Electrek
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
More than a year after legacy automakers announced a transition from the CCS charging port to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) , GM EV customers are finally able to purchase an approved adapter and gain access to hundreds of thousands of Tesla chargers.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
GM EVs can now charge at over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers Most Superchargers will require an adapter Unlike Ford and Rivian, GM charges $225 for the adapter General Motors on Wednesday announced that it will begin shipping North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters that will give its EV owners access to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger DC.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Tesla Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill has shared a warning about the use of extension cords for Supercharger stalls. As per the Tesla lead engineer, using North American Charging Standard (NACS) extension cords could present safety issues. Morrill’s comment came as a response to an electric vehicle enthusiast who discussing an aftermarket NACS DC extension cord.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Tesla has patented a wireless EV charging system, indicating that the company is preparing to commercialize tech that's been hinting at for years as a possible addition to its electric vehicles. A patent filing was spotted by Twitter (now known as X) user SETI Park. It was filed by Tesla Feb. 2 and published by the World Intellectual Property.
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Electrek
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Volkswagen is facing another possible plant closure, this time in China, the company’s largest market. Although China is VW’s biggest market, domestic EV makers, like BYD , are squeezing out the competition.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Hybrids now account for over 50% of U.S. Honda Accord sales, the automaker said Monday while detailing pricing for the 2025 Accord. The Accord introduced Honda's two-motor hybrid system for the 2014 model year, and was offered as a hybrid intermittently before that, but Honda got more serious about growing hybrid sales with the mid-size sedan's.
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CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Africa Electric Mobility Week is on in Nairobi, Kenya, this week from the 17th to the 22nd of September. It is a great time to check on some of the progress in key sectors such as electrification of public transport in Kenya. One of the main modes people use to. [continued] The post BasiGo Flags Off New Tata Ultra Electric Buses In Nairobi, Strengthens Sustainable Public Transport In Kenya appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Volkswagen plans to temporarily halt ID.4 production at its Chattanooga, TN, plant following a nationwide recall involving nearly 100,000 models. According to a VW statement, roughly 200 workers will be furloughed at the plant.
InsideEVs
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
While the American truck can only be specced with seats for now, Tesla reportedly designed it to be easily converted into a sleeper cab.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
DARTBRT partners with TRÍ to install electric charging stations in Dar es Salaam Tanzania has one of the most advanced Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems on the African continent. Known as the DART, Dar Rapid Transit Agency began operations in 2016 and has 29 stations around Tanzania’s largest city, Dar. [continued] The post Bus Rapid Transit Stations In Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) Are Getting Charging Stations For Various Types Of Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Bosch-powered electric bikes rarely get to share the same sentence as the word “low cost,” but Gazelle has a history of bringing quality Dutch-made mid-drive e-bikes to US customers at reasonable prices. The brands’ latest launches in the US keep that legacy alive, delivering new 2024 versions of the Gazelle Medio T9, Medio T9 City, and Ultimate C8.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Since 5G began its rollout in 2018 or 2019 , fifth-generation wireless networks have spread across the globe to cover hundreds of millions of users. But while it offers lower latency than precursor networks, 5G also requires more base stations. To avoid installing unsightly equipment on more and more shared spaces, Japanese companies are developing transparent glass antennas that allow windows to serve as base stations that can be shared by several carriers.
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
In contrast to the FUD, a new study reveals less EV battery degradation than thought, with the “vast majority of batteries” likely able to outlast the usable life of the electric vehicle. The post New study finds “vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast the vehicle appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
BYD’s cheapest electric car, the Seagull, was the top-selling car in China last month, with nearly 41,000 models sold. Starting at under $10,000, the BYD Seagull even has US automakers worried.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Tesla is just about three weeks away from its Robotaxi unveiling event in Los Angeles, and expectations are high. Analysts from Morgan Stanley are evidently looking forward to what Tesla plans to bring to the event, which will not only show off the new Robotaxi vehicle, but “a few other things” as well, CEO Elon Musk said. What those other things are is not public knowledge, but some believe recent patents involving wireless charging could be involved.
Innovation News Network
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
MIT physicists propose a groundbreaking theory that dark matter might be made up of primordial black holes. Find out more. The post Primordial black holes may explain dark matter mystery, research suggests appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Tesla China saw 15,600 new vehicle registrations in the week of September 9-15, 2024. The numbers represent a 3.7% decrease over the company’s results in the week ending September 8, which saw 16,200 registrations. Tesla does not report its weekly sales figures in the domestic Chinese market, though a general idea of the company’s overall performance can be inferred through new vehicle registrations.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Hyundai’s low-cost Casper Electric (also known overseas as the Inster EV) is getting a rugged new XRT variant. The new Casper EV XRT trim was spotted for the first time in Korea ahead of its official debut.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
An electric hydrofoiling Candela C-8 crossed the Baltic Sea about a week ago. The boat went from Stockholm to the Finnish autonomous region of Åland. As a stunning example of the low operational costs of electric boating and how much money could eventually be saved with a transition to electric. [continued] The post Electric Boat Costs 40–50€ to Cross Baltic Sea, vs 750€ Refueling Gas Boat appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
PepsiCo, Tesla’s first customer for the Tesla Semi electric truck, gave an update on how its deployment of the electric truck is going and it is going “smoother than expected”. It even helps with driver retention.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
General Motors (GM) has announced that starting today, qualified electric vehicles will be able to access 17,800 Tesla Superchargers in North America. GM’s electric cars would be able to access Tesla’s NACS-compatible Superchargers using a GM-approved NACS DC adapter. As noted by GM in a press release , the addition of the Tesla Supercharger Network effectively gives GM electric car owners access to over 231,800 public Level 2 and DC fast chargers in North America.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
A Tesla engineer is throwing cold water on Supercharger extension cords – an idea that is gaining traction to solve the charge port location issues as Tesla onboard other EVs on the Suercharger network.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
On the heels of the Tesla Semi making major waves at the IAA Transport Conference in Germany this week, CEO Elon Musk detailed some ways the all-electric truck is more advantageous over traditional diesel vehicles that have been used for logistics. Tesla has flexed the low cost of ownership, improved safety, better range, and performance, which are just a few ways the Semi is arguably the best commercial vehicle available.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Three months after opening up sales of its ES8 SUV in Europe, NIO has begun customer deliveries. The refreshed all-electric SUV, renamed the EL8 for the European market, is the sixth NIO model to enter Europe, and the Chinese automaker is showing no signs of slowing down, even as the EU Commission imposed tariffs on imports.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Neuralink’s Blindsight implant recently received a “breakthrough device” designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to Elon Musk, Neuralink’s Blindsight device “will enable even those who have lost both eyes and their optic nerve to see.” Essentially, Blindsight is expected to help people regain their sight.
InsideEVs
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
While newer GM owners only need to order their adapters, Bolt owners have to make an extra stop.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
SpaceX’s Starlink Aviation offering is now available on 2,500 aircraft after the company struck a deal with United Airlines. SpaceX Director of Starlink Aviation sales and partnerships, Nick Galano, said the company almost doubled its in-flight Wi-Fi orders with the United Airlines deal. “V ery excited that we have about 2,500 aircraft under contract now, bringing what was effectively a startup to now what we think is a growing experience that’s going to resonate with all the passengers and the
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
One in five trucks and buses around the world will be battery electric by the end of this decade, with 90 per cent of all transport to be electrified by 2040. The post Electric truck market to reach tipping point by 2030, new report finds appeared first on The Driven.
Electric Cars Report
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Chinese biggest EV maker BYD is showcasing a stellar lineup of pure-electric commercial vans and trucks at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover, Germany. This prestigious event for the European logistics and commercial transportation sector, hosts the global premiere of the BYD E-VALI, an inspiring new 3.5t/4.25t light commercial vehicle (LCV) taking centre-stage on the BYD […] The post BYD showcases new electric LCV and Yard Tractor for European market at IAA Transportation 2024 appeared f
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Elon Musk spends most of his time on his social media platform where he promotes right wing influencers and conspiracy theories. The post The Incredible Lightness Of Being Musk appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
SpaceX successfully launched a European Union navigation satellite constellation this morning from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. At 6:50 p.m. EDT last night, SpaceX lifted off the Galileo L-13 mission from Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral. The Falcon 9 first-stage booster with tail number B1067 supported the mission. It was the 22nd flight for this particular Falcon 9 booster, which has been used for 12 Starlink missions and two cargo missions to the International Space Station.
InsideEVs
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The chargers are open, but that doesn’t mean you can charge today.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Range Energy’s electric trailer, which allows fleets to effectively hybridize by adding a battery and motor to the trailer, has been put into service by Petaluma Egg Farm to improve efficiency of its diesel shipping fleet by 50-70%.
InsideEVs
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
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