September 2022

Tesla supplier CATL announces new battery with 430 miles of range

Chairman Zeng Yuqun of Tesla battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) discussed the company’s new M3P battery at the World New Energy Vehicle Congress in Beijing last week. CATL expects M3P batteries to have increased energy density by 10% to 20%.  With the M3P battery, CATL cells could increase an electric vehicle’s range to […]

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Elon Musk hints he’ll be opening for Chris Rock at upcoming show

Elon Musk seems like he’s interested in being a comedian in his spare time. Over a year after a successful hosting gig at Saturday Night Live (SNL), Musk has hinted that he’s been invited to open for veteran comedian Chris Rock at an upcoming show. The Tesla CEO seems to have accepted the invite.  Musk posted

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Elon Musk dubs Moody’s “irrelevant” after firm stands by TSLA’s junk credit rating

Tesla may have maintained its profitability and growth while absolutely dominating the electric vehicle industry, but for Moody’s Corporation, the electric vehicle maker is still rated “junk.” An explanation for this was recently shared online, though for CEO Elon Musk, what Moody’s thinks about Tesla doesn’t really matter.  Tesla retail investors, particularly some who are

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California’s ICE vehicle ban faces more criticism

California’s recent announcement of a new ICE vehicle ban after 2035 is facing more criticism outside the state. California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) recently stated that the sale of new ICE vehicles would be banned after 2035. While this has received split reactions from around the country, many states following CARB standards are now considering

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LG Energy Solution and Honda form JV for EV battery production in the US

LG Energy Solution and Honda have agreed to establish a joint venture to produce lithium-ion batteries in the US to power Honda and Acura EV models for the North American market. The two companies will invest a total of $4.4 billion to establish a new US plant that will eventually have an annual production capacity

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Chroma battery simulators can validate EV devices in real time—no battery required

Chroma Systems Solutions is a provider of automated test equipment, and it offers a wide range of EV and battery testing solutions. Now the company has launched a high-power battery simulator designed for testing battery-connected devices. When integrated with any Chroma regenerative battery cycler or bidirectional DC power supply, the software simulates the battery state,

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SparkCharge raises $7 million in new investment, expands on-demand charging service to 12 new cities

Mobile charging specialist SparkCharge has secured an increased Series A investment of $7 million from Cleveland Avenue, bringing the company’s total Series A funding to $30 million. The company will use the new funds to finance its aggressive growth strategy. SparkCharge has also announced plans to expand its Currently on-demand EV charging delivery service app

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