Green Car Reports
JULY 29, 2024
Gordon Murray Group sold Gordon Murray Technology Gordon Murray Technology was the EV division for the automotive group CEO Phil Lee doesn't see the EV supercar market developing, focusing on V-12s The winds of the all-in EV future are shifting for everyone from mainstream automakers to niche supercar companies. On Monday, Autocar cited comments.
The Driven EV News
JULY 29, 2024
Hybrid and plug in hybrid cars have more than twice the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of full battery electric cars in an average grid, but up to five times more emissions in a 100 pct renewable grid. The post Hybrid cars can be nearly five times dirtier than battery electric cars, new report finds appeared first on The Driven.
Green Car Reports
JULY 29, 2024
Honda and Nissan are forging a partnership in the areas of electrification and software, and Mitsubishi reportedly wants a piece of the action. Honda and Nissan first announced plans for their partnership in March, which at the time of the announcement was only at the feasibility study stage. Japan's Nikkei newspaper reported on Sunday that.
Cars That Think
JULY 29, 2024
You have a closed box. There may be a live cat inside, but you won’t know until you open the box. For most people, this situation is a theoretical conundrum that probes the foundations of quantum mechanics. For me, however, it’s a pressing practical problem, not least because physics completely skates over the vital issue of how annoyed the cat will be when the box is opened.
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Teslarati
JULY 29, 2024
Piper Sandler is telling investors to buy Tesla shares as it believes the company “may have solved the Self-Driving puzzle.” “Don’t roll your eyes. Buy $TSLA,” Piper Sandler said in a portion of the title of its note released on Monday. Tesla’s release of Full Self-Driving version 12.5 is the focal point of Piper Sandler’s note, which highlights consumer narratives over the release.
Electrek
JULY 29, 2024
In a major milestone, July 28 marked the 100th day of a 144-day stretch in which California supplied 100% of its electricity demand with renewables.
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Electrek
JULY 29, 2024
In what both companies claim to be a world’s first, Liebherr and Fortescue have announced plans to jointly develop a fully Autonomous Haulage Solution (AHS) for their massive , 264-ton BEV-converted electric haul trucks.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 29, 2024
South African electric car drivers can now comfortably charge across the country’s major highways, such as the N3 from Johannesburg to Durban. One can comfortably do this even in an EV with a relatively small battery pack by today’s standards, as illustrated in this recent road trip from Johannesburg to. [continued] The post Zero Carbon Logistics & SANY Global in Proposed Partnership for South Africa’s First Electric Truck Charging Highway Network appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JULY 29, 2024
BYD is best known for its low-cost electric cars, but that hasn’t stopped the Chinese EV maker from taking on new markets. Its latest: luxury electric supercars. BYD’s first electric supercar, the Yangwang U9, has entered production ahead of deliveries later this summer.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 29, 2024
I recently came across a thought-provoking post on social media that raises an important question: How did the United States miss out on the battery revolution? This question is important not only to the future of EVs, but important to the future of the world — it deserves not only. [continued] The post Why Did The US Miss Out On Batteries? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JULY 29, 2024
US Wind , a proposed 2.2 gigawatt (GW) Maryland offshore wind farm, just took a major step toward securing all of its federal permits by the end of 2024.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 29, 2024
In a recent press release, ChargePoint announced that the company had reached a big milestone: 1 million plugs. Yep, that’s 1 with six zeroes after it. With all of those locations, the company also announced that approximately 10 billion electric miles were able to be driven. “With more EVs on. [continued] The post ChargePoint Announces 1 Million Charging Ports appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JULY 29, 2024
GM is preparing to launch a new electric vehicle offensive in Latin America’s largest auto market. Chevy’s Blazer EV will spearhead a new EV campaign in Brazil as GM looks to counter BYD and other surging Chinese EV makers in the region.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 29, 2024
Today, the Bundeskartellamt has cleared under merger control the formation of a joint venture between Volkswagen and US electric car manufacturer Rivian as well as VW’s acquisition of a minority shareholding in Rivian Automotive Inc. VW and Rivian will each hold a 50 per cent share in the joint venture, [continued] The post VW & Rivian to Form Joint Venture appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
JULY 29, 2024
A Tesla Model S Plaid has set a new quarter-mile run record for the electric vehicle (EV) model, as highlighted by one drag racing channel this week. On Monday, DragTimes posted on X about the record, in which the Model S Plaid reached an 8.56-second quarter-mile time at a speed of 162 mph. The time outpaces previous record holders for the Model S Plaid, which included an 8.714-second run from a tuned version of the EV , and an 8.73-second run from another Plaid.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 29, 2024
The 2024 Dacia Spring EV is a small electric car with a price just under £15,000 in the UK. It may be exactly what those who appreciate the cheapest EVs want — a very compact EV with the lowest price and lightweight (a little over 2,000 pounds). Its motor and. [continued] The post New Dacia Spring Electric Car Costs Less Than £15,000 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JULY 29, 2024
Range Rover is charging ahead with its second EV out for testing. The Range Rover Sport Electric was caught out in the wild ahead of the brand’s first electric SUV official debut later this year.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 29, 2024
The US Department of Defense is developing nimble mobile green hydrogen generators for fuel cell electric vehicles, aircraft, and equipment in remote locations. The post Defense Department Eyes Green Hydrogen For Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
JULY 29, 2024
A former Tesla executive has seemingly confirmed the claims that were outlined in a report from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) , which provided some context behind the rift between Tesla and the Joe Biden administration. As per the report, Tesla officials attempted to forge close ties with the Biden administration multiple times after the president’s inauguration, but they were rejected.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 29, 2024
When it comes to GM’s approach to electric trucks, there was a lot for people on the environmental side not to like. The Hummer EV and the Silverado EV are big, heavy, and have giant battery packs. This means they’re more impactful than other electric trucks in just about every. [continued] The post Why Are Truck Buyers Skipping The Silverado EV? How I’d Fix That. appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Green Car Reports
JULY 29, 2024
The Cybertruck's optional range extender battery pack will require a service appointment for installation or removal Tesla hasn't said how much the option costs or when it will be available The battery will increase Cybertruck range to 470-plus miles, according to Tesla Cybertruck owners excited about the optional range extender battery now have.
Electrek
JULY 29, 2024
It was always going to be a formality, but Isuzu’s new medium duty electric truck has been awarded zero-emission certifications from both the California Air Resource Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Isuzu NRR-EV. With those in hand, the truck is now available for sale nationwide.
Teslarati
JULY 29, 2024
SpaceX has returned to its usual form after it completed two successful back-to-back Starlink launches this past weekend. The company regained its footing following a launch failure on July 11. SpaceX launch anomaly occurs on Falcon 9 Starlink satellite mission SpaceX launched both missions on Sunday morning as Starlink satellites made it to low-Earth orbit.
Electrek
JULY 29, 2024
Solar + storage provider Sunrun has launched the US’s first vehicle-to-home power plant using customer-owned bidirectional Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks.
The Truth About Cars
JULY 29, 2024
The new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 offers supercar levels of performance, and while it’s significantly more expensive than the standard car, it undercuts some of its most prominent competition by a large margin. Chevy also recently said it would not limit production numbers for the car, noting that it would build as many as the market demands. Though they won’t be limited, ZR1 production numbers will be smaller than other Corvette variants because of the price and imposing performance specs.
Electrek
JULY 29, 2024
A Tesla Model S Plaid has achieved a new record quarter-mile run in a remarkable 8.56 seconds – though it appears to have been gutted quite a bit.
The Truth About Cars
JULY 29, 2024
Ford is grappling with significant financial pressures due to a surge in recall and warranty costs, which have reached $2.3 billion in the past three months. This marks an increase of $800 million from the first quarter, translating to $25.5 million per day. According to Bloomberg , Ford is attributing the rise to vehicles produced during the pandemic, notably the 2021 model year, which suffered from supply chain issues and government shutdowns.
Teslarati
JULY 29, 2024
Xiaomi is expected to achieve its annual delivery target for the SU7. Xiaomi recently completed its highly automated electric vehicle (EV) factory in Beijing, which will ramp up production. Earlier this year, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched its first electric car, the SU7. The smartphone maker turned automaker didn’t waste any time after its announcement.
The Truth About Cars
JULY 29, 2024
The last time we saw a Detroit station wagon in this series was nearly a year ago, when we admired a Chevy Vega Kammback. How about properly imposing American wagons with rear-wheel-drive and V8 engines? Would you believe our most recent one was an LTD Country Squire in 2016 ? Since we need to correct that wagon deficit in dramatic fashion, here's a discarded example of one of the most prestigious Detroit station wagons available in the United States during the Late Malaise Era : a 1981 Buick Le
Electrek
JULY 29, 2024
Rivian (RIVN) and Volkswagen received the green light from German authorities to form a new joint venture. With “no series competition problems” to worry about, the German Federal Cartel Office approved the Rivian /VW partnership on Monday.
The Truth About Cars
JULY 29, 2024
Today we bring you a Mk6 GTI for our used car of the day. This 2010 Volkswagen GTI is a high-mileage example with a manual transmission. There are nearly 200K miles on the clock and the owner has replaced a long list of parts. The car does appear to have some minor mechanical issues. Aftermarket parts include H&R springs, a turbo muffler delete, and the intercooler.
Electrek
JULY 29, 2024
Tesla has started the wide-release rollout of Supervised Full Self-Driving v12.5, according to CEO Elon Musk. Musk again recently said.
Innovation News Network
JULY 29, 2024
The EU has launched 26 new projects, backed by a €126.9m investment, under the ambitious EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters'. The post EU launches €126.9m initiative to ‘Restore Our Ocean and Waters’ appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
JULY 29, 2024
On today’s episode of Quick Charge , Elon claims FSD (Full Self Driving) 12.5 can go a full year without interventions, the Cybetruck’s range extender is a bit of a letdown, Cummins builds a massive new dyno, and they’re recycling solar panels in Texas.
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