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Source: Charge Forward
Tesla has teased its Optimus humanoid robot prototype with a new image ahead of a full unveiling planned for September 30th.
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Elon Musk has teased the announcement of a new Tesla factory location by the end of this year. The CEO hinted strongly that it could be in Canada.
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Source: Charge Forward
Electric vehicle maker Lordstown Motors released its Q2 2022 earnings report today, and despite not delivering an EV yet, the company posted its first operating profit.
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Source: Charge Forward
Canoo has two things MINI needs for the Urbanaut: a skateboard platform developed for electric vans and available production capacity.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
The 2023 VW ID.4 is getting a new lower-priced configuration as VW’s Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant comes online to produce a smaller-battery, US-made model.
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Source: Charge Forward
Are gas stations doomed in the long run, or is there an opportunity to reinvent them as a fast-charging destination stop for EV drivers?
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Source: Charge Forward
Tier 1 automotive supplier BorgWarner has acquired Rhombus Energy Solutions.
San Diego-based Rhombus provides EV charging and power conversion technology, including V2G applications. Rhombus supplies its patented technology to EV OEMs, including Proterra, as well as charging and grid service providers.
The transaction has an enterprise value of up to $185 million.
“The technology that Rhombus brings expands BorgWarner’s electric vehicle portfolio in North America and complements our existing European charging business,” said Frédéric Lissalde, President and CEO of BorgWarner. “This transaction strengthens our electric vehicle positioning as we look to power the entire propulsion system from grid to wheels. As a supplier to the automotive and commercial vehicle markets, we are not only delivering innovative technology for electric drivetrains, but we are also focused on supporting certain key elements of the infrastructure for electric mobility, including charging.”
Source: BorgWarner
Source: Electric Vehicles Magazine
Tesla (TSLA) is holding its annual shareholder’s meeting, which is now called Cyber Roundup, and you can watch it below while following all the most important news coming out of the event.
It starts today at 4:30 PM Central Time at Tesla Gigafactory Texas.
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Source: Charge Forward
Whether you’re trying to live an off-grid life or just want to offset some fossil fuel usage for the upcoming winter season, going solar is the way forward. Today, we tracked down a from Renogy which can generate up to 500Wh or 41Ah of electricity per day in ideal conditions for $183, which is up to below its normal going rate at Amazon. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
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