2024 production

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Musk estimated that the cost of riding a Tesla robotaxi vehicle would be lower than a subsidized bus ticket. The company plans to hold an unveiling event for the new robotaxi vehicle sometime next year. Just recently, Ark forecasted that Tesla’s robotaxi fleet could generate $486 billion in annual revenue by 2026.

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A.T. Kearney study projects US auto sales volumes will trend back to historical levels by 2013; forecasts 13.2 million new units sold in 2011 and 16 million in 2013

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Kearney forecasts 13.2 The study cautions, however, that the availability of financing, total cost of ownership and the unfolding events in Japan will impact vehicle sales in both markets. Behind the forecast, four key macroeconomic factors were measured. A newly released study by A.T. consumer confidence.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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At an event in the GM Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan, General Motors unveiled the core of its new strategy to grow the company’s EV sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. Third-party forecasters expect US EV volumes to more than double from 2025 to 2030 to about 3 million units on average.

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Ohio EV Tour stops for a day of Dayton hospitality 

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On June 9, the tour stopped in Dayton, where EAA’s Drive Electric Dayton (DED) chapter took the lead in making the arrangements, as well as staffing the event. Kettering invented the electric starter for gasoline engines in 1912, and mass production techniques were introduced, the cost of gasoline cars was significantly reduced.

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IHS Automotive sees Google leading technology, testing, software development for autonomous driving

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However, as it continues its development, Google still must discover and teach its software the “once in a million” events—such as performing under diverse weather conditions, unique roadwork, specific traffic situations and other nontraditional driving situations. EVs well-positioned for autonomous enablement for CaaS transportation.

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