Podcast: Tesla NACS continues takeover, new Model 3 battery, Nikola defect, more

From Electrek.co.

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 NACS’d continued takeover, a new Model 3 battery, a defect in Nikola’s Romeo battery, and more. https://electrek.co/?p=308419

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

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NACS takeover
SAE is standardizing NACS – making it less dependent on Tesla
Volvo joins Tesla’s NACS, will adopt the connector on future EVs
Polestar (PSNY) is the latest EV maker to adopt Tesla’s NACS
Volkswagen is in talks with Tesla to adopt NACS connector
ChargePoint joins Tesla’s NACS, will offer connector on new and existing stations
Electrify America, Blink to add Tesla’s NACS connector to their EV chargers
First electric motorcycle maker signs on to Tesla’s NACS charging network
Tesla’s new Model 3 is rumored to feature new CATL M3P LFP cells for longer range
Tesla starts running ads
Tesla gives new owners in the UK a grabbing stick after forcing them to get left-hand-drive
Tesla (TSLA) is expected to report record deliveries
First sellable Chevy Blazer EV rolls off the production line at GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant
GM Energy launches Ultium Home charging with 3 bundles, vehicle-to-home capabilities
GM unveils Hummer EV-based military vehicle – going full circle
Nikola had major defect in its Romeo battery, may have caused truck fire