Green Car Reports
APRIL 23, 2024
Teslas are less expensive to maintain than other car brands, including some with strong reputations for reliability, according to Consumer Reports. As part of its 2023 Annual Auto Surveys, Consumer Reports asked owners how much they paid out of pocket for maintenance costs like oil changes over the previous 12 months. Researchers then compared.
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.
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 24, 2024
Drivers in one state have been issued almost $60,000 in fines for incorrectly parking in electric vehicle charging bays after penalties were introduced in most parts of Australia. The post Drivers hit with heavy fines for ICE-ing electric vehicle charging bays appeared first on The Driven.
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Green Car Reports
APRIL 22, 2024
Michelin built its name on tires that ride on a cushion of air. But the top tire-maker in the world sees the future as completely airless. “We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future technology that is necessary for many reasons,” Cyrille Roget, the company’s director of scientific and technical communications, said.
Electrek
APRIL 25, 2024
A new EV battery that can add 370 miles (600 km) range in 10 minutes? China’s CATL introduced its new Shenxing Plus EV battery, capable of just that. CATL claims the new EV battery is the world’s first with 4C ultra-fast charging and +620 miles (1,000 km) CLTC range.
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The Driven EV News
APRIL 23, 2024
Over the next couple of years we expect at least 43 vehicles to come to market with vehicle to grid capabilities. Australian consumers could be the biggest beneficiaries, but do we have our house in order? The post Major car makers are rolling out V2G plans this year. Is Australia ready? appeared first on The Driven.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 22, 2024
Tesla on Saturday once again cut prices on several of its models for the U.S. market, as part of around-the-world price cuts. Given the cuts, anyone considering the Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S. may want to take a fresh look at the numbers. The base price of the Model Y rear-wheel drive has dropped $2,000 versus last week, to $44,630, while the.
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!
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 24, 2024
There’s been a lot of interest in Tesla’s 4680 batteries since before they were even announced, but their development and ramp-up have been a bit below par in terms of most people’s expectations. I’ve seen various claims about these, and those claims have diverged quite a bit as time has. [continued] The post Tesla 4680 Battery Updates 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
Green Car Reports
APRIL 25, 2024
EV sales are likely to continue growing in 2024, reaching around one in five new car sales globally, and 11% of the U.S. market, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Tight profit margins, volatile battery raw material prices, and the phaseout of incentives in certain countries have led to concerns about an EV sales slump, but data.
The Driven EV News
APRIL 22, 2024
EV fast charging gets a boost in Australia with 930 sites now open, and the charging sites are getting bigger and with more innovation too. The post Australian EV fast charging boom: More than 930 sites now open after first quarter surge appeared first on The Driven.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 20, 2024
One week ago, I wrote about the Tesla Model Y (and the Tesla Model 3) having a base price below the average selling price of a new car in the US. In fact, taking the US EV tax credit into account, the Model Y was essentially $10,000 cheaper than the. [continued] The post Tesla Model Y Cheaper Than Ever in USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
APRIL 25, 2024
CATL has unveiled a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell that offers 620 miles of range on a single charge and ultra-fast charging that can bring 370 additional miles of traveling in ten minutes, according to internal tests. This morning, CATL held an event to unveil its Shenxing Plus LFP battery, which was unveiled during the Beijing Auto Show in China.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 26, 2024
Toyota announced on Thursday that it plans to build a new three-row battery-electric SUV in Princeton, Indiana, with a corresponding $1.4 billion investment in the plant. The company emphasizes that this announcement comes in addition to the recent $1.3 billion investment in the automaker’s Kentucky plant, to build a separate three-row.
Electrek
APRIL 23, 2024
Elon Musk announced that Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year. The automaker plans to use the robot in its own factory by the end of the year.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 23, 2024
A lot has been written about the Tesla’s next-generation compact car that used to be widely called the Model 2, including Zach’s excellent article last week about it. Zach asked who might pick up the challenge in place of Tesla doing it. Today, Tesla announced it would follow through with. [continued] The post Tesla Surprises Investors With A Tiny Y & A Tiny 3 As Soon As This Year!
Teslarati
APRIL 20, 2024
Tesla has already started fixing Cybertruck units following a recent recall due to an issue with the accelerator pedal. After Tesla put a pause on Cybertruck deliveries and canceled customer appointments last weekend, a recall notice was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to a problem with the accelerator pedal.
Cars That Think
APRIL 20, 2024
In the mid-1960s, Robert Kahn began thinking about how computers with different operating systems could talk to each other across a network. He didn’t think much about what they would say to one another, though. He was a theoretical guy, on leave from the faculty of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a stint at the nearby research-and-development company Bolt, Beranek and Newman (BBN).
Electrek
APRIL 23, 2024
The Subaru Legacy will ride off into the sunset next year as the brand preps for a new era. Subaru is shifting gears as it focuses on new EVs, including SUVs and crossovers.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 23, 2024
There have been a lot of questions about the Tesla Cybertruck’s mass-production potential since the truck was first shown, and we’re clearly in a kind of “production hell” period of the Cybertruck ramp-up. Recently, production was paused and a recall issued because of an issue with the accelerator pedal. Nonetheless, [continued] The post Tesla Reaches 1,000 Cybertrucks Produced A Week appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
APRIL 22, 2024
CarMax’s Spring 2024 Electric Vehicle Consumer Report has revealed that Tesla’s two most popular vehicles, the Model Y crossover and Model 3 sedan, are among the most popular EVs in the United States’ second-hand vehicle market. The Nissan LEAF, a veteran in the EV sector, also proved popular. CarMax is one of the United States’ largest retailer of used automobiles.
Cars That Think
APRIL 25, 2024
Early on a June morning in 2023, my colleagues and I drove down a bumpy dirt road north of Kyiv in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Armed Forces were conducting training exercises nearby, and mortar shells arced through the sky. We arrived at a vast field for a technology demonstration set up by the United Nations. Across the 25-hectare field—that’s about the size of 62 American football fields—the U.N. workers had scattered 50 to 100 inert mines and other ordnance.
The Driven EV News
APRIL 22, 2024
Stockland and petroleum retailer Ampol announce plans to roll out one of the country’s largest networks of fast and ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The post Ampol to roll out more than 100 EV fast charging bays across Stockland shopping centres appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
APRIL 21, 2024
Mining fatalities climbed more than 30 percent from 2022 to 2023, with construction fatalities also continuing to rise. In a bid to help keep miners safe, FIRSTGREEN Industries has launched a new line of cabinless, remote operated skid steers designed specifically for use in critical mining operations.
Teslarati
APRIL 23, 2024
Tesla says it has updated its future vehicle lineup to help accelerate the launch of new models ahead of its previous target of the second half of 2025. The move comes just one quarter after Tesla said it expected “notably lower” growth rates in 2024, as it admitted to being in between growth waves. However, it seems the automaker plans to push these plans sooner rather than later as it is fending off various economic headwinds, sluggish demand, and an increased inventory, which cont
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 26, 2024
This electric trike is small enough to fit in bike lanes and bike paths, has an enclosure that offers some protection from the weather, and includes a variety of car-like features such as headlights and tail lights, turn signals, mirrors, and even a roll bar and a windshield with a. [continued] The post This Semi-Enclosed Electric Trike Could Make Commuting A Lot More Fun appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Driven EV News
APRIL 21, 2024
Mining transport company Mevco has signed a deal with US EV maker Rivian to bring its award-winning R1T ute to Australia for the first time. The post Australia contractor signs deal with Rivian to provide electric utes at mine sites appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
APRIL 22, 2024
Elon Musk was described as a “pigeon CEO”: “he comes, s s all over us, and goes”, said a former Tesla employee. Now, the CEO is signaling a focus on Tesla.
Teslarati
APRIL 24, 2024
The Tesla Optimus humanoid robot could start selling externally by 2025. Tesla seems to be making record progress in developing Optimus. The Tesla bot is already performing simple tasks at the company’s factories. A job post published a few months ago hints that Tesla Optimus robots have been or will be shipped to gigafactories across the United States. “We are able to do simple factory tasks or at least, I should say, factory tasks in the lab.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 22, 2024
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc (Kenya Power) is Kenya’s electric utility company. Kenya Power is the main offtaker of power produced by both national and independent power producers. Kenya Power then transmits, distributes, and retails the power to customers throughout Kenya. As of December 2023, the company had. [continued] The post Kenya Power to Invest $2 Million Towards Promotion of Electric Mobility appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Driven EV News
APRIL 25, 2024
BYD's first attempt at an all electric hot-hatch looks to be a winner as the brand aims for a 2024 launch. The post BYD’s surprise new electric hot-hatch unveiled at Beijing Auto Show appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
APRIL 23, 2024
The first images of Range Rover’s fully electric SUV have been revealed, showing a modern take on the iconic SUV. Range Rover’s first electric SUV is being put through the paces ahead of its upcoming debut. Can Range Rover’s new EV compete with Porsche and other luxury automakers?
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