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Tesla Cybertruck and Semi are candidates for 800-volt architecture

Teslarati

Tesla may consider adopting an 800-volt architecture for the Cybertruck and the Tesla Semi. While taking questions from shareholders, Tesla executives were asked why the company does not adopt an 800-volt architecture for its cars. Tesla’s rivals like Porsche have adopted such a system for the Taycan.

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Tesla charger gaffe causes instant regret for Chevy Volt driver

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For a Tesla owner and a driver of a Chevrolet Volt, however, there was a moment in this story when things didn’t look like they would end well at all. . Curious, the Tesla owner went out to where his vehicle was parked, only to find two hotel employees standing next to his car.

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Ford confirms it received Elon Musk’s “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle” pamphlet

Teslarati

When motoring content firm Hagerty published its video review of the Tesla Cybertruck, automotive journalist Jason Cammisa lightly noted that Tesla had sent other auto CEOs a pamphlet called “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle.” The Tesla Cybertruck is one of the first vehicles to utilize a 48V architecture.

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Tesla Cybertruck tax credit and 48V, next-best EVs, House EPA pushback: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The EPA is very optimistic about the Tesla Cybertruck qualifying for the EV tax credit. The Cybertruck pulled off a shift to 48 volts. The House votes on what appears to be a broad misunderstanding of proposed EPA rules. And why didn’t some EVs and PHEVs make the cut? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Tesla Cybertruck reaches new peak charging speed with NxuOne

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck reached a new peak charging speed with a third-party charger from Nxu, a tech company that specializes in innovative EV charging and energy storage solutions. Nxu’s NxuOne Charging Station helped the Cybertruck reach a new peak charging rate of 327kW, beating the previous record of 253kW.

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Tesla Cybertruck will equip 800v architecture for faster charging times, better margins

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck will equip an 800-volt architecture when it begins deliveries on November 30, an announcement that is still fresh from the company’s Earnings Call earlier this week. For EV newbies, the 800-volt architecture may not be much of a head-turner. What are the strengths of an 800-volt architecture?

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Why Tesla’s move to 48-volt electrical architecture is an industry game changer

The Driven EV News

Tesla's announcement that it's working on a new low voltage system architecture will bring many benefits and might set a new benchmark for industry. The post Why Tesla’s move to 48-volt electrical architecture is an industry game changer appeared first on The Driven.

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