Christine Jean-Baptiste, Author at TESLARATI

Volvo follows in Stellantis’ footsteps and departs from ACEA

As the auto industry splinters over the switch to electric vehicles, Volvo Cars AB is the second major manufacturer to leave Europe’s...

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Volkswagen breaks ground on $20 billion battery investment

Volkswagen announced on Thursday that it would invest more than 20 billion euros ($20.38 billion) alongside its partners in a battery cell...

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Laid-off Tesla employees find new home in Rivian, Lucid, Amazon, and Apple

Elon Musk’s workforce-reduction initiatives have resulted in Rivian, Amazon, and Apple hiring laid-off Tesla workers. Major tech firms, including Apple, Amazon, and...

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Tesla subscription service Autonomy now available on Android devices

Autonomy, an electric vehicle subscription company that offers customers a quick, affordable, and easy method to drive a Tesla Model 3, is...

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Tesla defies industry trends and sees increases in brand loyalty

Despite the shortages of computer chips and other logistical issues that have compelled other automakers to reduce output dramatically, Tesla defied industry...

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GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 sells for three times its MSRP at Las Vegas auction

A GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 has sold for $324,500 at the Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas Auction over the weekend. The original MSRP...

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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...