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Ford sources battery capacity and raw materials for 600K EV annual run rate by late 2023, 2M by end of 2026; adding LFP

Green Car Congress

Ford announced a series of initiatives for sourcing battery capacity and raw materials that light a clear path to reach its targeted annual run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by late 2023 and more than 2 million by the end of 2026. To support its joint ventures, Ford is direct-sourcing battery cell raw materials as well.

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Tesla’s Solar Range Extender with Starlink prototype could save lives during disasters

Teslarati

Adding Starlink will keep people connected during disasters. And a Model Y with the 4680 structural battery pack. The solar array extender trailer would keep Starlink online and people connected. It’s already happening in Louisiana. Last year, we had hurricane Ida in my city. Next to the Tesla stand is the VW stand.

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The US’s largest solar panel maker is taking over a Peloton factory

Baua Electric

Construction of the facility was partially completed before the connected fitness company made the decision to close down the project in early 2022, and it’s been actively looking for a buyer ever since. First Solar is investing over $2 billion in new factories in Alabama and Louisiana.

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What the SpaceX & T-Mobile alliance means for areas impacted by hurricanes

Teslarati

So when you do have outages that happen through natural disasters or otherwise, there’s an opportunity for people at scale to be connected in real-time. You’re connected.” When the hurricane hit, the communications and southeast Louisiana were completely wiped out. They’d go from place to place to place.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

Clean Fleet Report

The current line-up, a combination of gasoline-powered and battery electric sedans and SUVs, will be all-electric in 2030. Connected Services The Genesis comprehensive telematics suite, Genesis Connected Services , is now being offered complimentary for all original owners or lessees of 2023 and newer model years.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Driving mostly in the Comfort or Sport modes (and refraining from depressing the Boost button too often) we returned to our starting point with a 7% battery charge. The ride is luxury Smooth Ride The GV70 EV ride is balanced and confident, with the 5,038-pound weight (1,063 pounds from the under-floor battery) low and centered.

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Ford will use module-less LFP batteries from CATL

Push EVs

Ford will use module-less LFP (LiFePO4) batteries from CATL to cut costs by 10-15 percent starting next year. Our Model e team has moved with speed, focus and creativity to secure the battery capacity and raw materials we need to deliver breakthrough EVs for millions of customers.”. DEARBORN, Mich.,

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