Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
An LE base model and darker Nightshade trim join the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid lineup The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid is expected to get up to 36 mpg combined The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid costs $45,660 The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid crossover SUV lineup grows for 2025, adding two more variants. A Nightshade Edition.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Amprius Technologies has shipped its power-packed A-Sample EV cells to the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), a research collaboration between major automakers to advance EV battery technology.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Ford EVs are getting EV trip planning for their built-in Google Maps navigation system Ford already offered EV trip planning via Apple Maps through Apple CarPlay Google said Gemini AI-curated Maps functionality is coming to Ford EVs and soon to Rivians Drivers of Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning electric vehicles are getting more EV.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Japan’s Suzuki has finally unveiled its first all-electric vehicle. On Monday, Suzuki introduced the e Vitara in Europe, a global electric SUV that will soon join Toyota’s lineup.
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Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Base prices for EQE SUV lineup carry forward unchanged EQE SUV continues with CCS charge port, amid shift to Tesla NACS Base model is priced for the EV tax credit (purchase), appears not to qualify Mercedes-Benz continues to offer its EQE electric vehicle in both sedan and SUV body styles, with the latter receiving only small changes for the 2025.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Tesla recently sent out an update to its vehicle “summon” feature – which it calls Actually Smart Summon – and as a result, one Tesla owner can no longer use his car.
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Teslarati
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Tesla has improved a critical safety feature in a new software update, helping make its vehicles safer than before. Tesla is rolling out a new blind spot warning feature, bolstering its vehicle safety by adding a capability to the already-existing characteristic. The blind spot indicator has always helped alert drivers of vehicles that might not be visible when the car is in motion, an especially pertinent feature when driving on the highway or other multi-lane roads.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
BYD went on a hiring spree over the past few months as sales and profits reached new levels. With momentum building, China’s EV leader is drastically ramping up production and expanding its workforce to meet the higher demand.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
October saw plugin EVs take 62.2% share in Sweden, up slightly YoY from 60.6%. BEV volume fell YoY, though PHEV volume increased. Overall auto volume was 25,026 units, flat YoY. The Tesla Model Y was once again the best selling BEV. October’s auto sales saw combined plugin EVs take 62.2%. [continued] The post EVs Take 62.2% Share In Sweden — Tesla Model Y Still Dominates appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
A recent report has alleged that chip giant Nvidia is in talks with Elon Musk about a potential investment in xAI. The alleged investment was reported initially by the New York Post , which cited a source reportedly familiar with the matter. Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup is behind Grok, a large language model (LLM) that is currently deployed on social media platform X.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Editor’s note: BYD is clearly on a huge roll, after more than a decade of growth and rapid innovation. Its sales are booming fast, and it is establishing itself firmly as the #1 plugin vehicle producer in the world, and probably soon the #1 automaker in the world. Larry Evans. [continued] The post BYD Added A Tesla-Worth Of Production Capacity Over The Past 3 Months … With More To Come appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The rumors of a potential Tesla Phone have been clarified by company CEO Elon Musk, who appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast on Monday. Of the many rumors circulating about Tesla, what it will develop and what it could potential dip its toe into next, a phone is among the most popular. It is no wonder, either. If you were to search “Tesla Phone” on YouTube, you will get a variety of videos that state Musk has personally guaranteed a phone: To be frank, I get a lot of question
Electrek
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Fresh off a $500 million investment from Toyota, eVTOL air taxi developer Joby Aviation has taken its aviation technology to Japan for the first time to demonstrate sustainable flight capabilities for its business partner, which you can view in the video below.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Tesla China saw 15,700 new vehicle registrations during the week of October 28 to November 3, 2024. These results represent a 49.52% week-over-week increase from the 10,500 insurance registrations that were recorded in the week ending October 27, 2024. Tesla does not report its weekly sales figures, though a general idea of the company’s overall performance in China’s domestic automotive market can be inferred through vehicle registration data.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Bangkok electric motorcycle taxis help travelers manage traffic congestion. Yet, previously, the batteries from the EV taxis suffered from high temperatures. The issue is especially noticeable in two- and three-wheeled vehicles, where adding cooling devices is challenging, particularly in hotter nations like Thailand. Expensive lithium-ion batteries sometimes need to be.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Tesla is set to get two new contracts for its Megapack grid-scale batteries, this time detailing plans for two large energy storage projects in Australia. Two Tesla Megapack projects with 200MW/400MWh of capacity each have been proposed by utility provider Ausgrid, set to be constructed near Sydney and in Newcastle, both in New South Wales, according to Renew Economy.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
It’s thumbs down on the BYD Atto 3, at least from Europe’s leading car safety agency EuroNCAP when rating the BEV’s driver assistance system. Meanwhile, Mercedes’ i5, along with other European models, receives top scores.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Teslas may be among the most advanced vehicles on the road, but they are, at the end of the day, also among the safest. This was highlighted in a recent video featuring the Tesla Model 3 in China, which became the only vehicle that aced a recent safety test for both driver and passenger. As noted in a post from industry watcher @Tslachan , the Tesla Model 3 ended up being the only vehicle that aced a drill-and-crash truck safety test from Dongchedi.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
After just over six months on the road, two Teslas have driven around the world powered by electricity – including an entire family, with 3 young children, in a Tesla Model 3. But for one of the drivers it’s nothing new, as this was actually his fourth round-the-world trip in an EV – the first being way back in 2012.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Tesla has reached an important milestone in the production ramp of its Megapack grid-scale batteries, coming as the company has been increasing the output of the hardware over the past couple of years. On Monday, Tesla’s Megapack account on X announced that the team at its so-called Megafactory in Lathrop, California has built its 10,000th Megapack, marking a significant achievement as the company continues to aim to reach its volume production goals.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Con Edison and First Student are constructing a microgrid in Brooklyn to manage the charging requirements of electric school buses. The post Con Ed And First Student Bring Solar Microgrid To New York appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Green Fleet Magazine
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
When weighing the choices, fleet managers must decide to integrate clean technologies into existing operations or invest in entirely new vehicles built with sustainability in mind.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Starlink internet service will be coming to Niger. SpaceX recently signed a pact with Niger’s ruling military, Junta, to bring better internet connection to the country. Niger’s Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Sidi Mohamed Raliou, told state broadcaster Tele Sahel about Junta’s pact with SpaceX for Starlink services. According to Raliou, Starlink has the potential to significantly improve the quality of internet services in Niger.
The Truth About Cars
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
While we’ve covered the fact that the average American household can no longer afford a brand new vehicle, it would appear today’s pricing is likewise encouraging affluent consumers to shop secondhand. Apparently, new vehicles are just for the wealthy now. Bloomberg ran an article on Monday explaining how a former Mercedes-Benz lessee, named Marc Levine, decided to stop rotating between new cars after pricing his 2018 GLE 350 against a brand new one.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Kia is gearing up to launch its most affordable EV yet. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s cheapest EV, the EV2, was spotted testing in Korea. With new design features revealed, the EV2 is shaping up to look like a mini Hyundai Santa Fe.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
BYD reported selling approximately 502,757 vehicles worldwide for the month of October this year. BYD’s saw a 66.5% increase in sales compared to October 2023. Compared to September 2024 sales, the Chinese automaker saw a a 19.8 % increase. BYD posted an operating revenue of $28.2 billion in the third quarter, based on filings at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
GM has officially sold over 300,000 EVs in the US since 2016. The company announced the milestone on Monday as sales surged to a new record last quarter.
Cars That Think
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Boston Dynamics are the masters of dropping amazing robot videos with no warning, and last week, we got a surprise look at the new electric Atlas going “hands on” with a practical factory task. This video is notable because it’s the first real look we’ve had at the new Atlas doing something useful—or doing anything at all, really, as the introductory video from back in April (the first time we saw the robot) was less than a minute long.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Tesla China sold 68,280 vehicles wholesale in October 2024, as per data released by the China Passenger Car Association. The results represent a 22.69% decline from the 88,321 vehicles sold wholesale in September 2024 and a decline of 5.32% from October 2023’s 72,115 units. As of writing, the CPCA has not yet released how many vehicles were exported by Tesla China last month.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Marine electrification specialist Voltari continues to deliver some of the sleekest and best-performing electric boats on the market today. The company’s latest market entry is the Patrol 26 RIB, a carbon fiber electric boat with military-grade specs designed for security and government operations.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Similar to Tesla’s electric vehicle business, Tesla Energy is a division that seems to be obsessed with innovation. This was highlighted recently in a video that was posted by Tesla Energy in its official social media account on X, where it showcased one of its innovations, the Mobile Powerwall Unit (MPU). The video shows that Tesla’s MPUs are comprised of Powerwall 2 units, which have been replaced by the electric vehicle maker with the Powerwall 3.
The Driven EV News
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Early data shows a major drop in EV sales in October, with the Model 3 plunging in the latest month and Tesla down nearly 20 per cent over the year to date. The post Sales of Model 3 plunge in October as overall Tesla sales slump in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Aptera Motors informed Teslarati that it reached a significant milestone, successfully completing the first test drive of its production-intent Solar Electric Vehicle (EV). The company will use data from its successful test drive for real-world validation. “Driving our first production-intent vehicle marks an extraordinary moment in Aptera’s journey,” said Steve Fambro, Aptera’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO.
The Truth About Cars
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
I had a brief time with the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse RS AWD recently. Chevrolet's large-but-not-largest three-row family SUV is redesigned, getting truckier looks, a new engine, and a screen-centric interior. Normally I'd give a redesign the full review treatment, but I just didn't get a ton of mile on this one because I had to head out of town on some personal business -- that happens sometimes.
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