Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 could become Waymo's next self-driving taxi, deploying a new generation of the Google spinoff's Waymo Driver autonomous-driving system, Reuters reports. Officials from Wayne and Hyundai have met more than three times to discuss use of the Ioniq 5 in Waymo's self-driving tax service, according to the report, which also states.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A recent study from Canadian telematics company Geotab has suggested that the “vast majority” of EV batteries will likely outlast the life of electric cars. The firm’s findings stand in contrast to the persistent anti-EV argument that electric vehicle batteries will only last a few years before they have to be discarded. The firm published its estimates as an update to a 2019 analysis about EV battery degradation.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
BMW will turn to Redwood Materials for recycling of batteries from its EVs, plug-in hybrids, and mild hybrids in the U.S., the automaker announced Thursday. The agreement, which covers the BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Mini brands, as well as BMW's motorcycles, will see Redwood work directly with BMW dealerships, distribution centers, and other U.S.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Global solar installations are set to beat most industry forecasts, with 593 gigawatts (GW) expected to be added by the end of 2024, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember.
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The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
New analysis says car makers have clear path to meet 24 per cent EV share by 2025, despite efforts by some companies to delay the target by two years. The post Battery EVs predicted to reach 24 pct market share in EU by 2025 appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Flying cars are no longer just from sci-fi movies. Electric flying car maker Alef Aeronautics is one step closer to launching the new tech after signing a mass manufacturing deal this week for aviation-grade parts.
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Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
China’s NIO (NIO) is considering buying Volkswagen’s Audi plant in Brussels. Volkswagen’s plant is at risk of being shut down, and NIO wants to take advantage as the market shifts to EVs.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Elon Musk has asked the Tesla Shanghai team to provide help to anyone in need to the best of their ability. Musk’s comments came as Shanghai deals with the aftermath of the strongest typhoon to hit the city in the past 75 years. Asia is hit with numerous storms every year, though Typhoon Bebinca, which made landfall near Shanghai recently, was particularly destructive.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Battery recycling specialist Redwood Materials has just gained another major automaker as a client, signing a partnership with BMW of North America. Redwood will help recover and recycle end of life lithium-ion cells and their rare materials from BMW Group marques like MINI and Rolls-Royce.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Elon Musk is going no-holds-barred against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), roasting them for the ongoing regulatory delays preventing SpaceX’s Starship from going on its fifth test flight. Musk also showed off the sixth Starship static fire, which took place today, in preparation for what will eventually be the next iteration in the ongoing tests of the rocket that will travel to Mars in 2026 if all goes according to plan.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Google is rolling out an update for Android Auto that adds improved support for electric vehicles that use the NACS charging standard found at Tesla charging stations.
Innovation News Network
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Scientists have observed quantum entanglement at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) for the first time. Find out more. The post Quantum entanglement observed at Large Hadron Collider in historic breakthrough appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A new tool is out that lets you search for EV incentives in your area, covering not just the federal $7,500 incentive, but any other local incentives to help you save money when buying an EV.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
It makes sense that consumers become much more calm once they have a chance to get up-close-and-personal with a plug-in electric vehicle. Consumer fears about EVs seem to nearly evaporate, in fact, once a driver has owned or leased an electric vehicle. That, among other interesting changes, is revealed in. [continued] The post How Consumer Fears About EVs Are Less Prominent Than Ever Before appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Chinese automaker Maxus launched Europe’s first AWD electric pickup , beating Toyota, Ford, and several others to the market. The new Maxus eTerron 9 is slightly larger than a Ford Ranger and has up to 267 miles (430 km) range.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
An EV accessory maker has reached out to Tesla as part of its efforts to ensure that its Supercharger extension cords are up to par with the electric vehicle maker’s safety standards. The company’s efforts came on the heels of a Tesla engineer’s comments warning EV owners about the potential risks of using extension cords in Supercharger stations.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A new study of 10,000 electric cars shows that their battery packs should outlast the vehicles themselves. Geotab, an automotive.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Tesla has opened a milestone Supercharger in Australia with the perfect theme as it expands its EV charging presence “down under.” The automaker announced that it has officially opened its 100th Supercharger site in the country, which opened in Glenelg, a beach-side suburb located in the South Australian capital of Adelaide. Say g’day to our 100th Supercharger site in Australia!
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Depending on where you live in the US, electrical outages can be anything from a rare occurrence to near certainty. While some only last a few minutes or hours, longer ones can end up spoiling everything in your fridge and lead to an uncomfortable day or two with no air-conditioning or fans. Backup by BioLite is a new home backup battery launched by electronics company BioLite that makes it easy to install your own redundancy before the next storm or power outage.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Did that rock move, or is it a squirrel crossing the road? Tracking objects that look a lot like their surroundings is a big problem for many autonomous vision systems. AI algorithms can solve this camouflage problem , but they take time and computing power. A new camera designed by researchers in South Korea provides a faster solution. The camera takes inspiration from the eyes of a cat, using two modifications that let it distinguish objects from their background, even at night.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Today’s Green Deals are once again being led by Rad Power’s latest sale, which has its RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru e-bike dropping to a new $1,299 low. We also spotted a new low price on Bluetti’s AC50B 448Wh LiFePO4 Portable Power Station at $279. Hitting our radar for the first time today is the Vvolt Centauri SE Commuter e-bike which is getting a $700 discount to $2,599 and features some quality design choices.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
SpaceX has released a scathing new letter that it has sent to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), criticizing its “lack of resources to timely review licensing materials” and claiming the recently announced fines of over $600,000 are retaliation for “increased scrutiny” on the Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST).
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
On Thursday, NIO officially launched its new Tesla Model Y rival, the Onvo L60. Starting at just $21,200 (149,900 yuan), NIO’s new electric SUV hits the market with cheaper prices than expected.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Ford has a plan to hook up EV and hybrid EV drivers in the US with low-cost renewable energy, through a new vehicle-to-grid platform called ChargeScape in partnership with BMW and Honda. The post Ford Has A Huge, Honking Renewable Energy Trick Up Its Sleeve appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Aventura-X EV29 has much of the feel-good charm that comes along with nostalgic Vespa rides, yet without any of the exhaust noise, smell of gasoline, or oily rag on your workbench. I spent a few enjoyable weeks riding this fun little runabout and felt almost like I was cheating, getting the fun vibes without paying the normal entry price of muss and fuss that goes with classic ICE scooters.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Volkswagen has issued a stop sale for the ID.4 all-electric crossover amidst the company’s efforts to address an issue with the vehicle’s faulty door handles. The production of the vehicle at the company’s Chattanooga, TN plant in the United States will also be paused. The German automaker has issued a recall for 98,806 ID.4 units over defective door handles that offer insufficient water protection, as noted in a report from Automotive News.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A recent article at The Autopian raised an interesting point about the Kia EV9’s electric motor. Unlike most electric motors, it can change its winding configuration on the fly, effectively doing the same thing as shifting gears in an ICE vehicle. But, to explain how amazing this technology is, we. [continued] The post Kia EV9’s Motor Does The Electric Equivalent Of Shifting Gears appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is up this morning on delivery data from China showing a strong end-of-quarter performance, but is this enough to save its Q3?
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Nio has a new brand in China called Onvo, and it is coming for the Tesla Model Y with its first release. Onvo’s first vehicle, a small SUV called the L60, will start deliveries later this month and will be roughly 17 percent less expensive than the base Model Y offering in China. The L60 starts at 206,900 yuan, or $29,267. This is about 43,000 yuan, or $6,084 less expensive than the Model Y.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The first all-electric Genesis is getting an upgrade. Ahead of its US launch, the Genesis Electrified G80 facelift was spotted with a sleek facelift up front. Check out the new US-spec model below.
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Image: Shutterstock // HJBC Use it or lose it, right? The decision by Stellantis to pause on new construction of a so-called Gigafactory in Italy has resulted in that country’s government deciding to use funds previously earmarked for that endeavor elsewhere. According to reports from across the pond, the Italian government is clawing back some 200 million euros (about $220 million USD) previously planned for a project that was going to be led by Stellantis.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
EV infrastructure developer i-charging has introduced a new Megawatt Charging System designed for heavy-duty vehicles to make the replenishing process faster and more efficient. Its latest “i-light” system offers up to 1.5 MW of power and 98-99% efficiency, and it can recharge several vehicles simultaneously.
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
American automakers have largely ignored Chinese vehicles, as they’ve traditionally been viewed as knockoffs of existing models, but that attitude is shifting – hard. Following a recent trip to China, which involved driving locally-produced vehicles, Ford CEO Jim Farley shared his thoughts, expressing concern that Chinese automakers have progressed into an “existential threat.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates yesterday, and while it’s meant to support the broader economy, here’s how it helps homeowners go solar.
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