The relationship between Tesla and LG Chem appears to be growing stronger lately, and now we learn of a new deal for the latter to supply a nickel-based battery to the automaker, according to a new report.
Tesla and LG Chem’s relationship
For the first decade that Tesla was producing electric vehicles, Panasonic was the company’s exclusive battery cell supplier.
With the start of production…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 16, 2020
December 17, 2020
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…
Las Vegas City Council has voted to approve the Boring Company’s plan for a citywide Loop system with Tesla vehicles.
A Boring Company Loop system consists of tunnels in which Tesla autonomous electric vehicles travel at high speeds between stations to transport people…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Arizona’s now-closed Navajo Generating Station coal plant’s smokestacks will topple this week.
The Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance releases principles to accelerate US commercial fleet electrification.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now…
VW unveils impressive EV fast-charging station in Arizona desert to test charging at high temperatures
December 17, 2020
VW is unveiling an impressive electric car fast-charging station in the Arizona desert to test charging at extremely high temperatures.
Successful fast-charging is highly dependent on maintaining a stable temperature of the batteries inside an electric vehicle.
That’s…
Big EV supporter Jennifer Granholm tapped for energy secretary
December 17, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to name Jennifer Granholm, the former governor of Michigan, as secretary of energy. She is a huge advocate for electric vehicles. Biden’s choice was confirmed by four people to the Associated Press.
Granholm is currently an adjunct…
Electric vehicle battery cost officially dips under critical $100/kWh price point but there’s a catch
December 17, 2020
Electric vehicle batteries have officially dipped under the critical $100 per kWh price point for the first time.
However, it was for the price of battery packs for electric buses in China.
Price per kWh is a metric used to track the price of batteries.
It can be used to talk about the cost of battery packs or battery cells.
For example, Tesla was achieving a cost per kWh of $150 for its Model…
Tesla Model Y to help electrify two US police departments
December 17, 2020
Tesla Model Y has been chosen by two US police departments to accelerate the electrification of their fleet.
Some police departments have been quick to do the math and realize the benefits of going electric.
Tesla’s Model 3 has become a popular vehicle for police…
A new, free US support line is providing electric vehicle advice
December 17, 2020
Community-owned Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and nonprofit EV advocate Plug In America have partnered up to provide free electric vehicle advice, not only just in Sacramento, but nationwide.
Free electric vehicle advice
The EV Support Program makes the…
Can this new fat tire low-rider finally make electric scooters cool?
December 16, 2020
For anyone who has ever looked at a typical electric scooter and complained that the wheels seem too small, the Scooterson Rolley is for you.
Since we last saw the Rolley just over a year ago, it has gone through some serious design revisions.
The fat tires and seated riding position are still there, but the latest version has a whole new look.
Scooterson updated the design with a more flowing…
