Suggestions about Tesla 800V Cybertruck, Audi Q4 E-Tron time, DOE connected on V2X: Car News Today
Tesla explains why 800 volts isn’t the end, is all for today’s electric cars. Audi updates on E-Tron Q4 timings. And DOE is playing a leading role in bidirectional charging research. This and more, here Green Car Report.
Top Tesla executives Elon Musk and Drew Baglino explained this week why you might see transition to 800V architecture for Cybertruck and Semi, you will not be using the upcoming Model 3, Model Y or Robotaxi. They argue that it requires a large vehicle and a large vehicle volume to realize the benefits.
Audi has confirmed that its E-Tron GT and E-Tron SUV family of electric vehicles will run until 2023 with only a few changes in features and appearance. Meanwhile, the compact Q4 E-Tron SUV and Sportback are due for delivery in the US this summer.
The US DOE has established partnerships with California state organizations along with a number of vehicle manufacturers and other interests to promote integrated two-way charging for electric vehicles and infrastructure. This partnership aims to accelerate the use of V2X technology and the findings from it can be used to identify investments in infrastructure.
And on this Earth Day, as the Biden administration expands oil and gas leases and introduces ethanol regulations, let’s refresh ourselves with findings from last year that despite partisan divides , Americans consider electric cars to be better for the environment and want more solar and renewable energy. Here’s to hoping our politicians keep the big picture — and the Earth — in mind.
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