Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Panasonic has finalized preparations to begin manufacturing 4680-format lithium-ion battery cells at a Japanese factory, Reuters reported Monday. The company is reportedly sending sample cells produced at the factory in Japan's western prefecture of Wakayama to automaker customers for approval, with production to start once that approval is.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Elon Musk recently hinted that Tesla could develop a Cybertruck for markets outside of North America to tap into demand for the pickup. The Cybertruck first hit the streets in the United States in 2023, when Tesla delivered the vehicle to its first customers in November. However, despite various tours of the Cybertruck in Asia and Europe, Tesla announced no true plans to bring the vehicle to other markets.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Lucid's paint shop could fit an electric truck, but the CEO said it's not happening Lucid's CEO said there's no business case for an electric truck with today's technology The issue with electric trucks is efficiency and usability, according to Lucid's CEO Buyers holding out hope Lucid will create an efficiency-focused pickup truck are about to be.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Getting more zero-emission trucks on the road is an important transportation shift that is needed to reduce air pollution, protect public health and curb climate-harming emissions. But transforming the entire trucking industry is a challenging feat that will require the establishment of government policies with ambitious targets. Some jurisdictions have.
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Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Lucid said the Gravity SUV will get a NACS charge port in 2025 Initial deliveries of the electric Gravity SUV will have a CCS charge port Lucid hasn't said when the Air sedan will get a NACS charge port Lucid just put a timeline to its transition to Tesla's North American Charging System (NACS) charge port. On Tuesday, during the automaker's.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
There are a few events in Tesla’s history that made the company what it is today. There was the unveiling of the original Model S, which showed the world that Tesla could create its own vehicle from a blank slate. There was the Model 3 unveiling event, which boldly showed the automotive world that Tesla intends to become a mass-market automaker.
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Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Legendary car presenter and former Top Gear host James May recently reviewed the Tesla Cybertruck. Quite impressively, May admitted that he liked Tesla’s brutalist pickup truck, though he also noted that he wished the company would create a smaller electric vehicle with similar styling as the Cybertruck. In his review, which was posted on the James May’s Planet Gin YouTube channel, the former Top Gear host acknowledged that the Cybertruck is a large, wide vehicle that is quite cool.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Last month, Polydrops quietly launched the P21, an ultra-efficient all-electric travel trailer reimagined as a fully functional dwelling designed for extended off-grid stays. The 4-person P21 is light enough that any car can pull it. Polydrops Founder Kyung-Hyun Lew is an architect, so good design is in his bones. Electric. [continued] The post World’s Most Energy-Efficient RV — Ultra-Efficient, All-Electric, 4-Person Trailer Light Enough to Be an Electric Car appeared first on CleanTechni
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Australia’s number one car website recently published its list of best electric vehicles for 2024. A look at the publication’s rankings shows that even with more competition in the market, the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are still standouts in their class. As noted by Carsales.com.au , electric vehicle sales in Australia are still growing, even if the EV market’s growth itself has somewhat slowed down.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Kia confirmed plans to launch new AWD and GT variants for its electric EV3 SUV. The EV3 is the first of Kia’s new low-cost EV lineup as it looks to challenge industry leaders.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
SpaceX is not just ramping Starlink’s satellite launches; it is also ramping the production of internet kits at its Bastrop, Texas facility. As per Starlink’s official social media account on X, the Bastrop factory has produced 1 million standard kits in the last ten months. This was a substantial milestone for Starlink, especially since the Bastrop facility started operations less than a year ago.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California awarded over $32 million in federal funds for electric vehicle (EV) charging projects along the state’s busiest transportation corridors, expanding the largest EV charging network in the country and continuing the state’s commitment to building a bigger, better charging network. SACRAMENTO — Today, the California Energy Commission (CEC).
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said the U.S. economy “doesn’t benefit from monopolies” in a dig at SpaceX’s Starlink. At a conference on Wednesday, Rosenworcel encouraged more space companies to try and develop their own satellite internet products in hopes that it would bring some kind of competition to SpaceX and Starlink. SpaceX launches 7000th Starlink satellite with latest Falcon 9 launch She said (via Reuters ): “[Starlink has] almost two-thirds of the satelli
Innovation News Network
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Chalmers University of Technology has developed a structural battery that may boost the riving range of electric vehicles significantly. The post Structural battery breakthrough to boost EV range by 70% appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Kia is offering a crazy incentive to steal Tesla drivers, and Elon Musk has words for it. Kia is offering $1,000 off an EV6 or $1,500 off an EV9, but the deal is exclusive to Tesla owners or leasees. It’s an effort to take Teslas off the road in favor of Kia’s EVs, which have garnered good reviews from their owners. Incentive programs have been lingering for the past few years, catered specifically to bring Tesla drivers in and give up their cars for another brand.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Well, this is something new. One of my first thoughts was, well, that’s dirty. Kia is apparently offering extra discounts to Tesla drivers who ditch their Tesla and buy a Kia EV. Kia is offering a $1,000 discount if you buy an EV6 and a $1,500 discount if you buy. [continued] The post Kia Offering Extra Discounts to Tesla Drivers appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Tesla Superchargers are usually located in the parking lots of convenience stores, shopping malls, gas stations, or sometimes in lots of their own. However, a new V4 Supercharger location in Norway took advantage of perhaps the coolest location yet, as the automaker built its latest piles in the country near a beautiful walking trail, giving owners something new to do while their car charges.
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
It's hard to sell new ideas and products to the early and late majority, and the laggards. We saw this with radios, cable TV, and personal computers, and now with EVs. The post How to get battery electric vehicles to the mainstream appeared first on The Driven.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Tesla recently released details for a chance to attend its Robotaxi event on October 10, 2024. Tesla will be unveiling its highly-anticipated Robotaxi vehicle during the event and sharing more information on autonomous vehicle’s development. Tesla’s Robotaxi event will be in Los Angeles. Tesla retail shareholders can sign up and verify their shares for a chance to attend the event.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Incentive packages for all cars were higher overall in August, but EV incentive packages continue to trend well above industry averages, reports Kelley Blue Book.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Tesla may be staying quiet about any news regarding any upcoming updates to the Model Y, but it does seem like the company is hard at work testing some unique units of the all-electric crossover on public roads. This could be hinted at by the increasing number of camouflaged Model Y sightings across the United States. Just recently, for example, a Tesla Model Y with its entire rear camouflaged has been photographed in Palo Alto, California.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The all-electric Ferrari we’ve been waiting for is almost here. Ferrari’s first EV was spotted out for testing near its Maranello factory in Italy. Check out the video below to get a closer look.
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into basically every Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator from the 2021-2023 model years. The probe is looking into an estimated 781,459 vehicles over presumed electrical faults that could be causing fires. While nothing has been confirmed as of yet, it makes sense why the company is so adamant about how its upcoming Wagoneer EV will be of “perfect quality.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Jeep and Ram owner Stellantis is investing over $406 million to retool three Michigan plants as part of plans to ramp up EV production. The new funding comes as it preps for the first electric Jeep , Dodge, and Ram EV pickup to hit the US market.
Green Fleet Magazine
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system control module may disable the electronic stability control system. Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
An electric Lucid pickup may be a pipe dream, after all. Lucid (LCID) CEO Peter Rawlinson said it’s “very tough to make an electric pickup work today.” At least, not one that’s usable and cost-effective. Here’s why.
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Jeep is preparing for the launch of its first mass-market EV in the United States, but the automaker isn’t throwing caution to the wind to deliver its electrified Wagoneer S. Company CEO Antonio Filosa recently outlined his vision for the SUV, saying that he wants “perfect quality” and acknowledging that the vehicle’s development hasn’t yet reached that point.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Tesla has revealed that it is planning to offer battery armor and rock sliders as a retrofit for Cybertruck later this year.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is the brand's first electric vehicle for the U.S., but Jeep won't rush it into showrooms if it is not ready, the brand's boss said in an interview with Automotive News. Jeep has said the Wagoneer S, which was revealed in May, will arrive in U.S. dealerships this fall. That will only happen if the electric SUV meets the.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Tesla has revealed its modular ‘unboxed’ EV manufacturing process that will be used in its upcoming Robotaxi in a new patent application.
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Despite offering compelling EVs with tons of range and super-high-end designs, Lucid has struggled to reach the mainstream. Its vehicles are extremely expensive, making them a pipe dream for many buyers, but the automaker has a plan to turn things around. It recently teased a midsize SUV on X/Twitter that it said would land with a price tag below $50,000.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Electric scooter industry giant NIU is back with another pair of new electric standing scooters just in time for college students headed back to school. The NIU KQi 100P and KQi 100F are laser-focused on portability and affordability, dropping the power level to create compact and budget-priced commuting tools.
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
On Tuesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that Volkswagen would need to recall 98,806 all-electric crossovers over an issue with the doors. The matter is effectively an expansion of a 2023 recall impacting the 2021-2022 VW ID.4. The recall now encompasses vehicles from the 2023 and 2024 model year. As with the earlier recall, the problem pertains to a design flaw that allows water to seep into the circuit board assemblies housed within the door handles.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
T-Mobile has announced that it was able to successfully send and receive a wireless emergency alert (WEA) via Starlink satellite. The technology is expected to enter a beta test period before it is launched commercially. T-Mobile noted that it conducted a test alert for a hypothetical evacuation notice. The alert was sent 217 miles into space, where it was received by one of Starlink’s 175 direct-to-smartphone satellites that are currently in orbit.
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