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Group14 Technologies begins construction of second commercial-scale silicon battery materials plant

Green Car Congress

Group14 Technologies, a global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, has begun construction of a second commercial-scale US Battery Active Materials (BAM-2) factory in Moses Lake, WA, in support of domestic efforts to advance the electric vehicle (EV) market.

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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

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The automotive industry is facing a wide range of quality problems, a phenomenon not seen in the 37-year history of the IQS The industry is at a major crossroad and the path each manufacturer chooses is paramount for its future. The basic touch point of door handles is now a percolating problem area as manufacturers attempt to redesign them.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. Interestingly, the manufacturer that saw the lowest maintenance costs (at $4,035) over a 10-year period was Tesla.

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Tesla unofficially tops J.D. Power’s APEAL Study once again

Teslarati

APEAL stands for Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout, and ranks how owners feel when purchasing a car. Emotionally connecting to a vehicle occurs when a buyer genuinely is enthusiastic about their purchase, and once again, Tesla managed to provide that most frequently. Unlike other manufacturers.” Credit: Tesla.

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Tesla India teams reassigned to other Asia-Pacific markets

Teslarati

The team in India includes Sami Jain, who previously worked for Porsche on the legacy automaker’s electrification effort. The EV manufacturer made real progress in India in 2021 when it acquired several business licenses. The Tesla India team was reassigned to Asia-Pacific (APAC) and other markets.

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How does leasing an electric car work?

Drive Electric

When you lease a car, a finance company effectively buys it from the manufacturer and leases it to you for the duration of your contract. There are two main forms of leasing: Contract Hire and Contract Purchase. Contract Purchase. How does leasing work? Contract Hire. This is often called a balloon payment.

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Lotus is betting its future on the electric sports car, can it deliver?

Baua Electric

Anyone familiar with automotive history would likely say it’s the coy “simplify, then add lightness” philosophy that defined Colin Chapman’s scrappy sports car manufacturer and UK Formula One legend. For example, a new Porsche 911 S comes in slightly over that 1500 kg mark. Granted, “vague” and “possibilities” are operative words here.

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