Green Car Reports
JULY 31, 2024
A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron electric cars arrive in North America next spring or summer The first cars using Audi's new platform cut a sharp shape A 94.9-kwh usable battery pack supports three models The Audi A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron join the Porsche Macan EV and Audi Q6 E-Tron SUVs as the first cars to utilize Volkswagen Group’s new.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 31, 2024
In an unprecedented move some months ago, Ethiopia became effectively the first country in the world to ban the import of internal combustion engine vehicles. That ban was not some futuristic target for 2030 or 2035. It was an immediate ban on the import of ICE cars. Ethiopia’s motivation? A. [continued] The post Ethiopia Says ICE Vehicle Import Ban Continues As Part of New Economic Reforms, Only EV Imports Allowed!
Green Car Reports
JULY 31, 2024
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT owners can make their cars quicker with a few taps of their phone and a one-time charge. On Tuesday, Ford announced a Performance Upgrade for the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT that increases torque and drops the electric crossover's 0-60 mph and quarter-mile times. The performance boost costs $995 plus tax. The Performance Upgrade.
The Driven EV News
JULY 31, 2024
Another 500 electric vehicles will be offered to Australian ride-share drivers as part of a $20 million government investment in cutting emissions from the growing industry. The post Why the next ride you share could be in an electric car appeared first on The Driven.
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Green Car Reports
JULY 31, 2024
Mercedes could have a Tesla Model Y competitor in 2026 Production will reportedly begin in October 2025 The compact crossover will replace the EQB EV in the lineup Mercedes-Benz may be prepping an electric version of its upcoming CLA-Class sedan, along with a related crossover SUV. On Tuesday, Automotive News reported that an electric version of.
Electrek
JULY 31, 2024
China’s BYD found a new partner to cut EV costs and fuel adoption. As part of a massive new multi-year alliance, BYD is set to launch 100,000 EVs on Uber’s platform globally.
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CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 31, 2024
New "Supercell" EV batteries are made with the help of high-tech atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems, adapted for commercial use to reduce costs and enhance performance. The post New “Supercell” EV Batteries Have All The Energy Density For 20% Less Cost appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
JULY 31, 2024
LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Samsung SDI are nearing the mass production of Tesla’s 4680 cell design. Samsung SDI aims to start mass production on the 46-series cylindrical battery by early 2025. The South Korean battery supplier accelerated its timeline for the 4680 cells by over a year. It set up a production line at its plant in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province.
Electrek
JULY 31, 2024
In a big milestone, Lucid’s (LCID) first pre-production luxury Gravity electric SUV rolled off the assembly line at its Casa Grande, Arizona factory. Lucid is embarking on a new journey with its first electric SUV and second EV joining its lineup.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 31, 2024
Chery has announced a new partnership with Kenyan Afrigreen Automobile Limited with a $20 million investment in an electric vehicle assembly plant in Kenya. The post The Chery Omoda E5 EV Will Be Assembled In Kenya Starting Next Month! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Driven EV News
JULY 31, 2024
Barcelona rolls out first EV fast-charging locations that will be powered by rooftop solar and from the energy derived from the braking of trains on the city’s Metro trainline. The post Barcelona rolls out first EV chargers powered by regenerative train braking appeared first on The Driven.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 31, 2024
The Defense Department has been slow to adopt electric vehicles, but new silicon EV battery technology could help speed things up. The post US Military Edging Closer To Electric Vehicles, One Step At A Time appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JULY 31, 2024
The US Department of Energy (DOE) plans to build a 1 GW solar farm on a former top-secret Manhattan Project nuclear site in Washington State.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 31, 2024
The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) has joined with global technology leader Nuuve to electrify its vehicles and develop solar power capacity. The entire system will have 56 EV chargers and use V2G technology for about 50 electric shuttles at the Fresno, California, site. Energy storage will also be included. [continued] The post Solar Power, Electric Shuttles, & EV Chargers Project Begins In Fresno, CA appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JULY 31, 2024
Ford is challenging Tesla and Porsche as it unlocks more performance for Mustang Mach-E GT drivers. A new Ford Mustang Mach-E GT performance upgrade enables a quicker 0 to 60 mph time than the Tesla Model Y Performance and Porsche Macan 4 Electric.
Teslarati
JULY 31, 2024
SpaceX is reportedly discussing the possibility of conducting Starship rocket tests with officials in Australia. The news broke right before the United States signed a $ 1 billion bilateral agreement with the Australian Space Agency. The Technology Safeguards Agreement ensures that US technology launched in Australia remains protected and under US control.
Electrek
JULY 31, 2024
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-driving’ features were reportedly on during a previously reported fatal crash with a motorcyclist, according to the police.
Teslarati
JULY 31, 2024
A recent report from South Korea has suggested that Tesla CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to meet with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun in Paris in early August. The meeting between the three top executives was reportedly suggested by the Samsung Electronics Chairman, who is close with both the Tesla CEO and the Hyundai Chairman.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 31, 2024
When we look at the automotive market, it’s clear that every niche is served by at least one vehicle. We have motorcycles, small cars, big sedans, small crossovers, medium crossovers, large crossover, SUVs of all sizes, and trucks of all sizes. Why so many different vehicles? Because everyone wants to. [continued] The post Should We Explore Modular Vehicles More?
EV Central
JULY 31, 2024
EV sales tell an interesting story about the car market, which has adjusted its pace of growth in 2024. Sales of electric cars continue to grow, but not in the triple-digit numbers we experienced throughout 2022 and 2023. Still, with growth of 18 percent in the first half of 2024 there’s plenty of interest in electric cars. A total of 50,918 EVs were sold in the first six months of 2024, representing 8 percent of the new car market.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 31, 2024
According to a recent regulatory filing, BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) behemoth that needs no introduction, is setting its sights on the Canadian market, a move that could potentially disrupt the EV landscape in the Great White North. But, it might not be a cake walk, as the Canadian. [continued] The post BYD Wants To Sell In Canada, But It Won’t Necessarily Be Easy appeared first on CleanTechnica.
InsideEVs
JULY 31, 2024
The first pre-production Lucid Gravity just rolled off the assembly line. Will it still be in customers' driveways before 2024 ends?
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 31, 2024
Leapmotor International, a Stellantis-led company (51%/49% between Stellantis and Leapmotor), has shipped the first batch of its electric vehicles, the C10 SUVs and the T03 cars, from Shanghai, China, to European ports. Stellantis says the Leapmotor’s C10 and T03 vehicles are equipped with cutting-edge EV technology, offering exceptional performance, efficiency, [continued] The post Leapmotor International Ships First Batch Of Its Electric Vehicles From China To Europe appeared first on CleanTec
Electrek
JULY 31, 2024
Brookfield Renewable US has filed a Notice of Intent to develop one of Oregon’s largest solar + battery storage projects.
The Truth About Cars
JULY 31, 2024
The Ford Maverick has been a hit since its introduction a few years back, but there’s one thing that potential buyers have been asking for since the beginning: All-wheel drive with the fuel-efficient hybrid variant. Ford is answering those calls with the 2025 Maverick, which will combine the hybrid and AWD systems in the truck for the first time. The 2.0-liter EcoBoost-equipped Maverick has been sold with AWD since the get-go, but the 2.5-liter hybrid trucks were front-drive only.
Cars That Think
JULY 31, 2024
Ten years. Two countries. Multiple redesigns. Some US $80 million invested. And, finally, Zero Zero Robotics has a product it says is ready for consumers, not just robotics hobbyists—the HoverAir X1. The company has sold several hundred thousand flying cameras since the HoverAir X1 started shipping last year. It hasn’t gotten the millions of units into consumer hands—or flying above them—that its founders would like to see, but it’s a start.
Electrek
JULY 31, 2024
The upcoming Kia EV4 was spotted testing in Europe for the first time as the Korean automaker’s latest affordable EV. Kia’s EV4 is an electric sedan similar in size to Tesla’s Model 3. Can it compete with Tesla?
Teslarati
JULY 31, 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck has been subjected to a lot of criticism, one of the most notable of which is the allegation that it cannot do “truck things” like towing at all. As per a recent test from a noted YouTube trucking channel, however, it appears that the Tesla Cybertruck’s towing capability is well above the standard. YouTube channel The Fast Lane (TLF) Truck opted to take the Tesla Cybertruck and the Ford F-150 in a towing torture test that involved both vehicles climbing a mountain while pull
Electrek
JULY 31, 2024
The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric remains one of the most affordable EV options in the US, with starting prices under $35,000. Hyundai added a new, sporty N Line model with sleek design upgrades.
The Truth About Cars
JULY 31, 2024
Auto industry executives are grappling with rising costs and a challenging economic environment, leading many to employ aggressive cost-cutting measures. At Stellantis, the latest effort to right the ship will involve a voluntary separation program for its salaried U.S. workforce. Stellantis’ plan does not have a minimum service requirement, and everyone from the VP level down will be eligible to participate.
Teslarati
JULY 31, 2024
Tesla supplier CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.) reported increased net income for the second quarter. Bloomberg calculated that the Chinese battery supplier’s profit increased by 13.4% to $1.7 billion in the second quarter, beating analyst estimates. CATL’s net income rose 10.4% to 3.1 billion in the first half of the year. Tesla & CATL deemed the Power Couple to Recharge the US EV Market: Morgan Stanley CATL’s performance in Q2 2024 means it remains the number
The Truth About Cars
JULY 31, 2024
Recaro, known for making seats for automakers, racing teams, and others, is entering bankruptcy in Germany. On July 29, the company was placed into administration to oversee its operations and finances. While we don’t know what led to the decision, it’s important to note that the bankruptcy only impacts the Recaro Automotive Seating Company, not Recaro Holdings, which makes gaming chairs, airline seats, and more.
Electrek
JULY 31, 2024
A new Tesla prototype, rumored to be the upcoming Model Y Juniper refresh, has leaked from the factory. After the.
Teslarati
JULY 31, 2024
SpaceX Dragon splashdowns will no longer take place off the coast of Florida, as the company confirmed it would begin move the process to the West Coast starting next year. A move that intends to reduce the risks of debris reentering from the Dragon capsule’s trunk section, SpaceX said that the splashdowns will now take place off the California coast.
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