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StoreDot says its silicon-dominant batteries will enable smaller battery packs capable of extreme fast charging, leading to more accessible EVs

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StoreDot, the developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology ( earlier post ), says it will soon be manufacturing silicon-dominant batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs. This technology will deliver 100 miles (160 km) of range in just five minutes of charge.

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Why Tesla competitors will need more than affordability to take EV pioneer’s crown

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Tesla’s most affordable vehicle is the Rear-Wheel Drive Model 3, which starts at $42,990 before incentives. It is far from the most affordable EV on the market, as several vehicles, both in production and planned for the future, have been marketed as the “Tesla Killers,” a term that was widely put to rest a few years ago.

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Mazda adopts Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS)

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Japanese carmaker Mazda has announced that it will be adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard for its upcoming battery electric vehicles. As noted by the automaker, the company’s adoption of NACS would provide its customers with a broader range of charging options. Mazda announced its NACS adoption in a press release.

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StoreDot and VinFast partner to develop world’s fastest-charging EV battery

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In a unique collaboration that will attempt to abolish long wait times for EV charging, StoreDot and VinFast have agreed to partner in developing the world’s fastest-charging electric vehicle battery. One of the most significant issues in EV charging is wait times, and StoreDot may have found the solution.

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Lucid CEO shares thoughts on EV batteries, range, and Tesla’s 4680 battery cells

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As a company, Lucid is known to work extremely hard to maximize the range in its vehicles, with the Air sedan, its first car, becoming the first electric vehicle that received an EPA rating above 500 miles per charge. And home charging is healthier for the battery, anyway,” the Lucid CEO said.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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The performance of the ReFactory will also relate to the ability to generate closed-loop supply flows with controlled costs (reuse, recycling for repair), and to develop new value-added skills (retrofitting, dismantling, fleet maintenance, preparation of batteries for the second life, etc.)

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Velotric Nomad 1 review: Affordable, off-road adventure

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What you need to know about the Velotric Nomad 1 The Nomad 1 features a 750-watt rear hub motor with a 48V, 691.2Wh battery. You’ll get 55 miles of range per charge, which takes six hours to replenish when depleted. The bike has a UL 2271-certified battery, meaning it shouldn’t explode if dropped or crushed.