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Technology Credit Union announces financing relationship with Tesla Motors

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Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) is working with Tesla Motors as a preferred financing partner for their Model S, Model X and Roadster electric vehicles, offering up to 100% financing with a competitive annual percentage rate (APR).

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Tesla Motors demonstrates battery swap in the Model S

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As promised, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk demonstrated a battery swap option for the Model S. The scenario, said Musk, is that each Tesla Supercharging station (“Tesla station”) would have a swap option. It’s convincing people that are skeptics. Some people take a lot of convincing. [An —Elon Musk. Earlier post.).

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Redhill Resources signs option to acquire Lincoln Lithium project; 225 km SE of Tesla Gigafactory

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Redhill Resources Corp. 225 km SE of the Tesla Motors Gigafactory site. has entered into a property option and assignment agreement with a vendor to acquire a 100% right, title and interest in and to the Lincoln Lithium Property in Nevada. and Avarone Metals Inc. The Lincoln Lithium Property is located approx.

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Faraday Future EV startup says it will invest $1B in US manufacturing facility

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Among FF’s automotive team are: Nick Sampson, Senior Vice President – Former Director of Vehicle & Chassis Engineering, Tesla Motors. Dag Reckhorn, Vice President of Global Manufacturing – Former Director of Manufacturing, Tesla Model S. Tom Wessner, Vice President of Supply Chain - Former Director of Purchasing, Tesla Motors.

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Review: “Getting Ready for Model 3”

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While likely of interest even to those with a solid understanding of the technology of electric vehicles and the related charging infrastructure, Pressman’s book should be a valuable resource for potential new buyers—if not for the Model 3, then for the Chevy Bolt, or any of the other competitive cars emerging on the market.

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Tesla Battery Swapping: Useful Service Or Minimal Effort For Extra Income?

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Tesla Motors has been opening its Supercharger DC fast-charging stations at a dizzying pace lately, with 175 U.S. But Tesla battery swapping? sites operating, and almost two dozen more either in construction or permitted. Globally that total is almost 400 sites, which likely represents more than 2,000 separate outlets.

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Tesla to begin piloting battery pack swap program for invited Model S owners

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Starting next week, Tesla Motors will pilot a battery pack swap program with invited Model S owners. The selected owners will have the opportunity to swap their car’s battery at a custom-built facility located across the street from the Tesla Superchargers at Harris Ranch, CA. Tesla sells those ZEV credits to other automakers.