Key Points 🏭 Tesla’s Lathrop Megafactory in California is actively producing Megapack batteries, with a recent drone flyover revealing a fleet of 332 Megapacks in staging areas. 🔋 The Megapack, designed for grid use, has been deployed successfully in significant projects, showcasing its potential to disrupt the energy sector. 💰 The estimated value of the…
Key Points 🔋 Stellantis and CATL have signed a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery cell agreement for electric vehicle production in Europe. 🤝 The non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlines a long-term collaboration with two main objectives: building a technology roadmap for cutting-edge battery electric vehicles and strengthening the battery value chain. 🌍 CATL, a leading industry…
Key Points 🚗 LG Electronics is adopting Tesla’s North America Charging Standard (NACS) for its upcoming Level 3 DC chargers. 🔌 LG plans to enter the U.S. EV charger market with Level 2 and 3 chargers, starting with a Level 2 AC charger with an 11 kW output power. 🌐 LG’s Level 3 DC charger,…
Key Points 📝 Tesla Sweden directly communicates with owners, addressing the impact of IF Metall’s strike on its operations. 🚗 Tesla provides a brief history of its presence in Sweden, emphasizing its mission to accelerate the country’s transition to sustainable energy. 🛠️ Despite the IF Metall strike challenges, Tesla assures owners that employees are working…
Key Points 🤝 Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed support for Tesla’s development in China during his visit to San Francisco. 🇨🇳 Tesla has been a top electric vehicle (EV) maker in China, with Gigafactory Shanghai contributing significantly to its annual sales. 🏭 Gigafactory Shanghai has given Tesla a strong market share in the EV race…
Key Points 🚙 Lucid unveils the Gravity, its first all-electric SUV, with a range of over 440 miles and a starting price expected to be under $80,000. 📅 Production for the Lucid Gravity is set to begin in late 2024, with its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. 🌟 Lucid emphasizes the Gravity’s…
Key Points ⚡ Tesla Energy Ventures Australia (TEVA) applied to the Australian Energy Regulator to become an electricity retailer. 🌐 TEVA’s application cites Tesla’s successful track record with large-scale batteries, including the Hornsdale Power Reserve and Victorian Big Battery. 🤝 Tesla has formed partnerships in Australia with CEFC, ARENA, SA Government, and Energy Locals, supporting…
Key Points 🌞 Tesla’s Megapacks are utilized in Southern California for the Oberon Solar and Storage project, providing 250 MW/1GWh of energy storage. 🏡 The energy storage capacity is sufficient to power 207,000 homes annually. 🚀 The Oberon project, in Riverside County, aligns with Tesla’s commitment to clean energy and features a 679 MWp/500 MWac…
Key Points ⚡ Mercedes-Benz launched the first North American charging hub at its Georgia headquarters. 🌐 The hub is open to all EV drivers, irrespective of the car brand. 💰 Mercedes-Benz commits to investing over $1 billion in a joint venture with MN8 Energy for 2,500 chargers across 400 hubs in North America by the…
Key Points 🇨🇱 Tesla is in the early stages of launching its business in Chile, registering its name with the government. 🚗 The company’s intentions in Chile include import, export, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and sale of vehicles, especially electric ones. 🌐 Tesla has also registered for energy generation and storage of electricity in Chile. 🌍…