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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

California surpassed 1 million electric vehicles (1,054,095 units)—battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell electric—sold cumulatively through the 4 th quarter of 2021, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC), making it the first US state to achieve this milestone. California Gov.

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Tesla deployed 132.9 GWh onto roads worldwide from Jan 2021 - Sep 2022

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

From January 2021 through September 2022, Tesla deployed a staggering 132.9 In September 2022 alone, Tesla deployed 13.9 However, 50% of BYD’s electric vehicle sales in 2022 YTD and 45% in 2021 were plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) while 100% of Tesla sales over the same period were BEVs.

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Hertz ordering 100,000 Teslas by end of 2022

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This includes an initial order of 100,000 Teslas by the end of 2022 and new EV charging infrastructure across the company’s global operations. Today, 40% of US consumers say they are likely to consider an electric vehicle the next time they are in the market for a new vehicle, according to Pew.

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Tesla publishes Master Plan Part 3; $10.4T for a sustainable global energy economy

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APRIL 7, 2023

During Tesla’s Investor Day held in March, Elon Musk touched on Tesla’s Master Plan Part 3, which outlines a proposed path to reach a sustainable global energy economy through end-use electrification and sustainable electricity generation and storage. Tesla has now done so. Earlier post.)

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Veloz: California EV market continues strong growth; Q1 strongest quarter to date; 16.32% market share

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MAY 2, 2022

California’s EV market continues to grow, according to data gathered by Veloz , a non-profit which tracks and reports on growing electric vehicle (EV) sales data in California, market trends, and infrastructure build-out. Q1 of 2022 surpassed Q1 of 2021 numbers by more than 20,000 vehicles. Tesla Model Y. Tesla Model S.

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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers; $1.2B order covers 45 EV models

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AUGUST 10, 2022

Autonomy, the nation’s largest electric vehicle subscription company, placed an order for 23,000 electric vehicles with 17 global automakers to expand and diversify its subscription fleet beyond Tesla. Today, Autonomy offers the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y and will soon add the full Tesla lineup.

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Tesla Sweeps Podium for Top Selling Electric Vehicles in USA — Charts

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Earlier today, we looked at the the auto brands and auto groups leading the US in electric vehicle sales. Now let’s dive into the top selling electric vehicle models. The Tesla Model Y and Model 3. You will not be surprised to see which models top the charts, of course.

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Stockton school district partners with Mobility House for electric school bus charging; savings of $500K over 5 years

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MAY 6, 2021

Completed in less than one year, the electric school bus fleet project is part of a series of electrification initiatives by the Stockton Unified School District to become the nation’s leading zero-emission school district. The Mobility House’s mission is to create an emissions-free energy and mobility future.

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Tesla produced more than 258,000 EVs in Q2, delivered more than 254,000

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JULY 3, 2022

In Q2 2022, Tesla produced more than 258,000 electric vehicles and delivered more than 254,000, despite ongoing supply chain challenges and factory shutdowns beyond the company’s control. June 2022 was the highest vehicle production month in Tesla’s history; deliveries were down 18% from the first quarter.

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PG&E and Tesla launch virtual power plant pilot

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JULY 8, 2022

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla Inc. have launched a new pilot program that creates a virtual power plant (VPP) to help support electric grid reliability and save customers money. How the PG&E Tesla VPP works. Participating customers will receive compensation for the energy their Powerwalls discharge.

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Argonne report finds most battery cells and packs for US light-duty PEVs produced domestically from 2018 to 2020; due to Tesla/Panasonic

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JUNE 29, 2021

More than half of all battery cells used in plug-in electric vehicles (BEVs and PHEVs) since 2010 have been produced in the US, as have nearly 90% of all battery packs, according to a recent study of the Li-ion battery supply chain by a team at Argonne National Laboratory.

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IDTechEx: buying an autonomous electric car will feel more like buying a laptop than a car

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JUNE 16, 2023

However, the research within IDTechEx’s “ Semiconductors for Autonomous and Electric Vehicles 2023-2033 ” report shows that trends within the automotive industry mean consumers will soon be caring far more about what chips are in their cars. IDTechEx expects that purchasing a new vehicle will soon feel like shopping for a new laptop.

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CharIN response to Tesla opening its North America Charging Standard

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In November, Tesla opened its EV charging connector design—called the North American Charging Standard (NACS)—to charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers. CCS and MCS are the global standards for charging vehicles of all kinds. In the US, CCS is used in more than 50 passenger vehicle models.

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Adamas Intelligence: record 286.2 GWh deployed onto roads in passenger EV batteries in 2021; up 113% y-o-y

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

GWh of passenger EV battery capacity was deployed onto roads globally in 2021—a 113% increase over 2020—as battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales surged year-over-year, according to Adamas Intelligence. A record 286.2

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BYD — Leading In Electric Vehicles More Than You Think

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 21, 2024

I didn’t know what to expect when I wrote “Our Stance On Covering Tesla,” but I had realized that I really needed a post to explain that there are different people covering Tesla with different opinions and also that some Tesla news is positive while some Tesla news is negative.

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Niron Magnetics raises $21.3M to commercialize rare-earth-free iron-nitride magnets

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JULY 30, 2021

Surging global demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and other motorized devices has highlighted global dependency on the unsustainably-produced rare earth materials currently required for the magnets needed in electric drivetrains and motors. The company’s second-generation magnet will offer a magnetic field strength of 1.5

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Top 10 EV battery manufacturers all Asian companies; China accounts for 56% of market, Korea 26% and Japan 10%

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2022

The top 10 global producers of Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles are all Asian companies, according to an analysis posted on the Visual Capitalist. One-third of the world’s EV batteries come from the Chinese company, which provides lithium-ion batteries to Tesla, Peugeot, Hyundai, Honda, BMW, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo.

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Autonomy partners with Equifax on EV subscription service

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MARCH 14, 2022

Autonomy , a completely digital vehicle subscription service that provides consumers with a way to subscribe to electric vehicles, and Equifax announced a new partnership. Autonomy launched with its Tesla Model 3 Vehicle Subscription Program in California in January 2022.

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WiTricity plans aftermarket wireless EV charging solution

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

WiTricity, a leader and pioneer in wireless charging for electric vehicles (EVs), plans to offer an aftermarket wireless charging upgrade package for owners of select EV models, starting with a limited beta in 2022. Tesla Model 3 oufitted with WiTricity Wireless Charging. —Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity.

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Total BEV sales in California at 8.9% of 2030 goal

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Overall, total light vehicle sales in California in the first half of 2020 were 786,219 units, down 26.9% Even with reduced sales compared to both half periods in 2019, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) managed to increase their market share slightly in the most recent results. Sales nationally were down 23.5%. in H1 2020.

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DOE: half of all states now have at least 1,000 non-residential EV charging units

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MAY 4, 2021

According to figures from the US Department of Energy (DOE), as of March 2021, there are 25 states that have at least 1,000 non-residential electric vehicle (EV) charging units (public and private). Note: Includes non-residential Level 2 and DC fast public and private chargers, and the Tesla network.

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Ford EV sales up 103% y-o-y in November; 4.3% of total sales

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DECEMBER 4, 2022

Ford electric vehicles sales in the US were up 103% for November 2022 compared to year ago, making Ford the US’ second best-selling brand and manufacturer of electric vehicles behind Tesla. of total vehicle sales for the month. EV sales for the month were 6,255 units, or 4.3% Mustang Mach-E sales climbed 14.6%

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FreeWire installs first battery-integrated ultrafast EV charger at ampm in California

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AUGUST 17, 2020

Boost Charger is the first battery-integrated ultrafast electric vehicle (EV) charger deployed in the US. Boost Charger supports CHAdeMO and CCS connectors, which are compatible with all battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and Tesla models with an adapter.

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NREL report shows EV charging stations continued strong growth in early 2020

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

In Q1, all categories of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) grew. The report also measures the current state of charging infrastructure compared with the amount projected to meet charging demand for an estimated 15 million plug-in electric vehicles by 2030. Overall, there was a 6.9% increase in the number of EVSE.

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UCR researchers find commercial fast-charging damages EV batteries, propose new internal-resistance-based technique

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MARCH 13, 2020

Commercial fast-charging stations subject electric car batteries to high temperatures and high resistance that can cause them to crack, leak, and lose their storage capacity, according to researchers at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) in a new open-access study published in the journal Energy Storage. —Sebastian et al.

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Tesla at 6 million cars: What it’s accomplished, what it hasn’t

Green Car Reports

MARCH 30, 2024

Ahead of the release of preliminary Q1 2024 production and delivery figures, expected next week, it’s now official: Tesla has delivered more than 6 million vehicles since 2008, every one a battery-electric vehicle. But 6 million is more important, because it cements Tesla as the.

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ICCT report finds US domestic EV production and investment continues to fall; only 5% of global EV investment to go to US EV assembly plants

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JUNE 29, 2021

The United States is the third-largest electric vehicle (EV) producer behind China and Europe; a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) finds that the gap has widened. Cumulative electric vehicle sales and production from 2010 through 2020, in major regions (based on EV-Volumes, 2021).

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Nissan Ariya getting Tesla Supercharger access Dec. 10

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Nissan Ariya owners will be able to charge their electric vehicles at Tesla Supercharger stations starting Dec. with North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports starting in 2025, but existing vehicles will be able to charge at Supercharger stations using a $235. 10, the automaker announced Wednesday.

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Emissions Analytics argues that current Pareto-efficient solution for decarbonization would be hybrids, not BEVs, based on do-no-harm

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MARCH 22, 2023

On this basis, and of Pareto efficiency, Emissions Analytics argues, until battery-electric vehicles can reach certain performance characteristics, government and industry support should switch immediately from EVs to full hybrids to create maximum welfare. The test cycle was made up of five repeats of the EQUA cycle, totalling 741 km.

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Tesla patents wireless charging system

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Tesla has patented a wireless EV charging system, indicating that the company is preparing to commercialize tech that's been hinting at for years as a possible addition to its electric vehicles. It was filed by Tesla Feb. A patent filing was spotted by Twitter (now known as X) user SETI Park.

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Charging Tesla Commercial Electric Vehicles

Bridgestone Turanza EV grand touring tire for EVs makes world debut

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MAY 20, 2023

Bridgestone Americas held the world debut of its new Turanza EV grand touring tire, the company’s first replacement tire designed specifically for premium electric vehicles and the first to feature Bridgestone ENLITEN technology.

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Heritage Environmental Services and battery-maker Romeo Power looking for fleet electrification partners

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JANUARY 5, 2021

HES and Romeo Power intend to select commercial Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) value chain participants such as Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), integrators and ePowertrain providers, to participate in the program. The company has a 7 GWh-capable manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, California.

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Electric Vehicles Create More Jobs than Fossil Fuel Vehicles — Research

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Although there’s a common narrative that a transition to electric vehicles will reduce jobs in the auto industry, the opposite is actually true! continued] The post Electric Vehicles Create More Jobs than Fossil Fuel Vehicles Research appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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$30,000 Tesla Cybercab due “before 2027,” Robovan concept seats 20

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Two-passenger Cybercab, also called Robotaxi, is due by 2027 and will use wireless charging Cybercab will cost less than $30,000, have no steering wheel or pedals Robovan bowed with seating for 20 and greatly reduced operating costs Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday night introduced its Robotaxi.

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EU might lower tariffs on Tesla, Chinese EVs

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The European Union will lower proposed tariffs on electric vehicles from Tesla and certain Chinese automakers after hearing comments submitted by the automakers, Reuters reported Tuesday.

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IONETIC launches EV battery pack design platform

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

IONETIC , a UK start-up specializing in electric vehicle (EV) battery pack technology, launched its EV battery pack design platform, which the company says can cut the development cost and time for automotive manufacturers bringing a new electric vehicle to market.

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DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. It will produce enough material to supply more than 250,000 electric vehicles annually. Earlier post.) Of that, $1.6

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IDTechEx: despite efforts to reduces rare-earth use, percentage of permanent magnet-based EV motors rising

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While there has been much publicity and technical development towards rare-earth reduction in vehicle motors, in practice the market is seeing an increase in the number of permanent magnet motors.

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Hertz slows Tesla and EV plans, citing collision repair costs

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The rental giant Hertz hit the brakes last week on its rapid shift to electric vehicles—from Tesla, particularly—citing the high cost of EV collision repair of these vehicles.

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Boutique Porsche 911 EV conversion company Sacrilege Motors partners with UK’s Fellten

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AUGUST 15, 2023

Sacrilege Motors, a bespoke performance, restoration and electric-conversion studio, is partnering with UK-based powertrain supplier Fellten , a designer and manufacturer of systems used in converting classic cars into electric vehicles. 370 kW Tesla motor, single-speed gearbox with 0-60 in 4.5 CCS fast recharging.

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Ford tells some EV owners to stop using Tesla Supercharger NACS adapter

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Ford is telling some electric vehicle customers to stop using the North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters it provided for charging at Tesla Supercharger stations.

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Tesla Semi Passes DHL Tests, Reyes Adds 29 eCascadia Electric Trucks

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Electric trucks from Tesla and Freightliner are beginning to make their way into service with fleet operators in the US. The post Tesla Semi Passes DHL Tests, Reyes Adds 29 eCascadia Electric Trucks appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla converts Shell gas station into Supercharger and it looks awesome

Electrek

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Tesla has converted an entire Shell gas station into a Supercharger station for electric vehicles in Spain, and it looks fantastic.

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Tesla continues California domination, still holding over 50 percent EV market share

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Tesla is continuing its long-standing tradition of dominating electric vehicle sales in California. Despite an increased number of competitors and models attempting to take market share from the company, Tesla still holds over fifty percent of the EV segment in the Golden State. Although Tesla lost 8.5

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

Tesla deployed 132.9 GWh onto roads worldwide from Jan 2021 - Sep 2022

Hertz ordering 100,000 Teslas by end of 2022

Tesla publishes Master Plan Part 3; $10.4T for a sustainable global energy economy

Veloz: California EV market continues strong growth; Q1 strongest quarter to date; 16.32% market share

Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers; $1.2B order covers 45 EV models

Tesla Sweeps Podium for Top Selling Electric Vehicles in USA — Charts

Stockton school district partners with Mobility House for electric school bus charging; savings of $500K over 5 years

Tesla produced more than 258,000 EVs in Q2, delivered more than 254,000

PG&E and Tesla launch virtual power plant pilot

Argonne report finds most battery cells and packs for US light-duty PEVs produced domestically from 2018 to 2020; due to Tesla/Panasonic

IDTechEx: buying an autonomous electric car will feel more like buying a laptop than a car

CharIN response to Tesla opening its North America Charging Standard

Adamas Intelligence: record 286.2 GWh deployed onto roads in passenger EV batteries in 2021; up 113% y-o-y

BYD — Leading In Electric Vehicles More Than You Think

Niron Magnetics raises $21.3M to commercialize rare-earth-free iron-nitride magnets

Top 10 EV battery manufacturers all Asian companies; China accounts for 56% of market, Korea 26% and Japan 10%

Autonomy partners with Equifax on EV subscription service

WiTricity plans aftermarket wireless EV charging solution

Total BEV sales in California at 8.9% of 2030 goal

DOE: half of all states now have at least 1,000 non-residential EV charging units

Ford EV sales up 103% y-o-y in November; 4.3% of total sales

FreeWire installs first battery-integrated ultrafast EV charger at ampm in California

NREL report shows EV charging stations continued strong growth in early 2020

UCR researchers find commercial fast-charging damages EV batteries, propose new internal-resistance-based technique

Tesla at 6 million cars: What it’s accomplished, what it hasn’t

ICCT report finds US domestic EV production and investment continues to fall; only 5% of global EV investment to go to US EV assembly plants

Nissan Ariya getting Tesla Supercharger access Dec. 10

Emissions Analytics argues that current Pareto-efficient solution for decarbonization would be hybrids, not BEVs, based on do-no-harm

Tesla patents wireless charging system

Bridgestone Turanza EV grand touring tire for EVs makes world debut

Heritage Environmental Services and battery-maker Romeo Power looking for fleet electrification partners

Electric Vehicles Create More Jobs than Fossil Fuel Vehicles — Research

$30,000 Tesla Cybercab due “before 2027,” Robovan concept seats 20

EU might lower tariffs on Tesla, Chinese EVs

IONETIC launches EV battery pack design platform

DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

IDTechEx: despite efforts to reduces rare-earth use, percentage of permanent magnet-based EV motors rising

Hertz slows Tesla and EV plans, citing collision repair costs

Boutique Porsche 911 EV conversion company Sacrilege Motors partners with UK’s Fellten

Ford tells some EV owners to stop using Tesla Supercharger NACS adapter

Tesla Semi Passes DHL Tests, Reyes Adds 29 eCascadia Electric Trucks

Tesla converts Shell gas station into Supercharger and it looks awesome

Tesla continues California domination, still holding over 50 percent EV market share

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