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Tesla uses LFP batteries for China-made Model Y SR, new documents reveal

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Tesla’s Standard Range Model Y has finally been approved for sales and production in China, just days after the automaker started allowing orders of the all-electric crossover in one of the company’s most important markets. MIIT approves Tesla Model Y SR for sales/production in #China , #EV carries #LFP #battery pack.

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

Baua Electric

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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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

Green Car Congress

This step—which certifies the vehicle as a ZEV—is a prerequisite for sales of the vehicle in California. The vehicle platform is offered in 60-mile and 120-mile range versions. hours (120-mile range) with Lightning’s DC fast charging option (using standard CCS-Combo charging). Gen 2 Lightning Ford Transit.

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California ARB posts final modifications for ZEV rule on fast refueling/battery exchange for public comment

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Manufacturers seeking to earn fast refueling credits will be required to submit the miles attributed to fast refueling during 12 consecutive months and the total miles driven for all vehicles of that vehicle model during the same 12 months. Fast refueling credits are to be calculated as follows: Fast refueling miles / total miles = M.

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The real reason Hertz is selling EVs – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Some of the used Teslas that Hertz is now selling off have close to 100,000 miles on them, far more than the point at which rental agencies usually sell. It isn’t clear if Hertz means to ditch all its Teslas, or just thin the herd. Hertz said it expects to lose about $245 million on the Teslas.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

EV Adoption

Volvo says anticipated range of around 420 km using the European WLTP test standard – which by my calculation should translate to about 233 miles using the EPA testing cycle. kWh battery, likely reaching about 265 miles of EPA range. kWh battery, likely reaching about 265 miles of EPA range.

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Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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In 2014, Volkswagen of America announced that starting with the launch of the zero-tailpipe emissions battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ), it would invest in projects to offset the carbon emissions created from the e-Golf on a full lifecycle basis: production, distribution and up to approximately 36,000 miles (57,936 km) of driving.

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