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“New normal” for electric vehicle range will be 500km, says Musk

“New normal” for electric vehicle range will be 500km, says Musk

Tesla co-founder and CEO says 300 miles, or close to 500km, is the “new normal” for electric vehicle range, and the “standard expectation” of electric vehicle drivers.
Tesla increases electric car battery orders from LG Chem

Tesla increases electric car battery orders from LG Chem

Tesla places more orders for electric car batteries with South Korean battery major LG Chem to meet growing demand for EV batteries.
Tesla eyes bigger, better EV margins in China with low-cost LFP battery

Tesla eyes bigger, better EV margins in China with low-cost LFP battery

Tesla gains approval to use no-cobalt lithium iron phosphate battery in China-made Model 3, and new estimates of the battery’s cost indicate a bigger, better margin for Tesla.
Mercedes-Benz launches $1.65bn plan to expand electric vehicle battery production

Mercedes-Benz launches $1.65bn plan to expand electric vehicle battery production

German car maker Mercedes-Benz announces expansion of EV battery production facilities to nine factories in seven locations across Europe, North America and Asia.
AGL says it’s been thinking about ways your electric car can make you money

AGL says it’s been thinking about ways your electric car can make you money

Energy provider AGL wants drivers to be able to make money with their cars, while sitting at home in the garage.
GM has started building its next-gen EV battery factory

GM has started building its next-gen EV battery factory

General Motors and LG Chem say construction has begun of joint venture Ultium Cells factory which will mass-produce battery cells for electric vehicles.
BMW plans to double EV battery energy density and range by 2030

BMW plans to double EV battery energy density and range by 2030

BMW unveils Battery Cell Competence Centre to advance technology, boost electric vehicle range, and factor in end-of-life battery recycling.
China’s Svolt says cobalt-free car batteries coming in 2021

China’s Svolt says cobalt-free car batteries coming in 2021

Chinese auto battery company Svolt goes public with two cobalt-free batteries, to cut reliance on scarce resources while boosting cycle life, safety, and energy density.