Tesla’s NACS connector is being made mandatory for state funding

By Joey Klender Posted on June 24, 2023 Tesla’s North American Charging Connector (NACS) is being made mandatory for state funding in some regions, as it is becoming obvious more areas are interested in adopting the automaker’s charger to make EV charging more available. Washington became the second U.S. state to note that Tesla’s NACS …

Tesla Cybertruck production at Giga Texas seen in new leaked video

By Joey Klender Posted on June 23, 2023 A video of Tesla Cybertruck production taking place on lines at Gigafactory Texas has been leaked, confirming the automaker is continuing to make strides in its initial builds of the all-electric pickup as deliveries near. Tesla has been building the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas since Q1, as …

Panasonic discusses partnership with Mazda for lithium-ion battery cells

By Maria Merano Posted on June 23, 2023 Panasonic Energy and Mazda have entered into discussions regarding a medium- to long-term partnership for lithium-ion battery cell supply.  The discussions include Panasonic Energy supplying Mazda with automotive cylindrical lithium-ion batteries made in the battery supply plants in Japan and North America. Mazda plans to install Panasonic’s …