Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
DHL Express is the first within Deutsche Post DHL Group to test hydrogen-fueled trucks for the long haul. Together with its customer Apple, DHL is piloting the heavy-duty vehicle, equipped with a fuel cell range extender from VDL, between Breda, the Netherlands, and Brussels, Belgium, as part of the Interreg NW Europe program H2-Share, coordinated by WaterstofNet.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
The Lucid Air can charge faster than a Tesla Model S or Porsche Taycan, a test by InsideEVs has confirmed. In a session at an Electrify America DC fast-charging station, a Lucid Air Dream Edition went from a 0% to 80% state of charge in 37 minutes, and the took another 45 minutes to get from 80% to 100%. That differential is typical of DC fast.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
A Tesla Model S Plaid ran a sub-9-second 1/4-mile for the first time at Maryland International Raceway in the United States. The Model S Plaid is Tesla’s crown jewel of performance. It is the fastest vehicle currently offered in Tesla’s lineup of vehicles and is currently the fastest four-door production vehicle on Earth with a 1.99-second 0-60 MPH acceleration rate.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Australia has the world’s highest uptake of rooftop solar, but it also has a huge dependency on coal. And the country just threw open the door to another clean energy source: offshore wind. On Thursday, its Parliament passed a law that establishes a regulatory framework for offshore wind power. more… The post Australia, which won COP26’s booby prize, greenlights offshore wind appeared first on Electrek.
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Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Rolls-Royce said that its all-electric Spirit of Innovation aircraft has set three new world speed records, making it the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft. The company has submitted data to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI)— the World Air Sports Federation which controls and certifies world aeronautical and astronautical records—that at 15:45 (GMT) on 16 November 2021, the aircraft reached a top speed of 555.9 km/h (345.4 mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the exist
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
California last week announced approval of a $1.4 billion three-year infrastructure push to meet the state's ambitious goals for EVs and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. Most of the funding in the 2021-2023 plan goes to charging infrastructure, with $314 million designated for light-duty vehicle charging and $690 million for medium-duty and heavy-duty.
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Cars That Think
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
"Lord how this world improves as we grow older," reads the caption for a panel in the " March of Intellect ," part of a series of colored etchings published between 1825 and 1829. The artist, William Heath (1794–1840), shows many futuristic contraptions, including a four-wheeled steam-powered horse called Velocity, a suspension bridge from Cape Town to Bengal, a gun-carrying platform lifted by four balloons, and a giant winged flying fish conveying convicts from England to New South Wales, in Au
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
GM has acquired a 25% ownership stake in Pure Watercraft , a Seattle-based company that specializes in creating all-electric boating solutions. The Pure Outboard system includes a 25kW electric outboard motor with power tilt/trim (112 lbs); one or more 8.85 kWh battery packs (118 lbs each); mobile charger connects to 120V & 240V outlets (24 lbs); Bluetooth-enabled throttle; connecting power cables, throttle cable and throttle mounting bracket; and Pure Watercraft’s standard prop (16?).
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
While driving range is one of the most important numbers for the GMC Hummer EV, it’s different for GM’s electric “supertruck” versus any other personal-use EV currently on the market. Why? Because, as we’ve outlined in the past, the top Hummer EV is solidly in the EPA’s heavy-duty truck category, with a.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Originally published on Transport & Environment. The EU soon has an opportunity to improve the most important charging infrastructure of all: in the home and workplace. The upcoming review of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is an essential part of the transition towards zero emission transport in the future, T&E and auto industry association […].
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
A recent story of a Model S P90D crash from Puerto Rico is proving to be one of the most remarkable yet. Despite the vehicle getting totaled from the incident, the driver reportedly walked away from the wreck with just a scratch on the arm. Needless to say, the crash has caught the attention of the online electric vehicle community, including CEO Elon Musk, who liked a Twitter post about the incident’s aftermath. .
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Porsche is acquiring a majority stake in the e-bike manufacturer Greyp Bikes. The sports car manufacturer’s venture capital arm, Porsche Ventures, has held a stake of around 10% in the Croatian company since 2018. It invested in Greyp at the same time that it invested in its sister company, Rimac Automobili. Now, following a takeover offer from a third-party investor interested in Greyp, Porsche has exercised its contractually agreed right of first refusal.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
General Motors on Monday released an update on development of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV, which is scheduled to start production in the first quarter of 2022. Cadillac engineers of completed 80% of validation testing, meaning they can now begin fine-tuning the Lyriq ahead of the start of production, the GM press release said. The Lyriq.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Tesla has indicated that it plans to invest almost $200 million to expand Gigafactory Shanghai and hire 4,000 more people. more… The post Tesla is investing almost $200 million to expand Gigafactory Shanghai and hire 4,000 people appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
In a recent announcement, Tesla has informed the Federal Ministry of Economics and the Brandenburg Ministry of Economics in Germany that it would be building its 4680 battery plant and recycling facility in the Gigafactory Berlin complex without government subsidies. With this, the company has effectively withdrawn its application for state funding, which was estimated to be at about $1.28 billion. .
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
In the port of Rotterdam, the first companies are already preparing for the storage, processing and transit of hydrogen, according to a study conducted by the Port Authority into the development of hydrogen import terminals in Rotterdam. The Port Authority held consultations with a large number of Rotterdam-based companies and asked several research agencies to carry out sub-studies into the necessary preconditions in the fields of navigation, safety, the environment and space.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 20, 2021
Some Tesla owners on Friday night encountered a dilemma: The Tesla app—or network—was down, leaving them unable to connect to their vehicle and, well, get into it and drive. The outage, which rendered Tesla's Phone Key feature useless to some, was not due to a hardware issue with the vehicles themselves. The idea of going keyless or.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
A Tesla Model S Plaid has become the first Tesla vehicle to hit an eight-second quarter-mile. By some definition, it’s also the first “production car” to achieve a quarter-mile time under nine full seconds. more… The post A Tesla Model S Plaid becomes first to hit 8-second quarter-mile appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Giga Shanghai started Tesla Model Y Performance deliveries, kicking off deliveries for the Chinese market. Some Model Y Performance owners in China revealed that their vehicle is equipped with an AMD Ryzen graphics chip. A few of the MIC Model Y Performance owners already shared videos showing the smooth transitions in their infotainment systems, which appear to be running an AMD Ryzen SoC. . “The new YP is really amazing after using AMD Ryzen processor Open iQiyi scrolling is not stuck at
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
With the increase in battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs, HEVs and PHEVs) on the road, statistically the risk potential for an accident or technical defect of the inherently safe battery systems also increases. However, for the most part, emergency crews do not have appropriate equipment and/or techniques to counter these fires, the response to which entails many unknown factors.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
New cars and trucks are more efficient than ever before, but lax regulations mean they're still much less efficient than they should be, according to the EPA's annual report on emissions and fuel economy. One reason for this is that a glut of credits makes compliance too easy, Dave Cooke, senior vehicles analysts for the Union of Concerned.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Real estate investor Ben Mallah, who also has a collection of luxury cars, recently got to experience his first ride and drive of a Tesla Model S Plaid. Ben, who is well known in his circle for his love of cars, provided perhaps the most entertaining video review of the Plaid yet and pretty much […].
Electrek
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Mercedes-Benz teased its upcoming hyper-efficient electric car with over 1,000 km (620 miles) of range with a new picture. The automaker plans to use the vehicle to test new technology to improve efficiency in its electric vehicles. more… The post Mercedes-Benz teases upcoming hyper-efficient electric car with over 1,000 km (620 miles) of range appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Swiss engine designer WinGD, a leading developer of two-stroke low-speed gas and diesel engines used for propulsion power in merchant shipping, said that its engines will be able to run on methanol and ammonia from 2024 and 2025 respectively. WinGD’s multi-fuel solutions will be based on its well-established diesel-fueled X engines and dual-fuel X-DF engines.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Hyundai's future is going to look like a chess set, and with everything from rook and bishop to knight and king, it'll all be tied together. That's according to Hyundai design boss, Simon Loasby. The Korean automaker's vice president of design sat down with Green Car Reports at the 2021 LA auto show to discuss the automaker's future design.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Hyundai USA has taken a page out of Tesla’s book and is launching its own energy product lines. Hyundai Home is offering three products that it hopes will take on Tesla Energy. “Not only can you charge your electric Hyundai at home, you also have the power to take charge of your home’s energy. Hyundai […].
Electrek
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Tesla has unveiled the first new track-ready accessory kit for Model S Plaid: a $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit. more… The post Tesla unveils $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for Model S Plaid appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 20, 2021
During the EnRicH 2021 European Robotics Hackathon, Southwest Research Institute’s unmanned aircraft system (UAS) explored and mapped the interior of a nuclear power plant, detecting radiation sources, autonomously without the aid of a human pilot. SwRI’s UAS, or drone, technology can potentially assist in life-saving search-and-rescue missions and hazardous inspections at industrial facilities and infrastructure following natural disasters and other incidents.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
The 2004-2009 Prius is the one in which the word “iconic” started to apply to Toyota’s hybrid trendsetter. Even though there had been an earlier Prius, this one’s 55-mpg window sticker, distinctive kammback silhouette and, soon, various celebrity sightings all made it an understated, eco-chic way to be noticed. And now, it.
Cars That Think
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
When the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act last week, a lesser-recognized provision earmarked some $4.1 billion in tax credits to further stimulate an already booming EV market that Elon Musk hasn't even dabbled in. Electric bicycles, better known as e-bikes, have moved from novelty to mainstream with breathtaking speed.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
After teasing the move earlier this week, Tesla has begun deliveries of the Performance Model Y in China. The move comes with price hikes to the other Tesla models as the American automaker has fallen victim to continued supply chain issues. more… The post Tesla begins Model Y Performance deliveries in China appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Cadillac engineers recently completed the “80 percent” validation drive for the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ—a critical milestone in Cadillac’s first luxury EV’s development, marking a transition to the final stage prior to production. By confirming that all components and technologies are at or beyond 80%, engineers can now focus on fine-tuning LYRIQ prior to production.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Automakers aren’t doing all they can to raise mpg, according to a new EPA report. Hybrids are hot for car thieves right now. Tesla owners quibble over an outage. And will the EV tax credit include that union-made bonus? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The House version of the Build Back Better Act passed last week includes a tax.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Auto dealers strike again. Unable to avoid or removing dealer markup fees on the Mustang Mach-E, a Ford executive told a potential customer to just get a Tesla. And it's not a unique story.
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