Green Car Reports
APRIL 16, 2024
GMC confirmed on Tuesday that the limited-edition launch version of its 2024 Sierra EV pickup will arrive in summer 2024—with about 10% more EPA range than originally suggested. The full-size electric truck, touted to be the “Denali of EVs,” bears GMC’s top-luxury Denali badge and will offer a CrabWalk mode, unlike the.
Cars That Think
APRIL 16, 2024
A consortium of U.S. federal agencies has pooled their funds and wide array of expertise to reinvent the emergency vehicle. The hybrid electric box truck they’ve come up with is carbon neutral. And in the aftermath of a natural disaster like a tornado or wildfire, the vehicle, called H2Rescue , can supply electric power and potable water to survivors while acting as a temperature-controlled command center for rescue personnel.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 16, 2024
The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore is getting a convertible sibling that will create a new EV market niche in the U.S. Unveiled Monday, the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore is scheduled to arrive in the U.S. in the fourth quarter, as a 2025 model, with a price tag of more than $200,000 that will likely make it the first true luxury electric convertible.
Electrek
APRIL 16, 2024
Will all-solid-state batteries be a “game-changer for EVs?” Nissan believes so. The automaker is accelerating all-solid-state EV battery development, hoping to make its electric models more competitive. Nissan kicked off construction on its all-solid-state EV battery pilot line this week with plans to introduce them in a wide range of models, including pickups.
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Cars That Think
APRIL 16, 2024
In a new video posted today, Boston Dynamics is sending off its hydraulic Atlas humanoid robot. “For almost a decade,” the video description reads, “Atlas has sparked our imagination, inspired the next generations of roboticists, and leapt over technical barriers in the field. Now it’s time for our hydraulic Atlas robot to kick back and relax.” Hydraulic Atlas has certainly earned some relaxation; Boston Dynamics has been absolutely merciless with its humanoid research program.
Electrek
APRIL 16, 2024
Riding the AI wave, Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s business on its self-driving effort, including Robotaxi, at the cost of other programs critical to its core business. At the same time, the CEO is threatening not to build AI products at Tesla.
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Teslarati
APRIL 16, 2024
Tesla is set to roll out an awesome new feature with Sentry Mode, allowing owners to watch the video clip recorded by the car on their phone. Sentry Mode is a security feature on Tesla vehicles that records instances and events that occur near the car. It has helped solve things as simple as petty vandalism , like keying, and even liability in accidents.
Electrek
APRIL 16, 2024
Can Honda turn things around in China? Domestic automakers like BYD are dominating the market. Meanwhile, Honda unveiled its next-gen EV brand “Ye” with the debut of the first set of models, including a pair of electric SUVs and a sporty GT model.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 16, 2024
Automakers are trying to clean up their supply chains, as illustrated by the new Volvo EX30 electric vehicle featuring flax-based composites. The post The Electric Vehicle Of The Future Will Also Be More Sustainable appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
APRIL 16, 2024
America’s top-selling electric pickup is on its way to dealers. Ford opened online orders for the 2024 F-150 Lightning at lower prices with the electric pickup now shipping from its Rouge EV plant.
Teslarati
APRIL 16, 2024
It appears that Tesla is about to find itself in a “wartime” setting or sorts once more. This was, at least, hinted at by CEO Elon Musk on social media. Tesla became the electric vehicle behemoth that it is today by making risky decisions. However, following the Model 3 ramp that almost killed the company, it seemed that Tesla had calmed down somewhat.
Electrek
APRIL 16, 2024
If you ever wanted an electric SUV that looked straight out of a Star Wars movie (other than Tesla’s Cybertruck), BYD has just the vehicle for you. BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand unveiled its new Super 3 electric SUV concept Tuesday, which has a rugged “interstellar chariot” design. Complete with a landing pad for your drone, the new EV is expected to cost less than $28,000 (200,000 yuan).
Teslarati
APRIL 16, 2024
Tesla has teased a number of features in an upcoming Spring software update, including its latest Sentry Mode feature and more. In a post on X on Tuesday, Tesla shared details on eight upcoming developments and features that will be shared with its Spring software update, including Sentry Mode Previews , user interface improvements, and even better regenerative braking at high speeds.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 16, 2024
The good folks at Hyundai have scrambled my brain with the 2025 Ioniq 5 N, a devilish little electric compact crossover that might just be a motorsports game-changer. Most electric vehicles are a blast to drive in a straight line, with incredible acceleration and accessible power. But their weight becomes a liability on the race track, and battery.
Teslarati
APRIL 16, 2024
Tesla’s upcoming Spring update is poised to be substantial, with new visual updates for Model 3 and Model Y units with AMD chips, Auto Shift Beta improvements for Model S and Model X units from the 2021 model year and later, and Hands-Free Trunk features being introduced. As per Tesla, however, the Cybertruck will be receiving a few extra goodies from the upcoming update.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 16, 2024
With Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) version 12.3 being much more natural and usable than previous versions, I have been using it more in order to track its progress and try to understand it better. It’s still much more enjoyable to drive the car myself, but the technology is truly. [continued] The post Recent Tesla Full Self Driving Fails — Just A Blip In The Progress?
Electrek
APRIL 16, 2024
Tesla reveals an upcoming big new in-car software update with new and updated user interface, ‘Auto Shift Beta’, native Audible, updated Spotify app, and more.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 16, 2024
China is well known as the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) market. More than half of the world’s EV sales have occurred there in recent years. It is a standard of the rapid, uplifting EV revolution. In 2023, 25% of auto sales in China were sales of full electric vehicles. [continued] The post Bad News: Record Oil Imports into China in 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Cars That Think
APRIL 16, 2024
As the history committee chair of the IEEE Lone Star Section , in San Antonio, Texas, I am responsible for documenting, preserving, and raising the visibility of technologies developed in the local area. One such technology is the Datapoint 2200, a programmable terminal that laid the foundation for the personal computer revolution. Launched in 1970 by Computer Terminal Corp.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 16, 2024
As we’ve covered for years, electric vehicles have innate safety advantages, and it’s also easier to design them for higher levels of safety in multiple ways. I could go on, but we have a fresh new report just on this topic — The EV Safety Advantage. Apparently, it already needs. [continued] The post The Safest Truck in the USA is the Rivian R1T appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
APRIL 16, 2024
Cheaper electric vehicles are on the way, and Kia believes it has an advantage. With its own “secret sauce,” Kia is moving to launch a series of affordable EVs in the US.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 16, 2024
The editor side of me that is very focused on using precise language actually disagrees with that statement in the headline, and stating something like that irritates me a little bit because of that, but it’s hyperbole to make an important point. And it captures the key issue I wanted. [continued] The post Tesla Stock [TSLA] Is Basically Worth $0 If True Full Self Driving Isn’t Achieved appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
APRIL 16, 2024
SpaceX successfully launched and landed a Falcon 9 for the 20th time on Friday, April 12th, marking a new milestone for flight-proven rockets. The launch took place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, which broke its own turn-around record with just 2 days, 19 hours, and 42 minutes between launches. According to a post on X from Space Launch Delta 45, the previous record was 3 days, 17 hours, and 24 minutes.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 16, 2024
On the path of new tech adoption, different types of people adopt the new tech at different times. Some need more time to get used to the idea, while others jump in quickly and eagerly, perhaps even well before a “normal person” even hears about the new tech. As more. [continued] The post Pete Buttigieg Slams EV Luddites appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 16, 2024
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares’ pay increase has annoyed a subset of shareholders as the automaker positions itself for more layoffs and attempts to shift the production of electric vehicles to countries where labor is cheaper. Meanwhile, the automaker's unwillingness to renegotiate contracts with suppliers had created additional tension with its business partners.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 16, 2024
Many electric vehicle startups have come and gone, raised big hopes and dreams only to fold when it came time to scale up with something and make a profit. Some EV startups put the hype on full blast and then crashed before making anything at all. There are just a. [continued] The post Can Partnership With Rimac Make BMWs The Ultimate Driving Machines Again?
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 16, 2024
Online orders are open for the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning trucks, now shipping from the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center. New tech updates for 2024 include: – A Vapor Injection Heat Pump System to help optimize energy consumption, especially in colder weather conditions. Ford’s patented heat pump system utilizes vapor injection in both heating and cooling […] The post 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Now Shipping To Dealers, Starting as Low as $62,995 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
APRIL 16, 2024
Tesla Model Y vehicles upfitted into police patrol cars by Unplugged Performance are electrifying Anaheim Police’s patrol fleet. Police departments.
The Driven EV News
APRIL 16, 2024
The European Parliament has voted to adopt new emissions regulations for large trucks and buses sending a strong signal to manufacturers of where the world is heading. The post “The unequivocal path forward:” EU adopts strong pollution laws for trucks and buses appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
APRIL 16, 2024
VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker known for its portfolio of electric vehicles , has officially introduced its VF DrgnFly electric bike to the U.S. market. It’s a move that the company says further solidifies its presence in the global push toward sustainable mobility.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 16, 2024
Following criticisms and potential legal actions stemming from the Italian Minister for Business, Alfa Romeo has opted to rename the recently revealed Milano crossover. The subcompact model will now be called the “Junior,” which sounds like the kind of name someone comes up with for a small car out of sheer desperation. As previously mentioned , the issue is that the vehicle is being assembled in Poland.
Electrek
APRIL 16, 2024
As Hyundai’s N performance arm approaches the launch of its first-ever track-friendly EV, we got the chance to visit the world-famous Laguna Seca raceway in California to test drive the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. Be sure to check out the full video review below.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 16, 2024
I wouldn’t expect most crossover-ish hatchbacks to be solid track machines. Especially if they’re carrying the weight of an electric-vehicle battery. So imagine my surprise at the relative capability of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N as I hustled it around the famous Laguna Seca racetrack near Monterey, California. “Relative” is a key word – the Ioniq 5 N is good on the track, but it’s not for everyone.
Teslarati
APRIL 16, 2024
SpaceX successfully launched a new-generation weather satellite for the Department of Defense on Thursday, April 11th, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Falcon 9 launched from Space Launch Complex 4 East at 7:25 a.m. PT to complete the USSF-62 mission. The payload on board was the Weather System Follow-on – Microwave (WSF-M1) satellite.
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