Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The Toyota Prius Prime changes its name to the Prius Plug-In Hybrid for the 2025 model year, but it's still the same fuel-efficient hatchback. Toyota is nixing the Prime badge from both the Prius and RAV4 plug-in hybrids in a move to recast them as interchangeable with plug-in hybrids from other automakers. It believes this will help consumers.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Tesla Robotaxi Day will be “one for the history books,” CEO Elon Musk says, hyping up the event that has the potential to be the biggest in the company’s history. Tesla has been hyping self-driving for years, and at its Robotaxi Day event, it will show off its dedicated platform for the fully autonomous vehicle it plans to release in the coming years.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
A study found the average EV battery degrades 1.8% per year That means EV batteries could last over 20 years, or longer than the EV itself New methods are being found to reduce degradation even further Battery degradation can be a concern for potential electric vehicle owners, but new data indicates most batteries will outlast the EVs they're.
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Fortescue says it has developed a 6 MW charger that can reboot the 1.8 MWh batteries in its giant electric haul trucks in just half an hour. The post Fortescue’s 6MW electric vehicle charger stuns the EV and mining industries appeared first on The Driven.
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My Energi
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
British smart home energy technology manufacturer, myenergi has started development on what it believes is likely to be the UK’s first mass-market Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) electric vehicle charger that can integrate with the rest of the home, with plans to launch the new premium product in 2025 to coincide with many mainstream V2G-enabled electric vehicles coming to market.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Ford’s Marin Gjaja explained that most drivers don’t realize the major perks of driving an EV. Not only is it more efficient, but it also offers extra benefits like skipping the lines at the gas station with the ability to charge at home.
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The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Sydney Harbour ferries are to go fully electric in the next decade, with the first likely to appear on the Parramatta River service in 2026. The post Sydney ferry fleet to go fully electric, with first on the harbour in 2026 appeared first on The Driven.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The idea of putting solar panels on electric cars is gaining more traction, both as a charging convenience and as a contribution to grid reliability and resilience. The post Electric Cars In Every Garage, With Solar Panels appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The Tesla Model 3 has been dubbed as the efficiency king by U.K-based motoring publication What Car? after a full range test. The automotive firm came to the conclusion after it conducted a test involving the Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and 11 other electric cars from several price ranges. What Car? ‘s lineup of vehicles was interesting as it included 11 new electric cars and one nine-year-old Tesla Model S with over 250,000 miles on the odometer.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
A new International Energy Agency (IEA) report roadmaps how it’s feasible to triple renewables and double energy efficiency globally by 2030 “with the right enabling conditions.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Public charging stations don't just drive EV adoption; they also increase consumer spending at nearby businesses, a new MIT study found. The study is based on data from over 4,000 charging stations in California and 140,000 businesses, using anonymized credit and debit card transactions to track changes in spending. Researchers used data from 2019.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
When we think of grasping robots, we think of manipulators of some sort on the ends of arms of some sort. Because of course we do—that’s how (most of us) are built, and that’s the mindset with which we have consequently optimized the world around us. But one of the great things about robots is that they don’t have to be constrained by our constraints, and at ICRA@40 in Rotterdam this week, we saw a novel new Thing : a robotic hand that can detach from its arm and then crawl around to grasp objec
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
It seems like we get news of BYD entering a new market around the world every week now, so it’s hard to keep up! However, it’s great for the overall mission to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles around the world. Just the other week, BYD officially entered the Zambian market. [continued] The post BYD Partners With Loxea To Launch The ATTO 3, Dolphin, & Seal in Kenya appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Elon Musk has been nominated for the 2024 Sakharov Prize. The award, which is granted annually by the European Parliament, honors individuals or entities that have made exceptional contributions to the defense of freedom of thought and human rights. Musk was nominated for the award by the Patriots for Europe group. As per Fidesz MEP András László , Musk deserves to be considered for the 2024 Sakharov Prize for his work in defending free speech on social media platform X.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Kenya just got a new EV competitor. On Wednesday, BYD launched t hree of its top-selling EVs, the Dolphin, Seal, and Atto 3, in Kenya. The electric vehicles will be sold by local dealer Loxea, which sells Toyota and other gas-powered models. BYD’s new partnership is another significant milestone as it takes on new markets.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
A study found Tesla drivers are distracted while using Autopilot Tesla's Autopilot is a hands-on driver-assist system, not a hands-off system The study notes more robust safeguards are needed to prevent misuse Driver-assist systems like Tesla Autopilot are meant to reduce the frequency of crashes, but drivers are more likely to become distracted.
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Several automakers offer free public charging vouchers with new EV purchases, and the latest electric Porsche won’t be an exception. The automaker recently announced that 2025 Macan EV buyers would receive a year of free 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America (EA) stations. The Macan EV starts at $75,300 and $105,300 in the top Turbo model, with range estimates landing at 308 miles for the basic trim and 288 for the speedier turbo.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
This has been one of the most popular criticisms of electric cars from critics and skeptics just looking to deny progress and ignore the benefits of electric cars: “What about in 5 years when you have to spend $15,000 to replace the car’s high-voltage battery pack?” It has never been. [continued] The post Replacing EV Battery After 5 Years?
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Tesla has highlighted a Megapack project that went live in Hawaii earlier this year, which is effectively replacing the state’s last coal plant. On Thursday, the Tesla Megapack account on X shared a video featuring interviews with employees and partners involved in Oahu’s Kapolei Energy Storage (KES) system. The site, which went live earlier this year, features 158 Megapack 2XL units for 185MW / 565 MWh, and Tesla Residential Energy Director Colby Hastings says it’s roughly the
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
I finally got a chance to test out Tesla Full Self-Driving (supervised) v12.5 myself, and my first impression is that the system drives more naturally, but it is still dangerous. Vigilance is paramount.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Those who purchased a Kia EV after Sept. 4 will get free NACS adapters in 2025 Kia hasn't said how much the adapters will cost for everyone else Kia EVs will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers starting Jan. 15 Kia on Wednesday confirmed its rollout plan for Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters and access to the Tesla.
InsideEVs
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The Tesla Model Y is selling so well in the U.S. that it could dethrone the Ford F-150 as the long-time king of the best-selling vehicle crown.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Copenhagen, Denmark — Elfly Group, developers of the all-electric seaplane programme ‘Noemi’ (No Emissions), is delighted to announce a new partnership with Denmark’s Nordic Seaplanes, which will see the dedicated seaplane operator become the world’s first ‘Noemi’ airline. Nordic Seaplanes signed an MoU for five aircraft with an option for. [continued] The post Elfly Group & Nordic Seaplanes Sign Agreement for Deployment of Noemi Electric Seaplanes appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
The Model Y may not be the best-performing Tesla, nor is it the most exciting design-wise, but it is a vehicle that presents a fantastic balance of price, features, safety, and utility. This balance, as it turns out, is allowing the Tesla Model Y to come within striking distance of becoming the United States’ best-selling vehicle by volume. Wolf Street Corp. , citing recent data from Experian, noted that there seems to be a change happening in the U.S.’ auto sector this year.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
The newest edition to the CAA-Quebec roadside fleet is a fully electric Lion5 flatbed – and the CAA says it’s the first 100% electrique tow truck in service in North America!
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Electric RVs are on the horizon Airstream owner Thor Industries revealed a plug-in hybrid RV PHEV RVs offer more range for less money than an electric RV Electric trucks and SUVs have arrived, and in the quest for lower-carbon-impact camping, fully electric RVs aren’t far behind. While the fully electric vanlife is starting to roll out, the.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Where’s your flying car ? I’m sorry to say that I have no idea. But here’s something that is somewhat similar, in that it flies, transports things, and has “car” in the name: it’s a flying cart, called the Palletrone (pallet+drone), designed for human-robot interaction-based aerial cargo transportation. The way this thing works is fairly straightforward.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
It has long been theorized that EV charging stations located in a business’s parking lot should help that business to earn more money. It’s not complicated, and on the surface, it just makes sense. If you attract more people to your parking lot, or if they are compelled to stay. [continued] The post EV Charging Stations DO Benefit Local Businesses appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has denied that he is in a romantic relationship with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after several images circulated, stoking the idea they are involved. Pictures of Musk and Meloni were shared on social media and showed the two getting along. Unfortunately, many were already looking at the pictures as proof that Musk and Meloni were seeing one another on a non-professional level.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
After back-to-back record EV sales in July and August, GM is on the cusp of surpassing Ford this year. As new electric models like the Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs hit the market, will GM overtake Ford in EV sales this year?
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
BYD to launch its first ute in the market to compete with Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, saying it has low running costs and has a 100km electric range, with vehicle to load. The post BYD to launch its first plug-in electric ute in Australia next month appeared first on The Driven.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Although the challenges seem immense, a new RMI report lays out a path forward for electric mobility in Nigeria. Nigeria is on a mission to decarbonize its transportation sector. The African continent’s most populous nation has pledged to have all new sales of cars and vans be zero emissions by. [continued] The post Nigeria’s Ambitious Goal of a Clean Transportation Sector appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Tesla’s Robotaxi event is coming up soon, and some investors at Goldman Sachs are wondering if the company could provide more details about the $25,000 EV that has been rumored for some time. The Robotaxi event already has massive implications for Tesla and its forecast moving forward. Tesla has the potential to set the tone for major growth with the event.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Tesla Full Self-Driving was tested by third-party testing firm AMCI and the result was a ridiculous 13 miles between interventions.
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