Green Car Reports
AUGUST 28, 2024
Samsung SDI on Wednesday said it had signed an agreement with General Motors for a joint EV battery factory in Indiana. First reported by Reuters, the deal calls for the two companies to invest $3.5 billion in the factory, which targets annual production capacity of 27 gigawatt-hours of cells. Samsung reportedly expects the factory to begin mass.
Electrek
AUGUST 28, 2024
After unveiling its new “Hyundai Way” strategy on Wednesday, Hyundai confirmed its highly anticipated three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, will be built in the US. Hyundai also revealed plans to launch EREVs with over 550 miles (900 km) range. Here’s what else you can expect from Hyundai over the next few years.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 28, 2024
Polestar named Michael Lohschelle as its new CEO Michael Lohscheller's resume includes Opel, Vinfast, and Nikola Volvo spun off Polestar Polestar has appointed Michael Lohscheller as its new CEO, replacing Thomas Ingenlath, who has led the EV brand since it was spun off from Volvo, following the latter's resignation. The change takes effect Oct.
Teslarati
AUGUST 28, 2024
Tesla vehicles have been adopted by several police forces across the United States, and they have widely been met with positive reviews, mainly driven by cost savings and performance advantages. However, one department has found the Tesla fleet to be less than ideal, even going as far as saying “(they) do not appear to the be the ‘patrol cars of the future.'” In 2019, the Menlo Park, California City Council voted 3-2 to adopt a Sustainable Fleet Policy in 2020.
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Green Car Reports
AUGUST 28, 2024
Hyundai will launch plug-in hybrid SUVs as a "bridge to electrification" in 2026, but still plans to launch 21 EVs globally by 2030. Announced during the automaker's 2024 CEO Investor Day presentation Wednesday, a new plug-in hybrid powertrain will use two electric motors to enable all-wheel drive, with a combustion engine acting primarily as a.
Electrek
AUGUST 28, 2024
Despite aggressive discounts on its electric cars in China, BYD’s bottom line nearly doubled in the second quarter compared to Q1 2024. BYD credited the Q2 profit surge to rebounding vehicle sales, which reached a new record.
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Electrek
AUGUST 28, 2024
The SANY SY215E electric excavator is the brand’s first medium-sized electric excavator to be marketed outside China. The company chose the Netherlands – known for its pioneering attitudes when it comes to electric equipment – for the first stop on its European tour.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 28, 2024
The share of electric and hybrid vehicle sales in the United States increased in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24) after a slight decline in 1Q24. Combined U.S. sales of hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) increased from 17.8% of total new light-duty vehicle (LDV) sales in. [continued] The post U.S.
The Driven EV News
AUGUST 28, 2024
Forecasts for the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia slashed dramatically - and predictions for plug in hybrids increased - to the delight of the big Japanese car makers. The post EV forecasts slashed as new vehicle standards allow car makers room to push hybrids appeared first on The Driven.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 28, 2024
The Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform offers advanced marine propulsion, integrating dual power sources for efficiency and flexibility. In a significant stride towards sustainability and efficiency in marine transportation, Volvo Penta, in collaboration with Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S), has introduced the world’s first commercial application of the IPS Professional Platform.
Electrek
AUGUST 28, 2024
The US clean energy sector had a banner employment year in 2023, adding 142,000 jobs, which accounted for more than half of new energy sector jobs overall.
Teslarati
AUGUST 28, 2024
A Tesla Model X testing mule was spotted in Northern California ahead of the company’s upcoming Robotaxi event on October 10 — but it was outfitted with a LiDAR rig, something that the company has been clear that it does not believe is necessary for Full Self-Driving. Tesla has taken a Vision-based approach with its electric vehicles , phasing out everything from LiDAR to even ultrasonic sensors, its most recently shunned technology.
Electrek
AUGUST 28, 2024
A Tesla Cybertruck caught on fire after hitting a fire hydrant in a bizarre crash and one of two known Cybertruck fires to date.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 28, 2024
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid costs $26,250—$1,150 less than the 2024 model—and adds a new mid-range SEL Sport trim level to the lineup. The base price, which includes a mandatory $1,150 destination charge, is for the base Blue grade that is also the most fuel efficient. It's EPA-rated at 54 mpg combined (51 mpg city, 58 mpg highway).
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 28, 2024
As over 100 megawatts of rooftop solar power come to life, it is comforting to know that all of those enormous roofed storage facilities storing Americans’ stuff will be powered by clean energy. In addition, a company in Italy is investing a small fortune to build 1.5 GW of new. [continued] The post 8.5 Million Sq. Ft. of Commercial Rooftop Solar, 40kW Onboard Charger, & Shipping Transitioning to Ammonia — Cleantech News appeared first on CleanTechnica.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 28, 2024
Several owners of older Model S EVs reported battery and drive unit replacements. Meanwhile, Lexus and Toyota are at the top.
The Driven EV News
AUGUST 28, 2024
Mercedes-Benz has updated three electric vans for the Australian and New Zealand market including a refreshed eVito and eVito Tourer, and the EQV 300 people mover. The post Mercedes-Benz updates three new electric vans for Australia and New Zealand markets appeared first on The Driven.
Teslarati
AUGUST 28, 2024
SpaceX’s Starlink “Direct to cell” services, in partnership with T-Mobile, will be offering free emergency services worldwide. “The two companies are especially excited about the service’s capability to provide Wireless Emergency Alerts to everyone, including non-T-Mobile customers, in areas where there is no terrestrial coverage,” Noted SpaceX in an August 23, 2024, letter to the FCC.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 28, 2024
Waymo, Cruise, Tesla, Zoox … but who’s thinking about WeRide? The China-based company has just gotten approval to test robotaxis in California. Okay, it may not be the first company that comes to mind when you think of robotaxis, but it does have some notable points to highlight, which I’ll. [continued] The post China’s WeRide Can Now Test Robotaxis in California appeared first on CleanTechnica.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 28, 2024
At Hyundai's CEO Investor Day event, big plans to speed up on EVs—and a "bridge" vehicle that drives like an EV but packs a gas engine too.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 28, 2024
When the land steward powers up a bright green mower, does it change the serene morning sounds of the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill? Not really. That’s because the mower runs on a battery. “Instead of hearing the loud sound of the motor, all you can hear is. [continued] The post Lovin’ The Chevy Bolt EV Day Trippin’ — Sustainable Botanical Gardens With Chargers!
InsideEVs
AUGUST 28, 2024
China's Xpeng says it wants half of its global sales to come from outside China. So does BYD, and they're making big moves to do it.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 28, 2024
It’s been a busy month, and a couple of weeks have actually skipped by us since my last “Cleantech News of the Week” update. So, this is a two-week summary of some of the biggest news we’ve seen and op-eds we’ve written. Clean Energy The world is moving into a. [continued] The post EV Breakthroughs in China, Tesla’s Ongoing Roller Coaster Ride — News of the Week appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
AUGUST 28, 2024
You can now lease a new Honda Prologue for less than a Civic. With a new Labor Day discount for up to $14,250 in potential savings, the Honda Prologue SUV is a better lease deal than the Civic.
The Driven EV News
AUGUST 28, 2024
Researchers say they have developed a compact system for recycling lithium-ion batteries used in EVs that they hope will enable cost-effective and environmentally friendly recycling. The post Researchers develop new process for recycling EV lithium-ion batteries appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
AUGUST 28, 2024
On today’s episode of Quick Charge , a second Tesla Cybertruck has caught fire – this time after hitting a fire hydrant! In other news Hyundai rolls out an extended range EV with three rows of seats and 500 miles of range, and school solar is having its moment.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 28, 2024
Lexus has long offered comfortable, dependable luxury vehicles, but outside of a small handful of surprisingly engaging performance models, its catalog hasn’t generated the same driving satisfaction as European rivals’. The automaker spent years benchmarking Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche on handling, body rigidity, and more. Engineers homed in on body rigidity as a way to gain ground on the Euro brands.
Electrek
AUGUST 28, 2024
Toyota hybrids are a hot commodity right now, and we haven’t seen any newsworthy holiday discount deals from Toyota in years. That said, the bZ4X EV might be the best deal in Toyota’s Labor Day lineup.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 28, 2024
While the dominance of Nvidia GPUs for AI training remains undisputed , we may be seeing early signs that, for AI inference, the competition is gaining on the tech giant, particularly in terms of power efficiency. The sheer performance of Nvidia’s new Blackwell chip, however, may be hard to beat. This morning, ML Commons released the results of its latest AI inferencing competition, ML Perf Inference v4.1.
Electrek
AUGUST 28, 2024
Polestar (PSNY) just got a new CEO. Thomas Ingenlath is out, and Michael Lohscheller is taking the helm as the Swedish EV brand enters its next growth stage. With two new electric SUVs hitting the market, how will Polestar navigate the transition?
Teslarati
AUGUST 28, 2024
Tesla is adding two new features to its Navigation to make finding points of interest easier than ever. Tesla Navigation gets as many updates and improvements as just about anything in the company’s tech lineup. Earlier this week, we reported on the inclusion of more accurate construction areas on your route. It now uses icons instead of just showing a slowdown in the Live Traffic Visualization feature, which is included with a Premium Connectivity subscription.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 28, 2024
Genesis gave the G80 sedan a makeover for the 2025 model year. The car should begin landing on showroom floors by the end of the summer, and Genesis recently released pricing for the upcoming luxury sedan. The 2025 G80 has slight price increases over the late 2024 model’s MSRP, but as Autoblog noted, the new model’s prices far outpace the 2024 car’s initial cost.
Teslarati
AUGUST 28, 2024
Tesla reportedly approached the Canadian government to request for lower tariffs for its vehicles that are being imported from Giga Shanghai, its China-based factory. Canada recently announced that it was imposing a 100% duty on China-made electric cars. Citing information reportedly from a Canadian government source, Reuters claimed that Tesla had asked Canada to give its vehicles a rate similar to what it was able to secure from the European Union.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 28, 2024
Image: Shutterstock // HJBC An independent foundation in the Netherlands has filed a class action lawsuit against Stellantis, alleging emissions test cheating by one of its predecessor companies, Fiat Chrysler. The lawsuit, brought by the Dutch non-profit foundation Fiat Chrysler Investors Recovery Stichting, claims that from 2014 to 2017, Fiat Chrysler failed to disclose the installation of illegal software in its vehicles designed to mask emissions levels.
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