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Tesla achieves breakthrough in single-piece car casting, report says

Tesla has achieved a breakthrough in making Hot Wheels-like single-piece car casting a reality, according to a new insider report. In recent years, Tesla has heavily invested in large casting technology to produce vehicle bodies in just a couple of large parts rather than hundreds. The automaker now operates several of the world’s largest casting machines, which it often refers to as…
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X Shore launches its third electric boat, entering new category

X Shore, the Swedish electric boat maker, has just unveiled its third vessel, the X Shore PRO. Built on a similar platform to its flagship Eelex 8000 electric boat, the X Shore PRO is designed for the maritime professional sector. A commercial-focused vessel, the X Shore PRO is built for companies and organizations ranging from commercial traffic, shuttle services, diving operators, coast guards…
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Quick Charge Podcast: September 13, 2023

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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US renewables' annual capacity additions to triple in 10 years – WoodMac

With the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) driving the economic competitiveness of renewables, annual capacity additions will nearly triple in 10 years to 110 gigawatts (GW), asserts Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac). US renewables’ annual capacity growth Speaking at the RE+ conference in Las Vegas, Chris Seiple, vice chairman, power and renewables for Wood Mackenzie, said: The IRA has made renewables…
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Biden-Harris Administration allocates $100 million to repair and replace existing EV chargers

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced an additional $100 million in federal funding to repair and replace any and all existing but nonoperational EV chargers in the US. The new accelerator program is accepting applications now and aims to expedite EV adoption while creating thousands more new jobs in the industry. EV adoption and sustainability have remained a staple in President…
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