China’s electric vehicle upstart Nio has joined Tesla in sourcing raw materials directly from mines rather than its own battery suppliers as soaring prices of lithium, a critical component of EV batteries, hurt manufacturers’ supply chain stability and bottom lines. Lithium carbonate prices in China hit a record 501,500 yuan/tonne in September, tripling the number… Continue reading China’s Nio joins the race for lithium, buys 12% of Australia’s Greenwing Resources
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Awesome But Nightmarish AI Turns Any Person Into a Pokémon
You get a Pokémon! And you get a Pokémon! Catch ‘Em All If you’ve always wanted to create nightmare Pokémon species that look like almost any thing or person you can imagine, your time has come. A new AI model, developed by netizen Justin Pinkney, attempts to turn any word or phrase into a unique… Continue reading Awesome But Nightmarish AI Turns Any Person Into a Pokémon
There’s a Huge Problem With Elon Musk’s Promise to Bring Starlink to Iran
Once again, in response to international conflict, Elon Musk has pledged to activate Starlink — SpaceX’s satellite internet system — in the embattled region. This time, he’s promised that Starlink will be available to the people of Iran, who for days now have been protesting the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. In an effort to… Continue reading There’s a Huge Problem With Elon Musk’s Promise to Bring Starlink to Iran
Hertz ties up with BP for EV charger installations in North America
Representative Image Hertz Global Holdings Inc said on Tuesday it has partnered with a unit of oil giant BP to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across North America to power its fleet of eco-friendly cars. The car rental firm, which did not disclose the terms of the deal, aims to electrify one-quarter of its… Continue reading Hertz ties up with BP for EV charger installations in North America
Department of Transportation approves EV charging plans for all 50 states
A critical element of the transition to electric vehicles is ensuring that the charging infrastructure is up to scratch. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law earmarked $5 billion in funding over five years to help states install chargers along highways, and that process just took an important step forward. The Department of Transportation has approved EV charging… Continue reading Department of Transportation approves EV charging plans for all 50 states
Fire breaks out at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, no casualty
However, now detractors of the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin project are calling for a production stop due to the fire. Berlin : A major fire broke out at the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin after a significant pile of cardboard and wood caught fire in the factory’s recycling facility. Tesla’s own fire brigade at Gigafactory Berlin called the… Continue reading Fire breaks out at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, no casualty
Radio Flyer, 105-Year-Old Chicago-Based Business Earns B Corp Certification
The legacy brand is the first global toy and eBike manufacturer to receive this prestigious recognition CHICAGO, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Radio Flyer, maker of The Original Little Red Wagon™ and leader in kids ride-ons and adult micro-mobility products, has become a Certified B Corporation. The legacy brand with more than 105 years of… Continue reading Radio Flyer, 105-Year-Old Chicago-Based Business Earns B Corp Certification
Hertz, bp collaborate to accelerate EV charging in North America
Hertz and bp pulse plan to install a national network of EV charging solutions for Hertz and its customers, powered by bp pulse Companies to build upon and customize bp pulse’s existing ‘Omega’ fleet charging and energy management software for Hertz’s EV fleet ESTERO, Fla. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz… Continue reading Hertz, bp collaborate to accelerate EV charging in North America
GRAVITY RELEASES NEW 90KW CURBSIDE FAST CHARGERS DESIGNED TO HELP CITIES RAPIDLY INCREASE EV ADOPTION AND DEVELOP A SMARTER GRID
A 90kW DC charger is 15X-faster than conventional curbside chargers, able to “invisibly” charge cars during standard 1-hour cub dwell times and dynamically control power use to balance grid View renderings and design schematics of Gravity’s new curbside charging equipment NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Gravity is today releasing a new curbside charger… Continue reading GRAVITY RELEASES NEW 90KW CURBSIDE FAST CHARGERS DESIGNED TO HELP CITIES RAPIDLY INCREASE EV ADOPTION AND DEVELOP A SMARTER GRID
Tesla expects ‘very high volume’ deliveries at end of quarter, asks workers to help
Tesla is expecting a “very high volume” of vehicle deliveries during the end of the quarter, and it is asking all employees to help – even those outside of the sale and delivery organization. Over the last year, CEO Elon Musk has said that Tesla would try to move away from its model that results in… Continue reading Tesla expects ‘very high volume’ deliveries at end of quarter, asks workers to help