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Apple seeks LFP batteries, but talks with leading suppliers BYD and CATL have reportedly stalledApple seeks LFP batteries, but talks with leading suppliers BYD and CATL have reportedly stalled

Stephen Edelstein

Apple is seeking lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for its much-discussed EV project, but talks with major suppliers BYD and CATL have stalled, Reuters reported Friday. Talks with the two Chinese firms, which were first confirmed...

VW's US CEO calls union-made incentive for EVs "fundamentally wrong"VW's US CEO calls union-made incentive for EVs "fundamentally wrong"

Stephen Edelstein

Volkswagen Group of America CEO Scott Keogh has reportedly called the Biden administration’s proposed tax credit for electric cars built at unionized factories “fundamentally wrong.” The interview, for the SiriusXM show “In The Driver’s Seat,” isn’t...

Hertz plans to add 100,000 Tesla Model 3s, citing convenience of Supercharger networkHertz plans to add 100,000 Tesla Model 3s, citing convenience of Supercharger network

Bengt Halvorson

The rental-car giant Hertz on Monday announced plans to add 100,000 Tesla vehicles to its fleets in North America and Europe by the end of 2022, along with some of its own charging infrastructure. Starting in...

Mercedes EQC electric SUV is reportedly back on for the US—in 2025Mercedes EQC electric SUV is reportedly back on for the US—in 2025

Stephen Edelstein

After being dropped from the automaker’s United States EV plans, the Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover SUV could make it here after all, in second-generation form. Mercedes told U.S. dealers that a redesigned EQC, as well as...

Tesla CFO: “Profound awakening” of EV desirability has caught company off-guardTesla CFO: “Profound awakening” of EV desirability has caught company off-guard

Bengt Halvorson

Tesla has never had a problem with desirability. Starting with the Model 3, consumer interest in the company’s electric cars has startled even CEO Elon Musk at times. That frenzy continued with the Cybertruck. And demand...

Report suggests Teslas save information about your driving for up to a yearReport suggests Teslas save information about your driving for up to a year

Stephen Edelstein

Tesla keeps a wide range of sensor data from its cars for up to a year, according to a new report from the Dutch government’s forensics lab. First reported by Reuters, the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI)...

Tesla aims to triple the Supercharger network in two yearsTesla aims to triple the Supercharger network in two years

Bengt Halvorson

The term “record-setting” has applied to nearly every set of quarterly Tesla sales and delivery results, for years. But on Wednesday, Tesla made clear in its third-quarter call that it’s also time to accelerate the build-out...

Tesla plans shift to LFP cells for Model 3 and Model Y, likely with US productionTesla plans shift to LFP cells for Model 3 and Model Y, likely with US production

Stephen Edelstein

After switching to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for Chinese-market Model 3 and Model Y electric cars, Tesla plans to expand use of the cells to global markets—with local production. Tesla said in its third-quarter...

California EV incentive is getting smaller in NovemberCalifornia EV incentive is getting smaller in November

Stephen Edelstein

A California incentive for plug-in cars is about to be reduced by half. Effective November 2, the California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR) for electric cars and plug-in hybrids will go from $1,500 to $750. The program,...

Volvo and Polestar EVs to get Range Assistant app as part of OTA updateVolvo and Polestar EVs to get Range Assistant app as part of OTA update

Stephen Edelstein

Volvo and Polestar electric cars are getting a new Range Assistant app as part of an over-the-air (OTA) software update, the two brands announced Tuesday. The app helps drivers more closely track available range, gives tips...

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Apple seeks LFP batteries, but talks with leading suppliers BYD and CATL have reportedly stalledApple seeks LFP batteries, but talks with leading suppliers BYD and CATL have reportedly stalled

VW's US CEO calls union-made incentive for EVs "fundamentally wrong"VW's US CEO calls union-made incentive for EVs "fundamentally wrong"

Hertz plans to add 100,000 Tesla Model 3s, citing convenience of Supercharger networkHertz plans to add 100,000 Tesla Model 3s, citing convenience of Supercharger network

Mercedes EQC electric SUV is reportedly back on for the US—in 2025Mercedes EQC electric SUV is reportedly back on for the US—in 2025

Tesla CFO: “Profound awakening” of EV desirability has caught company off-guardTesla CFO: “Profound awakening” of EV desirability has caught company off-guard

Report suggests Teslas save information about your driving for up to a yearReport suggests Teslas save information about your driving for up to a year

Tesla aims to triple the Supercharger network in two yearsTesla aims to triple the Supercharger network in two years

Tesla plans shift to LFP cells for Model 3 and Model Y, likely with US productionTesla plans shift to LFP cells for Model 3 and Model Y, likely with US production

California EV incentive is getting smaller in NovemberCalifornia EV incentive is getting smaller in November

Volvo and Polestar EVs to get Range Assistant app as part of OTA updateVolvo and Polestar EVs to get Range Assistant app as part of OTA update

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