Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
A California-based company aims to add curbside EV charging and solar and wind power to streetlights. Beam Global's BeamSpot incorporates solar panels and small wind turbines to generate some of its own energy, with built-in battery storage to maximize use of it. While normal streetlights generally have only enough power for illumination, the.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
USPS is finally rolling out its much-anticipated Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDVs), and the first fleet of them to go into service in Atlanta, Georgia is earning rave reviews from delivery drivers according to an AP report.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Reading through Scott’s long exchange with an Extinction Rebellion activist, and especially seeing the activist repeat clear misinformation regarding wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles, I got to thinking about how people end up consuming and believing such misinformation. I’ve known people of all sorts who have fallen for.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck is still being sold at a premium due to the continuation of its Foundation Series edition, but the vehicle is already dominating the electric pickup truck segment. As per data from S&P Global Mobility, Tesla saw a 1.2% increase in vehicle registrations in July 2024, thanks in part to the Cybertruck’s 5,175 registrations during the month.
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Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Volkswagen is recalling 98,806 of its ID.4 electric vehicles due to defective door handles that could cause doors to open unexpectedly. The recall includes 2021-2024 models assembled in both Zwickau, Germany, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. The recalled vehicles may have door handles that can't effectively keep out water. VW believes less than 1% of.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
China’s BYD now has the world’s largest R&D workforce of any automaker after its latest hiring spree. With over 900,000 employees, BYD aims to continue climbing the global sales charts as it advances new tech to promote longer-range, more affordable EVs.
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Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The reengineered Model 3 is steadily gaining a reputation for being the most underrated Tesla in the market today. While the vehicle might seem like a standard refresh from its previous generation, the updated all-electric sedan’s improvements over its predecessor are surprisingly notable. This was, at least, according to a full range test from EV group Out of Spec Studios.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
General Motors and EVgo will add 400 EV fast chargers at gas-station-like "flagship" sites in major U.S. metropolitan areas beginning in 2025. These sites will feature 350-kw DC fast chargers in a pull-through configuration under canopies—much like gas pumps—and they'll get "ample" lighting and security cameras, GM and EVgo confirmed.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
EV sales continue to rise, but the last year of headlines falsely stating otherwise would leave you thinking they haven’t. After about full year of these lies, it would be nice for journalists to stop pushing this false narrative that they could find the truth behind by simply looking up a single number for once.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
A full 10 years ago, on a cleantech tour in Germany, I and a handful of other journalists met with German startup ubitricity. The company had a dream — widespread charging access via light poles. The company wanted to install its charging technology in streetlights so that city dwellers without. [continued] The post Is Streetlight EV Charging the Future?
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Mobileye just deserted its internal development of lidar systems, proving Elon Musk right once again. The company announced today it would ditch the development of “next-generation frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) lidars for use in autonomous and highly automated driving systems,” something Musk said would happen years ago. Elon Musk predicting lidar technology is a dead end for self-driving cars. pic.twitter.com/ok9FauLU4L — ELON DOCS (@elon_docs) May 5, 2024 Musk, a vocal
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Lucid just gave everyone a sneak peek at its upcoming midsize SUV. On Tuesday at the automaker's technology and manufacturing day, Lucid revealed on Twitter (now known as X) a teaser image of a midsize SUV. Lucid said production is set for late 2026 and the crossover will cost less than $50,000. Lucid said the crossover SUV will feature "leading.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Mercedes-Benz is doubling down on solid-state EV batteries with ultra-long range and fast charging capabilities for its next-gen vehicles. With two partners accelerating development, Mercedes is on track to begin testing EVs with solid-state batteries in just a few months.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
August saw plugin EVs take 20.6% share in Germany, down from (an outlier) 37.0% share YoY. BEVs are now around the level they were in 2022, though PHEV share has halved since then. Overall auto volume was 197,322 units, down some 28% YoY, and far below 2015–2019 seasonal norms (~273,000. [continued] The post EVs Take 20.6% Share In Germany — Tesla Model Y Top appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Tesla has officially launched Uber integration for easier navigation and convenience for drivers on its platform. Tesla and Uber have enjoyed a strategic partnership in the past, as the ride-sharing platform has helped incentivize its drivers to use Tesla. Earlier this year, it launched a program offering up to $2,000 for its drivers to purchase a Model 3 or Model Y.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Jaguar was one of the first established luxury brands to launch an electric vehicle, but it's finding a shift to an all-electric lineup difficult, the brand's boss said in a recent interview with Top Gear. "It's been hugely frustrating—saying we're going all EV then 'nothing,'" managing director Rawdon Glover said in reference to Jaguar's.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Mercedes is getting new all-solid-state EV batteries for its next-gen models. Developed with Factorial, its new all-solid-state battery “breakthrough” can extend EV range by up to 80%.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
If you own or lease a Ford electric vehicle, you can now get paid to support the electricity grid in Southern California, and you don’t even need vehicle-to-grid technology. This is specifically in the Southern California Edison utility district, and it is initially only an option for Ford EV owners. [continued] The post Ford EV Owners Can Now Get Paid To Support Southern California Grid appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Elon Musk recently hinted that Tesla could develop a Cybertruck for markets outside of North America to tap into demand for the pickup. The Cybertruck first hit the streets in the United States in 2023, when Tesla delivered the vehicle to its first customers in November. However, despite various tours of the Cybertruck in Asia and Europe, Tesla announced no true plans to bring the vehicle to other markets.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
A small electric SUV with 300 miles of range produces 52% fewer life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than a comparable gasoline vehicle, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Greenhouse gas emissions from production and distribution are currently around double that of gasoline production and distribution, the DOE notes, but that's more.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
A new Toyota electric crossover SUV is about to hit the world’s largest EV market. The Toyota bZ3C leaked in China on Friday, showing a familiar look. The new electric crossover SUV was developed with China’s leading EV maker, BYD.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
EVs reduce electricity rates for all utility customers, and recent legislation accelerates a cycle of more EVs, better climate, better health, and lower rates. In addition to their myriad health and direct economic benefits compared to polluting gasoline vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs) also help reduce electricity rates for all utility customers. They’ve already been.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Recent comments from Tesla executives on social media indicate that the electric vehicle maker is hard at work ramping the buildout of Superchargers with pull-through stalls. This should be a pretty welcome update for electric vehicle owners, especially those who tend to travel with a trailer. Tesla’s update on its pull-through Supercharger buildout came as a response to a conversation on social media platform X.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Panasonic has finalized preparations to begin manufacturing 4680-format lithium-ion battery cells at a Japanese factory, Reuters reported Monday. The company is reportedly sending sample cells produced at the factory in Japan's western prefecture of Wakayama to automaker customers for approval, with production to start once that approval is.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Candela can’t stop setting or breaking records with its high-tech hydrofoil electric boats. The latest record takes advantage of the vessel’s DC Fast Charging capabilities and ultra-efficient design to quickly cruise between Sweden and Finland.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The forestry industry just saw a major leap towards sustainability with the debut of the world’s first electric timber truck equipped with a crane. Unveiled in Sweden at the Elmia Lastbil fair, this cutting-edge vehicle is the result of a collaboration between SCA and Scania. It’s set to revolutionize timber. [continued] The post World’s 1st Electric Timber Truck with Crane Takes Sustainable Forestry to the Next Level appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
There are a few events in Tesla’s history that made the company what it is today. There was the unveiling of the original Model S, which showed the world that Tesla could create its own vehicle from a blank slate. There was the Model 3 unveiling event, which boldly showed the automotive world that Tesla intends to become a mass-market automaker.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Lucid's paint shop could fit an electric truck, but the CEO said it's not happening Lucid's CEO said there's no business case for an electric truck with today's technology The issue with electric trucks is efficiency and usability, according to Lucid's CEO Buyers holding out hope Lucid will create an efficiency-focused pickup truck are about to be.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Renault CEO Luca de Meo said today that automakers collectively may need to pay ~€15B in fines if they miss 2025 emissions targets, as they’ve failed to ramp up efficient vehicle production in line with EU guidance – even as consumer EV demand continues to rise in Europe.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Some headline writers continue to write off 100% battery-electric vehicles as a passing fad, overwhelmed by a flood of hybrids and the insatiable thirst for liquid fuel. That’s just plain silly, of course. Global EV sales continue to rise. The question is how fast. Faster-charging and less expensive batteries with. [continued] The post EV Battery News Just Keeps Getting Better & Better appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Tesla Semi program Senior Manager Dan Priestley recently shared a short update on the Class 8 all-electric truck’s production facility near Giga Nevada. While the speed of the Semi factory is not at the pace of larger projects like Giga Shanghai, the upcoming facility is taking shape. Priestley shared his update on social media platform X. As per the executive, he dropped by the Semi factory’s site to see its progress.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
More so than almost any other previous EV, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N targets driving enthusiasts. Many of those enthusiasts may also be new to EVs and charging, so Hyundai is offering some options to help get them started. For customers who purchase or lease a new Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai is providing a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger for free.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
When it comes to greening up our transportation systems and reducing the massive carbon footprint left by our daily commutes, there’s a much better solution than trying to get everyone into an electric car. Encouraging increased cycling, whether on electric bikes or good old-fashioned acoustic bikes, has the biggest impact on reduced emissions and the health and well-being of our society.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
In today’s digital world, it’s easy for just about anyone to create a mobile app or write software, thanks to Java , JavaScript, Python , and other programming languages. But that wasn’t always the case. Because the primary language of computers is binary code, early programmers used punch cards to instruct computers what tasks to complete. Each hole represented a single binary digit.
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