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Tesla launches low-voltage connector standard to simplify EV transition

Teslarati

Tesla has officially launched a new standard for the low-voltage connections in electric vehicles (EVs), which the company says will reduce necessary connection types in most EVs from over 200 to just six. This standardization unlocks further operational efficiencies, cost reductions and manufacturing automation.

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Tesla releases rare blog post and it’s an interesting one: Standardizing Auto Connectivity

Electrek

Tesla has released a rare new blog post, and it’s an interesting one: Tesla is trying to standardize automotive connectivity and popularize a 48-volt architecture.

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla 10/10 “We, Robot” Robotaxi unveiling event

Teslarati

The future will be streamed live 10/10, 7pm PT [link] — Tesla (@Tesla) October 9, 2024 We will be closely following the updates from Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling event in this live blog. On the other hand, these graphics are starting to become a standard for Tesla events. Hella smoke at the Tesla Robotaxi event Sick vibes.

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Tesla wants all new vehicles to be wired like the Cybertruck

Green Car Reports

In a recent blog post, the automaker explained that it will implement what it calls the Low Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS), building off the 48-volt Cybertruck architecture, in all of its vehicles to help simplify hardware.

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Coordinating Mass Save with the Clean Heat Standard is Essential

Green Energy Consumers

This year, Massachusetts government agencies are working on major aspects of building decarbonization in three different arenas: Mass Save, the “Future of Gas” proceeding, and the Clean Heat Standard. This blog outlines our view on how state agencies should be coordinating these processes.

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Is Taxing Carbon Really the Best Way to Decarbonize the Grid?

Energy Institute at HAAS

Our new research suggests clean electricity standards or subsidies might be more beneficial. Today’s blog post is co-authored with Ryan Kellogg. Some economists and policy advocates present a carbon tax (or … Continue Reading Is Taxing Carbon Really the Best Way to Decarbonize the Grid?

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Petroleum Diesel is Disappearing from California

Energy Institute at HAAS

The state’s low carbon fuel standard is driving a shift to renewable diesel. This week we add a new voice to the EI blog, Aaron Smith, who is the newest … Continue Reading Petroleum Diesel is Disappearing from California

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