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Tesla Gigafactory boost, Semi and future product, GM batteries: Today’s Car News

Tesla Semi (Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.)Cylindrical batteries are being considered by GM, according to a report from South Korea. Tesla is ramping up its new battery cells in Nevada for much more than the Semi. And will Tesla tease more about a Robovan, a Model 2, or something completely different in just over a month? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla announced a $3.6…

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Report: GM mulling cylindrical cells for future EVs

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EVIn a potentially significant shift for the Detroit automaker, General Motors is considering cylindrical battery cells for future EVs, according to TheElec, a battery-focused South Korean trade publication. GM has favored pouch cells created with South Korean supplier LG Energy Solution, but could switch to the 4680-format cylindrical cells used by…

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Tesla teases product roadmap March 1: Robovan, Cyberwagon, Model 2?

Tesla Semi (Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.)Tesla has a number of other future products under development, it teased on Wednesday, as part of its quarterly update for investors. And while there’s no guarantee we’ll get an update on persistent rumors like the affordable Model 2, some of those upcoming products may be revealed as part of a March 1 Investor Day. With scaled-up Semi…

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Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory expansion: Batteries for 1.5M EVs annually

Artist's impression of upgraded Tesla plant near Reno, NevadaTesla has confirmed a $3.6 billion expansion of its Nevada battery “Gigafactory” that the company claims will supply over one million EVs annually. The investment will add 3,000 new jobs and two new factories at the Sparks, Nevada, site, Tesla said in what reads as a press release—with a few more details confirmed as part of Tesla’s…

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VW Brand Design Boss Replaced Over Claimed EV Differences With CEO

Jozef Kaban was reportedly asked by VW brand’s CEO to change the Project Trinity flagship sedan into a crossover, rework the ID.2.

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Munro Live Checks Out The Super-Efficient Mercedes EQXX

Cory from Munro Live asks all the right questions about the EQXX then is taken for a passenger ride.

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Honda Civic Hybrid, Lucid in Formula E, Uber needs an EV: Today’s Car News

Arrival Car prototypeFormula E is running with Lucid motors. Uber is looking for a spacious, lower-performance EV for ride-hailing. And the Civic Hybrid is next in Honda’s shift to about half hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda has confirmed that the Civic Hybrid is due as a sedan and hatchback in 2024—and to be competitive, look for…

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Rumor: General Motors Might Also Use Cylindrical Battery Cells

So far the company has been focused on the pouch cell format.

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Report: Uber working on EVs for ride-hailing, deliveries

Uber appUber is working with unnamed automakers to design EVs customized for its ride-hailing and delivery services, according to The Wall Street Journal. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed the project last week at an event hosted by the paper, but declined to say which automakers the company was working with. Ride-hailing could have seats that allow…

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Lucid motors are already helping energize Formula E racing

Lucid drive unit for Formula ECalifornia’s Lucid Motors on Wednesday confirmed that it’s supplying the standard front drive unit for “the world’s leading single-seater electric racing series.” Yes, that’s Formula E, and it’s an exciting tie-in to a production EV, as details continue to trickle out on sourcing of components for Gen 3…