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Inside EVs reports on independent testing of Nissan LEAFs and battery capacity loss

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An independent test of Nissan LEAF battery capacity and range loss organized by Inside EV writer and LEAF owner Tony Williams has found significant battery capacity loss—and therefore range loss—in the EVs. That’s within 2% between the two figures and a reasonable error.

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Nissan Leaf To Get Better Battery, No News On Capacity Loss

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When it launched back in 2010, the Nissan Leaf electric hatchback was criticized for its high sticker price, due in part to its expensive battery pack. Now Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has confirmed what had been widely rumored: Future models of the Nissan Leaf electric car will get an improved, cheaper battery pack, perhaps as soon as the 2013 model.

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Nissan LEAF suffers ‘significant battery capacity loss’

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An independent test of the Nissan LEAF electric car (pictured), suggests the vehicle can suffer significant battery capacity losses – and therefore a substantial reduction in its electric range.

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Ford to postpone ~$12 billion in EV investment

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is postponing about $12 billion in planned spending on new electric vehicle manufacturing capacity in North America. billion on an operating basis in Q3, which was double its year-ago loss. billion full-year operating loss estimate. We are, though, looking at the pace of capacity that we’re putting in place.

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Ford cutting F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds

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These reductions in staffing will not result in job losses, a Ford spokesperson told the publication. Admittedly, Lawler says Ford may have pushed capacity past the point of demand when it started building EVs. “We definitely need to work to match capacity with demand. I’d love to hear from you! I’d love to hear from you!

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Tesla battery supplier Panasonic pondering additional 4680 investment in Kansas: report

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The publication’s sources have noted that Panasonic would likely utilize the additional capacity to make 4680 cells, which are expected to feature an energy capacity that’s about five times greater than conventional 2170 cells. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Ford cuts F-150 Lightning production for 2024

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Ford aims to execute its new F-150 Lighting production plans by January 2024. In a memo obtained by Automotive News , Ford explains its production cut is due to “changing market demand.” billion on an operating basis in the third quarter—double its loss in 2022. billion full-year operating loss estimate.

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