Green Car Reports
MAY 13, 2024
Volkswagen has confirmed feature, trim, and color combinations for the upcoming 2025 ID.Buzz in its long-awaited U.S. specification. The ID.Buzz will initially arrive for the U.S. in a launch-only 1st Edition version, VW confirmed, plus two other trims: Pro S and Pro S Plus. Pricing of the U.S. version won’t be announced until close to its.
The Driven EV News
MAY 13, 2024
Damning new report finds nearly all major car companies are actively sabotaging world's efforts to avoid catastrophic global warming, and Japan companies are the worst. The post Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds appeared first on The Driven.
Green Car Reports
MAY 13, 2024
It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With the electric version of its military-grade G-Class, Mercedes-Benz promises even more freedom from pavement than all those American-built flagwavers, and it does it all with batteries. And it’s a sort of.
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
BYD officially launched its new Sea Lion 07, a mid-size smart electric SUV poised to rival Tesla’s top-selling Model Y. Starting at 189,800 yuan ($26,250), the BYD Sea Lion 07 is the first EV based on its new e-Platform 3.0 Evo.
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Green Car Reports
MAY 13, 2024
Sony is in the process of launching its own Afeela EV brand in partnership with Honda, but in the meantime the company's new in-car entertainment app is debuting in the Vinfast VF 8 electric SUV. Dubbed Ridevu, this feature offers access to a regularly updated library of over 2,000 movies over a 12-month subscription period, according to Vinfast.
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
Tesla’s head of Cybertruck manufacturing has left the company. It’s unclear if he was involved in yet another round of layoffs or if he left on his own accord.
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CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 13, 2024
Volvo EX30 #1 in April In a negative month in the overall market (down 4% to 28,432 units), April saw plugin registrations increase by 11% YoY, to 13,274 units. As a result, the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market reaching 47% last month, in line with the year-to-date average. That’s mostly. [continued] The post 47% Of New Cars Sold In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars!
Teslarati
MAY 13, 2024
Tesla is walking back some of the layoffs to its Supercharger team, according to a new report, as the electric automaker brought back a key executive in one of the most crucial parts of its business. In April, Tesla laid off many members of its Supercharging team, including two key executives : Max de Zegher, who was the Director of North American Charging, and Rebecca Tinucci, a Senior Director of the Charging Team.
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
It’s true: cargo e-bikes are replacing trucks and vans for city deliveries like we’ve never seen before. With an ever-increasing push towards removing those heavy vehicles from our roads, larger electric cargo bikes are starting to pop up, offering to handle more of the loads typically seen carried by trucks. The new Cityshuttle ePack4 is the latest, and perhaps the biggest, to grace the streets.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 13, 2024
A new report explores how Europe can successfully build a sustainable battery value chain Executive summary As Europe is decarbonising its economy, it is facing a monumental challenge to rebuild the fossil-based system into a carbon free one. Batteries and the materials that go into making them are central to. [continued] The post An Industrial Blueprint For Batteries In Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
Tesla has now disclosed that it is spending money to promote its shareholders vote to approve of Elon Musk’s $55 billion compensation package.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 13, 2024
Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, has announced details of the latest advances in its innovative EcoCathode™ hydrometallurgical recycling technology, with breakthroughs in the recovery of lithium from new battery chemistries and the production of cathode active materials (CAM) from a mixed.
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
With losses piling up, Ford is cutting back on EV battery orders. According to sources, the move comes as Ford’s EV losses pile up, topping over $100,000 per electric car built in the first quarter.
Teslarati
MAY 13, 2024
Another key Tesla employee has announced his departure this week, marking the latest in recent staff restructuring at the electric vehicle (EV) giant. Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas Director of Manufacturing Engineering Renjie Zhu announced his departure in a LinkedIn post on Monday, after working with the company for five years in Texas and in China.
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
As electric bicycles continue to grow in numbers in the US, so too have concerns over the safety of their lithium-ion battery packs. A new safety standard just passed in China may soon have a considerable impact on e-bike fire safety.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 13, 2024
But over half of Europe’s battery production plans are at risk without stronger government action. Onshoring the EV supply chain to Europe would cut the emissions of producing a battery by 37% compared to a China-controlled supply chain, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E). This carbon saving rises to. [continued] The post European Made Batteries Could Be 60% Less Carbon Intensive Than Chinese — Analysis appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
Just over a month after launching its first-ever EV, smartphone specialist Xiaomi is reportedly well into the development of an encore model. Per the report, Xiaomi Automobile has already been benchmarking an all-electric SUV model against the Tesla Model Y and may be competing against it in the market sooner than you’d think.
The Driven EV News
MAY 13, 2024
Key specs and name of BYD's upcoming powerful electric hatchback have been revealed, including a faster top-speed than the Seal. The post BYD’s new electric hot hatch specs and name uncovered appeared first on The Driven.
The Truth About Cars
MAY 13, 2024
The Miami Beach Police Department has revealed its newest recruitment tool — a Rolls-Royce modified with MBPD graphics and flashing lights.& Miami Beach Police shared the news over X (formerly Twitter) by stating the “MBPD and professional staff exemplify the highest standards of dedication and quality policing in our unparalleled commitment to the residents and visitors we serve.
Cars That Think
MAY 13, 2024
A recent Bluetooth connection between a device on Earth and a satellite in orbit signals a potential new space race—this time, for global location-tracking networks. Seattle-based startup Hubble Network announced today that it had a letter of understanding with San Francisco-based startup Life360 to develop a global, satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) tracking system.
Innovation News Network
MAY 13, 2024
Four Point is bringing its expertise in implementing AI in mining practices to bring it to Europe to upgrade efficiency and sustainability. The post AI in mining exploration: Pioneering sustainable practices with global impact appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electric Cars Report
MAY 13, 2024
Volkswagen of America announced today the offer structure for the 2025 ID. Buzz, the electric reincarnation of the iconic Microbus. The ID. Buzz will be offered stateside in three trims—Pro S and Pro S Plus, along with a launch-only 1st Edition—with a 91 kWh battery and 282 horsepower for rear-wheel drive models; 4Motion all-wheel-drive models […] The post 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz for North America Will Be Offered In Two Trims And First Edition appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Teslarati
MAY 13, 2024
Last week, Tesla launched a new Cybertruck interior option with Tactical Grey, an alternative from the default color of White that has been offered since the truck was first delivered last November. Now, we are getting a first look at the Tactical Grey with new images that have been shared. The Tesla Cybertruck interior is minimalistic, clean, and simple, like the rest of the company’s lineup.
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
VW just announced that the 2025 ID. Buzz , its electric “reincarnation” of the Microbus, will be offered in three trims in the US: Pro S, Pro S Plus, and a launch-only 1st Edition.
Innovation News Network
MAY 13, 2024
The Advanced Propulsion Centre details its commitment to developing the technologies that can realise zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles. The post Decarbonising heavy-duty powertrains appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
Subaru and Toyota are building on their partnership with plans to build three new electric crossovers. The company said that teaming up with Toyota will help minimize the “huge risk” of building EVs alone.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 13, 2024
General Motors has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, a sleek and glossy 84-page, feel-good publication that showcases the company’s commitment to work toward its carbon-neutral goals. The report highlights GM’s initiatives to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption, forge strategic partnerships to enhance supply chain sustainability, and support the development of.
Teslarati
MAY 13, 2024
Tesla has launched multiple rounds of layoffs over the past few weeks, seemingly including multiple whole departments like the advertising and Supercharging teams. However, just as the company has hired back a key executive from the Supercharging team who was laid off, yet another executive in Europe who left months ago has officially assumed the lead position at another charging company.
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
Chevy released what is likely the final specs for its top-of-the-line 2024 Silverado EV First-Edition RST pickup – here’s the lowdown.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 13, 2024
Hollywood is usually the harbinger of worst case scenarios. Terrorist attacks on urban centers. Zombies that wreak havoc. Your enemy is your biological father. Recently, though, the most popular films seem to have forgotten the climate crisis, ignoring the hottest temperatures ever recorded, more severe storms, drought, wildfires, biodiversity loss, [continued] The post What Would US Transportation Look Like If Internal Combustion Engines Prevail?
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
US grid operators haven’t been practicing long-term transmission planning, but for the first time, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just made it mandatory.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 13, 2024
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — TrueEV, an advocate for electric vehicle (EV) adoption, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with leading smart electric vehicle company XPENG (NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Australian automotive market with the launch of luxurious and technologically advanced EV. [continued] The post Xpeng Announces Expansion Into Australia; Appoints TrueEV As Exclusive Partner appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
Revived truck brand Scout Motors has set the timetable for the debut of its first-ever EVs. This summer, the public will catch a glimpse of an all-electric pickup and an SUV the Volkswagen sub-brand has been developing since its recent inception. Here’s what we know.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 13, 2024
Fairway Bikes says its 3-wheeled e-bike is a “game-changer” for both golfers and golf courses, as it allows players to “Play faster, move freely, and get active” on the course, while also reducing turf impact and increasing profits due to the bikes’ “no-cost maintenance” when compared to traditional golf carts.
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