Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Mercedes-Benz just opened Europe’s first battery recycling plant using an innovative process that the automaker says enables recycling rate to more than 96%, all in-house and ready to be used in future Mercedes EVs.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 21, 2024
U.S. spec is 3-row, 10 in. longer than Euro version out two years ago Larger 91-kwh battery pack, higher-power rear motor EPA range up to 234 miles, 10-80% in 26 min. Starts at $61,545, spans to $71,545 for top 1st Edition AWD VW’s electric Bus reboot is finally arriving in the U.S. And by design, it’s hard to imagine a better way.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Tesla appears to finally be working on an app for smartwatches, coding shows, bringing a long-awaited feature to a device that many owners own and have wanted integration for their vehicles on. Tesla has held off on integrating its vehicles into smartwatches for some time, and although it has been requested by owners for years, the company has chosen not to move forward with it.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 21, 2024
As automakers continue to ramp up EV production, they're already thinking about what to do with battery cells once vehicles reach the end of their useful lives. To that end, Mercedes-Benz opened a battery recycling center in Germany. Located in Kuppenheim, in the southern part of the country, Mercedes claimed in a press release that the facility.
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Teslarati
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Tesla Model Y seems to have earned the top-selling spot in Europe last month, marking the second time this year the SUV has become the best-selling vehicle. Tesla’s Model Y will earn the best-selling vehicle spot in Europe for September, outselling its closest competitors by around 8,000 units, according to data from market researcher Dataforce in a report from Automotive News Europe this week.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Ford gave the 2025 Mustang Mach-E a heat pump 2025 Mustang Mach-Es get Ford's BlueCruise version 1.5 The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E costs $38,490 The Ford Mustang Mach-E received a host of updates for 2024, including faster charging, more range on some trims, and polished performance credentials in the form of a new Rally variant and an optional.
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Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Ford is telling some electric vehicle customers to stop using the North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters it provided for charging at Tesla Supercharger stations. Ford led the industry last year in announcing a shift to the Tesla charge port, and in February it announced that it would ship free adapters to customers in late March. But.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 21, 2024
It's probably safe to say that the 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz is the most buzzed-about anticipated VW debut in quite some time. Certainly it got a lot of attention from passer-by as I tested it in and around San Francisco last week. With so much, uh, buzz hype surrounding this hippie-van-inspired people mover, does it deliver? The ID.Buzz is banking on retro looks, excellent packaging, and the gas-free life of an EV powertrain to appeal to buyers.
Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
China’s BYD launched its first pickup truck in Brazil, the Shark, to challenge the top-selling Toyota Hilux and the Ford Ranger. The Shark will play a significant role in BYD’s ambitions to become a top-selling automaker over the next few years.
Innovation News Network
OCTOBER 21, 2024
A new BPF Recycling Roadmap has been released, offering updated insights into the UK's plastic waste recycling targets and challenges. The post BPF roadmap calls for urgent action on UK plastic waste recycling appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
China’s largest EV maker has ambitious plans to become a true player in Europe. After expanding its partnership with auto tech giant Forvia, BYD expects to rapidly gain market share in the region.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI has launched its application programming interface (API), officially letting developers integrate Grok into other applications. Musk announced the API launch on Monday, in addition to posting a link to the interface on the xAI website. The announcement also comes after Musk confirmed in August plans to make an API available for Grok, and after the company open-sourced its weights for the software in March.
Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Tesla still appears unclear about the names of its new autonomous vehicles, which were unveiled earlier this month. The automaker has filed for new trademarks.
InsideEVs
OCTOBER 21, 2024
No more waiting in line to refuel your Mirai–just order a fresh batch of cartridges and top up at home. That’s the idea, at least.
Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Ford has been busy with incremental updates to its popular Mustang Mach-E and they showed off the 2025 version to journalists this week.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Starlink is now available in Hungary through its official reseller Vannet Telekommunikációs Kft. According to VG, Hungary’s internet connection is good, even by European standards. However, there are still areas of improvement in the industry. In Hungary, the internet connection depend on cases and repeater towers that might not reach certain areas inside a home or business.
Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Hyundai continues making EVs more affordable. After introducing a new Battery Care Lease plan in Korea, Hyundai said Casper EV prices rival gas-powered models in its class.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The CEO of luxury electric vehicle (EV) maker Lucid Motors has shared some skepticism around self-driving vehicles, noting that he doesn’t believe they’ll be solved until next decade. In a recent interview with Semafor , Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson has said that he doesn’t expect self-driving vehicles to happen “till the 2030s,” adding that he thinks people are “significantly underestimating” the difficulty in reaching autonomy.
Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
You can now buy a real-life transformer in China. Changan Auto launched the Nevo E07, an electric SUV that converts to a pickup truck at the push of a button. The all-electric transformer starts at around $28,000.
Innovation News Network
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Virginia Tech researchers are on a mission to bring quantum computing closer to real-world application with a groundbreaking algorithm. The post Virginia Tech’s algorithm set to revolutionise quantum computers appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
As Europe pushes to phase out fossil fuels, a new study finds that, ironically, the EU is pouring billions of dollars a year into subsidizing ICE company cars – to the tune of $42 billion ($45.60 billion) a year. How is this even legal?
Teslarati
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Last week, Stellantis NV laid off around 1,100 workers from its Warren Truck Assembly plant in Michigan. In August, the legacy automakers announced it would lay off more than 2,000 employees at the MI plant. At first, the number of employees that Stellantis let go surprised people because it was far lower than the company’s initial estimate. However, the President of the United Auto Workers Local 140, Eric Graham, believes more job cuts will be announced.
Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The next time you run that stop sign and hear a siren click on behind you, the blue and red lights in your rear view mirror might look a bit different. But don’t let the bicycle helmet fool you, that ticket is going to sting just the same even if it comes from a police officer riding an e-bike instead of a motorcycle or police car.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 21, 2024
On our never-ending quest to improve this place by listening to feedback from the B&B, we are taking a new tack with these product posts, choosing instead to focus on items we have actually used or purchased with our own meagre income. After all, if we’re giving you the truth about cars, we ought to give you the truth about car accessories. Tucking into a DIY job out in the garage can be both a good and bad thing – it only takes one snapped bolt to turn a 30-minute job into a three-day ordea
Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Chinese EV automaker ZEEKR has officially begun mass production of its 5th model, the MIX. The start of production in China comes mere days before ZEEKR launches the new MIX EV during a livestream event, where we will learn more about the ins and outs of this uniquely designed vehicle.
The Driven EV News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Australian petrol retailing giant Ampol has rolled out the first of its ‘at-destination’ AmpCharge electric vehicle (EV) charging bays as it seeks to expand its future business away from its… The post Ampol rolls out first EV charging bays located away from convenience stores appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Hyundai’s best-selling electric SUV is getting a facelift. The upgraded 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 features more range, a Tesla NACS charging port, and a new XRT trim. Ahead of deliveries, we are getting a closer look at the new XRT variant.
InsideEVs
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The film's producer said Musk's behavior veers towards hate speech, which was part of the reason why they denied Tesla usage rights.
The Driven EV News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
German car giant opens first EV battery recycling facility, which will achieve a recycling rate of 96 per cent and produce enough materials for 50,000 new electric cars each year. The post Mercedes opens first EV battery recycling plant, producing enough for 50,000 new cars appeared first on The Driven.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Tesla is enabling the ability to transfer Full Self-Driving from a vehicle to the Cybertruck for the first time, allowing owners who purchased FSD on a car previously to transfer the suite to the all-electric pickup. Tesla has been using the Full Self-Driving transfer to let owners move the suite from one vehicle to another as they buy new cars. It saves them thousands, as previously, Tesla required owners to purchase the Full Self-Driving suite outright when buying a new car, which was undesire
Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Driving the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz was an experience that left a lasting impression. This all-electric micro bus seamlessly fuses the charm of the classic VW minibus with today’s EV tech, creating something truly unique on the road. Everywhere I drove this ID Buzz, it stopped people in their tracks and everyone had questions about it. Having the chance to be one of the first to drive this iconic vehicle was very exciting and I have some thoughts.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Electric vehicles are great at many things, but police work might not be one of them. The Menlo Park police department in California has been testing three Tesla Model Ys , and its takeaways from the trial run show that it might be some time before EVs catch on with mainstream law enforcement agencies. Menlo Park PD said the Model Y was “nearly unusable” for police work because their interiors aren’t accommodating for officers wearing bulletproof vests and duty belts.
InsideEVs
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Mustang Mach-E now starts at $36,495 and finally gets a heat pump.
Charged EVs
OCTOBER 21, 2024
It’s instantly recognizable as a VW Bus, but what does it compete against? And will its allure last? The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz, an electric reinvention of VW’s 1960s Microbus, is finally here. After a seven-year wait, the high-style 3-row box on wheels will hit dealerships in November and December—with priority going to those dealers who sold higher numbers of VW’s ID.4 compact electric crossover.
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