Green Car Reports
JANUARY 2, 2024
Engine manufacturer Cummins will pay a $1.67 billion fine for emissions cheating with diesel engines in Ram pickup trucks. The fine settles a case brought by the U.S. Justice Department and the State of California claiming Cummins violated the Clean Air Act by installing so-called defeat devices that allowed its diesel engines to cheat emissions.
Electrek
JANUARY 5, 2024
The world’s largest EV maker, BYD , broke ground on its first sodium-ion battery plant this week. BYD is investing $1.4 billion (RMB 10 billion) with 30 GWh planned annual capacity. more… The post BYD breaks ground on its first sodium-ion EV battery plant appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Despite having one of its hands tied behind its back due to ongoing protests and strikes from trade union IF Metall and its allies, Tesla Sweden performed admirably in 2023. So notable was Tesla’s performance in the Swedish auto market that the Model Y crossover actually became the country’s best-selling car over the year. As per data from Sweden-based automotive statistics firm Car.info Sweden, Tesla saw a 120% increase in its sales and market share in 2023.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 30, 2023
Ten years ago, at the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) Trial event near Miami, I watched the most advanced humanoid robots ever built struggle their way through a scenario inspired by the Fukushima nuclear disaster. A team of experienced engineers controlled each robot, and overhead safety tethers kept them from falling over. The robots had to demonstrate mobility, sensing, and manipulation—which, with painful slowness, they did.
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Green Car Reports
JANUARY 3, 2024
The 2024 Kia EV9 fits the form that many American households seek in a family vehicle, made fully electric but without a luxury price tag. That plus leadership in all aspects of charging make it Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024. Until now, no non-luxury EV has truly fit these needs—family-sized for America, with a third row.
Electrek
JANUARY 3, 2024
One year after initial deliveries of solid-state battery prototypes to its automotive partners, QuantumScape is receiving additional praise from PowerCo – the battery-centric subsidiary of Volkswagen Group – for the potential of its technology. PowerCo recently completed an endurance test with QuantumScape’s solid-state cells and determined they can someday power EVs that can drive 500,000 kilometers with virtually no loss of range. more… The post QuantumScape’s solid-state batteries pass
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Teslarati
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Elon Musk has reiterated his prediction that Tesla has the potential to become larger than Apple and Saudi Aramco combined. Musk noted that such a scenario is possible in five years or so, provided that Tesla executes very well. Apple currently has a market cap of $2.99 trillion , while Saudi Aramco has a market cap of $2.13 trillion. Tesla’s highest market cap to date , on the other hand, was $1.23 trillion, which was achieved in November 2021.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 2, 2024
The list of electric vehicles qualified for the EV tax credit in calendar year 2024 has been released. And as expected, it’s very short. Noteworthy Tesla omissions include most of the Model 3 lineup (the Performance version is the only one that now qualifies), as well as the entire Model S lineup. And as anticipated by automakers in recent.
Electrek
JANUARY 1, 2024
As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. more… The post Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 4, 2024
December saw plugin EVs at 89.6% share in Norway, up just 2% from 87.6% year on year amidst temporary incentives. [continued] The post EVs At 89.6% Share In Norway — Incentive Change Turbulence appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
JANUARY 4, 2024
Australia’s automotive sector saw a stellar 2023, with new vehicle deliveries rising 12.5% to a record 1,216,780 units. Amidst this growth, the Tesla Model Y proved to be a strong force in the country’s electric vehicle segment. Tesla saw its Australia sales reach 46,116 units in 2023, effectively beating BYD, which sold 12,438 units during the year.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 1, 2024
The cost of gasoline and the carbon footprint of EVs could both fall in the new year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects combined electricity generation from solar and wind to exceed coal for the first time in 2024. Solar alone is expected to increase 39% from 2023 thanks to continual increases in generating capacity.
Electrek
JANUARY 3, 2024
New Tesla vehicles are starting to get banned from driving schools in Norway, where Tesla is becoming the most popular car brand. The problem? Tesla’s new turn signals. more… The post Tesla is banned from driving schools because of new turn signals appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 31, 2023
The latest Tesla Autopilot update has been downloaded and installed in about 2 million cars in the US. Has it made things better? The post Tesla Autopilot Controversy Continues After Software Update appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
JANUARY 5, 2024
Of all of the crazy and unique cars that we have seen celebrities drive over the years, it was not a stretch of anyone’s imagination to think that the Tesla Cybertruck would be a high priority to some celebrities. It appears that the first A-list star to receive the truck has finally done so, as Pharrell Williams was spotted in a Tesla Cybertruck in the Miami Design District, right outside of the Louis Vuitton store in the South Florida city.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 3, 2024
Sustainability concerns are leading some automakers to switch from leather upholstery to synthetic alternatives. So a group of leather suppliers are making their case. The trade group, called One 4 Leather, claims that leather upholstery made from cow hides has a lower carbon footprint than synthetic materials. That's in part because, the argument.
Electrek
JANUARY 3, 2024
For the third straight year, Hyundai sold a record number of vehicles in the US in 2023. Hyundai expects the momentum to continue in 2024 as demand for EVs continues climbing. more… The post Hyundai set a new sales record in 2023 with nearly 47,000 IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 EVs sold appeared first on Electrek.
The Driven EV News
JANUARY 4, 2024
EV uptake reaches new heights as Tesla enters both top car brands and models list in 2023 and BYD makes its mark with the newly released Seal making a spectacular debut. The post EV uptake soars in Australia in 2023 as Tesla becomes top 10 brand and BYD makes its mark appeared first on The Driven.
Teslarati
JANUARY 5, 2024
Tesla is set to fix 1.6 million vehicles in China with an Over-the-Air update to remedy vehicles with Autopilot changes and door latches. The Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation said on Friday that it would require 1.61 million Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles that were imported, and Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built domestically, to undergo a software update that would help with driver monitoring while using Autopilot.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 4, 2024
General Motors ended 2023 with disappointing EV delivery figures. The automaker reported Wednesday that it delivered 75,883 EVs in 2023, but 62,045 of those were Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models that GM discontinued at the end of the year. That leaves just 13,341 of the Ultium EVs that are supposed to set the tone for the future of the automaker's.
Electrek
JANUARY 2, 2024
A new Porsche Taycan is expected to be unveiled soon. Ahead of its release, Porsche tested the pre-series Taycan out at the Nurburgring. The new Porsche Taycan lapped the Nurburgring 26 seconds quicker than the current version, topping the Tesla Model S Plaid by a whopping 18 seconds. more… The post New Porsche Taycan smokes Tesla Model S Plaid record, is it the next electric hypercar?
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 30, 2023
Tesla has been sending out a lot of messages to try to move vehicles in the last few weeks of. [continued] The post In 8 States: Tesla Model Y For $32,000 & Model 3 For $30,000 — This Weekend Only! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
JANUARY 2, 2024
Tesla dominated various European markets in 2023 as the company is evidently the main driver behind a continuous increase in electric vehicle market share on the continent. This morning, Tesla reported its delivery and production figures for 2023, which showed it had successfully achieved its 1.8 million unit goal for the year. It was the automaker’s most successful campaign yet, and driven by heavy market share leads in the United States and Europe, Tesla is in a prime position to once ag
Innovation News Network
JANUARY 2, 2024
Learn more about how success in AI and IoT, two of the most powerful digital tools, lies with a solid business strategy. The post Navigating the next wave of AI and IoT appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
JANUARY 4, 2024
One of the very first Tesla Cybertruck independent range tests shows the electric pickup truck covering only 254 miles on the highway. That’s significantly less than the 320 EPA range, but it was cold and highway driving only. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck drives 254 miles in highway range test appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 4, 2024
Approximately 274,000 plugin vehicles were registered in November in Europe, down 2% year over year (YoY), the market’s first drop. [continued] The post 1st & 2nd Place Wins for Tesla in Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
JANUARY 3, 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck is, more than anything, designed to be a tough vehicle. It is also very quick for its size. And as per Elon Musk’s recent comments on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, the Cybertruck would make a great police vehicle. There are still only a limited number of Cybertrucks in the wild , but they are already attracting a lot of attention.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 30, 2023
Buckle up! This is going to be a rollercoaster of a year in technology. Seventy-eight countries are holding major elections this year, and they’re doing so in an environment where fake images have grown more realistic and more prevalent. But take heart—2024 is also the year you’ll start to encounter countermeasures to keep you grounded in reality. This article is part of our special report Top Tech 2024.
Electrek
JANUARY 5, 2024
The first of five planned West Virginia solar farms just came online – here’s why that’s significant for the state. more… The post West Virginia brings first of 5 solar farms online – why that matters appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 3, 2024
It's been a long nine years, but QuantumScape's new solid state battery for EVs just passed a major milestone on the way to commercialization. The post PowerCo Tests QuantumScape’s New Solid State Battery For Volkswagen, And Likes What It Sees appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
JANUARY 2, 2024
Tesla released its 2023 delivery and production results on Tuesday, and CEO Elon Musk has followed up to thank the team for an impressive quarter and year. On Tuesday morning, Tesla announced that it reached its 2023 delivery guidance of 1.8 million vehicles , reaching record highs of 1,808,581 units delivered and 1,845,985 produced. Musk responded on X hours later, congratulating the Tesla team on both the company’s impressive fourth-quarter and full-year numbers for last year.
Innovation News Network
JANUARY 3, 2024
SpaceX has launched its first batch of Starlink satellites designed to connect directly to unmodified smartphones. Read more here. The post SpaceX deploys first Starlink satellites of 2024 appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
JANUARY 5, 2024
Volvo had a record year in 2023, with EV sales pushing global volume to new highs. The Swedish automaker’s early commitment to EVs is paying off, with over 113,000 fully electric Volvo cars sold last year. more… The post Volvo hit a new global sales record in 2023 with strong demand for EVs appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 5, 2024
There’s no doubt about it: President Biden has supported the transition to electric vehicles in several important ways. He’s been. [continued] The post U.S. Energy Secretary Touts 75% Growth in Public EV Charging Stations Since Biden Took Office appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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