Green Car Reports
MARCH 29, 2024
The U.S. EV startup Canoo earlier this week announced that it had acquired “a substantial portion of the advanced manufacturing assets” formerly owned by the U.K. startup Arrival for “pennies on the dollar.” The assets acquired by Canoo from the failed startup include robots, control equipment, and dynamic vehicle testing.
Cars That Think
MARCH 29, 2024
The upper 10 kilometers of the Earth’s crust contains vast geothermal reserves , essentially awaiting human energy consumption to begin to tap into its unstinting power output —which itself yields no greenhouse gasses. And yet, geothermal sources currently produce only three-tenths of one percent of the world’s electricity. This promising energy source has long been limited by the extraordinary challenges of drilling holes that are deep enough to access the intense heat below the Earth’s surface
Green Car Reports
MARCH 29, 2024
Fisker has slashed prices on its Ocean electric SUV as it looks to relieve a glut of unsold vehicles. In a move that it calls "strategically positioning Ocean to be a more affordable and compelling EV choice," the company on Wednesday announced significant price cuts on the 2023-model-year vehicles that represent the majority of the current Ocean.
Electrek
MARCH 29, 2024
Solar capacity additions hit the ground running in 2024, pushing renewables’ installed generating capacity past coal, according to new US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data.
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CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 29, 2024
It’s better! It’s smoother and requires fewer interventions! See details below. I’m pretty well positioned to comment on FSD Beta V12.3 because I have been driving nearly every day 99% of the time with FSD Beta for about two years in my Tesla Model 3 with FSD hardware version 3. [continued] The post At Last: Tesla’s Full Self Driving Beta V12 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
MARCH 29, 2024
Tesla Energy seems to be keeping the pedal to the metal all the way to the end of Q1 2024. This was hinted at in a recent drone flyover of the Lathrop Megafactory, a facility that produces the electric vehicle maker’s flagship energy storage solution, the Megapack. The drone flyover, which was conducted by Tesla watcher Met God in Wilderness on March 28, 2024, showed a record 446 Megapack batteries in the Lathrop Megafactory’s premises.
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Teslarati
MARCH 29, 2024
The Tesla Semi has been proving itself in real-world situations, with the company’s fleet of all-electric Class 8 trucks transporting over 20,000 battery packs from Gigafactory Nevada to the Fremont Factory. The update was shared by Tesla Senior Manager for Semi Truck Engineering Dan Priestley , who recently provided some insights on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Phase 3 rules.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 29, 2024
The NOVUS One electric motorcycle is a quick and right-sized bike for getting around the city, bringing together some great specs and an ultramodern look in a lightweight package. The post The NOVUS One Lightweight E-Moto Could Make City Commuting Fun appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
MARCH 29, 2024
SpaceX has begun making drastic changes to its Starship launch pad in Florida after months of no activity. The launch site, which had been sitting for almost a year with no activity, has had four of its six legs, which were to support the orbital launch mount, removed over the past week for unknown reasons. SpaceX took down yet another OLM leg at the LC-39A Starship pad as seen by our @NASASpaceflight Space Coast Live Cams!
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 29, 2024
If you’re looking for a nice, dark place to see the stars at night in all of their glory, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better place than Big Bend National Park. Being far from not only cities, but even a ways from all but the smallest towns, there’s just. [continued] The post Big Bend National Park Will Be Easy For EVs Soon appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
MARCH 29, 2024
Leading EV maker BYD is quickly expanding overseas after dominating its home market. BYD is now set to begin production at its new EV plant in Thailand in the third quarter as it looks to accelerate overseas sales.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 29, 2024
PHEV technology could do a lot of good for the world while keeping the costs down for a while until battery prices come down more. The post Dealing With The Flood of PHEVs That’s Coming appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
MARCH 29, 2024
EPA’s Heavy Duty “Phase 3” truck rule has been finalized, and surprisingly enough it comes in stronger (albeit slightly) than the rule that was originally proposed last year.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 29, 2024
One kind of traveler will find the Dodge City area a little unfriendly. No, they probably won't kill you or challenge you to a duel, but if you're an EV driver, there's a big problem: No fast charging! The post The Dodge City EV Dead Zone appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
MARCH 29, 2024
Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi are joining forces to catch up as the US market transitions to EVs. Nissan and Mitsubishi will jointly develop an electric pickup for the US market. Is this the all-electric Frontier we’ve been waiting for?
Cars That Think
MARCH 29, 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. RoboCup German Open : 17–21 April 2024, KASSEL, GERMANY AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2024 : 22–25 April 2024, SAN DIEGO, CA 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, EINDHOV
Electrek
MARCH 29, 2024
Mercedes-Benz is joining a wave of automakers offering significant discounts on its 2023 EV models as it looks to clear inventory. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS is being offered at up to $20,000 off MSRP, but the deals won’t last long.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 29, 2024
A recent sighting of a “coming soon” pin on PlugShare got me down a bit of a rabbit hole. But there’s an interesting story happening, and it might be starting near El Paso. Part Of A Much Bigger EV Charging Story There’s a truck stop that’s going to get a. [continued] The post Future Tesla-Powered BP Pulse Stations Popping Up, Possibly Near El Paso appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
MARCH 29, 2024
Tesla has announced that it produced its 6 millionth electric vehicle – a big milestone amid a major slow down in its growth rate.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 29, 2024
Greenlane’s initial corridor sites will be located on Interstate 15 in Colton, Barstow and Baker, California, with additional sites to connect the corridor to Southern Nevada and San Pedro, California. The Colton flagship site will include 60 charging stations for heavy-, medium- and light-duty zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs). As the demand. [continued] The post Greenlane Announces 280-Mile Commercial EV Charging Corridor From Los Angeles To Las Vegas appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
MARCH 29, 2024
The iconic Lamborghini brand is getting a new look as the automaker prepares for an electric future. Lamborghini launched its new logo and corporate identity as part of its transformation.
Teslarati
MARCH 29, 2024
BYD set lower sales growth goals for 2024, warning of a looming price war and overcapacity in Mainland China’s electric vehicle (EV) sector. BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu held an investors conference earlier this week. According to SCMP , Wang told investors that the company’s expects deliveries to top at 3.6 million units this year, 20% more compared to 2023’s 3.02 million units.
Electrek
MARCH 29, 2024
Young electric boat maker Halevai is on the cusp of production of its flagship model, 2050, which promises some of the best range and power in a blossoming sustainable marine industry. This locally built recreational vessel was designed for safety and performance to provide customers with “the most technologically advanced on-board experience.
Teslarati
MARCH 29, 2024
CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd) is negotiating with General Motors (GM) to license its LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery technology. CATL and GM are also discussing the possibility of building a joint factory in North America. Based on local reports in China, negotiations between CATL and General Motors are just starting. However, the pair have agreed that the annual capacity of their joint battery plant in North America would be no less than the plant CATL is currently building
Electrek
MARCH 29, 2024
Both of New Hampshire’s coal plants are shutting, making New England the second coal-free region in the US.
InsideEVs
MARCH 29, 2024
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath tells InsideEVs about differentiating from Volvo, parent Geely's commitment and being profitable by 2025.
EV Specifications
MARCH 29, 2024
Xiaomi SU7 has been launched in the Chinese and the brand announced that it has already received 50,000 firm orders within the first half an hour after opening the order books. The SU7 arrives in three variants: Xiaomi SU7 Standard - CNY 215900 (USD 29887) Xiaomi SU7 Pro - CNY 245900 (USD 34040) Xiaomi SU7 Max - CNY 299900 (USD 41516) These price points show that the SU7 Standard is CNY 30000.
Electrek
MARCH 29, 2024
Velotric has been on a winning streak lately, spending the last year or more rolling out a series of impressive new reasonably-priced electric bike models with features and performance that handily beat the competition in several key categories. And by all indications, the company has no plans to slow down. The latest new update to the Velotric line comes in today’s announcement of the Discover 2 commuter e-bike.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 29, 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had received 82 complaints about certain Ram trucks that allege a loss of power due to a failure of a vital transmission component. Though not at the recall stage yet, the NHTSA’s probe has wrapped in around 188,000 trucks from the 2022 model year. The investigation covers the 2022 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500.
Electrek
MARCH 29, 2024
Tesla appears to be making significant progress in its Cybertruck production ramp, but it is coming at a cost.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 29, 2024
We’re back with more Cadillac Eldorado today, in our final entry on the third generation models. We spent our last installment reviewing the special and sometimes troublesome engineering that was standard on the Brougham. Since then, I discovered this April 1957 edition of The Cadillac Serviceman , GM’s in-house magazine publication for its dealer service centers.
EV Central
MARCH 29, 2024
“That’s proper arse-hole parking,” says the Tesla Model 3 owner as he stares – bewildered – at our Porsche Taycan blocking three Tesla superchargers. He’s not wrong. It is arse-hole parking. But we didn’t have a choice. A Taycan’s DC charge port is behind the front left wheel, and Tesla chargers are designed for Teslas to back into position and recharge at their rear-mount ports.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 29, 2024
It’s not uncommon to see a poorly modified vehicle having technical difficulties, but it’s extremely rare to see a factory-modified vehicle experiencing the same issues. That’s the problem that Ford is having with the Transit Trail van, which was recently recalled for having tires that are too big, causing rubbing. Ford got a complaint from an unnamed upfitter company, which said that the van’s 30-inch Goodyear Wrangler tires rubbed when the front end was under load.
InsideEVs
MARCH 29, 2024
As Fisker Inc. prepares for a potential restructuring, Ocean owners are concerned about maintenance with their vehicles.
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