Christine Jean-Baptiste, Author at TESLARATI

39 Teslas allegedly acquired by Las Vegas resident involved in crypto scam case

A 50-year-old Las Vegas resident was charged with operating a cryptocurrency scam that netted him $45 million and 39 brand-new Teslas, among...

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Audi predicts headwinds from chip shortage to last through 2023

Audi dealers have noted that the inventory problems they have been experiencing may not end until next year. These challenges remain as...

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New York to offer free charging at Evolve NY sites during 4th of July weekend

According to Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement today, the New York Power Authority will offer free electric car charging at EVolve NY Direct...

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Tesla’s buildout of massive Supercharger stations extends beyond California

Tesla intends to build a 51-stall Supercharger station close to Interstate 5 in a vacant space between a Taco Bell and Starbucks...

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Texas Rep. asks Elon Musk to work with gov’t to improve the US’ power grid

Troy Nehls, a U.S. Representative for Fort Bend County, Texas, wrote a letter asking Tesla CEO Elon Musk to work with government...

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LG Energy Solution is re-evaluating its $1.3B battery plant investment in Arizona

As a result of unprecedented economic conditions, South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES) is reportedly reevaluating a $1.3 billion...

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Biden Administration details $700m in investments to boost EV charging infrastructure

The Biden Administration announced Tuesday that a few private companies had committed more than $700 million in investments to boost domestic production...

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EVgo and GM partner to offer an incredibly streamlined EV charging experience

On Monday, EVgo and General Motors (GM) announced that all GM EVs with DC fast-charging capability can now use Plug and Charge...

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

As of June 15, 2022, Ford will no longer offer the opportunity to purchase its three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning, Mustang...

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One-in-three vehicles sold will be electric globally by 2028: AlixPartners

Financial advisory and global consulting firm AlixPartners released new projections for the future of the electric vehicle market, predicting sales could reach...

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CATL launches Qilin EV battery cell for faster charging

On Thursday, Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), announced that mass production of its most current product, Qilin, is efficient and...

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FedEx takes delivery of its first 150 BrightDrop EV delivery vans

FedEx announced on Tuesday that it has taken delivery of 150 electric delivery vans from BrightDrop. The General Motors startup is reducing...

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Ford selects Spain for EV production but anticipates substantial job cuts

Ford announced on Wednesday that it will begin making electric vehicles based on a next-generation architecture in Spain later this decade. As...

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Kroger announces the installation of 350 EV chargers in ten U.S. states

The Kroger Co. has announced it will increase the number of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at its retail locations, “underscoring its...

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Tesla Giga Berlin begins to ramp production with first 1,000-vehicle week

Tesla announced late last week that its new production facility in Germany, Gigafactory Berlin, achieved a production rate of 1,000 cars in...

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Nio launches a Model Y competitor with the ES7 SUV

On Wednesday, Chinese EV automaker Nio launched its new ES7 sports utility vehicle, as the competition within China’s EV sector continues to...

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Singapore considers new law to expand EV charging network

Singapore’s government is considering implementing new laws that would require new buildings to install electric vehicle charging stations in at least 1...