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UH, Toyota researchers develop new cathode and electrolyte for high-power Mg battery rivaling Li-ion

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The combination affords a Mg battery that delivers a specific power of up to 30.4?kW?kg This new class of redox chemistry bypasses the need of solid-state intercalation while solely storing magnesium, instead of its complex forms, creating a new paradigm in magnesium battery electrode design.

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Tesla Van, revised Cybertruck, Tesla Boat — Here’s what could be coming

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In late 2018, Musk stated that it may be “interesting to work with Daimler/Mercedes on an electric Sprinter.” Musk stated in an interview with Automotive News in 2020 that if the Tesla Cybertruck was a flop , the company could develop a more “traditional” pickup design.

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LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day

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18:41 CST – Elon Musk noted that one thing that for the vast majority of people, things are affordability driven. Most times, it’s a matter of whether people can afford one. Affordability is what matters,” Musk said. He states that Tesla reduced the cost of the Model 3 by 30% since 2018 as of 2022.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. DOT will also evaluate applications based on their ability to reduce emissions and collaborate across the public and private sector.

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Is Elon Musk Back In “Production Hell” With Tesla’s 4680 Battery?

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Any whisper of production bottlenecks at Tesla inevitably recalls the Model 3's troubled launch in 2017 and 2018 , the one that had Musk sleeping in his office. That chain-of-gains approach includes a "tabless" cell design, which some experts see as the 4680's best physical innovation.

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