Green Car Reports
JANUARY 15, 2024
Honda built its original reputation around affordable small cars like its Civic. Yet decades on, segueing into an era of EVs, it has no battery-electric equivalent to the Civic. As Honda’s global CEO alluded this past week in a Q&A with Green Car Reports and various automotive and tech media at CES, it doesn’t see how the parallel.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
BMW has crossed the “tipping point” as the automaker shifts from gas-powered vehicles to EVs. According to BMW’s CFO, from here on out, most of its growth will come from electric vehicles. more… The post BMW declares ‘tipping point’ in shift from gas-powered cars to EVs as sales heat up appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 15, 2024
Electric car cold weather fears were recently dispelled in Norway. Norway has been experiencing a cold wave since the beginning of the year, increasing the need for car recovery services. Svein Setrom from rescue service company Vikings Assistance Group noted a sharp increase in missions since 2022. Setrom has a clear winner in mind regarding cars and the cold: electric vehicles (EVs).
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
Panasonic said it will produce a new and improved version of the 2170 cells used in Tesla Model 3 and Model Y at the plant in Nevada that it operates with Tesla “sometime during 2024 or 2025,” according to a new report in Bloomberg. The new cells, which pack a lot more energy density, could help reduce EV prices, the company states. more… The post Panasonic to soon make new batteries for Tesla, could ‘reduce’ EV prices: report appeared first on Electrek.
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Teslarati
JANUARY 15, 2024
Tesla could potentially offer cheaper prices on electric vehicles in the near future as Panasonic expects to roll out its updated and refined versions of the 2170 and 4680 battery cells as early as this year, its Chief Technology Officer for EV batteries said. Tesla and Panasonic have worked together for years, jointly operating the Gigafactory Nevada facility together and working cohesively as a unit to push EV efforts forward.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
Elon Musk has made a bizarre statement in which he appears to complain about his smaller stake in Tesla and said that he prefers building products elsewhere unless he gets a bigger stake in the company. The statement is particularly bizarre when you consider the fact that he himself recently sold tens of billions of dollars worth of Tesla stock to buy a grossly overpriced Twitter. more… The post Elon Musk complains about his smaller stake in Tesla after wasting it on buying Twitter appeared firs
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Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
Ultimately, Tesla would like for its Optimus humanoid robot to help build cars. It can’t do that just yet, but Elon Musk has shared a new video of the robot impressively folding clothes. more… The post Tesla Optimus robot can’t build cars yet, but it is folding clothes appeared first on Electrek.
Innovation News Network
JANUARY 15, 2024
Funded by a $1.9m grant from NTIA, a new Rice University project is advancing 5G network testing methods. Read more here. The post 5G network testing revolutionised with $1.9m federal grant appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a new solid state battery that can be recharged in 10 minutes. more… The post Harvard develops a solid state battery that charges in minutes appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 15, 2024
Tesla’s Optimus Bot is now capable of a new and very useful task, as a new video from CEO Elon Musk shows: doing your laundry. Optimus is Tesla’s robot that it first unveiled a few years ago. In December, Tesla showcased the Gen 2 Optimus , which was capable of new tasks and talents and was incredibly impressive, considering the progress the company had made since the initial unveiling in 2021.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
A Tesla Model Y owner decided to build his own solar roof that can add over 20 miles of range to the electric SUV per day. more… The post Tesla owner builds his own deployable solar roof for Model Y appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 15, 2024
During the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai last month, world leaders from over 130 national governments agreed to set a goal to triple world renewable energy installations by 2030. While more effort is needed to reach that goal, one energy organization has predicted that renewables will overtake coal generation as the world’s largest electricity source in early 2025.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
California-based Lucid Motors (LCID) is expanding globally. With a new European boss who brings extensive experience from Polestar, Maserati, and Audi, Lucid aims to build its brand in new markets. more… The post Lucid (LCID) poaches Polestar, Maserati exec to spearhead European EV offensive appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 15, 2024
As the global automotive industry pivots towards a more sustainable future, the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market has shown remarkable. [continued] The post U.S. EV Market Grows, Still Just 11% of Global EV Market appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
China’s leader EV maker, BYD , has held “active” discussions with lithium producer Sigma Lithium as it looks to expand its battery business. more… The post BYD eyes lithium giant takeover as it expands its EV battery business appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 15, 2024
Volkswagen Group has posted sales data for 2024 that shows sales of its battery electric models were up in all major markets. The post 2023 Volkswagen Group Electric Car Deliveries Up 34% Over 2022 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
The world’s first floating offshore wind farm, Hywind Scotland, is coming offline for three to four months for “heavy maintenance.” more… The post World’s first floating offshore wind farm to be taken offline for up to 4 months appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 15, 2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hinted at the possibility for the newly released Cybertruck to make it over to China as a display, though it could be more difficult to get the electric pickup on the country’s roads. In response to X user Ray4Tesla highlighting recent rumors that the Cybertruck may be arriving in China as a store display, Musk followed up saying that Tesla could ship some prototype units over to the country.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
EV owners are more likely to add solar panels to their homes, according to a new US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study – here’s why. more… The post Here’s how – and why – EVs and solar are connected appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 15, 2024
Tesla’s website has been ranked the second best among prospective car buyers, as shoppers seem to prefer those from automakers with electric vehicles (EVs) in their lineups. J.D. Power released the 2024 Winter U.S. Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study earlier this month, showing that web page satisfaction from EV buyers has increased since the last edition, released last summer.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
The largest privately owned freight carrier in North America has recently incorporated a dozen BEV Class-8 electric semis into its California fleet. This addition complements its extensive inventory of over 300 all-electric assets. more… The post US’ largest private freight carrier adds 12 electric semis to its fleet appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 15, 2024
The automotive sector is under increasing pressure to move forward toward material circularity, which, in lay terms, means assessing the. [continued] The post EV Automakers Under Pressure To Demonstrate Material Circularity appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
Porsche is finally unveiling its Macan EV , the electric SUV we’ve been waiting for. The all-electric Macan will show its face for the first time this month. Here’s what you can expect. more… The post Porsche is finally unveiling the all-electric Macan EV this month – Here’s what to expect appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 15, 2024
As BYD announced a little more than a month ago, it is getting into the ocean vessel business. The world’s. [continued] The post BYD Starts Shipping EVs on Explorer No. 1 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
JANUARY 15, 2024
YouTuber Mr. Beast uploaded his first full video directly on Elon Musk’s X platform. The upload is titled “$1 vs $100,000,000 Car” and is a fascinating experiment for testing X’s ad revenue potential. The video, which clocks in at 16 minutes and 28 seconds, showcases several iconic cars at various price points. In the video, Mr.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 15, 2024
2023 has been an interesting year for the Indian EV market. There have been hiccups along the way, but the. [continued] The post In 2023, Indian EV Market Faced A Bumpy Road But Forged Ahead appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
JANUARY 15, 2024
A Tesla Model Y owner has created what is arguably one of the most useful DIY accessories ever designed for a mainstream electric car. Using some clever DIY strategies and conventional solar panels, the Model Y owner was able to design a system that allows his all-electric crossover to charge from the sun while it’s parked outside. In a post on the r/TeslaLounge subreddit , the Model Y owner shared that his DIY Tesla solar array charger has been under development for the past two years.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 15, 2024
Within a resurgent Australian auto market in 2023, electric vehicles have maintained a steady presence at around 8% market share. [continued] The post Australian EV Sales Steady in December — 2024 Looks Bright appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
MAN Truck & Bus and ABB E-mobility have entered into an exclusive cooperation agreement to address the challenges of electrifying Europe’s trucking fleet. Their collaboration aims to advance the development of megawatt charging stations, explore new electric vehicle integrations, and develop new software solutions for electric trucks. more… The post ABB, MAN announce megawatt charging, joint R&D plan appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 15, 2024
There’s so much cleantech news and analysis out there. It always blows my mind when I try to come up. [continued] The post Top Cleantech Stories of the Week You Have to See! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
InsideEVs
JANUARY 15, 2024
The two EVs, a Nissan and an Infiniti, will be made in Canton, Mississippi—just later than expected.
Electric Cars Report
JANUARY 15, 2024
Geely Holding Group’s electric mobility technology brand ZEEKR is partnering with home charging experts 50five to offer wallbox installations in the Netherlands. With a proven record of technical expertise and first-rate customer service, 50five has been selected to provide end-to-end charging solutions for both private and fleet customers. As a key pillar of ZEEKR’s customer-focused approach, […] The post ZEEKR selects 50five as its home charging partner in the Netherlands appeared first
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
United Rentals is now the first major rental company to offer mobile micro grid battery power to its North American fleet of rental equipment. The HiPower EHR Solar Battery Generator boasts a 5.0kW peak solar array with extendable panels, converting and storing energy within built-in batteries. more… The post Hipower solar battery generator now available at United Rentals appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
JANUARY 15, 2024
LG Electronics has opened its first EV charger production factory in the U.S. The new, 5,500-square-meter facility, located in Fort Worth, Texas, will focus on delivering chargers for the North American market and is expected to have an annual capacity of more than 10,000 units. The factory is LG’s first EV charger production site outside […] The post LG Opens Its First EV Charger Manufacturing Factory In The US appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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