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Tesla produces 100 millionth battery cell, here's what it means

September 20, 2024
Tesla has announced that it produced its 100 millionth 4680 battery cell. Here’s what it means for its production growth. The 4680 battery cell is a new format, 46mm x 80mm, enabled by a few new technologies that Tesla announced at Battery Day in 2020. It’s the first time that Tesla is manufacturing its own battery cells – although other cell manufacturers have since announced plans to build…
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Tesla is testing a goofy camouflaged Robotaxi prototype ahead of reveal

September 16, 2024
Tesla is gearing up for its October 10 Robotaxi unveiling, which will take place at Warner Bros. Studio, and it’s currently running a fleet of (normal) cars around the lot to map the area. But one of the cars, photographed late yesterday by a lot employee, stands out – and it stands out because it seems to be a heavily-camouflaged version of the heretofore-not-seen Robotaxi. The photo was…
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Kia's low-cost EV3 is about to get even better with new variants on the way

September 13, 2024
Kia confirmed plans to launch new AWD and GT variants for its electric EV3 SUV. The EV3 is the first of Kia’s new low-cost EV lineup as it looks to challenge industry leaders. It’s been almost a year since Kia first took the sheets off the EV3 during its first annual EV Day last October. After opening orders this summer in Korea with prices starting at just $30,700 (KRW 42.08 million), Kia’s…
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How Ted Cruz is preventing safer e-bike batteries in the US

September 11, 2024
It’s a widely held opinion that improving safety in lithium-ion batteries used for electric bikes and e-scooters is generally considered to be a good thing. And yet you may be surprised at why Texas senator Ted Cruz is obstructing a bipartisan bill to improve battery safety in the US. Believe it or not, it largely comes down to a strange culture war over gas stoves. While e-bike battery fires…
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