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Tesla patent reveals Elon Musk’s ‘table salt’ lithium extraction process that could slash costs

Tesla has applied for a new patent that is revealing the lithium extraction process that Elon Musk vaguely described as “using table salt to basically extract lithium from ore” during Tesla’s Battery Day last year. It could cut costs by more than 30%, according to the automaker. During Tesla’s Battery Day last year, the automaker unveiled a lot of new technologies that it couldn’t…
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Quick Charge Podcast: July 8, 2021

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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Tesla increases Model S and Model X prices by $5,000

Tesla has just released a $5,000 price increase for the base versions (Long Range) of both Model S and Model X electric vehicles. It comes just as the automaker started delivering the new Model S and hasn’t even started delivering the new Model X. Since the beginning of…
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How long does it take to charge a Tesla?

You may be new to EV ownership or Tesla in particular, or you may be doing a little research before you take that welcomed leap into zero-emission transportation. No matter the reason for your visit, here you are wondering, “how long does it take to charge a Tesla?” The answer is not as simple as you may like to hear, but we have taken the privilege of breaking down everything you need to know…
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How much is a Tesla? Your guide to Tesla prices

You’ve read about all the improvements to emerge both inside and out each 2021 Tesla model, and maybe you’re more than a little bit tempted. Next, reality sets in, and that age old question rears its head: “how much?” No need to click through several variations of…
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Chevy Bolt EV catches on fire after receiving both of GM’s ‘software fixes’

Another Chevy Bolt fire occurred on the morning of July 1 in Vermont. Similar to the previous one from less than two months ago, this car spontaneously caught fire the morning after charging and while still plugged in. Unlike the previous one however, this one had the final software update that claimed to prevent fires. Join us for an exclusive and in-depth investigation into this, and the history…
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Tesla launches cheaper RWD Model Y in China

Tesla has launched the Model Y RWD Standard Range, a cheaper version of the electric SUV, in China. It looks like the version of the Model Y is officially back, albeit not in the US. Earlier this year, Tesla launched a new Model Y Standard Range RWD with 244 miles (393…
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Tesla owner gets coal-rolled by pickup truck in dangerous incident caught on dashcam

A Tesla owner was coal-rolled by a pickup truck owner in a dangerous incident caught on TeslaCam, Tesla’s integrated dashcam feature. The incident happened amid several reports of pickup truck owners targeting Tesla vehicles when coal rolling. Coal rolling is when a modified diesel pickup truck spews black sooty exhaust fumes while accelerating and targeting people, bikes, or cars with the…
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