Green Car Reports
JANUARY 12, 2024
Hertz on Thursday announced that it's selling about 20,000 EVs, including some Teslas, from its U.S. rental fleet to buy gasoline cars. The company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the sales of these vehicles, which represent about one third of its global EV fleet, began in Dec. 2023 and are expected to.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
Tesla has delivered one of the very first Cybertrucks to a customer who is not a Tesla employee and it came with some ridiculous panel gaps. A rear panel even looks like it is falling off. How is Tesla not catching those before delivery? more… The post Tesla Cybertruck gets delivered with ridiculous body defects appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 12, 2024
Israeli startup REE Automotive on Thursday announced that its P7-C electric chassis-cab truck is the first vehicle with entirely by-wire controls to be certified for sale in the U.S. Deliveries of the medium-duty commercial truck are now underway following following Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and EPA certification, REE said in.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
Caterpillar turned the heads of CES attendees with a monstrous, all-electric underground mining loader – but the real game-changer wasn’t the big mining rig, or even the electric excavator. Instead, it was Cat’s cutting-edge energy management systems to keep electric equipment charged up and ready to work. more… The post Caterpillar brings electric equipment ecosystem to CES2024 appeared first on Electrek.
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Green Car Reports
JANUARY 12, 2024
Before the second effort from Vinfast, the larger three-row VF 9, has even gone on sale, the Vietnam-based automaker is already focusing toward an onslaught of future vehicles and concepts. Vinfast introduced a trio of future and potential products at CES in Las Vegas this week, including a fully electric pickup concept, a stylish electric bike.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
The largest solar farm in Ohio’s first phase is now fully online and delivering clean electricity to the grid. more… The post Ohio’s largest solar farm just came online appeared first on Electrek.
EV Driven brings together the best content on electric vehicles from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
When work is being done off the grid in remote locations, it can be hard to keep construction equipment fueled up – regardless of whether that fuel is liquid or electric. But now, the new, first-of-its-kind BioCharger from Air Burners is about to make that job a whole lot easier. more… The post Volvo CE and Rolls-Royce develop wood-burning charger for off-grid EVs appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 12, 2024
December was another strong month in the Dutch market for plugin vehicle sales, with 13,795 plugin registrations. This result translated. [continued] The post 52% Plugin Vehicle Share In The Netherlands! Tesla Model Y #1 Overall! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
BYD is significantly lowering EV prices in Germany to extend its global lead. The automaker slashed prices by up to 15% on its most popular EVs. more… The post BYD slashes EV prices in Germany as it looks to push past Tesla, EU automakers appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 12, 2024
Tesla has embraced the new immediate use of the EV tax credit, which was announced last year by the IRS and Department of the Treasury. In October , the IRS and Department of the Treasury announced that it would issue new guidance regarding the EV tax credit, with the changes taking effect in 2024. In previous years, EV buyers would have to wait to receive their tax credit due to their purchase.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
With a new special cash offer, the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 can be significantly cheaper to buy than the upgraded Tesla Model 3 Highand. Hyundai is offering a $7,500 purchase incentive on the 2024 IONIQ 6. That’s to buy, not for a lease like previous deals. more… The post Hyundai undercuts Tesla Model 3 by $9,300 with 2024 IONIQ 6 special cash offer appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 12, 2024
Everybody thought a fuel cell electric motorcycle was impossible, and a team of MIT students aims to prove them wrong. The post MIT Electric Vehicle Team Launches New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Motorcycle Into The World appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will fine oil and gas companies for emitting excess methane – the first federal government tax ever on greenhouse gas emissions. more… The post In a US first, the oil and gas sector will pay fines for excess methane emissions appeared first on Electrek.
Cars That Think
JANUARY 12, 2024
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Cybathlon Challenges : 02 February 2024, ZURICH Eurobot Open 2024 : 8–11 May 2024, LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, FRANCE ICRA 2024 : 13–17 May 2024, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN RoboCup 2024 : 17–22 July 2024, EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS Enjoy today’s videos!
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
The HD division of Hyundai brought some seriously impressive technology to CES 2024, which includes a full-scale version of its AI-powered Concept X excavator, a sneak peek at invisible implement technology, and some autonomous hardware that looks ready for prime time. more… The post Hyundai brings electric excavators, AI, and see-thru steel to CES 2024 appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 12, 2024
Fun fact about me: I’m a tennis nut. As such, I’m super excited about the 2024 Australia Open, which has. [continued] The post Kia Electrifying 2024 Australian Open — Let’s Go! Idemo! Vamos! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
Kia’s new modular electric vehicle concept – that goes from micro-car to minivan to small truck to full-sized van – introduced at CES has its first customer: Uber. Kia and Uber have signed a memorandum of understanding to use Kia’s new vehicles for ride-hailing. more… The post Kia has its first customer for its funky Duplo-like EV: Uber appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 12, 2024
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a comment about The Wall Street Journal ‘s claims that CEO Elon Musk uses drugs such as ketamine, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms. Citing sources reportedly familiar with Musk and his companies, the WSJ claimed in its report that the CEO’s drug use has made Tesla and SpaceX executives worried.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
The Muscle car lives on. Dodge is giving us our first look at the upcoming Charger EV launching later this year in pre-production form. The new photos reveal a brawny-looking electric muscle car that looks straight out of a Fast and Furious movie. more… The post Dodge teases beastly new Charger EV that’s coming later this year appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 12, 2024
Lucid is recalling 2,042 Air sedans because of a defrosting issue with the high voltage coolant heater (HVCH), which could cause issues with defrosting, inhibiting visibility. The recall was submitted to the NHTSA on January 10, and Lucid expects 1 percent of the recalled vehicles to be affected by the issue. The automaker is saying the HVCH systems, which were supplied by Webasto AG, have been analyzed and could have failures in the early build versions.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
Formula E returns to track this Saturday for its tenth season with a race in Mexico City, in a season that brings three new tracks and the debut of Formula E’s new ultra-fast mid-race charging system. more… The post Formula E season 10 starts Saturday – new tracks and 600kW mid-race charging appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 12, 2024
News out of the Tesla Gigafactory in Fremont is that workers there that they are getting a raise, as are. [continued] The post Tesla Anticipates UAW Pressure, Adjusts Wages For Its Factory Employees appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
Porsche Taycan sales picked up toward the end of 2023, with over 40,600 electric models handed over last year. The Taycan followed the Porsche 911 with double-digit sales growth in 2023. more… The post Porsche Taycan follows 911 with double-digit sales growth in 2023 appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
JANUARY 12, 2024
Japanese automaker Nissan unveiled the Ariya NISMO at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, with launch planned in Japan for this spring. The stylish and futuristic crossover SUV is NISMO’s flagship EV model. It offers powerful acceleration, a spacious upgraded cabin and the quiet operation unique to electric vehicles. Based on the Ariya e-4ORCE and featuring a dynamic new-generation […] The post Nissan Ariya NISMO unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
Nissan is once again delaying the start of EV production at its Canton, Miss facility. The delay is due to the need to “enhance product competitiveness.” more… The post Nissan is delaying EV production again at its Canton US plant appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 12, 2024
Tesla’s ongoing union conflict in Sweden with IF Metall is said to put around 20 employees at a local aluminum plant at a potential risk of losing their jobs. Hydro Extrusions said on Friday that the employees at one of its plants, located in Vetlanda, could potentially lose their jobs because of Tesla and IF Metall’s disagreement over collective bargaining.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
Heavy-duty electric bus maker Proterra Transit just rose from the ashes because Phoenix Motor (Nasdaq: PEV) officially acquired it from bankrupt Proterra Inc. more… The post Phoenix Motor is now the official owner of bankrupt Proterra Transit appeared first on Electrek.
InsideEVs
JANUARY 12, 2024
Tesla models seem to be the worst offenders when comparing the observed winter range to the original EPA range.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
Polestar posted its 2023 delivery numbers and, as expected, it’s a mixed bag for the luxury performance EV brand. With the company only meaningfully selling a single vehicle model — its Polestar 2 sedan — deliveries totaled 54,600 cars for 2023. And in Q4 of the year, the pace of deliveries slowed substantially, down to 12,800 cars (annualizing to a rate of 51,200). more… The post Polestar has delivered nearly 1,000 Polestar 4s, but had a tough 2023 appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
JANUARY 12, 2024
Global electric vehicle sales, Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), grew by 31% year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2023 to 13.6 million units following a monthly record of 1.5 million units sold in December, according to the latest data from leading researcher in the electric vehicles sector Rho Motion. Of these 9.5m were […] The post Global Plug-in Sales Grew By 31% Year-On-Year In 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
JANUARY 12, 2024
Nissan has announced a new performance trim level of the Ariya at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 show this week: Meet the Ariya NISMO. It’s a more powerful, sporty, and body kit-clad version of the company’s only modern BEV offering and, for now, it will be limited to sale in the Japanese market. more… The post The Nissan Ariya NISMO looks like a badge engineering cash-grab appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
JANUARY 12, 2024
Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the ‘IONIQ 5 N NPX1,’ a concept model equipped with prototype N Performance Parts, at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024. Hyundai Motor Company plans to enhance the high-performance electric vehicle ownership experience with N Performance Parts, which originally began in 2019 and continues to develop high quality tuning parts for customers. […] The post Hyundai Unveils IONIQ 5 N NPX1 Concept at Tokyo Auto Salon appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Innovation News Network
JANUARY 12, 2024
Tandem solar cells could pave the way for a future powered by abundant, inexpensive, clean energy for the world. Read more here. The post Tandem solar cells could supply the world with clean energy appeared first on Innovation News Network.
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 12, 2024
Automakers love putting out teasers, using us media dopes to build anticipation. And we oblige, because it's our job to relay information to you. Here we have a tweet with four pictures of the next Dodge Charger, a winking allusion to how cell-phone cameras are banned at automaker proving grounds, and a blurb saying we're seeing the pre-production model of a car going on sale late this year.
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