Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.

Mercedes shapes up to Tesla, plans six new EVs in “electric first” strategy

Mercedes-Benz unveils plans to produce six new all-electric vehicles, including one with a 700km range, as part of a fast-tracked course to become a world leader in electric drive.

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Tesla stock soars, worth more than Big Oil, as Battery Day approaches

Tesla shares value break through $US2,000 mark, as it heads towards stock split, and Battery Day revelations.

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Daimler makes plans with CATL for 700km electric Mercedes

Daimler strengthens partnership with Chinese battery maker CATL with plans to launch Mercedes-Benz EQS in 2021 with more than 700km driving range.

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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.

A render of CATL's planned 21C ev battery lab

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Father of li-ion battery tips hat to Tesla partner CATL’s new $A678 million lab

Father of lithium-ion battery Sir John Goodenough says new 21C laboratory established by Tesla EV battery partner CATL could "benefit society significantly."

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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.

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