Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
GM and Rivian's CEO have something in common, based on comments made in recent days: Neither thought EVs would become a political lightning rod. On Thursday while speaking at the New York Times' Climate Forward event Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said "I think it's really important that we don't make EVs a political thing, and I'm saddened.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The “holy grail” of EV battery tech may arrive sooner than expected, promising more range and faster charging. According to BYD head scientist and engineer Lian Yubo, solid-state EV batteries could be in wide use in five 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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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.
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
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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.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The Tesla Model Y has surpassed the Nissan Leaf as Norway’s best-selling EV of all time, as records tracked starting in 2011 show the all-electric crossover has finally worked past one of the first EVs offered. The Model Y became the best-selling vehicle in the world last year and is on pace to be the top seller in the United States this year.
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.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
GM CEO is "surprised" EVs are political Barra said GM is on track to be EV-only by 2035 if customers are ready GM's Corvette boss didn't commit to an electric Corvette, but one's already been confirmed GM's top executive is surprised that EVs became a political lightning rod. "It did surprise me; I never thought the propulsion system on a vehicle.
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.
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 27, 2024
With Tesla Robotaxi unveiling right around the corner, analysts are taking their opportunities to comment on the influence of the vehicle as it relates to the company’s stock. Many would say the Robotaxi, along with Tesla’s rollout of an eventual Full Self-Driving suite that is fully autonomous, would be the biggest catalyst for the stock.
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
In most large companies, rank-and-file employees may go their entire tenure without seeing the CEO in person or hearing from them directly. Tesla’s German workers near Berlin may get more of Elon Musk than they bargained for, however, as the controversial CEO recently said that he would personally look into the plant’s rising rates of absenteeism. Musk took to X to say that he was “looking into it” after a user shared reporting on the subject from the German publication Handelsblatt.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Kia held an opening ceremony for its first EV-only plant, “EVO,” as it looks to establish itself as a leading electric vehicle maker. Kia’s new low-cost EV3 and EV4 models are the first electric cars scheduled for mass production. The new facility will kick off a new era for Kia, with the capacity to build 150,000 EVs annually.
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 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.
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Hey all, it's the end of the week, and you know what that means. It's podcast time! This week, I chat with iSeeCars.com Executive Analyst Karl Brauer about the longest-lasting vehicles on the road and I also talk about garage fridges and the Bristol short-track shootout during the NASCAR playoffs with Matthew Guy. You can find us here or wherever you get your podcasts.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Data from Chargeway users will be used for Consumer Reports EV charging ratings The Chargeway app provides advanced route planning and more What Chargeway provides to CR will be anonymous by user Consumer Reports hasn’t yet evaluated electric vehicle charging on anything like the scale the organization does when looking at the reliability of.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Two current titans in the electric mobility industry have utilized an existing joint venture to deliver a fresh battery technology to help EV drivers eventually go farther faster. Today, SAIC-GM and CATL launched a new lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery cell with a 6C multiplier, enabling recharge rates of up to 200km in just five minutes, making it the fastest charging battery cell in China.
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 26, 2024
Tesla Cybertruck has reportedly made its way to South Korea for potential certification in the country. It would be the first market outside North America to have the all-electric pickup approved for sales and operation. Cybertruck is currently limited to the United States and Mexico. Although select units have made their way to other countries and into the hands of some controversial figures , the vehicle is only approved for widespread sales in those two countries.
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.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
New York City is due to get 5,000 new EV chargers through an alliance between a parking operator and charging-infrastructure company. The Hudson Valley Parking Trust, which recently acquired Icon Parking, New York City's largest purveyor of parking spots, is working with Invisible Urban Charging (IUC) to install the chargers at parking sites it.
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.
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 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
Innovation News Network
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Altilium has unveiled an innovative project aimed at producing EV battery cells using materials recovered from end-of-life EV batteries. The post Altilium to produce EV battery cells from recycled materials in groundbreaking project appeared first on Innovation News Network.
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