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Tesla launches a cheaper Model Y RWD option in the US

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Shortly after Tesla us dropped the base AWD Model Y option from its configurator, the company adds a rear-wheel drive option that’s $3,750 cheaper. It starts at $43,990 and when you apply the full tax credit of $7,500, the actual asking price goes down to $36,490. Some believe that Tesla is using Lithium-iron-Phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are cheaper to produce than Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) cells. They are also touted as more durable and more efficient. Perhaps that’s the reason Tesla is able to keep the price of the new Model Y so low. The new trim has 418 km of range, as… More…

Munro teases sleeker production version of Series-M 4×4 EV, begins equity crowdfunding

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Young, Scottish automaker Munro Vehicles has come a long way in its short tenure, hoping to deliver two versions of its 4×4 EV truck to customers soon. Today, the company has unveiled an upgraded production version of the M-Series truck, but is asking for a hefty sum via a crowdfunding campaign to scale production and initiate first deliveries of its packed order book. More…

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Nissan reveals Hyper Urban – first of EV series for Japan Mobility Show

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has unveiled plans to dominate the Japan Mobility Show with its futuristic electric concepts. While the word ‘electric’ has been echoing in the automobile corridors for a while now, Nissan is prepared to give it a whole new resonance. Nissan’s booth at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show intends to be more than just a showcase. It’s designed to be a visual, interactive experience where the lines between physical and virtual blur. Visitors to the booth will have the chance to not only see but also feel Nissan’s perspective on the future of electrified mobility. Interactive… More…

Cell proves its worth for eVTOLs

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About:Energy has characterised the P45B high-power battery cell from Molicel being used in several eVTOL designs (writes Nick Flaherty).
The P45B has a 10C pulse discharge capability and a 3C charge capability but can still provide a 242 Wh/kg nominal specific energy. Its low DC internal resistance is measured by About:Energy at 13.8 mΩ (7.86 mΩ for 0.2 seconds) bodes well for high C-rate use cases, particularly where the thermal management system is constrained. More…