Green Car Reports
AUGUST 31, 2024
Nissan Leaf owners are getting a new, higher-power, bidirectional charger option Using the FE-20 bidirectional charger won't void the Leaf's warranty Nissan didn't say how much the FE-20 bidirectional charger costs Nissan has approved an updated bidirectional charger for use with its Leaf EV, giving owners another option for using their cars as.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 31, 2024
Most people assume that generative AI will keep getting better and better; after all, that’s been the trend so far. And it may do so. But what some people don’t realize is that generative AI models are only as good as the ginormous data sets they’re trained on, and those data sets aren’t constructed from proprietary data owned by leading AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
A Tesla Cybertruck owner is thanking his vehicle’s steer-by-wire system for helping him avoid what could very well have been a serious collision. The Tesla owner noted that his aggressive, evasive maneuver could have resulted in him possibly fishtailing or even rolling had he been driving his combustion-powered pickup truck. An account of the incident, as well as footage from the Cybertruck’s cameras, was posted by Lucky’s Fab Shop at the Cybertruck Owners Club.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 31, 2024
Gandhi supposedly said (but most likely didn’t): “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” I’ve been seeing a similar trend happen with electric RVing. First, they said it was impossible. An electric RV would NEVER happen! The cost of batteries is. [continued] The post Setting Up A Dirt Cheap All-Electric RV appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
The electric vehicle market has already become significantly more mainstream, but this does not mean that EVs are no longer polarizing. As could be seen in recent ICE-ing incidents, there are still a good number of combustion-powered car owners who tend to be very unhappy about the presence of electric vehicles and their charging stations. ICE-ing involves a combustion-powered car unintentionally or intentionally blocking an electric vehicle charging stall.
The Driven EV News
AUGUST 31, 2024
Australian Post hopes a new delivery of quiet electric motor-bikes will reduce the number of attacks on delivery people from dogs provoked by noisy machines. The post Posties hope quiet new electric motor-bikes will reduce number of dog attacks appeared first on The Driven.
EV Driven brings together the best content on electric vehicles from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 31, 2024
BYD is adding autonomous driving technology to some of its latest offerings as it purses the self driving dream. The post BYD Is Leading The EV Revolution, & Now Autonomous Driving Too? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
A Tesla owner and Cybertruck farmer has shared a short video showing the aftermath of a frightening incident that seemed to have been partly caused by a motorist’s disapproval of the all-electric pickup truck. The time may be right to call for parties with strong feelings towards the Cybertruck to tone down their sentiments. Braden Smith , who runs a TikTok channel about his family’s farm in Idaho, has garnered quite a following on social media by showing how he uses his Cybertruck
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 31, 2024
Sometimes, it can feel like the Infrastructure Bill funding is going slower than molasses when it comes to getting EV charging stations installed and running. Some states were a LOT more efficient than others in applying for and getting the funds out to contractors than others. However, it’s also important. [continued] The post Arizona Infrastructure Bill Charging Station Locations Announced appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
A Tesla Cybertruck has become the electric vehicle of choice for an Amish electrician who has made it his mission to bring solar energy to his conservative community. It’s a rather unusual sight, but one can argue that the Cybertruck is the perfect vehicle to symbolize change in the Amish community. Ben Zook was raised in Gordonville, Pennsylvania, where his family lived in a home that was never connected to the power grid.
Electrek
AUGUST 31, 2024
Tesla will unveil its Robotaxi product at Warner Bros. studio in Burbank, CA, on October 10th, according to a report by Bloomberg.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 31, 2024
In recent months, we’ve seen the automotive industry pivot away from a focus on battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Now, the EV movement faces a unique set of challenges that could come after the rise of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). If people get hooked on PHEVs, we could find ourselves. [continued] The post Getting Over the Plug-in Hybrid Hump appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
Tesla has quietly removed two Master Plan write-ups from its website, and while it’s not entirely clear why, the move comes just as the company’s blog page gets a redesign. Earlier this week, multiple parties spotted that Tesla’s blog posts before 2019 were no longer showing up on the company’s blog page , including its first and second Master Plan posts.
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 31, 2024
U.S. Armor Group has fortified the Lucid Air Sapphire, a high-performance electric sedan, with military-grade armor. This armored version offers bulletproof cladding, impenetrable Wi-Fi, and optional poison gas detection, catering to the demands of the most security-conscious drivers. The stock Air Sapphire boasts a sleek design, luxurious amenities, and exceptional performance.
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
Stellantis rejected a request to buy back Chrysler and Dodge brands. Last week, Frank B. Rhodes Jr., the great-grandson of the Chrysler brand’s founder, sent a letter to Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares and the Chrysler brand’s current CEO Christine Feuell. In the letter, Rhodes requested to “keep [Chrysler/Dodge, Plymouth/Mopar brands] in the USA with stockholder and employee control.
Electrek
AUGUST 31, 2024
Just announced this morning by Luna Cycle in the US, the Talaria MX5 Sting Pro is the highest-performance electric trail bike yet to still offer an affordable entry price tag for enthusiasts. If you thought those youths cruising your neighborhood on their Sur Rons were rough enough, wait until they get their mitts on the new Talaria MX5. It’s the latest in the quickly growing market of easily obtainable off-road electric motorbikes, and this time the specs are finally pushing their way into true
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
A study from vehicle history report firm EpicVIN has revealed a ranking of car brands with the lowest percentage of fatal injuries in reported accidents. Among the carmakers outlined in the study, electric vehicle maker Tesla was dubbed as one of the ten least likely car brands to be involved in fatal accidents. The firm noted that its analysis used the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Fatality and Injury Reporting System Tool to gather data on occupants involved i
Electrek
AUGUST 31, 2024
Calling itself the world’s first “AI-driven solar company,” Monalee is cutting the soft costs associated with solar by more than 50%, and they’re passing those savings – sometimes thousands of dollars – directly to the homeowner.
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
Mercedes Benz will reportedly merge its S-Class and EQS sedan lineup, offering a collection of internal-combustion-engine (ICE) cars and electric vehicles (EVs) that follow the same design language. Existing S-Class and EQS sedans will receive comprehensive updates in 2025 and 2026. Mercedes Benz is expected to release its next-generation flagship design under the merged S-Class and EQS lineup by 2030.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 31, 2024
Contributing Editor and State of Charge host Tom Moloughney just leased a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2RS. Here's what he thinks so far.
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
General Motors (GM) will delay part of a mining investment in Nevada worth $330 million, as announced by partner Lithium Americas this week. Lithium Americas shared the news in a press release on Friday, saying that GM agreed to delay the $330 million investment into developing Thacker Pass in Nevada. The partnership closed on the first tranche of the investment in February, as part of a larger plan for a project initially valued at $650 million in the announcement last year.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 31, 2024
Cadillac's upcoming $130,000 electric Escalade coincidentally was charging at the same time we were in suburban Central Ohio.
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
BYD Automotive GmbH plans to buy Hedin Electric Mobility, a car distributor in Germany. Hedin is a Swedish company that distributes other Chinese car brands across Germany, including BYD and XPeng. The Swedish car distributor previously managed BYD’s relationship with dealers across Germany. Purchasing Hedin Electric Mobility will likely strengthen BYD’s position in the European market.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 31, 2024
The 2019 Model 3 has Performance motors and battery but looks like a regular Long Range model.
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
Brazil’s ongoing crackdown on Elon Musk’s X is picking up pace, with Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordering the “immediate and complete suspension” of the social media platform unless it complies with all court orders. The Supreme Court Judge also warned that individuals or businesses using virtual private networks (VPNs) to access X would be fined R$50,000 ($8,900) per day.
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 31, 2024
The Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki order 89 FUSO eCanter with truck bodies from KAOUSSIS for waste collection in urban environments. The waste collection vehicles with rotating drum compaction technology are primarily used to collect organic waste in metropolitan areas. 40 of the 8.55 t vehicles are expected to be deployed from November. The […] The post FUSO eCanter electric trucks to collect waste in Athens and Thessaloniki appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
California has officially submitted its first draft of regulations for the operation of autonomous semi-trucks, as Tesla and other companies continue to develop their own self-driving technologies. On Friday, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) publicized its first draft of regulations on self-driving Class 8 trucks on highways, as reported by Reuters.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 31, 2024
The Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan will reportedly not see a second generation, likely to the disappointment of no one. Instead, the German automaker intends to build an all-electric S-Class to be sold alongside the internal combustion variant. It’s no secret that the EQS had been under performing in terms of sales. While supply constraints and the novelty of the vehicle padded demand during the initial phase of its 2021 launch, it wasn’t long before it developed a reputation for being dead we
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has secured a small win in its efforts to sue media watchdog Media Matters of America. This was thanks to a federal judge in Texas, who allowed X’s lawsuit to proceed, regardless of Media Matters’ efforts to have the case dismissed. In a decision , U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor in Fort Worth noted that X had sufficiently alleged that the media watchdog had acted with “actual malice” based on statements criticizing the pl
Baua Electric
AUGUST 31, 2024
Just announced this morning by Luna Cycle in the US, the Talaria MX5 Sting Pro is the highest-performance electric trail bike yet to still offer an affordable entry price tag for enthusiasts. If you thought those youths cruising your neighborhood on their Sur Rons were rough enough, wait until they get their mitts on the new Talaria MX5. It’s the latest in the quickly growing market of easily obtainable off-road electric motorbikes, and this time the specs are finally pushing their way into true
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
Brazil’s ongoing ban against Elon Musk’s social media platform X has attracted its fair share of critics. These include a Dutch Member of Parliament and legal advocacy group ADF International. Amidst the fallout of Brazil’s ban on X and Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes’ threat of a R$50,000 ($8,900) daily fine for users who access the social media platform through VPN, a number of elected Brazilian officials have continued to express their thoughts on X.
Baua Electric
AUGUST 31, 2024
Calling itself the world’s first “AI-driven solar company,” Monalee is cutting the soft costs associated with solar by more than 50%, and they’re passing those savings – sometimes thousands of dollars – directly to the homeowner. The solar industry has seen a number of high-profile closures and bankruptcies in recent months, but Monalee is a venture-backed, digital-first startup that’s just getting started … and that’s significant in an industry where most of the work is still done offline.
Teslarati
AUGUST 31, 2024
It may not be an exaggeration to state that the Cybertruck has a perception problem today. While Tesla designed the all-electric pickup truck to be as tough as possible, media reports and influencer videos on platforms such as YouTube have created a narrative that the Cybertruck is a fragile failure. It is then quite satisfying when videos emerge showing the Cybertruck surprising people with its capabilities.
Baua Electric
AUGUST 31, 2024
Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities in DC fast charging EVSE. In a laboratory, the SwRI team exploited vulnerabilities in the power line communication (PLC) layer that transmits smart-grid data between vehicles and charging equipment, gaining access to network keys and digital addresses on both the charger and the vehicle.
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