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      "text": "We enlarged the QS fast charge curve (blue) and the lithium ion one (gray) – blue QS data points are perfectly, evenly spaced which suggests they are fabricated, while gray data points appear to be actual data",
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      "text": "Source: Scorpion Capital consultation calls with experts; https://s26.q4cdn.com/263384136/files/doc_presentation/2021/1/Data-Launch-Updated-Post-Presentation-20210107-2.pdf;",
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