Tesla’s gross margin and profits are soaring to record highs as it is raising prices, which the automaker has blamed on rising costs. The company felt the need to explain itself.
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Tesla confirmed that nearly half of all its vehicles produced last quarter are already using cobalt-free iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries.
The information also gives us an interesting insight into Tesla’s mix of models, which is generally quite opaque.
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Tesla has started testing in-car wifi hotspot connectivity with several major internet providers in order to provide an alternative internet connection for its fleet.
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The Biden administration set a goal of permitting 25 gigawatts (GW) of solar, onshore wind, and geothermal energy on public lands by 2025. It’s well on its way to exceeding that goal.
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As one of the biggest, if not the biggest, name in electric vehicles, Tesla has been growing in sales and popularity since the original Roadster came out over a decade ago. Many consumers have dreamt of owning a Tesla of their own, like the Model Y for instance. Once you make that purchase however, it’s important to keep your Tesla clean from the elements. That’s where Tesloid’s new 3D Extreme Performance floor mats can come in to protect your Model Y and other Tesla models. We’ve also got a coupon code below for 10% off your entire order.
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British automaker Bentley has shared new data outlining its progress toward becoming carbon neutral throughout its entire global supply chain. The automaker’s “Dream Factory” headquarters in Crewe, England is already carbon neutral, but Bentley’s latest numbers show how much of a decrease it has made in its overall environmental impact the past year alone.
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Now that it’s getting nice outside, it might be time to give your yard some much-deserved cleaning. Well, at least, the trees. If there are limbs up high that need to be pruned so new growth can come out then today’s deal on a at $132 is a great choice. It doesn’t require gas to function and is on sale from a normal going rate of $180, making now a fantastic time to pick it up. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
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Chinese NEV automaker GAC Aion is expanding its repertoire of EV technologies to include battery swap stations. The company announced its first station has opened in Guangzhou and can replace an EV battery in under 2.5 minutes. GAC Aion is the latest company to implement battery swap stations in China.
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Following the opening of reservations in four European markets last month, XPeng Motors has shared what pricing EU customers can expect to see after they put a deposit down on a new P5. Three of the four EU countries XPeng now calls home are accepting deposits on P5 reservations, with Norway to follow later this spring.
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