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Ford cutting F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds

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I took a Ford F-150 Lightning to Tesla Superchargers: The Good and Bad According to the President of UAW Local 862 in Louisville, Kentucky, Todd Dunn, battery tech is the main holdup in why purchasing has slowed. Right now, we’re looking at 55,000 units they’re gonna build. I’d love to hear from you!

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Lucid CEO shares thoughts on EV batteries, range, and Tesla’s 4680 battery cells

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As a company, Lucid is known to work extremely hard to maximize the range in its vehicles, with the Air sedan, its first car, becoming the first electric vehicle that received an EPA rating above 500 miles per charge. And home charging is healthier for the battery, anyway,” the Lucid CEO said.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Why driving Toyota’s first electric car on dirt is like chucking a Giraffe in a pool … Really

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The Model Y will travel further, though, claiming 533km between charges, compared to the Toyota’s 411km. Delivering the bZ4X’s range is a 71.4kWh lithium-ion battery. While its set up for DC fast charging, it’s limited to 150kW. AC charging: 11kW, Type 2 plug DC charging: 150kW, CCS combo plug 0-100km/h: 6.9

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H2 Green Steel and BMW Group sign final agreement on delivery of CO2-reduced steel

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In a pioneering move, both companies have therefore agreed to have 40% of the pre-consumer steel scrap of the volumes returned to H2 Green Steel's electric arc furnaces for re-cycling. According to H2 Green Steel’s definition of green steel, actual CO 2 reductions and improving circularity are both key.

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Tesla Cybertruck and Solar Roof come with this $12 million luxury estate

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million, and it not only includes a Cybertruck , but also a Tesla solar roof and a Powerwall battery system , according to a report from SF Gate on Saturday. There’s definitely a trend post-COVID in the resort communities for entertainment and family gatherings,” Dunn said. The development is listed for $12.75

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TWAICE battery analytics platform promises enormously valuable insights at every point in a battery’s lifecycle

Charged EVs

How healthy is your battery pack? As the EV ecosystem develops, there will be an increasing need to measure and manage the performance of battery cells. It has also developed a platform that can simulate the real-world performance of different cells, and can evaluate the state of health of existing battery packs.

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Tesla revenue from NZ EV rebates hint at potential IRA benefits [Feature]

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Tesla Giga Shanghai definitely factors into the company’s increased revenues in New Zealand and Australia between 2020 and 2021. New Zealand also changed rebates offered for used imports and disability vehicles while applying charges for specific emissions. LGES has battery plant agreements with Hyundai, Honda, and Ford.