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Ford is testing a robotic EV charger to assist disabled, elderly, and less mobile drivers

July 22, 2022
As EV adoption begins to grow, many drivers will face early charging issues since they’re not used to the charging process, which differs from a gas station visit. While there is certainly a learning curve, the process is relatively simple for most people. However, others may need a little more assistance. To help solve this issue, Ford Motor Company is trialling a robotic EV charger system that…
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Quick Charge Podcast: July 21, 2022

July 22, 2022
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. Aventon’s award-winning  set a standard for upright cruiser ebikes with new…
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Ford secured 60 GWh of battery supply to achieve production of 600,000 electric vehicles

July 21, 2022
Ford announced today that it managed to secure 60 GWh of battery supply in order to achieve an annual production run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by the end of next year. The automaker also confirmed a move to iron-phosphate (LFP) cells to help achieve the goal. Automakers who are serious about the transition to electric vehicles are trying their best to secure as much battery supply as…
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Segway Ninebot electric Gokart PRO sees $300 summer discount to $1,900 in New Green Deals

July 21, 2022
Often times when we feature electric vehicles, they’re a bit more focused on committing to and from work or down to the grocery store than purely for joyriding around the neighborhood. Segway’s Ninebot Gokart PRO mixes that up with a notable $300 discount on the 4-wheeled and summer-ready EV with a 23MPH top speed. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts…
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Tesla aims to start 4680 battery cell production at Gigafactory Texas this quarter

July 21, 2022
Tesla announced that it aims to start 4680 battery cell production at Gigafactory Texas this quarter and quickly ramp up to volume production by the end of the year. Over the last few months, Tesla has been fairly quiet about the production of its new 4680 battery cell that enables its new structural battery pack design. This has been a concern for Tesla investors since the new battery…
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