Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 18, 2023
It seems EV drivers who get free fast charging are taking full advantage of it. Those that fast charge for free stay plugged in nearly twice as long as those that pay, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Analysis of data from 2.4 million charging sessions over a three-year period, from Jun. 30, 2020, to Jun. 30, 2023, showed that the.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Two solar cycle paths came online in the Netherlands, and they’re the country’s first to have 1,000 square meters (10,764 square feet) of solar surface area each. more… The post The Dutch are riding their bikes on two new solar cycle paths appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The number of gasoline vehicles in the U.S. fleet is growing. Free fast charging causes more public charging congestion—probably. France rolls out revamped EV incentives. And the BYD Seal is here, almost. Will it cross the border? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. EV drivers who get free fast charging are plugging in longer than.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Tesla has removed Disney+ from some of its vehicles amid Elon Musk having an online fight with Disney CEO Bob Iger. The fight started when Disney halted its advertising on X after Musk agreed with and amplified antisemitic content, for which he eventually apologized. more… The post Tesla removes Disney+ from vehicles amid Elon Musk’s Twitter beef with Bob Iger appeared first on Electrek.
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Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Tesla confirmed it is developing a wireless inductive electric vehicle charging platform for owners in an interview with Jay Leno. Earlier this year, Tesla hinted it was working on a wireless charging system for EVs, where owners could simply pull their cars over a stationary platform or device that would eliminate the need to plug in vehicles directly.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Tesla has confirmed it is working on a wireless inductive home charger for its electric cars after teasing it earlier this year. more… The post Tesla confirms wireless inductive electric car home charger is coming appeared first on Electrek.
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Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla plans to offer a “mod package” that is going to turn the Cybertruck into a boat – at least to traverse 100 meters of water. more… The post Tesla to offer package that turns Cybertruck into an actual boat appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 18, 2023
A new solid state battery teams a US startup with a centuries-old ceramics firm for next generation energy storage. The post New Solid State EV Battery Deploys Ceramic “Brain” From Saint-Gobain appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 18, 2023
France's revamped EV incentives favor European-made EVs and exclude those from China, a list of qualifying vehicles shows. Reuters reported Thursday that 65% of EVs sold in France will still qualify for a rebate of up to 7,000 euros (approximately $7,600) under new rules that went into effect Friday. The list includes the Tesla Model Y.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
GM and Ford EV owners are going to be the first to gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network starting in February 2024. more… The post GM and Ford EV owners to get Tesla Supercharger access as soon as February appeared first on Electrek.
The Driven EV News
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Nio's electric sedan lays claim to being the EV with the longest range after driving over 1,000 km on a single charge using a new mass-produced swappable semi solid state battery. The post Nio ET7 drives 1,044 km on single charge with semi solid state battery appeared first on The Driven.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 18, 2023
For the past five years, Intel has lagged behind Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Samsung in advanced chip manufacturing. Now, in an attempt to regain the lead, the company is making a bold—and risky—move, introducing two novel technologies in its desktop and laptop Arrow Lake processor, due out in late 2024. Intel hopes to leapfrog its competitors with new transistor technology and a power-delivery system that would be the first of its kind.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Tesla appears to have axed Disney+ from its vehicles just a few weeks after CEO Elon Musk told Disney frontman Bob Iger off at a conference as the entertainment company pulled advertising from Musk’s social media platform X. Tesla owners started to notice Disney+ was removed from the Theater this past weekend, as YouTube, Netflix, Twitch, and Tutorials remained.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
As global EV sales climb, Nissan looks to compete with leaders like Tesla and BYD. Nissan now plans to export EVs made in China globally to drive down costs and boost sales. more… The post Nissan will export EVs made in China globally to compete with Tesla and BYD appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Anyone who has followed Tesla for an extended period of time would know that CEO Elon Musk says a lot of aspirational things about the electric vehicle maker’s products. Some of them initially sound implausible when initially mentioned, but Tesla has also developed a tendency to actually release features that Musk teased, regardless of how strange they might be.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
National Grid Renewables has broken ground on what will be the largest solar farm in Kentucky once it comes online in 2024. more… The post Coal-state Kentucky just broke ground on its largest solar farm appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Arguably the most exciting part of Tesla’s 2023 Holiday Update is the addition of High Fidelity Park Assist. The feature, which allows drivers to see a 3D reconstruction of their vehicles’ surroundings while parking, has long been requested by electric vehicle owners, especially considering the popularity of 360-degree cameras in mainstream vehicles.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Anyone who follows EV news closely understands the mainstream media frequently gets electric vehicles wrong. The negative news stories are. [continued] The post Ford Lightning Electric Pickup Truck For $37,000 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The F-150 Lightning is already the smartest truck Ford has ever built, but the company wants to make it even more functional. Ford’s latest idea for the Lightning frunk could make it the best work (or tailgating) truck, too. more… The post Ford’s latest F-150 Lightning frunk idea would make it the ultimate work truck appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In a recent local council meeting, Grünheide’s treasurer shared that Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is the municipality’s largest taxpayer. Treasurer Kerstin Lang shared that Tesla made a total payment of €6 million in trade tax in 2022 to the municipality of Grünheide. For comparison, Lang stated that the entire budget for a community of 9,000 residents was about €20 million.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 18, 2023
What happens when your long term plan implodes? General Motors Co. (GM) is making several changes to its product development. [continued] The post GM Plays The Blame Game & Does The Executive Shuffle — Hello, Goodbye appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Automotive manufacturing expert Sandy Munro has released yet another video discussing the Tesla Cybertruck, this time talking with Head of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy and others about how the vehicle’s steel panels are produced. On Monday, Sandy shared a new episode of Munro Live , which featured a tour of Tesla’s Cybertruck manufacturing line at its Gigafactory in Texas.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The University of Waikato in New Zealand has started the journey to transition its fleet to electric. The university is. [continued] The post University Of Waikato In New Zealand Replaces More Than Half of Its Fleet With EVs- First Batch Is Made Up of BYD ATTO 3’s appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Like it or hate it, the Tesla Cybertruck is a historic piece of machinery. The Cybertruck unit that underwent a completely-unnecessary-but-undoubtedly-cool bullet test, even more so. It is then no surprise that the Petersen Automotive Museum recently announced on social media that new Cybertrucks will be on display starting December 18, 2023, including the unit that underwent some “Al Capone” style testing.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Tesla has announced that it will raise factory worker pay for some workers at its Nevada Gigafactory by 10% or more. The news comes not long after UAW’s historic strike wins , in which it earned 25% pay increases at all of the Big Three American automakers. After VW, Hyundai, Toyota, and Honda did the same recently, this shows how union wins tend to affect entire industries, raising conditions for even nonunionized companies who have to compete for workers. more… The post UAW win helps nonunion
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 18, 2023
As shown in reports I published in recent days, Volkswagen is one of the auto industry leaders in US EV. [continued] The post 1st Phase of Volkswagen North America Gigafactory Complete appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
It is no secret that the Tesla Cybertruck looks quite a bit better without side mirrors. Thus, while the vehicle is delivered to consumers with a pair of standard side mirrors, CEO Elon Musk has noted in the past that the removal process of the components should be very easy. “They’re required by law, but designed to be easy to remove by owners,” Musk wrote on X , then known as Twitter, back in October 2021.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
As the UIM E1 electric boat racing championship sits less than a month from its inaugural season, the nascent league has announced its latest team owner – musician Marc Anthony. The renowned salsa singer will lead Team Miami during the first-ever electric boat racing series in 2024. more… The post E1’s inaugural electric boat racing series adds Marc Anthony as latest owner of Team Miami appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The Chevrolet Trax was once on my short list for worst vehicles on the market. I remember some years ago, before joining TTAC, going to San Diego for the launch of the first-generation Trax. All I could think was that the little runabout was something to be avoided unless you just wanted cheap transport in crossover form. The 2024 Chevrolet Trax Activ remains affordable, but unlike its predecessor, I actually enjoyed driving it.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Hyundai’s all-electric Kona is getting a high-performance upgrade. The Hyundai Kona Electric was spotted wearing the famed Hyundai N Line badge with a new sporty look. more… The post Hyundai Kona Electric gets even sportier as new N Line model shows its face appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 18, 2023
China is looking at Mexico as a place to build electric cars. Could that open a back door into the US market? The post Chinese Electric Cars Cause Fear And Loathing In High Places appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This morning, Acura officially opened reservations for its upcoming 2024 ZDX SUV – the premium brand’s first-ever BEV model. Starting around $60,000, this new vehicle comes with some added perks for early buyers. more… The post Acura opens reservations for its ZDX SUV, its first-ever EV, starting around $60k appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 18, 2023
EV battery technology continues to advance, sometimes at what seems to be a rapid clip. Much of the progress is. [continued] The post Zeekr’s New Golden Batteries Are … Golden appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Chris and Julie Ramsey, husband and wife adventurers, have completed their all-electric journey to the South Pole in Antarctica. Their 10-month, 30,000 km adventure that started on the frozen Arctic Sea at the 1823 Magnetic North Pole, has seen them drive the varied terrains and conditions of North, Central and South America before carefully traversing […] The post Pole to Pole electric vehicle expedition reaches the South Pole appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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