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Tesla confirms it is developing wireless inductive EV charging

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Tesla confirmed it is developing a wireless inductive electric vehicle charging platform for owners in an interview with Jay Leno. Tesla sells wireless charging unit firm Wiferion, but keeps its engineers: report Up until now, Tesla kept its developments of wireless EV charging underwraps. I’d love to chat!

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Anaheim PD launches pilot for Tesla Model Y LR police cruisers

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On Monday, the department held a joint media event with Unplugged Performance to showcase the Tesla Model Y Long Range police units, in addition to the two parties both sharing brief videos about the pilot program. We’re excited about this pilot program and the opportunity to create a better future together.” hours per day.

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Tesla Semi Run On Less results really show serious BAMF performance

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The Tesla Semi is proving its worth in the ongoing 2023 Run on Less Electric Depot event. As per Rocky Mountain Institute’s David Mullaney, it’s the Tesla Semi’s charging performance that is making these impressive feats possible. PepsiCo is testing three Tesla Semi units in the 2023 Run on Less Electric Depot event.

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Tesla Lead Engineer urges Rivian to optimize R2 for existing Supercharger Network

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But while the Rivian R2 has earned praise for its price, specs, and looks, one aspect of the vehicle has raised eyebrows — its charge port location. EV advocate Chris Hilbert , who attended the R2 event, claimed in a post on X that Rivian was able to provide him an answer behind the R2’s charge port location.

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EV startup Atlis Motor Vehicles to host “Battery Day” to demo small-scale prototype of battery tech, XP platform

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Atlis Motor Vehicles, an electric vehicle technology startup designing an electric pickup truck (Atlis XT pickup), announced the first Atlis Battery Day event, where it will showcase early prototypes of its proprietary ultra-fast charging battery technology and 100% electric XP Platform. —Atlis CEO and founder Mark Hanchett.

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Tesla Cybertruck will be compatible with Semi’s megawatt V4 Supercharging

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Tesla dropped a major Cybertruck detail during the Semi’s first delivery event recently. It’s a megawatt class charger , capable of charging at 1 MW DC. The charging port has high-voltage conductors and coolant tubes. Tesla’s first delivery event for the Semi can be viewed below.

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Chevy Blazer EV goes on sale again with lower price tag

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In December, Chevy issued a stop-sale order on the Blazer EV , due to software issues relating to the vehicle’s infotainment system and DC fast-charging capabilities. Chevy announced on Friday that it’s now resuming Blazer EV sales, re-launching the vehicle’s three configurations with lower price tags starting at $50,195.

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