July, 2021

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Most EVs for US sale have American-made batteries

Green Car Reports

Given the push by the Biden administration to shore up a local supply chain and enable more American manufacturing for electric vehicles, it may come as a bit of a surprise that the vast majority of EV battery packs and cells are already made in the U.S. According to a recent update from the U.S. Department of Energy Vehicle Technologies Office.

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Tesla: “European demand remains well above supply” (Despite Having #1 Top Selling EV — By Far)

CleanTechnica EVs

If you follow our monthly electric vehicle sales reports (we publish a bunch), you probably know that the Tesla Model 3 is the best selling electric vehicle in Europe — by far. However, reading the European EV sales market is a bit like trying to read your future with tea leaves. The issue is: registrations […].

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Tesla agrees to pay owners $625 each over battery throttling after class-action lawsuit

Electrek

Tesla has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over throttling battery capacity. The court hasn’t approved the settlement, but it is expected to be and will include a payment of $625 to each affected Tesla owner. more… The post Tesla agrees to pay owners $625 each over battery throttling after class-action lawsuit appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s war against direct sales wages on with big win in Virginia

Teslarati

Tesla’s war with laws that prohibit the direct sale of cars to consumers continues to wage on, but the automaker is making progress across the United States. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has approved Tesla to sell its cars and will open three new locations in the State. Tuesday, Virginia DMV Commissioner Richard Holcomb stated Tesla is now eligible to open the three sales locations in the state.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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Will Investing Big in Distributed Solar Save Us Billions?

Energy Institute at HAAS

A new study says yes. But distributed solar benefits are an elusive prize Policy makers, power companies, and a majority of Americans are coming around to the idea that the … Continue Reading Will Investing Big in Distributed Solar Save Us Billions?

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Tesla Semi 4680 Battery Pack Engineering Analysis

InsideEVs

We estimate the pack physical layout, its electrical voltage, series /parallel configuration, and cooling configuration

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What Is Tesla’s “Future Product” In Q2 Shareholder Letter?

CleanTechnica EVs

Aside from the normal number fun regarding Tesla sales growth, its US auto market leadership, Tesla Supercharger growth, Tesla store & service center growth, and Tesla solar & energy storage growth, one thing stood out to me quite a bit from the Q2 Tesla shareholder letter. That one thing was “Future Product,” which showed as […].

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Tesla reduces Model 3 price in China

Electrek

Tesla has reduced the price of the Model 3 Standard Range in China, as the price of the same vehicle produced in the US has been going up. more… The post Tesla reduces Model 3 price in China appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model S Plaid takes its place as production EV king with Porsche Taycan Turbo S beatdown

Teslarati

Very, very few cars can make the Porsche Taycan Turbo S look like it’s standing still in a quarter-mile race, but here we are. While the Taycan Turbo S is already unnervingly fast, all it apparently takes for Porsche’s flagship all-electric performance car to look like a slow car in the drag strip is a Tesla Model S Plaid, even one without a full battery or an experienced driver.

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Fast, Efficient Neural Networks Copy Dragonfly Brains

Cars That Think

In each of our brains, 86 billion neurons work in parallel, processing inputs from senses and memories to produce the many feats of human cognition. The brains of other creatures are less broadly capable, but those animals often exhibit innate aptitudes for particular tasks, abilities honed by millions of years of evolution. Most of us have seen animals doing clever things.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

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Electrify America Will Begin to phase out CHAdeMO In 2022

InsideEVs

Beginning in 2022, the EV charging infrastructure giant will focus solely on CCS outside of California

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Toyota Actively Lobbying To Slow Down EV Revolution

CleanTechnica EVs

Toyota seems to be doing everything possible to become known as one of the most despicable corporations on the face of the Earth. Last month it was revealed that it was the largest corporate contributor to members of Congress who voted against certifying the result of the last election. When it was called out for […].

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“I’m Buying A Tesla” — Model S Plaid vs. Taycan Turbo S, & It Wasn’t Even Close

CleanTechnica EVs

Drag Times recently took a Porsche Taycan and a Model S Plaid out to the track. Obviously, the Plaid won, but I was a little shocked by just how hard it trounced the Taycan. Keep in mind that The Taycan was pulling pretty damned hard already, and had beaten a Model S not too long […].

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Tesla Owners Unite To Perform A Charity Drive In Honor Of A Tesla Owner Who Died From Myocarditis

CleanTechnica EVs

The Tesla Owners Club of East Bay (TOEB) is hosting a charity drive in honor of a club member who suddenly died from a rare heart condition, Myocarditis. Al Shen with TOEB told me that the 173-mile drive from San Francisco’s East Bay to South Lake Tahoe was something the club was hoping to do […].

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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The Infrastructure Bill’s $7.5B For EV Charging Stations Can Do A LOT

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent story CleanTechnica shared, we revealed some of the specific amounts the latest version of an infrastructure bill would spend on various climate and clean transport initiatives. While small in comparison to the other big ticket items, it allocates $7.5 billion for the construction of new charging stations. This is half of what […].

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Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus becomes even more competitive in China

Teslarati

Tesla just made the Model 3 Standard Range Plus more competitive in China. As per a recent announcement on its official Weibo account, Tesla China revealed that the entry-level, locally-made all-electric sedan is receiving a price cut of RMB 15,000. This would make the vehicle cost about RMB 235,900 after incentives are applied. . “Effective immediately, the price of the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus has been reduced by RMB 15,000 to an adjusted price of RMB 235,900 (this is the starti

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Tesla Megapack caught on in fire at giant battery project in Australia

Electrek

A Tesla Megapack part of a giant battery project in Victoria, Australia has caught on fire – creating a blaze that’s almost impossible to control. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. more… The post Tesla Megapack caught on in fire at giant battery project in Australia appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk’s Neuralink announces $205 million investment round

Teslarati

Elon Musk’s neurotech company Neuralink announced a $205 million Series C funding round led by Vy Capital. Google Ventures, DFJ Growth, Valor Equity Partners, Craft Ventures, Founders Fund, and Gigafund, also participated in the successful private investment round, the company said. A group of other leading executives and entrepreneurs also contributed to Neuralink’s fundraising round.

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Tesla Model 3 catapults to #2 best-selling car in Europe in June

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 was ranked number two in Europe’s car sales figures for June, trailing only the Volkswagen Golf hatchback for the top spot. The Model 3’s catapult to the silver medal on the podium proves electromobility is here, and Europe very well may be the world’s first continent to have an electric vehicle dominate an entire automotive sector’s sales figures in a particular region.

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Tesla Superchargers Grew Almost 50% In One Year (Globally)

CleanTechnica EVs

I already wrote about the rapid growth of Tesla stores, service centers, and mobile service vehicles, but the company’s Supercharger growth seemed to warrant a story of its own — for a few reasons. First of all, I think it’s important to point out that Tesla Superchargers are a pillar of Tesla’s dominance in the […].

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Tesla files patent to recover and recycle nickel and cobalt in old batteries

Teslarati

Tesla has filed a patent that aims to recover undamaged and unutilized nickel and cobalt, two crucial raw materials in battery cells. The patent outlines the use of an electrochemical dissolution to recover the Earth metals for recycling purposes, moving toward a more efficient supply chain as some battery materials are becoming hard to obtain due to global supply chain shortages.

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Hyundai and LG partner to invest $1.1 billion in Indonesian battery plant

Electrek

Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Indonesia to manufacture BEV batteries in the country through a new joint venture (JV). As part of the JV, Hyundai and LG will invest a total of $1.1 billion in the construction of a battery plant in Karawang, near the country’s capital of Jakarta. more… The post Hyundai and LG partner to invest $1.1 billion in Indonesian battery plant appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla’s rolls out Disney+, Car Wash Mode, auto-dim mirror adjustments, and more in new update

Teslarati

Tesla’s 2021.24 update has started rolling out, and it includes a number of welcome improvements and new features. Among these is the capability to access Disney+ through the Tesla Theater App, Car Wash Mode, Auto-Dimming Mirrors, and other novel features that would make the Tesla ownership experience even more convenient. . The following are pertinent parts of the Release Notes for Tesla’s 2021.24 update, highlighting some of the company’s newly-released features and optimizat

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Tesla’s aluminum alloys patent hints at ultra-tough EVs that are cheaper to produce

Teslarati

It is widely known that Tesla constantly innovates, from the software of its cars to the chemistry of the batteries that power them. And if a newly published patent application is any indication, it appears that Tesla’s innovations actually go all the way down to the metals used to build its cars. By using aluminum alloys that were developed by the company, for example, Tesla may be able to usher in a new breed of electric cars that are incredibly tough while being cheaper to produce. .

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Elon Musk announces Tesla AI Day on August 19

Electrek

Elon Musk announces a date, August 19, for Tesla AI Day, an event to share progress in the automaker’s software and hardware development related to artificial intelligence. The CEO aims to use the event as a recruiting platform for Tesla’s AI team. more… The post Elon Musk announces Tesla AI Day on August 19 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla releases big, new software update with Disney+, Car Wash Mode, hotspot, and more

Electrek

Tesla has started to push a new software update to its fleet today, and it’s one of the bigger ones with several new features, including Disney+, Car Wash Mode, hotspot capability, and more. more… The post Tesla releases big, new software update with Disney+, Car Wash Mode, hotspot, and more appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Megapack system in Victoria gets closer to grid connection

Teslarati

Telsa’s Megapack project in Victoria, dubbed the Victorian Big Battery, was officially registered with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). The move marks a step closer toward Phase 3 of the operation. According to an update from Neoen Australia, Tesla is commencing energization and testing of the Megapacks already installed at the Victorian Big Battery site.

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Tesla AI Day scheduled for August 19, confirms Musk

Teslarati

Tesla’s upcoming AI day would be held this coming August 19, 2021. The announcement was shared by Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a recent post on Twitter. Musk did not share details about the upcoming event, though previous tweets about Tesla’s AI Day suggest that the company would be going over the progress it has made in software and hardware, both in terms of training and inference.

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U.S. DOE Awards $60 Million to Accelerate Advancements in Zero-Emissions Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $60 million for 24 research and development projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from passenger cars and light- and heavy-duty trucks. The projects will help decarbonize the transportation sector and enhance the infrastructure needed to support the growing adoption of zero-emission vehicles — […].

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Europe’s Q2 Diesel Share Hits Record Low As Plugin Share Doubles

CleanTechnica EVs

Europe’s auto market saw diesel share fall below 20% for the first time in Q2 2021 from nearer 30% a year ago. Meanwhile plugin electric vehicle share more than doubled year-on-year to 16.9% in Q2. This is our first report drawing on quarterly powertrain data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). The data region […].

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JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials raises $700 million to accelerate EV battery recycling business

Electrek

Battery recycling is key to making electric vehicles sustainable, and Redwood Materials, a company founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, is a leader in the space. Today, the company announced a $700 million capital raise to accelerate its effort. more… The post JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials raises $700 million to accelerate EV battery recycling business appeared first on Electrek.

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The world’s most powerful tidal turbine is now generating power

Electrek

Orbital Marine Power’s 2 MW tidal turbine has begun to generate electricity at the local onshore electricity network in Orkney, Scotland. more… The post The world’s most powerful tidal turbine is now generating power appeared first on Electrek.

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Nikola founder Trevor Milton charged with fraud over false claims about electric/hydrogen trucks

Electrek

Trevor Milton, the founder and former CEO of Nikola, a company working on electric and fuel cell trucks, was indicted today by a grand jury on three counts of criminal fraud over false claims he made about the company. more… The post Nikola founder Trevor Milton charged with fraud over false claims about electric/hydrogen trucks appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla (TSLA) launches major shift in retail strategy: cheaper locations, remote working, and more

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) is currently implementing a major shift in its retail strategy, according to sources familiar with the matter. The automaker will move away from showrooms in fancy malls, and instead it will focus on cheaper locations, remote managing of test drive fleet, and delivery centers. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) launches major shift in retail strategy: cheaper locations, remote working, and more appeared first on Electrek.

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