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Tesla’s EVs still have great financing deals compared to rivals, even with recent price increases

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Tesla’s electric vehicles are premium-priced, but their financing deals make them quite compelling against their rivals in the EV market. In a way, Tesla’s financing deals involve interest rates that could end up undercutting the costs of rival EVs by a notable degree. It’s not just Toyota either.

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Ford F-150 Lightning standard range increased to EPA-estimated 240 miles; order banks re-open with updated pricing

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The all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup officially launched in April 2022. Texas—the truck capital of America—and California—the electric vehicle capital of America—have led the way with the highest number of F-150 Lightning deliveries through late July. XLT High / Extended Range.

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Valence Applies for $225M in DOE Funds for Advanced Battery Production Facility

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submitted a grant application requesting $225 million to the US Department of Energy under the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative. This initiative supports the construction of facilities to manufacture advanced battery technology components for electric vehicles. Valence Technology, Inc.

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Live Blog: Tesla (TSLA) 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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15:50 PT – Elon notes that Giga Texas would be making the Cybertruck and the Tesla ATV. 15:48 PT – More energy storage projects will likely happen in Texas. And most of it is state-by-state,” the CEO added, though he notes that Tesla Insurance is launching in Texas next week. This year was definitely great.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. Electric vehicle coalition.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Founded in 1989, and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. Smith Electric Vehicles. One of Valence’s most prominent commercial vehicle customers is Smith Electric Vehicles. In the UK, electric vehicles are exempt from London’s £8/day congestion charge.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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I want to sell power to Texas, because we can. He wasn’t a finance guy, thinking “I’m going to make money.” It’s expensive and my clients don’t finance. Because for one, financing isn’t available anymore and two, early adopters are a different crowd. You pay your taxes on-line. Don’t you want to share?

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