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Report: EV battery repair hurdles may inflate insurance premiums

Green Car Reports

A lack of standards for repair and replacement of EV battery packs may lead to higher insurance premiums, according to a recent Reuters report (via Automotive News). Battery packs can represent up to 50% of an EV's price tag, often making it uneconomical to replace them, according to the report.

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Tesla Megapack batteries to power two new 50MW renewable projects in the UK

Teslarati

Tesla Megapacks will power two new 50MW battery storage projects in the United Kingdom for Australian clean energy producer Tag Energy. The two Tag Energy projects Tesla will provide Megapacks for are the 49.5M/99MWh Tag Energy began constructing its first Tesla-powered battery storage facility in Dorset more than a month ago.

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Tokyo Tech researchers ID enzyme that could boost algal biofuel production

Green Car Congress

Algae can store up large amounts of triacylglycerols (TAGs) under adverse conditions such as nitrogen deprivation. Understanding precisely how they do so is of key interest to the biotechnology sector, as TAGs can be converted to biodiesel. merolae as a model organism for exploring how to improve TAG production.

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Fisker reveals additional details of its 600-mile Ronin super GT, including a staggering price tag

Electrek

Just over a week after publicly showcasing its upcoming Ronin super GT for the first time, Fisker has followed up with some additional pertinent details, including a limited production run and a starting price that may require the sale of some of your organs.

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Kia EV6 may get its own “self-driving” option

The Driven EV News

Kia may follow footsteps of Tesla with introduction of semi-autonomous driving package with hefty price tag. The post Kia EV6 may get its own “self-driving” option appeared first on The Driven.

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Cadillac shares new details of hand-built Celestiq, including a starting price tag ‘north of $300K’

Electrek

Cadillac is describing the Celestiq as its most technologically advanced and most luxurious vehicle ever, and it just may be its most expensive as well. The post Cadillac shares new details of hand-built Celestiq, including a starting price tag ‘north of $300K’ appeared first on Electrek. Here’s the latest.

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Tesla becomes South Korea’s second-largest importer, beating Mercedes-Benz

Teslarati

Part of the Model Y’s popularity in South Korea may be due to its price. The Model Y Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) , the only variant available in the country , was released with a price tag of 55 million won ($40,800), which is more affordable than its US counterpart.