VW CFO says it’s well-positioned for EV transition after Porsche listing, will a PowerCo IPO be next?

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After the historic public listing of Volkswagen’s sports performance brand, Porsche, the automaker’s chief financial officer (CFO), Arno Antiliz, says VW is ready and well funded to execute its EV strategy. He also mentions the possibility of listing its battery unit, PowerCo, to free up even more funds and accelerate battery cell development.

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Tesla employee was hit by a car in bizarre Supercharger ICEing incident

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A Tesla employee was reportedly hit by a car in a bizarre ICEing incident at a Supercharger station in Austin, Texas. The police are now asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect.

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Elon Musk sets expectations for Tesla AI Day 2

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Elon Musk has started to set some expectations for Tesla AI Day 2, which we now know is going to feature “lots of technical detail and cool hardware demos.”

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Here are the current Kia electric cars available for EV buyers, including price, specs, and more

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Kia is a frontrunner in the EV race as the South Korean automaker undergoes a full-scale business overhaul. The company plans to introduce a lineup of 14 electric vehicles by 2027. Here’s the lowdown on what’s available now.

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You can now buy an amphibious electric vehicle for $50,000

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The Atlas EV is the world’s first fully electric amphibious 8×8 XTV, and it can be yours for just $50,000.

You may be asking why. Why not!

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Tesla Megapacks arrive in Hawaii with the state’s last coal shipment

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Tesla Megapacks arrive in Hawaii with the state’s last coal shipment as it shifts its grid to renewables supported by energy storage enabled by batteries like the Megapacks.

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Quick Charge Podcast: September 28, 2022

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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Maker of long-duration CO2 Battery partners with wind giant Ørsted

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Italian startup Energy Dome yesterday announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Danish wind giant Ørsted. Together, they will run a feasibility study on the deployment of a 20 megawatt (MW)/200 MWh energy storage facility using Energy Dome’s CO2 Battery technology at one or more Ørsted sites.

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Tesla (TSLA) adds Airbnb co-founder to its board

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Tesla (TSLA) announced today that it appointed Joseph Gebbia Jr., best known for being an Airbnb co-founder, to its board of directors.

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Check out BLUETTI’s newest solar energy storage technology, including the new EP600 portable power station

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Fresh out of the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, BLUETTI Power Inc continues to demonstrate why it’s the name to beat in portable and solar energy solutions. Although there is a whole arsenal of products for you to choose from, its BLUETTI’s latest three that have truly set a new standard for the energy storage solutions industry. This includes the BLUETTI AC500 + B300 combo, the ultra-portable EB3A power station, and the brand new EP600 station, which can power most home appliances.

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