Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
VW sees no need for multi-speed transmissions in EVs It tested a manual transmission for performance EVs More efficient EVs might be more expensive, VW says It seems Volkswagen won't be following Porsche or Mercedes-Benz. On Thursday at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show Kai Grünitz, head of global research and development for Volkswagen, told.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Tesla did not pay socialite Kim Kardashian for a recent publicity opportunity with the company’s Optimus robot, dispelling any claims that the influencer took payment. Kardashian is paid over two million dollars per post for promoting products from other companies due to her social media reach, which includes over 359 million followers on Instagram.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The Chrysler Pacifica lineup will gain an electric variant Electric Chrysler Pacifica interior will feature flexible interior packaging Pacifica will be refreshed in 2026 with the electric variant to follow Chrysler's inching closer to an electric minivan, and now we know what it will be called. On Thursday at the 2024 LA Auto Show, Chrysler CEO.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Everyone has some idea of how much energy an ICE vehicle uses. After all, if you’re putting fuel in and then seeing how much you can drive before it needs fuel again, you know that you’re pumping a certain amount in. Add in the knowledge of other things a gallon. [continued] The post The Primary Energy Fallacy appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Electrek
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
During the first three quarters of 2024, renewables increased their output by almost 9% year-over-year, and solar is still leading the charge, reports the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
The Driven EV News
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Tesla launches new LeaseMyTesla program in Australia in its latest bid to arrest the slump in sales in the local electric vehicle market. The post Tesla offers lower cost leases in new program to boost flagging EV sales appeared first on The Driven.
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CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Whether it’s child labor in cobalt mining (shhh — cobalt is used in almost all electronic devices, but don’t tell anyone), range anxiety, or the collapse of the power grid if all electric cars charge at the same time, the internet is inundated with false statements and half-truths about electric. [continued] The post Rumors About Electric Cars And Short Battery Life Debunked In This Study appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Elon Musk fired back at California Governor Gavin Newsom who said the state might exclude Tesla from a new EV incentive meant to replace the federal one Musk is trying to kill. The knives are out.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The United States Federal Communication Commission (FCC) granted Starlink a US commercial license for Direct-to-Cell (Starlink Cellular) operations. “In this Order and Authorization (Order), we grant in part and defer in part, with conditions, the application, as amended, of Space Exploration Holdings, LLC (SpaceX) to construct, deploy, and operate a constellation of second-generation non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) fixed-satellite service (FSS) satellites, known as its Gen2 Starlink constellatio
The Truth About Cars
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
For those of you who like a bit more sport and a bit less utility from their German crossover machine, Audi has just introduced the 2025 Q5 Sportback. And, yes – there is an SQ5 variant. Our corporate overlords want that sweet click-through rate, so that’s why we waited until after the jump to let you know the SQ5 Sportback will make 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque from its turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, good enough for a 0–60 mph run of an estimated 4.7 seconds.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Swedish battery firm Northvolt filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, with CEO Peter Carlsson stepping down the following day. Northvolt needs to raise between $1 billion and $1.2 billion to restore itself to full operations, Carlsson told Reuters and other media Friday. On Thursday, the company said it only had enough cash to.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Politics aside, EV sales have nowhere to go but up as battery costs continue to decline and battery performance continues to improve. The post EV Sales Are Not Just Rising, They Are Stealing Market Share From Gasmobiles appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Tesla has confirmed through a new job listing that it plans to establish a ‘teleoperation’ team to remote control its upcoming robotaxi fleet. It’s something that Tesla really needs in order to deliver a robotaxi service, and something that market leader Waymo has already deployed.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Tesla China has launched a rather rare discount for select Model Y variants. The discount was announced by Tesla China in a post on its official social media account on Weibo. As could be seen in Tesla China’s post on Weibo, domestic customers who order the Model Y Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range All Wheel Drive (AWD), and take delivery of their vehicles between November 25 and December 31 can take advantage of a RMB 10,000 ($1,379) discount on their purchase.
The Truth About Cars
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Today we have a weird one in this 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco. This one is orange and black when it comes to paint, so it probably needs paint work (unless you like it as is). It has a Rabbit GTI transmission and cat-back exhaust. The oil has been changed routinely but it needs a valve adjustment. The front brakes and wheel bearings are new and the seller says that the chassis is "solid".
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Want some attention? Deliver your new Leapmotor C10 SUV electric vehicle by Black Hawk Helicopter on national television! You can watch the video here. One lucky viewer of “Sunrise” got the surprise of her life. And Leapmotor got some national attention in Australia. Follow that up by displaying your vehicle. [continued] The post Leapmotor C10 Catches Our Eye!
Electrek
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Tesla has made several changes to its Supercharger network, including adding longer cables, to make the experience smoother as more non-Tesla EVs join the network and complicate things.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
A Tesla executive has responded to a study that claimed the company’s vehicles have the highest rate of fatal accidents across automotive brands, noting that regulators and other industry experts have actually called them some of the safest vehicles on the road. Following a report from iSeeCars earlier this month that said Tesla’s vehicles had the highest rate of fatal accidents and that the Model Y and S were on the most dangerous cars list, Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Mora
Electric Cars Report
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Globally, waterborne transport accounts for 3% of greenhouse gas emissions—a challenge Candela aims to tackle with its revolutionary electric hydrofoil technology. This innovation enables operators to switch to sustainable electric vessels, providing shorter travel times, more frequent departures, enhanced comfort, and significantly reduced operational costs compared to traditional ships.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
145,235 Hyundai and Genesis EVs have been recalled The recall stems from a potential issue with the onboard charger The issue results in a potential loss in drive power Hyundai is recalling 145,235 electric vehicles from its main brand and Genesis luxury brand because of a potential issue with onboard chargers that could cause vehicles to enter a.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring yet another new record, a little more than 1.19 million sales (in a 2.26-million-unit overall market). That’s up 57% year over year (YoY), compared to the overall market being up 11%, and it’s the 3rd month. [continued] The post 53% Of Car Sales in China Are Now Plugins!
Electrek
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
California EV maker Rivian has said it has secured conditional approval of a loan of up to $6.6 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a production facility in Georgia. Among those conditions is a big one, that the company won’t actively oppose union organizing efforts.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
It appears that Tesla is laying the groundwork for some serious real-world testing of its robotaxi and Optimus programs. This was hinted at in a recent job listing that was posted on the company’s Careers website, which focused on a C++ software engineer for the teleoperation of the Tesla bot and robotaxi. As per the job description , Tesla’s AI Teleoperation team is tasked with providing remote access to the Cybercab and Optimus.
The Truth About Cars
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The Italian government is investigating Stellantis and Ferrari Chair John Elkann over tax fraud allegations as part of a broader probe into the Agnelli-family inheritance. While the case was opened earlier this year, things have been heating up with government actors searching through legal offices this week. Italian tax authorities have stated that the raids were conducted on Tuesday, with the focus being on five individuals — including Elkann and his siblings Lapo and Ginevra.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Mercedes-Benz is developing a solar coating for EVs In ideal conditions it could provide many miles of additional EV range per day Mercedes wouldn't say how the solar paint would be applied to a car Mercedes-Benz is trying to come up with any and all new ways to increase efficiency, which it believes is the new currency as it enters the EV era. In.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The Tesla Supercharger team — what’s left of it — has announced four improvements to the charging experience. Among the improvements are the locations, the length of the charging cables, and upgrades to the charging software in Tesla vehicles. In its Q3 earnings report, Tesla said it had installed 6,706. [continued] The post Tesla Supercharger Upgrades Announced appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
With up to 500 km (310 miles) of all-electric range, the new Mercedes eActros 600 electric semi truck was designed for long-haul trucking – and now, it’s officially in production at the company’s Wörth plant in Bavaria.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Federal Judge Rolando Olvera denied an environmental group’s request to halt SpaceX launches. Judge Olvera found no evidence to support the group’s arguments and concluded that SpaceX launches should continue. On October 9, 2024, environmental group Save RGV submitted a request for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction against SpaceX.
The Driven EV News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Battery-electric trucks are slowly gaining market share, but hydrogen fuel cell models are "almost non-existent," new report finds. The post Battery electric trucks best option to cut transport emissions, hydrogen models almost non existent appeared first on The Driven.
Innovation News Network
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
CERN’s Katharine Leney discusses the ATLAS Collaboration’s latest findings and their implications for understanding the Higgs boson. The post Unveiling the secrets of the Higgs Boson: The ATLAS Collaboration’s latest insights and measurements appeared first on Innovation News Network.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
How is my experience getting an estimate for a minor repair at both a Tesla Certified and a “regular” body shop? I’ve written about Tesla collision repairs before here and here, about 5 years ago. This summer, I got the chance to do a similar repair again! My previous repair. [continued] The post My Tesla Got Hit — Fix It At A Tesla Certified Repair Or “Regular” Body Shop?
Electrek
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Hyundai’s new EV plant in Georgia is now up and running. The massive $7.6 billion facility was built in just two years as the company preps for new US-made electric models like the upgraded 2025 IONIQ 5 and its new three-row IONIQ 9. A cool new video from space shows just how quickly Hyundai worked to open the facility.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The Tesla Cybercab has been spotted being tested around Giga Texas. This was hinted at in a short video that was recently shared in social media, which depicted the Cybercab reacting to traffic in the Giga Texas premises. Earlier this month, the electric vehicle community’s interest was piqued when a video was shared on social media showing a Cybercab driving around Giga Texas.
InsideEVs
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The manufacturer says in-drive brakes could provide a lifetime braking solution for electric vehicles with multiple advantages.
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