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Tesla uses LFP batteries for China-made Model Y SR, new documents reveal

Teslarati

Tesla’s Standard Range Model Y has finally been approved for sales and production in China, just days after the automaker started allowing orders of the all-electric crossover in one of the company’s most important markets. MIIT approves Tesla Model Y SR for sales/production in #China , #EV carries #LFP #battery pack.

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Maserati Folgore EVs land EPA certification to enable deliveries

Teslarati

Credit: Maserati The documents, including Maserati’s applications to have the vehicles approved for sale by the EPA, were not published until this week. Teslarati discovered this morning that Maserati has gained the CoCs from the EPA after applying for them in late January. I’d love to hear from you!

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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

Green Car Congress

This step—which certifies the vehicle as a ZEV—is a prerequisite for sales of the vehicle in California. The Lightning Electric Ford Transit is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the Ford Transit 350HD, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets. The new vehicle also is available nationwide.

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Tesla’s direct-to-consumer model is better for companies and consumers

Teslarati

Many sites now offer links to “markup trackers” that hope to document and highlight price gouging. Ford dealer emailed me today with a brand new @Ford Lightning they have for immediate sale. Ford dealer emailed me today with a brand new @Ford Lightning they have for immediate sale. Just a cool $37,000 OVER MSRP.

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Tesla Giga Mexico construction preparations continue

Teslarati

Lead the development of Scope of Work, Basis of Design, Scheduling, and Estimating documents. Develop process improvements, workflows, and templates to increase design productivity. Provide production of design drawings, presentation drawings, and digital models. Manage and oversee the work of consultants.

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The real reason Hertz is selling EVs – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

As EV pundit James Carter put it, “Hertz’s decision is far more a reflection on business practices than the product.” It isn’t clear if Hertz means to ditch all its Teslas, or just thin the herd. Teslas reportedly make up about 80% of Hertz’s EV fleet, and EVs make up about 11% of Hertz’s total rental fleet.

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Rivian IPO: What you need to know

Teslarati

And as the company approached the production of the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV, its losses grew. Rivian’s Production Plans. According to the document, the company expects to fill its pre-order backlog of approximately 55,400 R1 vehicles by the end of 2023. ” .