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Tesla Gigafactory boost, Semi and future product, GM batteries: Today’s Car News

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Tesla is ramping up its new battery cells in Nevada for much more than the Semi. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Cylindrical batteries are being considered by GM, according to a report from South Korea. And will Tesla tease more about a Robovan, a Model 2, or something completely different in just over a month?

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Tesla Model 3 challenges, Faraday Future vs Nevada, OK natural-gas stations: Today's Car News

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Today, the challenges Elon Musk must overcome to launch the Tesla Model 3, questions from Nevada's treasurer over Faraday Future's ambitious plans, and why Oklahoma may be the friendliest place for natural-gas cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. How long until they reach.

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Faraday Future factory, 2017 Jeep Compass, CA electric-car sales surge: Today's Car News

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Today, Faraday Future halts work on its Nevada electric-car factory, the 2017 Jeep Compass debuts at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, and 250,000 plug-in cars are expected to be sold in California this month. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2016 Range Rover Sport diesel, VW jobs, Faraday Future bond: Today's car news

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fines related to diesel-emissions cheating could lead to job cuts, and Faraday Future puts up a $75 million bond to reassure lawmakers about its Nevada factory. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Today, we drive the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Td6 diesel luxury SUV, Volkswagen's labor leader warns that U.S.

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2017 Ford Focus Electric, Faraday Future, VW Efficiency 'Deviations': Today's Car News

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Today, the 2017 Ford Focus will have a 100-mile range when it arrives next year, Faraday Future will locate its electric-car factory in Nevada, and Volkswagen says an issue with European efficiency figures only amounts to "slight deviations" on certain models. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Apple Car dead, Fisker electric car hype, Faraday factory imperiled: Today's Car News

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Today, a report indicates that Apple is scrapping plans to build its own electric car, Henrik Fisker teases his latest electric-car design, raising questions in the process, and Faraday Future reportedly misses payments to the lead contractor on its Nevada factory. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Green Car Congress had the opportunity recently to have a discussion with Mark Donaghy, the Global Marketing Manager for Valence Technology, Inc., Founded in 1989, and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. Click to enlarge.

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