A new official video shows how engineers push the EVs to their limits in temperatures over 122 degrees.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Quick Charge Podcast: May 10, 2023
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.
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Source: Charge Forward
VW general meeting interrupted by activists, cake thrown over EV pace and China labor
On Wednesday, several activist groups briefly interrupted Volkswagen’s annual general meeting. One claimed VW is “making climate-damaging decisions,” and the other says the automaker uses forced labor to build cars in China.
Cake was thrown from an unknown party, and investors raised concerns over VW losing ground in China to EVs.
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Source: Charge Forward
Panasonic delays Tesla 4680 battery cell production
Panasonic announced that it is delaying volume production of the Tesla 4680 battery cell in order to introduce “performance improvement measures.”
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Source: Charge Forward
NIO’s latest filing hints at EVs powered by solid-state batteries coming as early as this summer
According to a recent filing with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, NIO intends to sell three existing EV models with expanded battery capabilities provided by solid-state battery developer WeLion. The filing matches with previous statements from NIO’s founder that consumers could see solid-state powered EVs this summer.
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Source: Charge Forward
Global Plug-In Electric Car Sales Exceeded 1 Million In March 2023
The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car, regardless of powertrain.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
The annual US health cost of oil and gas production is $77B – here’s how we fix that
The US oil and gas sector was responsible for $77 billion in total health impacts in 2016, according to a newly released study.
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Source: Charge Forward
This 800W solar kit with 60A MPPT controller powers your home or shed at new low of $1,042 in New Green Deals
If you’ve held off on picking up a solar system until you found a deal with a bit more power than normal, now’s your chance. Today, we’re tracking a new all-time low on an that includes a 60A MPPT controller which will power most battery types. With enough output to run your shed or off-grid home, this solar kit is a great way to reduce or completely replace your reliance on traditional fossil fuel power from the city. Down to $1,042, you’re saving 15% here and saving $180 from the typical going rate. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and 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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Source: Charge Forward
BYD Cuts Seal Prices, EV Sedan Now 18% Cheaper Than Tesla Model 3
The BYD Seal starts around $27,500 (189,800 yuan) in China in base rear-wheel-drive guise with 342 miles of range.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
GM plans to return to Europe as an EV-only brand
General Motors has been building up its resources and capabilities for an all-electric future. With a vast lineup of fully electric vehicles, GM plans to spearhead its return to Europe as an EV-only brand.
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Source: Charge Forward
