Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Public charging stations don't just drive EV adoption; they also increase consumer spending at nearby businesses, a new MIT study found. The study is based on data from over 4,000 charging stations in California and 140,000 businesses, using anonymized credit and debit card transactions to track changes in spending. Researchers used data from 2019.
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
In contrast to the FUD, a new study reveals less EV battery degradation than thought, with the “vast majority of batteries” likely able to outlast the usable life of the electric vehicle. The post New study finds “vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast the vehicle appeared first on The Driven.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A recent study from Canadian telematics company Geotab has suggested that the “vast majority” of EV batteries will likely outlast the life of electric cars. The firm’s findings stand in contrast to the persistent anti-EV argument that electric vehicle batteries will only last a few years before they have to be discarded. The firm published its estimates as an update to a 2019 analysis about EV battery degradation.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Even with the new 100% tariff on electric vehicles imported from China, BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US. According to a new report, BYD’s lowest-priced EV would still undercut all US automakers at under $25,000.
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Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV should make shopping lists We dig the Blazer EV’s design, efficiency, and build quality Blazer EV rear seat comfort varies by person, and the iOS app needs a redo Unlike soap-bar-styled EVs eking out that extra range the Chevy Blazer EV charts its own distinctly American path. The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV sports.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Since 5G began its rollout in 2018 or 2019 , fifth-generation wireless networks have spread across the globe to cover hundreds of millions of users. But while it offers lower latency than precursor networks, 5G also requires more base stations. To avoid installing unsightly equipment on more and more shared spaces, Japanese companies are developing transparent glass antennas that allow windows to serve as base stations that can be shared by several carriers.
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Electrek
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
CATL launched its newest battery, the Tianxing Bus version, opening a new era for buses. With “the highest energy density in the bus industry,” CATL claims its new EV battery can last 15 years and 1.5 million kilometers (932,000 miles).
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Tesla has patented a wireless EV charging system, indicating that the company is preparing to commercialize tech that's been hinting at for years as a possible addition to its electric vehicles. A patent filing was spotted by Twitter (now known as X) user SETI Park. It was filed by Tesla Feb. 2 and published by the World Intellectual Property.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
An electric hydrofoiling Candela C-8 crossed the Baltic Sea about a week ago. The boat went from Stockholm to the Finnish autonomous region of Åland. As a stunning example of the low operational costs of electric boating and how much money could eventually be saved with a transition to electric. [continued] The post Electric Boat Costs 40–50€ to Cross Baltic Sea, vs 750€ Refueling Gas Boat appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
New analysis says car makers have clear path to meet 24 per cent EV share by 2025, despite efforts by some companies to delay the target by two years. The post Battery EVs predicted to reach 24 pct market share in EU by 2025 appeared first on The Driven.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
It’s hard to overstate Nvidia’s AI dominance. Founded in 1993, Nvidia first made its mark in the then-new field of graphics processing units (GPUs) for personal computers. But it’s the company’s AI chips, not PC graphics hardware, that vaulted Nvidia into the ranks of the world’s most valuable companies. It turns out that Nvidia’s GPUs are also excellent for AI.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
GM EVs can now charge at over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers Most Superchargers will require an adapter Unlike Ford and Rivian, GM charges $225 for the adapter General Motors on Wednesday announced that it will begin shipping North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters that will give its EV owners access to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger DC.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
We learned a lot about Tesla Semi thanks to a new presentation from the head of the electric truck program at Tesla, including the fact that Tesla ran one of the trucks 250,000 miles (400,000 km) already.
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The first electric concrete truck mixer in Australia is undergoing trials in Melbourne, and will deliver significantly lower operating costs than diesel options, and a lot less noise and emissions. The post First electric concrete mixer truck begins trials in Australia appeared first on The Driven.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Big-name makers of processors, especially those geared toward cloud-based AI , such as AMD and Nvidia, have been showing signs of wanting to own more of the business of computing, purchasing makers of software, interconnects, and servers. The hope is that control of the “full stack” will give them an edge in designing what their customers want. Amazon Web Services (AWS) got there ahead of most of the competition, when they purchased chip designer Annapurna Labs in 2015 and proceeded to design CP
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Owners of recalled Fisker Ocean electric vehicles will have to pay for repairs, according to a notice on the bankrupt automaker's website. First spotted by Autoevolution, Fisker's website states that, for any recalls that require physical inspections and potential repairs, the automaker will provide parts free of charge but will not cover any of.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
BYD’s cheapest electric car, the Seagull, was the top-selling car in China last month, with nearly 41,000 models sold. Starting at under $10,000, the BYD Seagull even has US automakers worried.
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
MG slashes price of one of its best selling MG4 variants to just $30,990 drive away - the lowest price ever for new electric car in Australia. The post MG slashes price of most popular EV again, testing $30,000 mark for first time appeared first on The Driven.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
In an era of fast-evolving AI accelerators , general purpose CPUs don’t get a lot of love. “If you look at the CPU generation by generation, you see incremental improvements,” says Timo Valtonen , CEO and co-founder of Finland-based Flow Computing. Valtonen’s goal is to put CPUs back in their rightful, ‘central’ role. In order to do that, he and his team are proposing a new paradigm.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Volkswagen is recalling a small number of ID.4 electric vehicles that may have improperly installed airbag inflators. The recall includes just 837 vehicles from model years 2023 and 2024. In these vehicles, nuts securing the primary inflator of the passenger front airbag may have been left loose at the factory. This could cause airbags to inflate.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
This week, Volvo Group held its once-every-three-years “Volvo Days” event in Shippensburg, PA for the first time since the pandemic, showing off tons (literally!) of new equipment, new trucks, and new concepts – including a couple of “world’s first” debuts. What is Volvo Days?
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Tesla to rapidly increase supercharger sites across Australia with supercharger map now showing upcoming sites to helps more EV drivers. The post Tesla to add 30 new Supercharger sites around Australia in big boost to EV network appeared first on The Driven.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
The Model Y may not be the best-performing Tesla, nor is it the most exciting design-wise, but it is a vehicle that presents a fantastic balance of price, features, safety, and utility. This balance, as it turns out, is allowing the Tesla Model Y to come within striking distance of becoming the United States’ best-selling vehicle by volume. Wolf Street Corp. , citing recent data from Experian, noted that there seems to be a change happening in the U.S.’ auto sector this year.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
We’re already at the point where, if you buy a new electric car, you probably never have to worry about the car’s battery wearing out. However long you plan to own the car, it’s unlikely the battery drops even close to 70% of its original capacity. Nonetheless, some people still. [continued] The post New EV Battery Has 15-Year, 930,000-Mile Expected Service Life appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Global wind turbine order intake reached new highs in H1 2024, with 91.2 gigawatts (GW) of activity, a 23% increase year-over-year, thanks to the Asia-Pacific region.
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Chinese battery manufacturing giant CATL has unveiled a new “cutting-edge” electric bus battery that boasts an industry-leading energy density of 175Wh/kg and a lifespan of up to 15 years. Announced… The post CATL unveils “cutting edge” electric bus battery with one million kilometre warranty appeared first on The Driven.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
A group of Tesla enthusiasts reported something quite remarkable when they charged a Cybertruck at a brand new 600 kW charger in Bratislava, Slovakia. Images and screenshots shared from the Tesla Cybertruck’s charging session suggest that the all-electric pickup truck was able to reach a peak charging rate of 405 kW. As noted in a report from Huntinspeed.sk , the opening of EV charging provider Ejoin’s ultra-fast 600 kW charging hub in Bratislava— the capital and largest city of Slo
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Why do so many people want heavy, large EVs? They risk the progress that can be achieved by the transition to personal transportation electrification. So argues Christian Brand, professor of transport, energy, and climate change at the University of Oxford’s Transport Studies Unit. Brand calls the larger-is-better trend in EVs. [continued] The post Too Many Heavy, Large EVs Undermine The Benefits Of Green Transportation, Says Researcher appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
More than a year after legacy automakers announced a transition from the CCS charging port to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) , GM EV customers are finally able to purchase an approved adapter and gain access to hundreds of thousands of Tesla chargers.
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Remember Scott Morrison? The former prime minister had a bit of a blind spot when it came to new technologies, insisting that electric vehicles would “ruin the weekend”, and that… The post Hydrogen car is dead and buried, just three years after Morrison hailed it a “game changer” appeared first on The Driven.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Tesla China saw 15,600 new vehicle registrations in the week of September 9-15, 2024. The numbers represent a 3.7% decrease over the company’s results in the week ending September 8, which saw 16,200 registrations. Tesla does not report its weekly sales figures in the domestic Chinese market, though a general idea of the company’s overall performance can be inferred through new vehicle registrations.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
When there’s just the slightest dip in electric vehicle growth, we get to see the spiders come out of the baseboards. We’re not even talking about EV sales decline. We’re just talking slower EV sales growth. Nonetheless, a handful of legacy automakers have taken the opportunity to poo-poo the transition. [continued] The post EV Laggards Italy & Honda Talk Smack About EV Transition Targets appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Volkswagen is facing another possible plant closure, this time in China, the company’s largest market. Although China is VW’s biggest market, domestic EV makers, like BYD , are squeezing out the competition.
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
“We actually had range anxiety, but not for the Candela.” Electric hydrofoil boat crosses the Baltic Sea, accompanied by a conventional chase boat that had to be refuelled. The post Electric Candela hydrofoil boat sets world record by crossing Baltic Sea appeared first on The Driven.
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