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LIVE BLOG: Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2023 earnings call

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Once again, thanks for staying with us for yet another live blog! He also mentioned upcoming projects such as heat pumps for homes and commercial offices. So far, Giga Texas’ cost optimizations are focused on stabilizing production and lowering 4680 costs. “We Until the next one! Tesla sees it as a “car market” overall.

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla Q4 and Full Year 2022 earnings call

Teslarati

Thanks so much for staying with us for this live blog. 17:23 CT – The analyst asked if Tesla wishes to accelerate commercial vehicle production outside the Semi. 17:13 CT – Tesla executives also noted that the Model 3 and Model Y are mature now, so Tesla is seeing areas where costs could be optimized more.

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GM's Cruise Laying Off Hundreds to Slash Costs

The Truth About Cars

Cruise already fired its chief operating officer and eight other executives earlier this week and has talked for a while about reducing its operational costs, so the layoffs aren’t entirely unexpected. In terms of that path forward, Cruise’s statement after the layoffs is a good indication that changes are coming.

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How Do the Used and Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credits Work?

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Beginning in 2023, there are two new EV tax credits: the Used Clean Vehicle Credit and the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit. Now, let’s look at these new federal tax credits for used and commercial EVs in more detail. What is the federal US Commercial Clean Vehicle tax credit? What is the federal US Used Clean Vehicle tax credit?

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EV Charging in Commercial and Industrial Buildings

Driivz

The eMobility revolution is accelerating as sales of EVs shift into high gear around the world –partly due to government regulations and subsidies and partly due to the growing availability of longer-range, lower-cost EVs. Therefore, EV charging in commercial and industrial buildings presents a major business opportunity.

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How Businesses and Building Owners Can Save on Energy Costs with Smart EV Charging and Energy Management

Driivz

Installing and operating EV charging stations offers businesses and owners of commercial and industrial buildings a winning proposition. Smart energy management technology optimizes how power is distributed so that the right amount of energy gets to the right power consumer at the right time and at the right cost.

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IBM Research announces heavy-metal-free battery design; partnering with Mercedes-Benz R&D to advance the discovery

Green Car Congress

In initial tests, the new battery showed it can be optimized to surpass the capabilities of lithium-ion batteries in a number of individual categories including lower costs, faster charging time, higher power and energy density, strong energy efficiency and low flammability. Low flammability of electrolytes.

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