Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Eliminating internal-combustion engines would also eliminate many jobs related to engine-related technology, Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda told Reuters and other media Thursday. "If electric vehicles simply become the only choice, including for our suppliers, those people's jobs would be lost," said Toyoda, who previously held the job of CEO and is.
Electrek
OCTOBER 11, 2024
We didn’t learn much new from Tesla’s Robotaxi event last night, but one piece of information we were looking forward to was a little information on Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot. And we got some, but it’s maybe a little less flattering to Tesla than some might have liked.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Lexus expands the LX lineup for 2025 with a hybrid The hybrid system is unlikely to make a meaningful impact on fuel economy The Lexus LX 700h hybrid arrives at the beginning of 2025 Lexus has offered hybrid powertrains in its LS flagship sedan and LC flagship coupe for some time, and now it's adding one to those models' SUV counterpart. The 2025.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Yesterday, I wrote about having only an electric car as a powerful storm was powering toward my family’s home. I looked at the implications if you are evacuating and if you are staying. We decided to stay. Luckily for us, the storm slightly weakened and turned slightly south, saving our. [continued] The post Fueling Up The Day After Milton Pounds The Florida Coast, Electric Versus Gas appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Two BMW electric sedans are being recalled over steering components that could break, requiring more effort to turn the wheel. The recall includes 202 BMW i5 sedans from model years 2024 and 2025 and just 21 BMW i7 sedans, all 2024 models, plus non-electric versions of both. The recalled vehicles may have steering spindles manufactured with.
Electrek
OCTOBER 11, 2024
There was one big thing missing from Tesla’s autonomy event yesterday: data. Elon Musk wants you to believe Tesla is about to deliver self-driving, but you just have to believe him despite the fact that he has been wrong about it every year for the past five years.
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Electrek
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Tesla will once again allow current owners to transfer Full Self-Driving to a new vehicle purchase, even though it previously said that this program would never return after it ended for the third time 11 days ago.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Tesla’s ultimate goal with the Cybercab is to deliver an “individualized mass transit” vehicle. In extension, the Robovan enables Tesla to transport a larger group of people at a time. The “We, Robot” event revealed that Tesla didn’t just design the Cybercab, Robovan, and Optimus because they were cool or for its bottom line.
Electrek
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Although BYD was already the best-selling brand in China, it reached an even more significant milestone last month. After overtaking SAIC, BYD is now China’s largest auto group.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Tesla’s “We, Robot” event was precisely what Elon Musk and the company teased it would be: an event to showcase autonomy, robots, and the future. The Model 2 had no place at the event and Gene Munster has a theory as to why. “The one missing topic from tonight’s event was the ‘more affordable’ vehicle…My sense is that the car is still on the roadmap for sometime late in 2025, but the company decided not to discuss it, ask it would have triggered the Osborne Effect, causing Model 3 buyers to hold
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 11, 2024
VinFast has a clear vision of a sustainable future achieved through the availability of aspirational, attainable e-mobility. At the heart of this singular vision is a broad technology focus that ensures its customers will continue to benefit from the latest advancements in a rapidly evolving automotive industry. Few areas are. [continued] The post VinFast Leads Way in EV Battery Optimisation appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Tesla China has announced that it has produced its 3 millionth vehicle. The electric vehicle maker celebrated the occasion with a commemorative photo showcasing the facility’s 3 millionth car, a red Model Y, and the Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai team. As highlighted by Tesla Vice President Grace Tao in a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo, Giga Shanghai achieved its 3 million vehicle production milestone on the same day as Tesla’s “We, Robot” event in the United States.
Electrek
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Although Polestar (PSNY) delivered fewer vehicles in the third quarter than last year, the EV maker expects to achieve a positive gross profit margin in Q4 2024. To hit its target, Polestar’s new CEO said the EV maker needs to go from showing to “actively selling cars.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck was a vehicle with so much shock factor that the Robovan, which does not even look like it has wheels, was almost not surprising at all. With such design comes a lot of criticism and mockery, of course, as the Robovan still looks quite unlike any other vehicle on the road today. But as per Elon Musk, the Robovan’s appearance was inspired by some of the most stunning machines ever made.
Electrek
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Tesla’s Robotaxi event came and went last night, and we finally learned ( very few ) new details about the much-hyped car that CEO Elon Musk thinks will add $5 trillion to Tesla’s market capitalization. But the main thing it left me (still) thinking is: why does this car even exist?
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Does buying a Tesla today mean you are endorsing the extreme political views of the rabid right wing candidate? The post Thinking Of Getting An Electric Car? Don’t Buy A Tesla! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
OCTOBER 11, 2024
An early pioneer in the North American electric bicycle market, Juiced Bikes appears to be in collapse. According to many customers, the San Diego-based e-bike company has largely ghosted them and failed to respond to repeated customer service inquiries. At the same time, the company’s website is out of stock on all products and its assets appear headed for auction.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Tesla had its big robotaxi event last night. Pre-market, the stock is down nearly 7%. I think it’s fair to say that Tesla unveiled some very cool looking robotaxi concept vehicles, but also did very little to show how or when it’s getting from where it is today to these. [continued] The post Tesla Investor’s Critical Summary of Tesla Robotaxi Event appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Global automaker Stellantis has confirmed that his long-tenured CEO, Carlos Tavares, will retire when his current contract expires in early 2026. The news was joined by additional executive shakeups as Stellantis has named new chiefs for its European and North American operations as well.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The time for speculation is over, and Tesla has finally revealed its long-awaited Robotaxi, an autonomous vehicle that it said would have a super reasonable price tag and wireless charging. CEO Elon Musk pulled back the curtain on the car, but the presentation was light on detail and didn’t do much to excite investors. Musk said the car would enter production at some point in 2026, but he didn’t give any specs or numbers other than saying that it would start at under $30,000.
Electrek
OCTOBER 11, 2024
BYD is preparing to launch its new full-size luxury electric SUV later this year. Ahead of its official debut, BYD released two new images of the Denza N9 without any camouflage for the first time.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Some Americans are living without a car or with only one car. It can work well in certain locations, but not in others. The post Imagining Peak Car — Can We Live Without The Private Automobile? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 11, 2024
After 15 years away from Formula One, Toyota is returning to the sport by way of a new technical partnership with Haas. Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has confirmed an agreement on entering into a formal partnership concerning the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team’s vehicle development and collaborative efforts. However, we need to break down exactly what Toyota will be doing since it sounds like Ferrari will still be the team’s go-to supplier.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 11, 2024
A new version of the Tesla Model 3 will soon be available in Germany and the UK with 702 kilometers of range in the WLTP testing protocol. The post Tesla Maximum Range RWD Model 3 Appears On Configurators In Germany & The UK appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Hey hey! It's TTAC podcast time! This week we speak with Guy Mangiamele from AMCI about what it's like to test Tesla's autonomous driving in the madness of Manhattan traffic, just in time for the big robotaxi announcement. Matthew Guy and I discuss car-care kits ahead of the imminent arrival of winter, and then we get into the Big One -- the really Big One -- at Talladega and Michael Jordan's lawsuit against NASCAR.
Electrek
OCTOBER 11, 2024
ChargePoint now offers installation with the purchase of its Level 2 home EV chargers in the US to simplify the setup process, so I got a quote – here’s how it went.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 11, 2024
GM Energy is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the GM Energy PowerBank, a stationary storage product that gives EV owners the power to store and transfer energy from the grid, and the option of integrating with solar power equipment. The General Motors unit has also expanded access to. [continued] The post GM Offers New Energy Storage Options for EV Owners Across the U.S. appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Kia is undercutting rivals in Australia, including Tesla’s best-selling Model Y with its new EV5. Can Kia’s electric SUV keep up with the competition?
InsideEVs
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Cheap EV batteries will drive a major rebound in electric car demand in the U.S., Goldman Sachs researchers say.
Electrek
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Enel X Way North America's EV chargers will continue to operate with software connectivity beyond today – here's what we know.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Electric vehicles are a perfect match for solarized aftermarket products, like the solar-plus-storage cargo cover in the works for the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck. The post This Is How Electric Vehicles Win: Solar Power For Your Rivian R1T Pickup Truck appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
OCTOBER 11, 2024
On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s Cybercab and Robovan unveilings, Lucid deliveries, Rivian supply issue, and more Today’s episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy storage systems.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 11, 2024
We know a solid percentage of the B&B reside in an area devoid of snow and ice, a realization which reliably causes this author to search for real estate in the American southwest or at least in the good parts of Texas. You lot can either click away to another news item or stick around and learn something. Everyone else should continue reading to ensure they’re choosing the correct time to toss some winter rubber underneath their rides when Old Man Winter comes knocking in the snow belt.
Electrek
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Closing out this week’s Green Deals is a $500 discount on Tenways’ CGO600 Pro belt-drive e-bike that is down at a $1,399 low and also has a few ways to score some bonus savings. We’ve also got a bunch of lingering Prime Day deals like Bluetti’s AC180 Portable Power Station that comes bundled with a 200W solar panel at a new $779 low , as well as several other models/bundles still remaining at their recent low prices.
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