Green Car Reports
APRIL 12, 2024
American EV ownership is growing, but fewer car shoppers who don't already own an EV are considering one, according to a new Gallup poll. Of those households surveyed, 7% reported owning an EV, up from 4% a year ago, while a steady 16% of Americans over the past few years indicated that they are "EV consumers," which Gallup defines as those who.
Electrek
APRIL 12, 2024
CATL has unveiled Tener, a new large scale energy storage system to compete with Tesla Megapack. The system has almost twice the energy capacity of the Megapack, and CATL claims zero degradation after 5 years.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 12, 2024
EVs could end up using a lot of electricity, but efficiency improvements to support them could significantly reduce the need for new grid infrastructure, cut energy usage, and potentially save consumers billions of dollars, according to a new study from research firm EPRI and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). By 2050, charging of.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 12, 2024
In a recent AP article about Ford’s delayed second-gen electric pickup truck, one key problem for US EV adoption was brought up: “Industry analysts say most early technology adopters and people who want to cut emissions have already purchased EVs. Automakers now have to convince skeptical mainstream buyers to go. [continued] The post How We Can Alleviate A Key EV Fear appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Electrek
APRIL 12, 2024
China has been heavily subsidizing its green tech sectors, but homegrown EV company BYD is a favorite child of the bunch, receiving enormous subsidies to the tune of at least $3.7 billion, according to a new German study.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 12, 2024
Much recent discussion around Tesla has been about a lower-cost, smaller Tesla (“Model C” or “Model 2,” as it is often called). In particular, there was the shocking news that Tesla reportedly killed the project in order to focus on a Tesla robotaxi vehicle. It seems that the majority of. [continued] The post Tesla Model Y & Model 3 Cost $10,000 Less Than Average New Car Price appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Electrek
APRIL 12, 2024
Electric vehicles are taking over the rest of the world much faster than the United States. The faster we adopt EVs, the more benefits we get from them.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 12, 2024
Honda is well underway in a $700 million effort to retool three of its plants and create a new $3.5 billion battery plant for U.S. EV mass-production. But it’s also emphasizing how much flexibility it has in the shift to accommodate that production. As it confirmed Friday, it will be able to make hundreds of EVs per day at its revamped.
Electrek
APRIL 12, 2024
Harbinger Motors, a startup building medium-duty electric commercial vehicle chassis, has just opened its manufacturing facility in Garden Grove, CA, with an aim to deliver the first upfront cost-competitive medium duty EVs by the end of this year.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 12, 2024
A refreshed Mercedes EQS sedan will be available later this year with a larger battery & longer range, but no price increase. The post Mercedes Tweaks The EQS By Adding A Larger Battery & A Star On The Hood appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
APRIL 12, 2024
A 605 megawatt (MW) project in Germany has claimed the title of Europe’s largest solar farm, bumping a PV plant in Spain out of the top spot.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 12, 2024
Rad Power Bikes, which has been building great electric bikes at competitive prices for years now, has a heckuva deal running from now until April 17th that adds up to $799 in savings on its popular folding e-bike. We’ve ridden and reviewed a number of Rad Power Bikes models, so. [continued] The post Get $300 Off A RadExpand 5 Folding E-Bike Plus A Free Extra Battery, For $799 In Savings appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
APRIL 12, 2024
What’s an Alfa Romeo without a cool Italian-sounding name? The Stellantis-owned company is naming its first BEV after the famous city of Milan, but the Italian government is now playing hardball by saying that’s illegal since the car will be built in Poland. If it’s not made in Italy, it can’t sound Italian.
Teslarati
APRIL 12, 2024
Recent reports have suggested that Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s upcoming visit to India would last two days. During his visit, Musk would reportedly meet with several officials and industry representatives. An announcement outlining Tesla’s plans in India is also expected. Elon Musk’s visit to India was recently confirmed by the CEO through his personal account on social media platform X.
Electrek
APRIL 12, 2024
Aptera Motors is touting its latest milestone en route to solar EV production later this year. The first production body of its flagship vehicle has made its way over from Italy to Aptera’s headquarters in San Diego, enabling the team to finalize its design ahead of production-intent builds.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 12, 2024
A new, plant-based source of nickel could help spare the EV battery supply chain from the burden of environmental impacts related to mining. The post Nickel-Mining Plants To Juice EV Battery Supply Chain appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
APRIL 12, 2024
European automakers including Volkswagen and Jaguar Land Rover had to pay $552 million in fines for missing CO2 emission targets in 2020, the first year new regulations were put in place, according to a new report.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 12, 2024
As dawn breaks over the campgrounds, a familiar symphony of nature’s sounds plays out. Birdsong fills the air, owls hoot in the distance, and raccoons rustle through the underbrush. Yet, there’s a change afoot that’s altering this morning melody: the absence of car engines rumbling to life as campers pack. [continued] The post The Quiet Revolution: Electric Vehicles Transforming Camping Trips appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 12, 2024
Despite previously having vowed to offer an entirely electric lineup by 2030, Aston Martin has decided to continue selling internal-combustion vehicles beyond the next decade. Company chairman Lawrence Stroll now believes that there will always be demand for combustion engines. Apparently, customers had conveyed to Aston dealers that they still prefer traditional powertrains and want the sensations associated with gasoline-powered automobiles.
Teslarati
APRIL 12, 2024
Tesla analyst Dan Ives from Wedbush Securities recently stated that the Tesla “Robotaxi is not the answer for now.” Ives believes that the Model 2 should be on Tesla’s blueprint. In a recent note, the Wedbush analyst explained why Tesla should prioritize the Model 2. Earlier this month, Reuters reported that Tesla was shelving its $25,000 electric vehicle (EV) but would still develop the self-driving Robotaxi.
Innovation News Network
APRIL 12, 2024
Paul Gampe, Chief Technology Officer at Console Connect, discusses how to deploy generative AI safely and securely into cloud networks. The post The generative AI revolution is here: Is your cloud network ready to embrace it? appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Teslarati
APRIL 12, 2024
Analysts at Bank of America have decided to cut the price target for Tesla stock ( NASDAQ: TSLA ). The firm also suggested the electric automaker take one of two strategies to get back on track. BoA slashed its price target on Tesla by over 20 percent from $280 to $220, maintaining its ‘Neutral’ rating on the automaker’s shares. Last week, Tesla reported deliveries that missed Wall Street targets, as the company blamed an arson at Gigafactory Berlin, as well as the ramp-up of i
Electrek
APRIL 12, 2024
Following a successful launch in Texas last year, energy storage leader BLUETTI is expanding its Solar+ program to California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. BLUETTI brings its Solar+ program to these states for a reason: California ranks highest in the number of power outages, with North Carolina at No 8 and Massachusetts at No 13, according to Statista.
Teslarati
APRIL 12, 2024
It appears that the Tesla Cybertruck will be receiving another useful feature in an upcoming update. As per a recent interaction on social media platform X between a Cybertruck owner and a Tesla Lead Engineer, Cabin Overheat Protection would be coming to the all-electric pickup truck in an over-the-air update soon. The Tesla Cybertruck is already being delivered to customers, but the vehicle is yet to receive access to some features like Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (Supervised).
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 12, 2024
New car prices are slowly returning to reality, but the universe isn’t done torturing buyers. A new report from Reuters found that insurance rates are climbing just as the financial pain of buying a new car is easing. Last year, auto insurance premiums jumped by the largest margin since the 1970s, while new car prices showed a decent decline during the same period.
Innovation News Network
APRIL 12, 2024
New research from Salesforce suggests that the current AI skills gap is a major barrier hindering public sector projects. The post AI skills gap is holding back public sector projects, says research appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
APRIL 12, 2024
On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the announced Tesla Robotaxi unveiling, Cybertruck battery pack teardown, new and updated Mustang Mach-E, and more.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 12, 2024
Last year, Pennsylvania beat every other state to the punch. Like many other highway projects, the infrastructure bill’s EV charging provisions works with state departments of transportation to get the job done. States were required to submit EV charging plans, get them approved by the federal DOT, and then receive. [continued] The post Pennsylvania Announces Second Round of NEVI Funding appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
APRIL 12, 2024
All-electric supercar specialist Automobili Pininfarina is at it again with a new one-of-a-kind iteration of its Battista hyper GT. The boutique Italian automaker has unveiled the Battista Reversario – a new bespoke commission that builds off the ultra-rare Battista Anniversario – one of the most expensive EVs on the planet. Check out both bespoke Battistas in the video below.
Cars That Think
APRIL 12, 2024
We tend to think about hopping robots from the ground up. That is, they start on the ground, and then, by hopping, incorporate a aerial phase into their locomotion. But there’s no reason why aerial robots can’t approach hopping from the other direction, by adding a hopping ground phase to flight. Hopcopter is the first robot that I’ve ever seen give this a try, and it’s remarkably effective, combining a tiny quadrotor with a springy leg to hop hop hop all over the place.
Electrek
APRIL 12, 2024
Kia is paying its dealers up to $1,500 in flat payments for each EV sold in April, so buyers, there may be good prices to be had.
Teslarati
APRIL 12, 2024
Tesla has slashed the Full Self-Driving subscription price by 50 percent, bringing it down to $99 monthly from $199. The price to purchase Tesla’s Full Self-Driving suite outright has not changed. Still, it remains at $12,000 , and allows your vehicle to experience the AI functionality of Basic Autopilot and Enhanced Autopilot, as well as Autosteer on City Streets and Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control.
Electrek
APRIL 12, 2024
Today’s green deals are coming in hot – with all of them seeing new or return all-time lows to help you shake off the winter cobwebs and jump full-force into the warmth of spring. Headlining today’s offers is Vanpowers’ Earth Day sale that is taking up to $600 off a selection of e-bikes starting from $999. It is joined by the Greenworks 60V 42-inch Cordless Electric CrossoverZ Zero-Turn Riding Mower with four 8.0Ah batteries hitting a new $3,797 low , as well as a 1-day sale on the GoTrax XR PRO
Cars That Think
APRIL 12, 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 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, EINDHOVEN,
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