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Report: EV battery repair hurdles may inflate insurance premiums

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A lack of standards for repair and replacement of EV battery packs may lead to higher insurance premiums, according to a recent Reuters report (via Automotive News). Battery packs can represent up to 50% of an EV's price tag, often making it uneconomical to replace them, according to the report.

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Tesla Megapack batteries to power two new 50MW renewable projects in the UK

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Tesla Megapacks will power two new 50MW battery storage projects in the United Kingdom for Australian clean energy producer Tag Energy. The two Tag Energy projects Tesla will provide Megapacks for are the 49.5M/99MWh Tag Energy began constructing its first Tesla-powered battery storage facility in Dorset more than a month ago.

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Tokyo Tech researchers ID enzyme that could boost algal biofuel production

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Algae can store up large amounts of triacylglycerols (TAGs) under adverse conditions such as nitrogen deprivation. Understanding precisely how they do so is of key interest to the biotechnology sector, as TAGs can be converted to biodiesel. merolae as a model organism for exploring how to improve TAG production.

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These are the best 2024 Memorial Day EV deals so far

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Mercedes EQB On May 17, Mercedes introduced new lease deals for the all-electric EQB crossover, just in time for Memorial Day. This sale runs until May 31. Click here to find a local dealer that may have the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class in stock. Click here to find a local dealer that may have the Tesla Model Y in stock.

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These are the best 2024 Memorial Day EV deals so far

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Tesla Model Y Photo: Tesla As Electrek reported earlier this month, Tesla is offering 0.99% financing for 72 months on its 2024 Model Y through May 31. CarsDirect reported earlier in May that the $7,500 federal tax credit can make the Model Y $9,000 cheaper than a Model 3. However, the Lightning’s $7,500 federal tax credit is intact.

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Fisker reveals additional details of its 600-mile Ronin super GT, including a staggering price tag

Electrek

Just over a week after publicly showcasing its upcoming Ronin super GT for the first time, Fisker has followed up with some additional pertinent details, including a limited production run and a starting price that may require the sale of some of your organs.

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Tesla Fremont and Giga Nevada have built 3 million cars

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link] — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 18, 2024 In the past, Tesla’s Fremont factory has been highlighted as one of the most productive automotive plants in the U.S. Tesla also launched a highly anticipated Model 3 Performance configuration for the refreshed sedan, starting at a price tag of $54,990 in the U.S. Congrats Tesla Fremont team!

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