Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
A study found the average EV battery degrades 1.8% per year That means EV batteries could last over 20 years, or longer than the EV itself New methods are being found to reduce degradation even further Battery degradation can be a concern for potential electric vehicle owners, but new data indicates most batteries will outlast the EVs they're.
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Fortescue says it has developed a 6 MW charger that can reboot the 1.8 MWh batteries in its giant electric haul trucks in just half an hour. The post Fortescue’s 6MW electric vehicle charger stuns the EV and mining industries appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The “holy grail” of EV battery tech may arrive sooner than expected, promising more range and faster charging. According to BYD head scientist and engineer Lian Yubo, solid-state EV batteries could be in wide use in five years.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Tesla Robotaxi Day will be “one for the history books,” CEO Elon Musk says, hyping up the event that has the potential to be the biggest in the company’s history. Tesla has been hyping self-driving for years, and at its Robotaxi Day event, it will show off its dedicated platform for the fully autonomous vehicle it plans to release in the coming years.
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Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
GM CEO is "surprised" EVs are political Barra said GM is on track to be EV-only by 2035 if customers are ready GM's Corvette boss didn't commit to an electric Corvette, but one's already been confirmed GM's top executive is surprised that EVs became a political lightning rod. "It did surprise me; I never thought the propulsion system on a vehicle.
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Sydney Harbour ferries are to go fully electric in the next decade, with the first likely to appear on the Parramatta River service in 2026. The post Sydney ferry fleet to go fully electric, with first on the harbour in 2026 appeared first on The Driven.
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Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The Tesla Model 3 has been dubbed as the efficiency king by U.K-based motoring publication What Car? after a full range test. The automotive firm came to the conclusion after it conducted a test involving the Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and 11 other electric cars from several price ranges. What Car? ‘s lineup of vehicles was interesting as it included 11 new electric cars and one nine-year-old Tesla Model S with over 250,000 miles on the odometer.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
A study found Tesla drivers are distracted while using Autopilot Tesla's Autopilot is a hands-on driver-assist system, not a hands-off system The study notes more robust safeguards are needed to prevent misuse Driver-assist systems like Tesla Autopilot are meant to reduce the frequency of crashes, but drivers are more likely to become distracted.
My Energi
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
British smart home energy technology manufacturer, myenergi has started development on what it believes is likely to be the UK’s first mass-market Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) electric vehicle charger that can integrate with the rest of the home, with plans to launch the new premium product in 2025 to coincide with many mainstream V2G-enabled electric vehicles coming to market.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
When we think of grasping robots, we think of manipulators of some sort on the ends of arms of some sort. Because of course we do—that’s how (most of us) are built, and that’s the mindset with which we have consequently optimized the world around us. But one of the great things about robots is that they don’t have to be constrained by our constraints, and at ICRA@40 in Rotterdam this week, we saw a novel new Thing : a robotic hand that can detach from its arm and then crawl around to grasp objec
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring a little more than 1 million sales (in a 1.9-million-unit overall market). That’s up 38% year over year (YoY), and the second best month ever, while the overall market is down 1% YoY. Looking deeper at the. [continued] The post Most Car Sales (54%) in China Are Now Plugins!
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
GM and Rivian's CEO have something in common, based on comments made in recent days: Neither thought EVs would become a political lightning rod. On Thursday while speaking at the New York Times' Climate Forward event Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said "I think it's really important that we don't make EVs a political thing, and I'm saddened.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
The newest edition to the CAA-Quebec roadside fleet is a fully electric Lion5 flatbed – and the CAA says it’s the first 100% electrique tow truck in service in North America!
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Tesla has highlighted a Megapack project that went live in Hawaii earlier this year, which is effectively replacing the state’s last coal plant. On Thursday, the Tesla Megapack account on X shared a video featuring interviews with employees and partners involved in Oahu’s Kapolei Energy Storage (KES) system. The site, which went live earlier this year, features 158 Megapack 2XL units for 185MW / 565 MWh, and Tesla Residential Energy Director Colby Hastings says it’s roughly the
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
This has been one of the most popular criticisms of electric cars from critics and skeptics just looking to deny progress and ignore the benefits of electric cars: “What about in 5 years when you have to spend $15,000 to replace the car’s high-voltage battery pack?” It has never been. [continued] The post Replacing EV Battery After 5 Years?
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Electric RVs are on the horizon Airstream owner Thor Industries revealed a plug-in hybrid RV PHEV RVs offer more range for less money than an electric RV Electric trucks and SUVs have arrived, and in the quest for lower-carbon-impact camping, fully electric RVs aren’t far behind. While the fully electric vanlife is starting to roll out, the.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
I finally got a chance to test out Tesla Full Self-Driving (supervised) v12.5 myself, and my first impression is that the system drives more naturally, but it is still dangerous. Vigilance is paramount.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Amidst the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a number of Tesla Cybertruck owners in Florida have shared videos showing how their all-electric pickup trucks managed to hold up to the Category 4 storm. Most of the videos from the EV owners indicated that the Cybertrucks proved quite capable against the storm’s floodwaters. Hurricane Helene ravaged the southeastern United States when it made landfall on Thursday.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
It seems like we get news of BYD entering a new market around the world every week now, so it’s hard to keep up! However, it’s great for the overall mission to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles around the world. Just the other week, BYD officially entered the Zambian market. [continued] The post BYD Partners With Loxea To Launch The ATTO 3, Dolphin, & Seal in Kenya appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Those who purchased a Kia EV after Sept. 4 will get free NACS adapters in 2025 Kia hasn't said how much the adapters will cost for everyone else Kia EVs will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers starting Jan. 15 Kia on Wednesday confirmed its rollout plan for Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters and access to the Tesla.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
A new International Energy Agency (IEA) report roadmaps how it’s feasible to triple renewables and double energy efficiency globally by 2030 “with the right enabling conditions.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
With Tesla Robotaxi unveiling right around the corner, analysts are taking their opportunities to comment on the influence of the vehicle as it relates to the company’s stock. Many would say the Robotaxi, along with Tesla’s rollout of an eventual Full Self-Driving suite that is fully autonomous, would be the biggest catalyst for the stock.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
It has long been theorized that EV charging stations located in a business’s parking lot should help that business to earn more money. It’s not complicated, and on the surface, it just makes sense. If you attract more people to your parking lot, or if they are compelled to stay. [continued] The post EV Charging Stations DO Benefit Local Businesses appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Where’s your flying car ? I’m sorry to say that I have no idea. But here’s something that is somewhat similar, in that it flies, transports things, and has “car” in the name: it’s a flying cart, called the Palletrone (pallet+drone), designed for human-robot interaction-based aerial cargo transportation. The way this thing works is fairly straightforward.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law directing the state to upgrade its electrical transmission system through use of new smart grid technologies and by replacing old wires with newer, high-tech ones in order to get the state ready for increased renewable electricity generation.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Elon Musk has been nominated for the 2024 Sakharov Prize. The award, which is granted annually by the European Parliament, honors individuals or entities that have made exceptional contributions to the defense of freedom of thought and human rights. Musk was nominated for the award by the Patriots for Europe group. As per Fidesz MEP András László , Musk deserves to be considered for the 2024 Sakharov Prize for his work in defending free speech on social media platform X.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The idea of putting solar panels on electric cars is gaining more traction, both as a charging convenience and as a contribution to grid reliability and resilience. The post Electric Cars In Every Garage, With Solar Panels appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
BYD to launch its first ute in the market to compete with Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, saying it has low running costs and has a 100km electric range, with vehicle to load. The post BYD to launch its first plug-in electric ute in Australia next month appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Ford’s Marin Gjaja explained that most drivers don’t realize the major perks of driving an EV. Not only is it more efficient, but it also offers extra benefits like skipping the lines at the gas station with the ability to charge at home.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The Tesla Model Y has surpassed the Nissan Leaf as Norway’s best-selling EV of all time, as records tracked starting in 2011 show the all-electric crossover has finally worked past one of the first EVs offered. The Model Y became the best-selling vehicle in the world last year and is on pace to be the top seller in the United States this year.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Recently, Tesla opened up Supercharging to a lot more vehicles by adding support for GM vehicles. This means that a lot more EV drivers can now participate in Supercharger Voting! When Tesla does this, they give each user 5 votes to use on a map of potential future locations. While. [continued] The post Use Your Supercharger Votes To Help National Parks!
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Bowen rejects calls for ban on Chinese made EVs after Coalition seized on US concerns about using software for surveillance purposes. The post Bowen says Australia won’t ban Chinese EVs as Coalition ramps up surveillance fears appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Kia held an opening ceremony for its first EV-only plant, “EVO,” as it looks to establish itself as a leading electric vehicle maker. Kia’s new low-cost EV3 and EV4 models are the first electric cars scheduled for mass production. The new facility will kick off a new era for Kia, with the capacity to build 150,000 EVs annually.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Tesla’s Robotaxi event is coming up soon, and some investors at Goldman Sachs are wondering if the company could provide more details about the $25,000 EV that has been rumored for some time. The Robotaxi event already has massive implications for Tesla and its forecast moving forward. Tesla has the potential to set the tone for major growth with the event.
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