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Toyota solid-state timeline, Tesla loyalty, California charger subsidies: Today’s Car News

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Thinner battery packs and solid-state tech are in the future for Toyota EVs. Despite its relatively few EVs available now, Toyota has big plans to make several big developments in. Tesla owners are very loyal to the brand. And California is looking to subsidize fast-chargers for low-income communities.

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GM adding Plug and Charge

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GM is the first OEM to introduce a Plug and Charge feature to the company’s existing and future EVs that is designed to work on multiple, public networks in North America. With today’s launch, Plug and Charge is available now at nearly all EVgo DC fast-charging stations.

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Cree introduces SiC 650V MOSFETs targeting EVs, data centers and solar

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Wolfspeed’s experience with automotive AEC-Q101 qualification, proven in the E-series MOSFET family, paves the way for future automotive qualified 650V MOSFETs. Wolfspeed’s 650V silicon carbide MOSFETs are available now in surface mount and through-hole packages.

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Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

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In the future, Geely Holding methanol vehicles will undergo EU certification and promotion to other European markets in support of accelerating the goal of reaching carbon neutrality. Geely Holding has been developing methanol vehicles and green methanol technologies for more than 17 years.

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Renesas unveils automotive gateway based on new R-Car S4 SoCs and PMICs for next-gen vehicle computers; support for ISO/SAE 21434

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Key Features of the PMICs for R-Car: Programmability enables easy adaption to support R-Car S4 and future R-Car SOCs. Samples of the R-Car S4 SoCs and evaluation boards are available now. Samples of the RAA271041 and RAA271005 are available now. 23mm square (R-Car S4) and 19mm square (R-Car S4N) FCBGA packages.

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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The future of transportation is all-electric. Limited quantities of the Stealth Black and Gravity Gray Bird Bike are available now with an MSRP of $2,299. Bluetooth connectivity with the Bird app helps Bird Bike owners easily turn on and off vehicle lights, view battery range and miles ridden.

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GM expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution to non-GM vehicles

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Remote Commands: Allow drivers to lock, unlock and remote start a vehicle from the OnStar Vehicle Insights website or mobile app when keys are not readily available. Also available now through the OnStar Vehicle Insights platform is In-Vehicle Coaching, a new virtual coaching feature created to help fleet managers keep their drivers safe.

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