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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

Green Car Congress

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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In an attempt to catch Tesla, who has been recognized as the industry leader, car companies have tried all strategies, including undercutting pricing, but they’ll need much more than that to catch up. Tesla’s most affordable vehicle is the Rear-Wheel Drive Model 3, which starts at $42,990 before incentives.

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Anaheim PD launches pilot for Tesla Model Y LR police cruisers

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We’re excited about this pilot program and the opportunity to create a better future together.” They're also the highest performing while representing the lowest total cost of ownership. . “Congrats to AnaheimPD on today’s announcement,” wrote Unplugged Performance in a post on X. hours per day.

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Tesla built over 500 free, public chargers in its Giga Berlin parking lot

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Tesla has built several charging posts into a parking lot at its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, and the company says they’re free and open to the public. The company’s manufacturing account shared the news on X on Friday morning, noting that the over 500 chargers are free and open to employees, visitors and guests.

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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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Ford reveals CEO Jim Farley’s latest pay raise

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UAW President Shawn Fain made a statement following the release of the Friday filing, pointing to Farley’s recent statements about potentially having to re-consider where Ford would build vehicles due to increasing union pressure. million a year,” Fain said (via Automotive News ). million euros ($39.5 million euros ($39.5

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Velotric Nomad 1 review: Affordable, off-road adventure

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Velotric is a relatively new e-bike company led by Adam Zhang, one of the co-founders of Lime scooters. You’ll get 55 miles of range per charge, which takes six hours to replenish when depleted. They found success with their first e-bike, the Discover 1, a simple city commenter bike. What’s good?