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Reuters: Tesla Has Ditched Its Affordable EV Efforts in Favor of Robotaxis

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Affordable EVs seem to be a nut that no automaker can crack, as every promise of a “sub-$30,000” model or similar has fallen through in favor of higher prices. CEO Elon Musk has been beating the affordable EV drum for a while, telling investors in January that the car would enter production in Texas as soon as late 2025.

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Tesla NACS Texas mandate gets push back from EV Charging firms: Report

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Some EV charger makers and operators in Texas have opposed the Lone Star state’s Tesla NACS mandate. According to a document seen by Reuters , a group of EV charging firms claims that Texas’ Tesla NACS mandate is premature. The mandate requires EV charging companies to provide Tesla NACS and CCS ports to customers.

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Tesla gets big win in Texas with NACS requirement

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Tesla got a big win in Texas yesterday as the Lone Star State said it would require companies to include the automaker’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector in its electric vehicle charging stations if they want to be eligible for federal funding. Reuters initially reported the story.

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New family of affordable Teslas detailed: ‘multiple’ EVs coming as part of 20 million vehicle push

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The long-hyped circa-$40,000 Tesla Model 2 didn’t break cover at the company’s investor day held at the Texas Gigafactory this morning. The new platform will also enable a radically different manufacturing process designed to dramatically reduce the cost of production.

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Environmental groups look to halt Tesla’s battery plant permits at Gigafactory Texas

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Environmentalists and activist groups are setting their sights on Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas. In a letter to Mayor Steve Adler, the groups called on the city to withhold permits for the electric vehicle maker, including Giga Texas’ dedicated battery cathode facility. Read the group’s full letter to Giga Texas below.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk gives Rivian invaluable advice on manufacturing

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave electric vehicle startup Rivian a bit of invaluable advice regarding manufacturing efforts that could help the company’s longevity. “It’s insanely difficult to reach volume production at affordable unit cost.” It’s insanely difficult to reach volume production at affordable unit cost.

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Tesla to expand START training program to Austin, funneling talent for Giga Texas

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Tesla is expanding its START Training Program to Austin Community College in Texas. The move is timely with the company’s current construction of its next U.S.-based based Gigafactory in Austin, more commonly known as Giga Texas. Manufacturing today isn’t what it used to be. The industry accounts for $12.3

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