Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
GM and Rivian's CEO have something in common, based on comments made in recent days: Neither thought EVs would become a political lightning rod. On Thursday while speaking at the New York Times' Climate Forward event Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said "I think it's really important that we don't make EVs a political thing, and I'm saddened.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The “holy grail” of EV battery tech may arrive sooner than expected, promising more range and faster charging. According to BYD head scientist and engineer Lian Yubo, solid-state EV batteries could be in wide use in five years.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Data from Chargeway users will be used for Consumer Reports EV charging ratings The Chargeway app provides advanced route planning and more What Chargeway provides to CR will be anonymous by user Consumer Reports hasn’t yet evaluated electric vehicle charging on anything like the scale the organization does when looking at the reliability of.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The Tesla Model Y has surpassed the Nissan Leaf as Norway’s best-selling EV of all time, as records tracked starting in 2011 show the all-electric crossover has finally worked past one of the first EVs offered. The Model Y became the best-selling vehicle in the world last year and is on pace to be the top seller in the United States this year.
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Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
After seeing success with its 4xe plug-in hybrids, Jeep may add some conventional hybrids to its U.S. lineup as well, reports Automotive News. Standard hybrids are "definitely one of a range of things we are looking at for sure," Jeep global product planning VP Matthew Nyquist said in a video conference call with Automotive News and other media.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
With Tesla Robotaxi unveiling right around the corner, analysts are taking their opportunities to comment on the influence of the vehicle as it relates to the company’s stock. Many would say the Robotaxi, along with Tesla’s rollout of an eventual Full Self-Driving suite that is fully autonomous, would be the biggest catalyst for the stock.
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Electrek
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Kia held an opening ceremony for its first EV-only plant, “EVO,” as it looks to establish itself as a leading electric vehicle maker. Kia’s new low-cost EV3 and EV4 models are the first electric cars scheduled for mass production. The new facility will kick off a new era for Kia, with the capacity to build 150,000 EVs annually.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Process could cut costs and reduce emissions in making LFP cells for EVs It lays the foundation for greater LFP manufacturing in South Korea, outside China Chinese suppliers also continue to innovate on a battery type they championed Hyundai and Kia this week launched a project to develop cheaper cathode materials for lithium iron phosphate (LFP).
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) bull and analyst for Wedbush Dan Ives released a new note to investors this morning, outlining the firm’s expectations for the automaker’s third-quarter delivery figures. The firm is anticipating a delivery beat , as Wall Street is estimating 462,000 units to turn over the customers for the quarter. Ives believes the number will be slightly higher than that: “Next week, Tesla is expected to announce its 3Q deliveries, which we believe will come in above t
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
In most large companies, rank-and-file employees may go their entire tenure without seeing the CEO in person or hearing from them directly. Tesla’s German workers near Berlin may get more of Elon Musk than they bargained for, however, as the controversial CEO recently said that he would personally look into the plant’s rising rates of absenteeism. Musk took to X to say that he was “looking into it” after a user shared reporting on the subject from the German publication Handelsblatt.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Starlink Cellular hasn’t launched yet, but it seems to be heading in the right direction after the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to open up more spectrum to non-geostationary satellite operators (NGSO). The FCC’s new rule allows services like Starlink Cellular to improve broadband speeds in the United States. “The Federal Communications Commission today adopted new rules to open 1300 megahertz of contiguous spectrum for non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) fixed-satellite service op
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR) inaugurated its new $1.1 billion fully vertically integrated thin-film solar factory in Lawrence County, Alabama.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The Biden Administration announced a joint initiative with Monroe Capital LLC to launch a $1 billion fund to help small to medium-sized auto suppliers shift from gasoline-powered to electric vehicles. The White House and Monroe are calling their joint initiative the Drive Forward Fund. “We believe this new Drive Forward Fund will be critical to catalyzing growth and innovation within America’s automotive supply chain,” Monroe CEO Ted Koenig said.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
A new interesting-looking Tesla Model 3 prototype has been spotted being tested on Californian streets. Is it one of Tesla’s upcoming new cheaper EVs?
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Amidst the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a number of Tesla Cybertruck owners in Florida have shared videos showing how their all-electric pickup trucks managed to hold up to the Category 4 storm. Most of the videos from the EV owners indicated that the Cybertrucks proved quite capable against the storm’s floodwaters. Hurricane Helene ravaged the southeastern United States when it made landfall on Thursday.
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Hey all, it's the end of the week, and you know what that means. It's podcast time! This week, I chat with iSeeCars.com Executive Analyst Karl Brauer about the longest-lasting vehicles on the road and I also talk about garage fridges and the Bristol short-track shootout during the NASCAR playoffs with Matthew Guy. You can find us here or wherever you get your podcasts.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
SpaceX recently celebrated Starlink, surpassing 4 million customers worldwide in over 100 countries. Starlink has achieved many milestones in the past year or two. SpaceX’s President and Chief Operations Officer Gwynn Shotwell recently shared Starlink’s progress during a hearing at the Texas House of Representatives. Starlink is connecting more than 4M people with high-speed internet across 100+ countries, territories and many other markets.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring a little more than 1 million sales (in a 1.9-million-unit overall market). That’s up 38% year over year (YoY), and the second best month ever, while the overall market is down 1% YoY. Looking deeper at the. [continued] The post Most Car Sales (54%) in China Are Now Plugins!
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The new 2025 Chevy Blazer EV is now officially available to order. Chevy’s new electric SUV features more range and will be available at a lower starting price of $45,995.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Tels sent emails to customers of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, inviting them to join the company’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP). “Join the Tesla Virtual Power Plant now, to earn up to $350 per Powerwall in your first full year of participation. Turn your excess stored energy into cash by sending it to the grid when demand is high—increasing the value of your power wall in the process,” Tesla told LADWP customers through emails.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Hyundai is planning the next step in electric vehicle affordability with a new lithium-iron-phosphate EV battery venture in partnership with Kia, Hyundai Steel, and the materials firm EcoPro BM. The post Hyundai Cooks Up A Low-Cost EV Battery Scheme For The Affordable EV Of The Future appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Similar to other Tesla events, the 10/10 Robotaxi unveiling is limited to only a select number of guests. This was highlighted by the company when it started distributing invites for the Robotaxi unveiling. Fortunately, it appears Tesla fans can get a chance to receive an invite for the occasion, thanks to a newly announced referral contest. As per the official Tesla North America social media account on X, those who can refer anyone to buy a Tesla could get a chance to attend the 10/10 Robotaxi
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Kia promises the new EV9 GT will have “enormous power,” but that’s not all. For the first time, the Kia EV9 GT was caught with an active spoiler, giving us a sneak peek at potential new upgrades.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
By Nigel Morris, as told to David Waterworth Nigel and his three friends, Ed, John and Thomas, set out for an electric motorcycle ride down the south coast of New South Wales recently. CleanTechnica readers may remember Ed from his Nullarbor trip. Here is how Nigel describes this recent ride: [continued] The post Electric Motorcycle Touring Down Under appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Tesla Giga Berlin worker absences have caught Elon Musk’s attention. Local German news recently reported that Tesla managers at Giga Berlin have started visiting employees’ homes while they are on sick leave. Giga Berlin’s Manufacturing Director André Thierig responded to comments about the home visits, explaining that they were common practice in the industry.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The latest electric RV concept from Thor is a Class A motorhome with big batteries, electric drive, and a range-extending generator. Will this PHERV (?) make it to production?
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Tesla has gotten its newest adoptee of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) as Sony Honda Mobility adopted the connector for AFEELA EVs, but there’s also a new first. Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) will be the first company in the Japanese market to adopt the NACS connector for EVs. The AFEELA EVs will be available initially in the United States in 2025, and they will be coming to Japan shortly thereafter.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Sony and Honda mobility joint venture AFEELA announced a deal with Tesla to adopt NACS on its upcoming electric vehicles in North America and Japan.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
China launched an anti-discriminatory probe against Canada’s tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicle (EV), steel, and aluminum products. The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced the start of its investigations against Canada’s tariffs on Thursday, September 26, 2024. It stated that the probe could last up to three months but could be extended under special circumstances.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
American EV automaker Rivian is currently rolling out its latest software update (2024.35), which includes several new features to keep drivers, passengers, and gear safe. Additionally, Rivian posted a video teasing a new Knight Rider-inspired front lighting theme just in time for Halloween.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
BYD and Hyundai are teaming up to export cars. The Chinese EV maker recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hyundai Glovis Co.—the South Korean automaker’s logistics company. The agreement with BYD and Hyundai Glovis is highly beneficial to both companies and their future goals. Hyundai’s logistics company aims to secure more foreign automaker clients.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The saga of impending tariffs on Chinese-built EVs imported into Europe continues, but the situation could be resolved before the duties take effect next month. Representatives from China and the EU are reported to be in talks about a minimum pricing deal for all Chinese EV imports that could help alleviate some of the upcharges the tariffs will impose.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Tesla China has extended its five-year, zero-interest financing program for selected Model 3 and Model Y variants until the end of October 2024. The update comes as the latest extension to the company’s zero-interest loan program, which was launched back in April. The extension of the five-year, zero-interest financing plan was posted on the order pages of the Giga Shanghai-made Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
There’s nothing like going out to enjoy the great outdoors. The clean air, the beautiful views, the different pace of life, and the connection with nature can be not only a fun, but a healing experience. But when you drive a diesel pickup out there pulling a triple-axle trailer, park. [continued] The post Yosemite National Park Adopted Ford F-150 Lightning EVs… Sort Of appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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