Green Car Reports
APRIL 23, 2021
The Biden administration announced Thursday a first move aimed at restoring states’ rights to follow more stringent California vehicle emissions rules—and to set electric vehicle mandates. The first procedural step comes in the form of a proposal issued by the National Highway Traffic Administration, rescinding a series of rules issued.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 30, 2021
This is a question that is quite common among both Tesla owners and non-Tesla owners who intend to become Tesla owners: “Should I charge my Tesla to 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%?” Having owned Teslas in a few different scenarios, and having followed Tesla closely and professionally for nearly a decade (wow, that’s surprising when I […].
Electrek
APRIL 30, 2021
Tesla has now released the specs and the first images of a new Powerwall + installation after the power update announced by Elon Musk last week. more… The post First Tesla Powerwall+ images and specs released appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2021
Elon Musk has remarked in the past that the Tesla Cybertruck looks like a CGI render in real life. Based on actual footage taken of the all-electric vehicle during its visit to Giga Texas, it does seem like the CEO is right on the money. The Cybertruck may be made of tangible, cold steel, but from a distance, it almost looks like it belongs in the auto industry’s uncanny valley. .
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InsideEVs
APRIL 12, 2021
Tesla's AI is something that could put it way ahead of rivals, but many people are still skeptical about its worth.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 30, 2021
Global EV sales grew 41% last year, but must accelerate even faster to meet climate and energy goals, the International Energy Agency said Thursday. Under current trends, 145 million EVs, including cars, trucks, and busses, will be on the world’s roads by 2030, approximately 7% of the total fleet. That is less than two-thirds of […].
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Electrek
APRIL 30, 2021
A third-party Tesla Cybertruck camper system has received over $50 million worth of orders even though the product doesn’t even exist yet. It shows just how excited people are for the new electric pickup trucks and the kinds of adventures you can do with it. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck camper system receives $50 million in orders, and it doesn’t even exist yet appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 29, 2021
A new product is seldom without flaws. There is an old saying about new houses. When you buy a new house, just finished by the builder, let your enemy live in it the first year. Let a friend live in it the second year, move into it to live there yourself the third year. This […].
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2021
The first quarter of 2021 proved something most of the electric vehicle community probably expected: the Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling EV through the first three months of the year. After Tesla delivered 184,800 cars in Q1 , a record-setting performance in terms of the company’s individual performance, it was realized by many that the California-based automaker would not need its flagship vehicles to assist in its industry-dominating efforts.
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2021
The shift to electric cars is underway, and based on the initiatives of countries and regions like Europe, the age of the internal combustion engine is ending. This does not mean that everyone is fine with the EV shift, however, and sometimes, these anti-electric car sentiments are expressed in the weirdest ways. . Tesla and its vast Supercharger Network are no stranger to these incidents.
Electrek
APRIL 30, 2021
Tesla is turning on the charm in China by offering new discounts and perks amid changes in perception as a result of recent negative press. more… The post Tesla turns on the charm in China with new discount and perks amid negative press appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2021
Right in the nick of time for a high-altitude flight test scheduled as early as Friday, April 30th, SpaceX has secured an FAA license to launch Starship prototype SN15 and simultaneously received an FCC permit to operate a Starlink dish installed on the rocket. The two-month FCC permit is primarily a luxury that will allow SpaceX to experiment with the utility of adding Starlink satellite internet connectivity to an active launch vehicle.
Electrek
APRIL 30, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): GM says it plans to invest $1 billion in a plant in Mexico to build electric vehicles. SMUD, Sacramento’s electricity provider, is paying people to become certified solar PV installers. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.
Teslarati
APRIL 27, 2021
Tesla’s first quarter of 2021 would be one for the books, with the company beating Wall Street’s expectations for Q1 revenue and profit, boosted by record deliveries, some robust demand for its locally-produced vehicles in China, and some healthy environmental credit sales. Thanks to these blockbuster numbers, Tesla has now sustained its profitability for seven consecutive quarters. .
Electrek
APRIL 27, 2021
Elon Musk made the argument that Tesla is going to be known more as an artificial intelligence and robotic company. more… The post Tesla is becoming more of an artificial intelligence and robotic company, says Elon Musk appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
APRIL 26, 2021
Elon Musk projected that the Tesla Model Y could become the world’s best-selling car by 2022 or 2023. Musk announced that the Tesla Model 3 became the best-selling luxury sedan of any kind in the world during its latest earnings call. Based on Tesla’s calculations, the Model Y could beat the Model 3’s record. “I’d say more likely than not that in 2022 Model Y is the best-selling car or truck of any kind in the world,” said Elon Musk during the Q1 2021 earnings
Electrek
APRIL 30, 2021
Tesla has released a long statement about the background behind the protester who crashed its booth at the Shanghai Motor Show earlier this month. It’s a lot crazier than we thought. more… The post Tesla releases insane story behind protester who crashed its booth at the Shanghai Motor Show appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
APRIL 27, 2021
Tesla plans to resume making over 100,000 Model S and Model X vehicles per year with the new version, basically bringing the flagship vehicle programs to life. more… The post Tesla plans to return to making over 100,000 Model S and Model X vehicles per year with new version appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
APRIL 27, 2021
Tesla apparently made an Earth Day announcement that flew under the radar: The automaker intends to power all Supercharger stations with renewable energy this year. more… The post Tesla says it will power all Superchargers with renewable energy this year appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
APRIL 26, 2021
Hyundai released an interesting video of a real-time view of the Ioniq 5 charging to 80% state of charge in 18 minutes. The automaker is flexing some impressive charge rates. more… The post Watch Hyundai Ioniq 5 charge to 80% in 18 minutes with impressive charge rate appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 25, 2021
In a new video, CNBC details how Tesla’s battery mastermind is solving the largest problem that EVs have. The video starts out with thousands of plastic bags filled with batteries. These batteries come from EVs, phones, scooters, laptops, and other electronic devices. Since these batteries are both flammable and toxic, it’s critical that they don’t […].
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 25, 2021
Originally published on Tesla Oracle & EV Annex. While an affordable $25,000 Tesla remains a dream for some, this might not be the case for some in-the-know California residents. Geography is key here. Being located properly in California (and qualifying), you can actually purchase a Model 3 for around $25,000. Hey, why wait for a […].
Teslarati
APRIL 27, 2021
Tesla revealed its trade-in statistics in the Q1 2021 Earnings Call Update Letter, showing that a majority of the vehicles it accepts through trade-in are gas-powered. In the Update Letter that was released a few minutes after Wall Street closed up shop for the Monday trading session, Tesla revealed it had successfully accomplished another profitable quarter thanks to strong demand for its two mass-market vehicles, the Model 3 and Model Y.
Teslarati
APRIL 25, 2021
Tesla’s Boombox update may be one of the more minor features that the EV maker recently rolled out, but it seems like the quirky little feature is starting to provide some benefits to the road. As recently shared by a Model 3 owner, for example, the Boombox feature could be a pretty darn great way to de-escalate a potential road rage situation. .
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 24, 2021
In 1848, gold was first discovered in California. In 1859, the U.S. oil industry began when the first well was drilled in Pennsylvania. Back then, oil from animals (think whale blubber) was typically used, until a patent for creating kerosene from coal oil was patented in 1854. Once Pennsylvania shale oil was analyzed and determined […].
Teslarati
APRIL 24, 2021
Fresh off the successful flight of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon to the International Space Station, CEO Elon Musk has been confirmed to be in line to host popular late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live in its May 8 episode. Together with the Tesla and SpaceX CEO will be pop singer Miley Cyrus, who would be serving as the SNL May 8 episode’s musical guest. .
Electrek
APRIL 24, 2021
Tesla is starting to offer free Powerwalls to people who received big price increases on solar roof projects that were already under contracts. more… The post Tesla starts offering free Powerwalls to people with big price increases on solar roof appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 23, 2021
Under the leadership of Elon Musk, Tesla made a 4D chess move that Solving The Money Problem’s Steven Mark Ryan pointed out no one seems to have noticed. This move can also be seen as a secret Trojan horse of sorts. The video (below) is inspired by some of Elon Musk’s tweets. Steven explained: “An […].
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 23, 2021
School buses are ripe for electrification. First off, they replace dirty diesel with clean electrons, which dramatically reduces emissions of both CO2 as well as other harmful pollutants like air particulates and NOx. Since a majority of low-income children (60%) ride the bus to school and school buses with lower emissions have been shown to […].
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 26, 2021
Originally published on Transport & Environment. By Eoin Bannon EU lawmakers should set an end date for selling new combustion engine cars in Europe no later than 2035, 27 companies have said in a joint appeal this week.¹ The open call will continue to gather support for a phase-out ahead of the review of EU car and van […].
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 23, 2021
Originally published on Tesla Oracle & EV Annex. It was late last year when a NYC taxi fleet operator bought its first Tesla Model 3 yellow cab. The EV experiment was well-received by both the taxi drivers and their passengers. Since then, the taxi company, Drive Sally, has added four more Model 3s to the fleet. […].
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 23, 2021
On a Zoom call with reporters this week, XPeng execs talked at length about some fresh semi-autonomous driving news and a bit about plans in the next couple of years. I asked whether they had a plan or rough expectation for when they think they can get to robotaxi-ready “Level 4” or “Level 5” autonomy. […].
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 22, 2021
If you haven’t been keeping up with the news regarding Tesla and a spectacle a Tesla owner created in China, it’s a really sad situation where a customer felt that she had to take extreme actions to get Tesla’s attention. Currently, the Shanghai Auto Show is in full swing. The customer was upset over the […].
Teslarati
APRIL 23, 2021
XPRIZE officially launched the $100 Million XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition. In honor of the launch, XPRIZE founder Peter H. Diamandis sat down with Elon Musk, who is funding the competition through the Musk Foundation. In February, the Tesla CEO announced he was teaming up with XPRIZE to manage the $100 million carbon capture prize he was donating to encourage innovators to develop CO2 removal solutions.
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