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Tesla battery supplier Panasonic to increase battery production at Giga Nevada

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Kirkhorn concluded that the IRA’s credits could eventually impact the affordability of some electric vehicles. Panasonic’s Future in the United States Besides Tesla, Panasonic might start working with Stellantis and BMW on new battery plants in North America. Panasonic shifted its plans for the Kansas facility.

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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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Kansas City Power & Light. Battery costs exceeded $500/kWh when President Obama launched his EV Everywhere Grand Challenge goal of making EVs that are as affordable and convenient for the American family as gasoline-powered vehicles, and low-cost, high performance batteries are a key component of the strategy to attain the President’s goal.

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Toyota was the most searched auto brand in 2023, but Tesla still dominates EV queries

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Even amongst the four Tesla models, there is a huge drop in searches between the more affordable Model Y and Model 3 EVs and the longer-running and more premium X and S models – more than half. Here’s how the top ten most searched automakers in the US broke down: Automaker Google Search Volume * 1. Hyundai 18.6 Mercedes-Benz 15.1 million 10.

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