Green Car Reports
AUGUST 29, 2024
Volkswagen EV drivers in Europe will soon be able to play video games while they charge. The automaker announced Monday that it will add the AirConsole gaming platform to certain models in some European countries starting in mid September. VW plans to expand availability to more European countries by the end of 2024 or early 2025, but did not.
Electrek
AUGUST 29, 2024
REGENT received approval from the US Coast Guard to begin testing its all-electric Seaglider. The Seaglider combines the speed of an aircraft with the convenience of a boat for faster, more affordable travel. Testing will begin later this year, with the first planned flights in early 2025.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 29, 2024
The 2024 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 electric crossover will offer up to 212 miles of range and cost $46,195 (including a $995 destination fee) when it reaches U.S. dealerships this fall, Mini confirmed Monday. Launch timing matches what Mini announced last year, when it confirmed the electric Countryman for the U.S. shortly after the redesigned.
Electrek
AUGUST 29, 2024
Chevy is expanding its EV portfolio with electric commercial vans. GM announced it’s moving BrightDrop under the Chevrolet brand. The move comes after rival Ford revealed plans for a new “digitally advanced” commercial EV van as part of its shifting electrified strategy.
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Green Car Reports
AUGUST 29, 2024
BMW is recalling 1,150 i4 electric cars because a part of the chassis may crack and compromise structural integrity. All recalled cars are 2024 models, encompassing three versions of the i4 available for that model year. That includes the base single-motor i4 eDrive40, dual-motor i4 xDrive50, and the range-topping i4 M50. These vehicles may have.
Electrek
AUGUST 29, 2024
Massive discounts and new lower-priced models are making electric vehicles more affordable, helping draw in buyers. According to the latest JD Power EV Index data, interest in EVs hit a new yearly high in July, with over a quarter of shoppers “very likely” to go electric for their next vehicle.
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Electrek
AUGUST 29, 2024
Less than a year after unveiling its innovative electric RV called the Flow, Pebble has announced a new company milestone for its business and production going forward. The company has officially opened a new headquarters and production facility in California as it looks to finally bring the Flow to market.
Teslarati
AUGUST 29, 2024
William Blair analyst Jed Dorsheimer wrote in a recent note that Tesla Energy is giving off Apple-type of energy. Dorsheimer gave TSLA a BUY rating, but did not provide a price target. Dorsheimer believes that Tesla’s potential robotics offerings, like robotaxi and Optimus , plus its other products, including electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage units, solar, and software, pave a way for the company to offer an “Apple-esque” energy ecosystem.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 29, 2024
If you’ve driven a CCS or CHAdeMO vehicle much in the last few years, you’ve probably come across at least one problem. Getting stranded isn’t as common as the Tesla-shareholding naysayers claim, but it still sucks to come across dead stalls, finicky cables, and stations that make you plug and. [continued] The post ChargePoint Adds Machine Learning To Station Improvement Effort appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 29, 2024
Over the last few years, I’ve added a fair amount of smart-home technology to my house. Among other things, I can control lights and outlets, monitor the status of various appliances, measure how much electricity and water I’m using, and even cut off the water supply in the event of a leak. All this technology is coordinated through a hub, which I originally accessed through a conventional browser-based interface.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 29, 2024
Outdoor recreation is more popular than ever in the United States. According to the Outdoor Industry Association, more than half of the population is now getting out there. Perhaps more importantly, the number of visits to outdoor recreation areas is increasing while people are taking fewer trips, which means that. [continued] The post We’re Looking For Outdoor Products To Review!
Teslarati
AUGUST 29, 2024
Tesla Model Y “Juniper” rumors continue to swirl around the community, with a new report out of China today stating that the refreshed version of the all-electric crossover is set to be released in Q1 2025. The report comes from Weixin , a Chinese news outlet, which states that Tesla will “deliver two modified Model Y models next year,” one being a five-seat configuration and a seven-seater also being available for purchase.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 29, 2024
Ariel Motor Company in the UK is developing an innovative battery-electric off-road vehicle called the E-Nomad. The post Ariel Unveils The All-Electric E-Nomad Sports Car appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
AUGUST 29, 2024
In recent years, Sur Ron-style electric trail bikes have surged in popularity among young riders across the US. These lightweight, nimble, and powerful machines are quickly becoming the go-to choice for adrenaline-seeking youth, and there are several reasons behind this trend.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 29, 2024
InductEV, Inc., the leader in high-power wireless charging solutions, and EO Charging (EO), a global pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for depot-based fleets, have entered into a partnership to potentially integrate InductEV’s inductive wireless charging technology into EO’s suite of EV charging solutions for commercial fleets. The partnership.
Electrek
AUGUST 29, 2024
Chinese EV automaker ZEEKR is inching closer to the first deliveries of its new 7X EV. The classically styled five-seat SUV is peppered without advanced technology inside and out and will hit “global markets” as a new EV model that brings the luxury of premium models to consumers at an affordable price… we’re just not sure what that price is yet.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 29, 2024
Walking things back in the face of criticism has become a national pastime in America. Companies have repeatedly rolled out new initiatives, only to have a group complain, leading them to pause whatever the initiative or product might be. Ford is the most recent to do so , following Harley-Davidson and others in scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI).
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 29, 2024
When my daughter and I visited San Francisco, Waymo (it was our first experience with it) turned out to be a reliable mode of transportation. We mostly appreciated our visit as pedestrians. The city has a lot of walking areas. But one day we walked 19,000 steps around Golden Gate. [continued] The post Smooth, Punctual, Easy — 3rd, 4th, & 5th Waymo Experiences appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
AUGUST 29, 2024
EV charging network ChargePoint announced it is recruiting artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite the diagnosis and repair process of downed chargers. ChargePoint describes the new AI-powered driver support tool as the first of its kind in the EV charging industry, and it will help improve uptime and dependability issues across the network.
Teslarati
AUGUST 29, 2024
Starlink is set to expand its market in Africa with upcoming launches in Botswana, Ghana, and Kenya. However, Starlink has obstacles to overcome before launching in the new markets. Botswana finally granted SpaceX an operating license for Starlink after rejecting the company’s application in February 2024. SpaceX submitted an application to run Starlink services in Botswana in May 2023.
Electrek
AUGUST 29, 2024
Rivian has launched a referral program, allowing owners and purchasers to gain discounted gear or free charging through use of their Rivian referral code – or, with enough referrals, even an “almost”-free Rivian vehicle.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 29, 2024
A driver from Staten Island is suing New York City after his vehicle was fined by an automated enforcement camera for being too loud. The vehicle was a Lamborghini Huracan Performante and his excuse is that his automobile technically did not violate the law because it was never modified to be louder. But the city doesn’t seem to care and may even have created some conflicting rules on the matter as part of an initiative to proliferate traffic enforcement cameras.
Electrek
AUGUST 29, 2024
Volvo’s smallest and cheapest EV, the EX30 , is already changing the game in Europe. Will it have the same impact in the US?
Cars That Think
AUGUST 29, 2024
In the 1960s and 1970s, NASA spent a lot of time thinking about whether toroidal (donut-shaped) fuel tanks were the way to go with its spacecraft. Toroidal tanks have a bunch of potential advantages over conventional spherical fuel tanks. For example, you can fit nearly 40% more volume within a toroidal tank than if you were using multiple spherical tanks within the same space.
Electrek
AUGUST 29, 2024
A new report from the Tesla supply chain in China claims that the Tesla Model Y refresh is planned for Q1 2025.
Green Fleet Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2024
Generative AI will automate specific fleet management tasks, allowing fleet professionals to concentrate on high-level decision-making. But policy decisions around data privacy, cybersecurity, and workforce transition must accompany this evolution.
Electrek
AUGUST 29, 2024
Polestar (PSNY) stock is up over 15% on Thursday despite reporting fewer Q2 deliveries than last year. With a new CEO taking over and two new electric SUVs hitting the market, the Swedish EV brand expects things around. Quickly.
Teslarati
AUGUST 29, 2024
The judge in the Elon Musk pay package case is being warned by the Delaware High Court that the massive legal fee windfall is a major risk. Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick is the judge who ruled that Musk’s massive $56 billion pay package was too much money and ruled it to be not in the best interest of the shareholders. However, the attorneys who took on the case and successfully had the pay package revoked are now set to hit it big with a potential pay rate of $280,000 an hour — an
Electrek
AUGUST 29, 2024
Electric bicycle rebate programs, which often provide vouchers or tax credits to help offset the cost of an electric bike for local residents, are becoming increasingly popular around the US. The city of Denver’s own program, which was one of the first in the country, has now become a victim of its own success.
Teslarati
AUGUST 29, 2024
A recent report from China has suggested that Tesla would be producing a seven-seat variant of the Model Y crossover at its Giga Shanghai facility. The Giga Shanghai-made seven-seat Model Y will reportedly be sold in the Chinese and European markets starting October. News of the supposed new Model Y variant from Giga Shanghai was initially posted by Chinese media outlet National Business Daily.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 29, 2024
Volvo is still behind the EV curve nearly eight years after it split with Polestar. Now the EV spin-off is in trouble on its own.
Teslarati
AUGUST 29, 2024
General Motors is delaying its jointly-run electric vehicle factory with Samsung SDI by one year, a move that shows another legacy automaker tempering their expectations as the U.S. EV market seems to be derailed by consumer interest in hybrids. GM and Samsung SDI said on Tuesday that they would still build the factory, slated to be located in New Carlisle, Indiana , but it will now be ready to produce battery cells in 2027 instead of 2026.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 29, 2024
Car buyers don't see value in passenger screens or facial recognition, according to a J.D. Power survey.
The Driven EV News
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Variety sponsored Big EV Adventure highlights that remote areas still impacted by broken chargers, or insufficient numbers. The post Broken chargers still a problem for EV adventurers in outback Australia appeared first on The Driven.
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