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Tesla Quietly Cuts Range Estimates for Some Models

The Truth About Cars

Tesla has long been accused of being, um, “overly optimistic” about its EVs’ range estimates. Now, the automaker has quietly reduced its advertised range estimates, with some falling by significant amounts. The Model Y, Model S, and Model X got range cuts. The Model Y, Model S, and Model X got range cuts.

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EVs won't lose range towing Lightship L1 electric RV, company claims

Green Car Reports

startup called Lightship aims to become the Tesla of RV makers with a battery-powered travel trailer. Founded in 2020, Lightship on Wednesday unveiled the L1, a trailer with an 80-kwh battery pack, which can not only power appliances, but also help propel the trailer.

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Toyota confirms 750 mi range solid-state EV battery plans to catch up to Tesla, but when?

Baua Electric

Toyota confirmed plans to launch solid-state EV batteries with 10-minute fast charging and up to 750 miles (1,200 km) WLTP range to close the gap with Tesla. However, with the new EV battery tech still a few years out, Toyota could fall further behind. By 2030, Toyota aims to sell around 3.5

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Tesla Giga Mexico construction gets permit approval

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Tesla Gigafactory Mexico received approval for construction in the form of federal land use permits. Mexico’s Federal Ministry of the Environment recently notified Tesla in the United States of the permit approval. Tesla is at the forefront of Governor Sepúlveda’s presidential campaign for next year’s election.

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BYD is launching its next-gen Blade EV battery soon with more range and even lower cost

Baua Electric

BYD is expected to launch its next-gen Blade EV battery later this year. The battery will promote more range at an even lower cost. Will the new battery be BYD’s X-factor in its “liberation battle” over gas-powered vehicles? The batteries are a major reason behind BYD’s success.

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Workhorse releases specs for coming W-15 extended range electric pickup

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Designed specifically to meet the needs of commercial fleets, the W-15 is believed to be the first plug-in, range-extended pickup truck built from the ground up by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). 80-mile all-electric range. gasoline-powered range extender. 460 system horsepower (343 kW). Double cab.

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Nissan steps up all-solid-state EV battery plans as pilot line construction kicks off

Baua Electric

Will all-solid-state batteries be a “game-changer for EVs?” The automaker is accelerating all-solid-state EV battery development, hoping to make its electric models more competitive. Nissan preps for all-solid-state EV battery development This week, Nissan showed off its all-solid-state battery pilot line at its Yokohama Plant.

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