Green Car Reports
AUGUST 19, 2024
Toyota has filed a new patent application for in-wheel electric motors, indicating the automaker is still working on this tech. The patent application was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jul. 18, 2024, and originally filed by Toyota Oct. 30, 2023. It deals specifically with a gear-case design that uses two.
Electrek
AUGUST 19, 2024
Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia and Genesis, is taking the US EV market by storm this year. After reaching double-digit market share, Hyundai continued closing the gap with Tesla as the second-largest EV brand in the US through July.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 19, 2024
The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E is among three vehicles Ford is recalling for a bad windshield wiper motor. The others are the 2023-2024 Maverick and 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. A total of 37,371 vehicles are affected. According to the NHTSA, the front windshield wiper motor of the affected vehicles may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Texas startup Group1 is banking that the EV battery of the future will deploy potassium to cut costs and improve performance. The post Texas EV Battery Startup Aims To Break Texas Oil Industry appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Electrek
AUGUST 19, 2024
BYD is preparing to deliver its first electric supercar, the Yangwang U9. As the first Chinese automaker to complete large-scale testing at Germany’s famous Nurburgring track, BYD said, “It’s time for China’s supercars to get serious.” BYD’s 1,200 hp Yangwang U9 electric supercar is expected to challenge Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, and other high-end car makers as it expands into new segments.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 19, 2024
For close to twenty years, it’s been clear that electrifying everything is a key climate change wedge. Mark Z. Jacobson’s work in the USA and then internationally with his 100% Renewables by 2050 modeling laid much of the groundwork for this. Luminaries from around the world, such as Saul Griffiths, [continued] The post Only One Country Is Making Progress On Electrifying Everything appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Electrek
AUGUST 19, 2024
In the first half of 2024, the US power grid got a major boost, with developers and power plant owners adding a hefty 20.2 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric generating capacity.
The Driven EV News
AUGUST 19, 2024
A planned EV charging site will be upgraded to 50kW to help fill a charging black spot across the Nullarbor route linking South Australia and Western Australia. The post Nullarbor EV charging site to be upgraded to fill in electric vehicle black spot appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
AUGUST 19, 2024
Imagine charging your EV while on campus entirely by the sun? An engineering class project at Hope College resulted in fully functional solar-powered EV chargers for students. It will also have a lasting impact on the college as the energy is used elsewhere on campus when a vehicle is not plugged in.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Cybertruck can now be ordered with a frunk-mounted generator Archimedes Defense and UP.FIT will install uprated armor on the Cybertruck Pre-orders for the packages are open, but pricing hasn't been announced. A more insane version of the Tesla Cybertruck just came into focus. On Friday, Archimedes Defense, a defense contractor, and UP.FIT, a.
Electrek
AUGUST 19, 2024
An Oakland, California, school district is the first in the US to transition to a 100% electric school bus system with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 19, 2024
In a landmark deal, the Candela P-12, the world’s first electric hydrofoil ship, will service the planned water network in NEOM, the gigantic, sustainable development taking shape in Northwest Saudi Arabia. NEOM has procured an initial batch of 8 of the foiling, electric shuttle ships, making it the largest announced order in Candela’s history. “The […] The post Candela Supplies Electric Hydrofoil Ships To Saudi Arabia’s NEOM appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
AUGUST 19, 2024
Chinese legacy automaker Dongfeng Motor launched its new low-cost EV in Europe to compete with automakers like Volkswagen. Starting at around $25,500 (£19,615), the Dongfeng Nammi Box EV is already one of the cheapest EVs in Europe.
Teslarati
AUGUST 19, 2024
Considering the negative news coverage attracted by the Tesla Cybertruck, it’s no surprise to see the all-electric pickup truck surprising people when it performs in a way that’s absolutely unexpected. This definitely seems to be the case in a recent video featuring a Cybertruck in a sled-pulling event. The video, which was initially posted on the Tesla Cybertruck Facebook Group , shows a Cybertruck from NY-based storage business Kauffman Building reaching 260 feet in a sled pull.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 19, 2024
Archimedes Defense, a leader in high power solutions for government and defense applications, has partnered with renowned Tesla upgrader, Unplugged Performance and its fleet division, UP.FIT. Together, they introduce STING: apocalypse-ready, go-anywhere packages of up-armored and genset-equipped Tesla Cybertruck vehicles for government and civilian use.
The Driven EV News
AUGUST 19, 2024
A new Chinese EV brand appears headed for Australia after the company won registration approval for its electric SUV, the Deepal SO7. The post New electric SUV, Deepal S07, wins approval for Australian roads appeared first on The Driven.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 19, 2024
Roam and Greenspoon have partnered to offer sustainable deliveries and support local farms. Greenspoon customers get orders in under 99 minutes with the Roam Air electric motorcycle, down from 3 hours. Five years ago, we covered Greenspoon’s journey to electrify its fleet of vehicles. Kenya’s first artisan online food store. [continued] The post Greenspoon Partners With Roam To Launch Faster Deliveries In Kenya Using Electric Motorcycles appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 19, 2024
Stop for a second and think about the Internet without digital images or video. There would be no faces on Facebook. Instagram and TikTok probably wouldn’t exist. Those Zoom meetings that took the place of in-person gatherings for school or work during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic? Not an option. Digital audio’s place in our Internet-connected world is just as important as still images and video.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 19, 2024
A free, autonomous, fully electric shuttle service launched on August 13th in Detroit. The State of Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, the City of Detroit, Bedrock, Michigan Central, and Perrone Robotics worked together to create the shuttle system, which utilizes Ford E-Transit vans. (Even though online there is. [continued] The post Free Electric Autonomous Shuttle Service Launches In Detroit appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
AUGUST 19, 2024
SpaceX’s Cellular Starlink service plans to offer widespread and effective coverage to users, but AT&T and Verizon are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject the company’s plan. AT&T and Verizon both sent letters to the FCC earlier this month stating that the SpaceX Starlink system would cause network interference , making their product offerings less effective to their customers. “Specifically, AT&T’s technical analysts shows that SpaceX
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 19, 2024
When is a car not just a car? When it is an EV with over-the-air updates. Electric vehicles are not just transport from A to B, they are connected computers on wheels. As new electric vehicles enter the Australian market, consumers need to be aware of more than just drivetrain. [continued] The post Over-the-Air Updates, a Comparison appeared first on CleanTechnica.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 19, 2024
Parts of Interstate 80 in Placer County, California shut down for hours Monday as crews worked to extinguish a Tesla Semi blaze.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 19, 2024
Years ago, I got hyped up by early Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) testers giving the impression that FSD was nearly robotaxi capable. I got FSD, which I had bought years prior, activated about a year later and discovered it was actually horrible and much worse than the previous Autopilot. [continued] The post Tesla FSD 12.5 Shows Massive Improvement, Testers Say appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Cybertruck can now ordered with a frunk-mounted generator Archimedes Defense and UP.FIT will install uprated armor on the Cybertruck Pre-orders for the packages are open, but pricing hasn't been announced. A more insane version of the Tesla Cybertruck just came into focus. On Friday, Archimedes Defense, a defense contractor, and UP.FIT, a.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 19, 2024
VinFast’s first eSUV for Europe, the VF 8, is the first car designed entirely remotely by Pininfarina, using Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality technologies. For decades, vehicle manufacturers have used characteristic front-end design to create distinctive identity in fiercely competitive markets. Trends emerge, styles evolve and factors such as safety have.
Teslarati
AUGUST 19, 2024
SpaceX is tiptoeing toward Starship’s next test flight, known as Integrated Flight Test 5 (IFT-5), as it gained approval from one federal agency today but still needs one more. Starship test flights are arguably the most anticipated SpaceX launches currently. The improvement of SpaceX’s performance through the first four flights has been very impressive, with the most recent IFT-4 being the best performance yet.
EV Central
AUGUST 19, 2024
Chinese car-maker Zeekr has announced its all-new 2025 Zeekr 007 takes just 10.5 minutes to charge from 10-80 percent, thanks to its advanced next-generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. Available on Zeekr 007 sedans sold in China from this week, the ultra-rapid charging is said to be capable thanks to the Geely-owned brand’s use of both “optimised materials and improved technology” Zeekr claims the 007 sedan comes with the brand’s new breed of ‘5.5C&
Electrek
AUGUST 19, 2024
Tesla is finally about to launch one of its most comically delayed features: ‘actually smart summon’ (ASS) for vision-based vehicles.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 19, 2024
A maze of brackish and freshwater ponds covers Taiwan’s coastal plain, supporting aquaculture operations that produce roughly NT $30 billion (US $920 million) worth of seafood every year. Taiwan’s government is hoping that the more than 400 square kilometers of fishponds can simultaneously produce a second harvest: solar power. What is aquavoltaics?
Electrek
AUGUST 19, 2024
Chinese EV automaker NIO is expanding its global presence, making headway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a strategic partnership backed by the Abu Dhabi government. The automaker has gone live with an official website and social media page for its new UAE business division and has shared who will manage it.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 19, 2024
Mondays are almost never fun, but more than 1,000 salaried GM employees are having an especially bad start to the week. This morning, the automaker announced layoffs that will impact around 1.3 percent of its global workforce. A spokesperson told CNBC , “As we build GM’s future, we must simplify for speed and excellence, make bold choices, and prioritize the investments that will have the greatest impact.
Electrek
AUGUST 19, 2024
On today’s episode of Quick Charge , Elon Musk has a lot of fans in the Russian war criminal demographic, Unplugged Performance wants to sell you an idea, CASE debuts an all-electric backhoe, and the city of Oakland converts 100% of its school bus fleet to electric.
Teslarati
AUGUST 19, 2024
A recent announcement from Grünheide (Oder-Spree) has revealed that chemical weapons have been found in Tesla Giga Berlin’s planned expansion site. The recovery of the recently-discovered chemical weapons is expected to last from Monday to Thursday, August 19-22, 2024. As noted by Grünheide Mayor Arne Christiani in an announcement , “chemical warfare agents were found in development plan area No. 60 “Freienbrink Nord Service and Logistics Center.” Following the weapons&#
InsideEVs
AUGUST 19, 2024
At highway speeds, the refreshed Model 3 bests the outgoing model, the previous efficiency record holder.
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