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Rivian adopts Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS)

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The Tesla “NACS Coalition” has welcomed its newest member. In a recent announcement, electric vehicle maker Rivian announced that it had reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its vehicles. Rivian posted about the update on its official Twitter page.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets its first Software Update: Here’s what got better

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Tesla is rolling out the first-ever software update for the Cybertruck with version 2024.2.3. Although the Cybertruck started deliveries in late November and has been making its way to non-employees for quite a few weeks now, Tesla is releasing the vehicle’s first software update. Here’s what got better.

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Tesla releases updated Radio Flyer Cyberquad for Kids in the U.S.

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Tesla’s previously recalled Cyberquad for Kids has been re-launched as a new model in the U.S., Radio Flyer and Tesla have partnered to launch the Model 915 Cyberquad for Kids, and it can now be found in the automaker’s online shop , as detailed in a press release on Tuesday. What are your thoughts?

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Tesla NACS family gets bigger as EverCharge announces support

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In a recent announcement, EV charging hardware and software provider EverCharge announced that it would be fully supporting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) in its entire network. In a blog post , EverCharge stated that the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard is not really the best.

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Lucid’s mid-size ‘Model Y competitor’ slated for late 2026 production

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Lucid Motors held its earnings call for Q1 this week, during which CEO Peter Rawlinson teased a future electric vehicle (EV) expected to take aim at the Tesla Model Y. “We’re already competing with Tesla,” Rawlinson said.

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Tesla NACS Texas mandate gets push back from EV Charging firms: Report

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Some EV charger makers and operators in Texas have opposed the Lone Star state’s Tesla NACS mandate. According to a document seen by Reuters , a group of EV charging firms claims that Texas’ Tesla NACS mandate is premature. The mandate requires EV charging companies to provide Tesla NACS and CCS ports to customers.

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Comment on Nio signs technology license agreement with CYVN subsidiary Forseven by Kaza

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For the time being, can you do me a favor and consider the following: Re-imagine this scenario: a NIO car driving itself to a battery swap station, or to a charging pile at night when there's lot less traffic on the streets, getting itself fully charged then returning back to its parking slot and be ready for the owners new day.