If you’ve ever spent time writing beat poetry about container ships chugging their way into and out of harbors, “nimble” or “fast” will be unlikely to make it into your finely crafted written words. And if your (admittedly increasingly esoteric) poetic bent is more of an air freight persuasion, it’s likely that “affordable” was not… Continue reading Boundary Layer wants to steal air freight’s lunch and transport it by water instead
Tag: Electric vehicles
The US is about to get serious about EVs
For most of the last decade, Americans largely ignored electric vehicles. Some brands sold decent numbers, like the Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf, but they were largely targeted at thrifty commuters or EV diehards. Others, like the Ford Focus Electric, were intended only to comply with laws that mandated a small number of EV sales.… Continue reading The US is about to get serious about EVs
Tesla receives 4680 battery cell samples from Panasonic ahead of mass production
Tesla has received 4680 battery cell samples from Panasonic ahead of the manufacturing giant moving to mass production of the new battery that is going to power the Cybertruck and more. Back in 2020, Tesla unveiled its 4680 battery cell, a new tab-less battery cell in a bigger format with new chemistry, enabling cheaper and/or longer-range electric… Continue reading Tesla receives 4680 battery cell samples from Panasonic ahead of mass production
GM slashes prices of Chevy Bolt electric vehicles despite rising commodity costs
GM cut the price of the Bolt EV by $5,900 compared with the 2022 model year, with a starting price of $26,595. Go to Source
Ford CEO expects to see industry consolidation as the costs of transition to electric vehicles rise
Jim Farley said the massive amounts of capital needed to invest in EV technologies will force smaller companies to be acquired. Go to Source
Elon Musk tells Tesla workers to return to the office full time or resign
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter: ‘They should pretend to work somewhere else.’ Go to Source
@Renault: RENAULT GROUP: Renault Group and Managem Group sign an agreement for a sustainable supply of Moroccan Cobalt000391
Renault Group and Managem Group sign an agreement for a sustainable supply of Moroccan Cobalt A strategic partnership to secure low-carbon cobalt sulphate produced in Morocco and guarantee traceability of electric battery supply chain This agreement is part of Renault Group and Managem Group’s strategy to build a more sustainable and transparent battery value… Continue reading @Renault: RENAULT GROUP: Renault Group and Managem Group sign an agreement for a sustainable supply of Moroccan Cobalt000391
@Renault: RENAULT GROUP: Renault Group et Managem Group signent un accord pour un approvisionnement durable en cobalt marocain000390
Renault Group et Managem Group signent un accord pour un approvisionnement durable en cobalt marocain Un partenariat stratégique visant à sécuriser du sulfate de cobalt bas carbone produit au Maroc et à garantir la traçabilité de la chaîne d’approvisionnement des batteries électriques. Cet accord s’inscrit dans la stratégie de Renault Group et Managem Group… Continue reading @Renault: RENAULT GROUP: Renault Group et Managem Group signent un accord pour un approvisionnement durable en cobalt marocain000390
Chevy slashes Bolt EV, EUV prices to under $30K
General Motors Co. is slashing prices on its Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV for model year 2023 to spur more electric vehicle adoption. The 2023 Bolt EV will start at $26,595, down from the 2022 starting price of $32,495. The 2023 Bolt EUV will start at $28,195, down from last year’s starting price of $34,495. Both prices include dealer freight charges. “This change reflects… Continue reading Chevy slashes Bolt EV, EUV prices to under $30K
Elon Musk’s ultimatum to Tesla execs: Return to the office or get out
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