April 2022

CATL improves cell-to-pack tech, claims advantage over Tesla 4680 cells

Battery supplier CATL on Wednesday announced its third-generation cell-to-pack technology, claiming this new version produces more power than the latest Tesla battery tech. Cell-to-pack refers to the direct integration of cells into a battery pack, without the modules used in most current pack designs. CATL claims the latest iteration of this… Source: Green Car Reports

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Tesla Insurance Safety Score system now available for CA drivers, but they don’t affect premiums yet

A recent update from Tesla has indicated that the Safety Score system has now been enabled for Tesla Insurance customers in California. However, Tesla was quick to point out that the Safety Score system in California is only for “educational purposes” and that it would not be affecting insurance premiums — at least for now. 

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Automakers back EPA rules, amid opposition from 16 states and ethanol interests

Major automakers are siding with the EPA in a court battle over tougher emissions standards, Reuters reported Wednesday. Texas and 15 other states, along with ethanol groups, have challenged the EPA’s emissions rules under the Biden administration, which aim to reinstate tougher rules after a rollback by the previous administration. The Alliance… Source: Green Car

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SpaceX set to launch 40 satellites on fourth dedicated rideshare mission

SpaceX says a Falcon 9 rocket is on track to launch its fourth dedicated rideshare mission no earlier than (NET) 12:24 pm EDT (16:24 UTC) on Friday, April 1st. Known as Transporter-4, SpaceX will launch the batch of 40 customer satellites out of its Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) LC-40 pad. Poor weather means

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Rivian links supply chain woes to ongoing Ukraine-Russian conflict

In its 10-K filing on Thursday, March 31, Rivian stated that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has impacted its business and operations. Rivian noted that its ability to develop and manufacture vehicles of sufficient quality on time and at a large scale is still unproven. The company listed the conflict in Ukraine as one

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