Tesla’s cancelled Model Y variant can make a comeback with 4680 cells

Tesla CEO Elon Musk canceled the possibility of the Model Y Standard Range variant earlier this year after citing range deficiencies as “unacceptable.” Since then, however, a lot has happened. Tesla’s recent Battery Day presentation showed that the company had developed a more extended range, higher-powered, more energy-capable battery cell. This begs the question: Could […]

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BMW starts production of iX3 electric SUV — first vehicle with next-gen electric powertrain

BMW has started production of the iX3 electric SUV, the German automaker’s first vehicle with its next-generation electric powertrain.
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Lotus working on a light platform for electric cars

The sports car manufacturer Lotus will work with partners to develop a new lightweight architecture for electric vehicles as part of a project sponsored by the British government. Lotus will drive the Lightweight Electric Vehicle Architecture (LEVA) project in partnership with Sarginsons Industries, a specialist in aluminium die-casting, and Brunel University London. Lotus claims that […]

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