Podcast: Tesla Magic Dock arrives, confusing Tesla prototype, Ford adds battery partner, more

  • February 24, 2023
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On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla deploying the first Magic Dock at Superchargers, a confusing potentially new Tesla prototype, Ford adding battery partner, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. […]

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Homeward announce value-based care arrangement

  • February 24, 2023
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota announced it had entered into a full-risk value-based care arrangement with hybrid startup Homeward that aims to increase access for rural Minnesotans.  The insurer and the rural healthcare startup said Medicare Advantage members in 24 Minnesota counties outside of the Twin Cities metropolitan area will be able to […]

Audi’s EV naming lawsuit against NIO gets shot down in Europe

  • February 24, 2023
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Audi’s attempt to block NIO from using the names ES8 and ES6 in Europe just took a turn after the European Union Intellectual Property Office shot down the German automaker’s request. Audi EV naming lawsuit against NIO rejected in Europe After initially seeing Chinese EV maker NIO in 2021, to protect the integrity of its […]

Volkswagen is going to ramp up recycled materials in its EVs

  • February 24, 2023
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Volkswagen is going to put recycled materials in the rest of the ID. series that have already been mass-produced in the ID. Buzz. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz’s interior is made up of a sizable amount of recycled materials, and those materials will be gradually introduced in the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, and ID.7. For example, many […]

Nissan is now using heavy-duty electric trucks to deliver new vehicles

  • February 24, 2023
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Nissan is taking a big step with its latest endeavor to combat emissions. The automaker will now be delivering new vehicles in fully electric, heavy-duty trucks in a new trial with Nikola and Kenworth. After jumping out to an early start with the LEAF, introduced in 2011, Nissan has fallen behind as most automakers have […]

Audi considers first US production plant so its EVs qualify for tax credits

  • February 24, 2023
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German automaker and VW Group subsidiary Audi is flirting with the idea of implementing EV production on US soil, so its vehicles can once again qualify for federal tax credits under new terms outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act. Audi CEO Markus Duesmann recently shared a couple of possibilities Audi is considering in a potential […]

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Ovia Health adds menopause tracking to its family care offerings

  • February 24, 2023
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Ovia Health, a digital health platform for family care, is expanding its platform to include menopause-focused offerings. Users will be able to track symptoms and access educational content, treatment options and tips on communicating with physicians. Its enterprise customers will have additional access to on-demand health coaching, including psychosocial support. The company already offers consumers […]

Sono Motors officially sunsets Sion EV, will focus solely on B2B solar tech

  • February 24, 2023
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German solar technology startup Sono Motors has officially thrown in the towel on its Sion solar passenger EV program following an inspiring but unsuccessful crowdfunding campaign called #SaveSion. The pivot puts the company’s entire focus on its Sono Solar tech business, which has previously found success with third party customers around the world. While Sono […]