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A one-of-a-kind secret Tesla Roadster R&D prototype is for sale

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Now, a Roadster you probably haven’t heard of is for sale – a one-of-a-kind prototype for a performance package that never saw the light of day. Recently, we got an email tip about an original Tesla Roadster which the owners were about to put up for sale. Internal documentation about the project will be provided to the buyer.

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Li-Metal successfully produces lithium metal directly from lithium carbonate at Ontario pilot plant

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Domestic lithium metal production capacity is essential for the development of a sustainable supply chain for next-generation batteries. Additionally, this milestone will allow the Company to secure its own supply of lithium metal for its anode production, in order to implement its vertically integrated business model.

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BMW targeting doubling energy density of battery cells by 2030, with current i3 as basis

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The BMW Group has pooled its years of experience with battery cells and extensive knowledge in the field in a new Competence Center in Munich. The purpose of the facility is to advance battery cell technology and carefully dissect the production processes. The new Battery Cell Competence Center puts us in an enviable position.

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

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California surpassed 1 million electric vehicles (1,054,095 units)—battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell electric—sold cumulatively through the 4 th quarter of 2021, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC), making it the first US state to achieve this milestone. of total California auto sales in 2021.

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Tesla selling Model 3 demo vehicles in inventory at a slight discount

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Credit: Tesla The demo vehicles include a limited warranty lasting until January 2028 or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, with battery and drive unit limited warranties until the first of either 100,000 miles or January 2032. The demo vehicles have appeared on Tesla’s inventory site in at least the U.S.

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Ovonic Battery Company extends NiMH license with GS Yuasa for life of patents

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Ovonic Battery Company, Inc. has extended its license agreement with GS Yuasa International Ltd., GS Yuasa is a holding company jointly established by Yuasa Corporation and Japan Storage Battery Co., GS Yuasa is a holding company jointly established by Yuasa Corporation and Japan Storage Battery Co., Earlier post.)

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Tesla Model 3 for sale, Norway taxing electric cars, Paris axes gas and diesel: Today's Car News

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Today, it's your chance to buy a Tesla Model 3 (for three times its list price), Nissan gets the A-OK to expand its Tennessee battery plant, and Paris is ready to kick internal combustion engines to the curb. Bosch showed off its new 48-volt battery ready for us in mild-hybrid vehicles. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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