Green Car Reports
APRIL 30, 2024
The average price of the most popular used EVs has dropped by up to $5,000 compared to last year, according to retailer CarMax. Sales data from September 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024, showed that the top EVs at CarMax were the Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, and Nissan Leaf. They were also the top-sellers in a previous CarMax report published in.
Cars That Think
APRIL 30, 2024
At TSMC’s North American Technology Symposium on Wednesday, the company detailed both its semiconductor technology and chip packaging technology roadmaps. While the former is key to keeping the traditional part of Moore’s Law going, the latter could accelerate a trend towards processors made from more and more silicon, leading quickly to systems the size of a full silicon wafer.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 30, 2024
The updated 2025 Lexus UX 300h has been given official EPA ratings, and for the popular all-wheel-drive version they’re a bit better than what the Toyota luxury brand estimated months ago. Although this U.S. version of the UX looks mostly the same as it did for 2024 and in previous model years, it’s now a hybrid-only model. And as.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 30, 2024
In a recent video by Fox News, the company finds basically every EV-negative headline they could find for the last several years, and then interviews an automotive journalist who owns two older EVs. The conclusion? EVs are a failure. Here’s the video (I’ll talk about it more afterward): When it. [continued] The post Fox News Cherrypicks Old EVs to Represent The “Foolish” Nature Of All EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Green Car Reports
APRIL 30, 2024
The Mercedes G-wagen EV goes die-cast, with a sustainability twist. Used EVs are selling at lower prices than last year. And the most affordable Lexus gets more fuel-efficient. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2025 Lexus UX 300h has gone hybrid-only, and the most popular AWD version of this model gets a noteworthy gas-mileage boost.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 30, 2024
The sodium-ion battery of the future is coming to decarbonize US data centers and backup generators, now do electric vehicles. The post Buh-Bye, Conflict Minerals: US Gets First Sodium-Ion Battery Factory appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 30, 2024
The good readers and supporters of CleanTechnica support EVs, wind energy, solar power, batteries, and renewables technology, notwithstanding the several industry trolls who sometimes visit our comment section. We understand that the unquestionable primary leader for EVs in this period has been Elon Musk. To say that his contributions, along. [continued] The post Op-Ed: Is It Time To End The Elon Musk Fanboi Era?
Electrek
APRIL 30, 2024
In an effort to decarbonize its own logistical operations, Daimler Trucks North America is expanding the use of electric trucks across multiple regions, including Arizona, Ohio, Michigan, and the Carolinas.
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2024
Xiaomi and Tesla China may have become direct rivals since the launch of the Xiaomi SU7 , a challenger to the Tesla Model 3, but the Chinese tech giant’s executives are still supportive of the American EV maker’s innovations. This was highlighted recently when Xiaomi co-founder and vice chairman Lin Bin posted a message on Chinese social media praising Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system.
Cars That Think
APRIL 30, 2024
One of the biggest challenges for robotics right now is practical autonomous operation in unstructured environments. That is, doing useful stuff in places your robot hasn’t been before and where things may not be as familiar as your robot might like. Robots thrive on predictability, which has put some irksome restrictions on where and how they can be successfully deployed.
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2024
Tesla’s Megapack Factory in China is ready to start construction this month. Construction started at Tesla’s Megafacotry Shanghai site in March 2024. Since then, very little has been built on the site. Tesla Giga Shanghai’s resident drone operator, WuWa, recently provided an update on the company’s Megapack Factory in China. He explained why construction stopped after the initial sighting in March.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 30, 2024
According to a recent report by Electrek that repeated paywalled reporting by The Information, Tesla has conducted another round of layoffs, this time getting rid of the entire Supercharger team. Without further confirmation from a company that notoriously maintains no press contacts (and may automatically send you a poop emoji. [continued] The post Did Tesla Really Lay Off The Whole Supercharger Team?
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2024
China’s electric vehicle sector may be extremely competitive, but it seems that even rivals can be excited for the arrival of new technologies in the market. This was highlighted by Xpeng CEO and Chairman He Xiaopeng, who noted in a post on Weibo that he is personally welcoming Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) to the country. In his post , the executive noted that if the last decade was a time for new energy vehicles, the new decade would be a decade of smart vehicles.
Electrek
APRIL 30, 2024
Tesla is already pulling back Supercharger plans after Elon Musk came in like a wrecking ball and fired the whole charing team.
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2024
Fisker Inc. CEO Henrik Fisker has put his ultra-modern Los Angeles home on the market for $35 million. Such an amount is larger than the current market cap of Fisker Inc., which is currently valued at $24.97 million at $0.05 per share. Fisker’s home is extremely impressive. Located in the Hollywood Hills, the 11,800-square-foot house features six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, an indoor spa, a sauna, a fitness center, and an infinity pool, among other amenities.
Electrek
APRIL 30, 2024
Volkswagen Group released its financial numbers for Q1 2024 today, following similar trends from other EU-based automakers. The numbers detail a slowing of sales and a drop in profits. Despite a 20% decrease, the Group remains optimistic that it will end the year at its financial targets.
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2024
Hyundai Motor will use solar energy to power its Georgia Metaplant, which is still under construction. South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group signed a 15-year power agreement with Spain’s Matrix Renewables to power the electric vehicle (EV) plant. According to Hyundai and Matrix Renewables’ power purchase agreement, the Spanish company will provide up to 147 MW of energy from its Stillhouse Solar Project to the South Korean automaker.
InsideEVs
APRIL 30, 2024
Most of Tesla's Supercharger team was caught up in recent layoffs, leading to countless questions about the future of EV charging.
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2024
Tesla Megapack deployment reached an all-time high in the first quarter of the year, along with the company’s energy business reaching higher profit margins than ever before. During Tesla’s Q1 2024 earnings call held last Tuesday, CEO Elon Musk noted that Megapack deployments reached an all-time high, while the company reached a record profit margin of 24.6 percent on its energy business.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 30, 2024
For many readers, protecting nature is its own reward, but that’s not true for everyone. Some people get into EVs, solar, and such to save some money. Others get into it because they want the United States to be more energy independent. It’s also common for people to use clean. [continued] The post The History Of US Nature Preservation Sheds Light On How To Better Promote Clean Technologies appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2024
Tesla China’s new vehicle registrations saw a notable rebound during the week of April 22-28, 2024. Estimates point to the electric vehicle maker seeing 14,800 insurance registrations during the week ending April 28, 2024. That’s a week-over-week improvement of over 180%. Tesla China’s registrations this Apri 2024 were quite low, with the week ending April 7 seeing about 1,900 registrations.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 30, 2024
BYD is selling some models in foreign markets for double or triple what it charges in China. How long can that last? The post Prices Of Some BYD Cars In Export Markets Are Double Or Triple Prices In China appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2024
Tesla-certified repair shops in Sweden will now be able to start repairing cars again starting this week, after being largely put out of service due to sympathy strikes lodged by union IF Metall. Although work on heavily damaged Tesla vehicles was previously exempted from the strikes during a period running through Tuesday, IF Metall has said that it will ease the strikes on Tesla-certified service shops starting on Wednesday, according to a report from Swedish outlet Allt Om Elbil.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 30, 2024
An e-cargo bike that can carry goods and passengers? Yes, please. The Oh Wow Conductor Plus is a convertible electric trike that is designed to act as a cargo bike when you need to haul stuff, and to quickly switch into a cycle rickshaw/pedicab mode when you need to carry. [continued] The post Oh Wow! The Conductor Plus E-Bike Rickshaw Quickly Converts From Carrying Cargo To Passengers appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2024
It appears that Tesla is definitely being led by a “wartime CEO” once more. This was hinted at in a recent report, which claimed that two more senior executives are leaving the company amidst Musk’s serious efforts to optimize the company’s workforce. As per a recent report from The Information , Tesla CEO Elon Musk has dismissed Senior Director of EV Charging Rebecca Tinucci and Director of Vehicle Programs and New Product Introduction (NPI) Daniel Ho.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 30, 2024
The recent firing of Tesla’s whole Supercharger team sent shockwaves through the EV scene. We were left with important questions about why a team that has been doing such excellent work all got sent home. But, what might get lost in the noise was another announcement from Elon Musk: Tesla. [continued] The post With Tesla Easing Off, It’s Time For Other U.S.
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2024
BYD’s profits declined by 47% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to Q4 2023. BYD sold more than 300,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the first quarter, down from 526,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024. The Chinese automaker beat Tesla in terms of volume deliveries in Q4 2023 but lagged behind the US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in Q1 2024.
Electrek
APRIL 30, 2024
Mercedes-Benz joins a growing list of EU-based automakers publishing their Q1 2024 financial reports today, and the German brand is relaying a similar story of staggering profits.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 30, 2024
A recent article at the San Francisco Chronicle leads with (as of this writing) a headline saying, “Tesla superchargers in California now available for all EVs.” The paywalled article cites a social media post by Governor Gavin Newsom, but there’s just one problem: the headline is completely false, at least. [continued] The post No, Tesla Stations Aren’t Open To All EVs (Yet) appeared first on CleanTechnica.
InsideEVs
APRIL 30, 2024
Although Musk said Supercharger growth will continue following today's layoffs, some sites are already set to be canceled, InsideEVs has learned.
Innovation News Network
APRIL 30, 2024
Due to the increasing threat of climate change, scientists have investigated which trees can be used for reforestation across Europe. The post Can we support reforestation in the era of climate change? appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 30, 2024
The first-ever electric version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class—also known as the "Gelandewagen" or "G-wagen"—is getting the Matchbox treatment—with a sustainable twist to match its electric powertrain. Formally known as the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology (a name that might prove difficult to fit on the packaging), the.
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2024
News about Tesla’s workforce over the past weeks may be focused mostly on the company’s ongoing headcount reduction, but it seems like the electric vehicle maker is intent on taking care of the employees that it would be retaining. This seems to be the case in Giga Berlin, at least, where the EV maker is reportedly looking to improve the health care of its workers.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 30, 2024
New fully-electric Q6 SUV e-tron quattro available to order now priced from £68,975 MDP (manufacturer direct price) New PPE platform, new interior design philosophy, and many technological advances Twin-motor Q6 SUV e-tron quattro and SQ6 SUV e-tron quattro available from launch Rear-wheel drive Q6 SUV e-tron and Q6 SUV e-tron. [continued] The post The All-New Audi Q6 SUV e-Tron & SQ6 SUV e-Tron: UK Pricing & Specification Confirmed appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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