Green Car Reports
APRIL 10, 2024
Ford is cutting prices on some 2024 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks by up to $5,500, CarsDirect reports, citing a bulletin sent by Ford to dealerships. Effective April 5, the XLT Standard Range grade gets a $2,000 price cut, bringing its base price down to $65,090 with the mandatory $2,095 destination charge. The Lariat Extended Range gets.
Electrek
APRIL 29, 2024
Just after laying off “more than 10%” of its global workforce, Tesla is laying off even more employees – including senior executives and long-time veterans of the company, most notably the entire Supercharging team and the executive responsible for negotiating NACS adoption across the industry.
Cars That Think
APRIL 30, 2024
At TSMC’s North American Technology Symposium on Wednesday, the company detailed both its semiconductor technology and chip packaging technology roadmaps. While the former is key to keeping the traditional part of Moore’s Law going, the latter could accelerate a trend towards processors made from more and more silicon, leading quickly to systems the size of a full silicon wafer.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 30, 2024
In a recent video by Fox News, the company finds basically every EV-negative headline they could find for the last several years, and then interviews an automotive journalist who owns two older EVs. The conclusion? EVs are a failure. Here’s the video (I’ll talk about it more afterward): When it. [continued] The post Fox News Cherrypicks Old EVs to Represent The “Foolish” Nature Of All EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Teslarati
APRIL 25, 2024
Hertz ( NASDAQ: HTZ ) reported its earnings for the first quarter of 2024 today, announcing that it is continuing to lose money on its electric vehicle investment and plans to dump even more EVs from its fleet. Hertz said it had increased the number of EVs it will let go of by 10,000 units, now planning to sell 30,000 of its purchased electric cars this year.
The Driven EV News
APRIL 18, 2024
Australian EV fast charging company Tritium is facing financial collapse after its directors declared it to be insolvent and called in KPMG to act as voluntary administrators. The post Australia EV fast-charging Tritium says it is insolvent, appoints administrators appeared first on The Driven.
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Electrek
APRIL 22, 2024
More than 1 in 5 cars sold globally this year is expected to be electric, with surging demand projected over the next decade, says a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report.
Cars That Think
APRIL 18, 2024
For more than 50 years, Deep Space Station 43 has been an invaluable tool for space probes as they explore our solar system and push into the beyond. The DSS-43 radio antenna, located at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex , near Canberra, Australia, keeps open the line of communication between humans and probes during NASA missions. Today more than 40 percent of all data retrieved by celestial explorers, including Voyagers , New Horizons , and the Mars Curiosity rover , comes through
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 11, 2024
Chinese EVs are coming to Europe in waves but many of them stay parked in port facilities for months waiting for transport inland. The post Unsold Chinese EVs Are Piling Up At European Ports appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
APRIL 13, 2024
The Tesla Model Y sales comprised over a third of all electric vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S. in the first quarter, as shown in new data released this week. Automotive sales data from Kelley Blue Book shows that EV sales growth slowed down in the first quarter, and while dominant market leader Tesla wasn’t immune to these effects, the U.S. automaker’s sales remained far ahead of competitors.
The Driven EV News
APRIL 17, 2024
New real-world data from the EU shows plug-in hybrid vehicle emissions are actually much closer to the average petrol car than car companies claim. The post Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims appeared first on The Driven.
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 6, 2024
The Finnish EV charging manufacturer Kempower has launched its state-of-the-art electric truck charging solution for power ratings above 1 MW. Kempower’s Megawatt Charging System seeks to be part of the solution to the challenges of electrification of heavy-duty vehicles to meet the EU’s decarbonization goals. To bridge the market transition towards full megawatt charging adoption […] The post Kempower launches 1.2 MW electric truck charging station appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
APRIL 20, 2024
This massive Liebherr electric excavator reached a major operational milestone earlier this month when it moved its one millionth tonne of dirt. And now, its buyers want more!
Cars That Think
APRIL 17, 2024
Boston Dynamics has just introduced a new Atlas humanoid robot , replacing the legendary hydraulic Atlas and intended to be a commercial product. This is huge news from the company that has spent the last decade building the most dynamic humanoids that the world has ever seen, and if you haven’t read our article about the announcement (and seen the video!
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 13, 2024
Electric cars are making news this week in new reports that highlight price parity with conventional cars in the used car market. The post Good News About Electric Cars — They’re Driving Down Electricity Rates appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
APRIL 22, 2024
Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. The total 10-year cost of maintaining and repairing a Tesla is the cheapest in the industry, according to a data analysis shared by Consumer Reports on Friday. The data showed that, over the course of a decade, Teslas averaged just $4,035 in maintenance and repair costs, compared to those of automakers Land Rover and Porsche, which landed at
The Driven EV News
APRIL 9, 2024
With EV sales at 90 per cent of the new car market, the number of electric cars on Norway roads s likely to overtake petrol cars within the next 12 months. The post Electric vehicle numbers could overtake petrol cars in Norway this year appeared first on The Driven.
InsideEVs
APRIL 18, 2024
Frozen pumps. Skyrocketing fuel costs. Plummeting resale values. Here's why owners who bought into Toyota's hydrogen dream feel "cheated and misled.
Electrek
APRIL 19, 2024
As the brand prepares to kick off its low-cost EV offensive, Kia’s cheapest EV2, starting around $14,500 (20 million Won), was spotted testing in a new video. Check out the first glimpse of the Kia EV2 below.
Cars That Think
APRIL 15, 2024
Each year, the AI Index lands on virtual desks with a louder virtual thud—this year, its 393 pages are a testament to the fact that AI is coming off a really big year in 2023. For the past three years, IEEE Spectrum has read the whole damn thing and pulled out a selection of charts that sum up the current state of AI (see our coverage from 2021 , 2022 , and 2023 ).
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 4, 2024
March’s auto market saw plugin EVs take 91.5% share in Norway, up from 91.1% year on year. BEVs alone took almost 90% share. Overall auto volume was 9,750 units, 50% down YoY, and the lowest March in 15 years. The Tesla Model Y was again Norway’s best selling vehicle. March. [continued] The post EVs Take 91.5% Share In Norway appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
APRIL 15, 2024
RBC Capital analyst Tom Narayan maintained his “Buy” rating for electric vehicle maker Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) on Monday. His price target for Tesla was also listed at $298 per share, suggesting an upside of over 80%. Narayan is currently ranked on TipRanks as a 4-star analyst with an average return of 7.4% and a success rate of 53.95%. He covers several auto companies such as Tesla, Ferrari, and the Mercedes-Benz Group.
The Driven EV News
APRIL 3, 2024
EV sales hit another record in March, with Tesla the sixth best selling brand and the Model Y overtaking the Toyota Hilux ute. The post EV sales hit record high in March, as Tesla Model Y overtakes Toyota Hilux ute appeared first on The Driven.
InsideEVs
APRIL 5, 2024
After building 46,561 more vehicles than it managed to deliver in Q1, Tesla is slashing Model Y prices to incentivize buying from inventory.
Electrek
APRIL 18, 2024
Volvo and battery giant CATL are teaming up to turn old EV batteries into new ones. The partnership aims to further reduce the carbon footprint of EVs by recycling key battery materials.
Cars That Think
APRIL 15, 2024
Among the countless challenges of decarbonizing transportation, one of the most compelling involves electric motors. In laboratories all over the world, researchers are now chasing a breakthrough that could kick into high gear the transition to electric transportation: a rugged, compact, powerful electric motor that has high power density and the ability to withstand high temperatures—and that doesn’t have rare-earth permanent magnets.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 27, 2024
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring 743,000 sales (in a 1.7-million-unit overall market). That’s up 29% year over year (YoY). Looking deeper at the numbers, BEVs were up 16%, while PHEVs did even better, jumping 62% in March. Breaking down plugin sales. [continued] The post 43% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — March 2024 Sales Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
APRIL 26, 2024
Tesla gave the Semi a late 2025 and early 2026 true launch date as the company has started construction of a dedicated manufacturing facility for the Class 8 truck. Tesla has been utilizing the expertise of PepsiCo. for an early pilot program involving the Semi to test real-world efficiency and travel. For the past two years, Tesla and PepsiCo. have been working to understand how the vehicle will make fleets more efficient and environmentally friendly as the truck is still making its way toward
The Driven EV News
APRIL 2, 2024
In yet another major breakthrough the world's largest battery maker CATL has announced a new EV battery with a 1.5 million km 15 year warranty. The post CATL announces electric vehicle battery with 1.5 million kilometre warranty appeared first on The Driven.
InsideEVs
APRIL 30, 2024
Most of Tesla's Supercharger team was caught up in recent layoffs, leading to countless questions about the future of EV charging.
Electrek
APRIL 15, 2024
Electrek can confirm that Tesla indeed put its upcoming ‘$25,000 electric car, sometimes referred to as ‘Model 2’, on the back burner despite what Elon Musk said. The project was codenamed NV9.
Cars That Think
APRIL 16, 2024
A consortium of U.S. federal agencies has pooled their funds and wide array of expertise to reinvent the emergency vehicle. The hybrid electric box truck they’ve come up with is carbon neutral. And in the aftermath of a natural disaster like a tornado or wildfire, the vehicle, called H2Rescue , can supply electric power and potable water to survivors while acting as a temperature-controlled command center for rescue personnel.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 12, 2024
In a recent AP article about Ford’s delayed second-gen electric pickup truck, one key problem for US EV adoption was brought up: “Industry analysts say most early technology adopters and people who want to cut emissions have already purchased EVs. Automakers now have to convince skeptical mainstream buyers to go. [continued] The post How We Can Alleviate A Key EV Fear appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
APRIL 7, 2024
Another Tesla executive has responded to recent reports that the $25,000 mass-market vehicle is no longer being planned, following CEO Elon Musk’s denial of the claims. Last week, Reuters reported that sources had told it that Tesla was canceling plans for its $25,000 electric vehicle (EV). Musk went on to deny the reports, literally saying that “ Reuters is lying (again),” with he and Tesla later announcing plans to unveil the upcoming robotaxi on August 8, 2024.
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