Green Car Reports
AUGUST 30, 2024
Volkswagen is working with German startup Revoltech on a hemp-based substitute for leather upholstery to help further lower the environmental impact of its vehicles. The new material could see use in VW models by 2028, the automaker said. VW claims the hemp-based material can be produced at existing factories, and can be recycled or composted at.
Electrek
AUGUST 27, 2024
Tesla’s self-driving system is still not working in The Boring Company’s one-way tunnels under Las Vegas despite reportedly working on it for years. But self-driving in Tesla vehicles on public roads is around the corner?
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 30, 2024
China’s rapid adoption of new energy vehicles is helping to accelerate the global energy transition Every summer is a reminder of the urgency of climate change. Last July, the global average temperature rose to a record high. This summer, floods, hurricanes, and extreme high temperatures again ring warning bells about. [continued] The post Electric Vehicles Are Key to Winning the Climate Fight appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
AUGUST 30, 2024
Tesla has reportedly chosen its location for the Robotaxi unveiling event on October 10, and it is quite interesting. According to a new report from Bloomberg , citing people familiar with the matter, Tesla is planning to show off its new Robotaxi platform, along with “a few other things,” at the Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank, California.
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Green Car Reports
AUGUST 29, 2024
Volkswagen EV drivers in Europe will soon be able to play video games while they charge. The automaker announced Monday that it will add the AirConsole gaming platform to certain models in some European countries starting in mid September. VW plans to expand availability to more European countries by the end of 2024 or early 2025, but did not.
Electrek
AUGUST 27, 2024
The legendary GT-R is going electric and will likely be Nissan’s first to use solid-state batteries. As the new tech develops, Nissan hinted that solid-state batteries could give the electric GT-R even more power.
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Teslarati
AUGUST 26, 2024
SpaceX will rescue the NASA astronauts that are stuck aboard the International Space Station (ISS) bringing them back on the Crew-9 vehicle in February. NASA’s decision to rely on SpaceX and not Boeing is reportedly bringing down morale at the company, and employees are reportedly “humiliated,” according to a report from the New York Post.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 26, 2024
100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs follows U.S. EV incentives only apply to free-trade partners, Canada underscored Mexico remains a potential U.S. entry point for Chinese automakers Canada’s national government Monday announced a 100% tariff on the import of Chinese-made electric vehicles. The 100% tariff, set to go into effect October 1.
Electrek
AUGUST 28, 2024
After unveiling its new “Hyundai Way” strategy on Wednesday, Hyundai confirmed its highly anticipated three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, will be built in the US. Hyundai also revealed plans to launch EREVs with over 550 miles (900 km) range. Here’s what else you can expect from Hyundai over the next few years.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 26, 2024
Why have Pacific Gas & Electric and Zum deployed the largest electric school bus fleet in the US alongside the Oakland Unified School District? Electric school buses make education more accessible and equitable. The harmful gases emitted from an internal combustion engine bus disproportionately affect communities of color and students. [continued] The post Electric School Buses In Oakland With Bidirectional Chargers Will Both Save & Make Money appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
AUGUST 28, 2024
Tesla vehicles have been adopted by several police forces across the United States, and they have widely been met with positive reviews, mainly driven by cost savings and performance advantages. However, one department has found the Tesla fleet to be less than ideal, even going as far as saying “(they) do not appear to the be the ‘patrol cars of the future.'” In 2019, the Menlo Park, California City Council voted 3-2 to adopt a Sustainable Fleet Policy in 2020.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 29, 2024
The 2024 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 electric crossover will offer up to 212 miles of range and cost $46,195 (including a $995 destination fee) when it reaches U.S. dealerships this fall, Mini confirmed Monday. Launch timing matches what Mini announced last year, when it confirmed the electric Countryman for the U.S. shortly after the redesigned.
Electrek
AUGUST 27, 2024
If you thought Lucid Motors’ 1,234 tri-motor Air Sapphire was elite, threat mitigation specialist US Armor Group has taken the luxury sedan to an entirely new echelon. Today, the company unveiled an armored version of the Lucid Air Sapphire, described as being indestructible. Designed for heads of state and high-ranking executives, it can be equipped with features like bulletproof glass, poison gas protection.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 30, 2024
A new competitive assessment by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research has found that BYD is the leading Electric Vehicle (EV) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), just beating Tesla for the top spot. The assessment provides an in-depth and unbiased examination of the products offered by 18 OEMs across a wide range of criteria. The companies evaluated.
Teslarati
AUGUST 26, 2024
A video update from Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas this week shows tons of Cybertrucks ready to be shipped out to customers, highlighting the company’s production ramping efforts over the last several months. In footage posted on Monday, Tesla Giga Texas observer and drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer showed some great shots of a fairly large volume of Cybertrucks in one of the company’s outbound lots.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 26, 2024
Hyundai's working on three pieces of tech to advance vehicle cabin heating and cooling The tech could lead to efficiency gains The efficiency gains could lead to more EV range, but could also make more efficient gas cars Hyundai and Kia are testing ways to heat and cool vehicle cabins more efficiently, saving energy in the process. During a.
Electrek
AUGUST 24, 2024
Tesla has cleaned up its website’s blog section, deleting all posts prior to 2019. This includes the post titled “All Tesla Cars Being Produced Now Have Full Self-Driving Hardware,” which was originally published October 19, 2016.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 27, 2024
Now, Biden–Harris Administration Awarding $521 Million in Grants to Continue Building Out National Electric Vehicle Charging Network WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden–Harris Administration today announced $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, two Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District.
Teslarati
AUGUST 27, 2024
The Boring Company continues to develop its Las Vegas Loop with underground tunnels, and one person from a local tourism organization says that the Teslas in them will soon be using driver assistance technology. In a statement to the Las Vegas Review-Journal this month, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Steve Hill said that The Boring Company was hoping to start using Tesla’s driver-assistance technology in the city’s tunnels before the end of 2024.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 26, 2024
Canoo's done with California and will now be based out of Texas Two of the three founders have left Canoo Canoo pivoted its business model to focus on commercial applications Canoo is planning to leave its original headquarters location in California and is replacing one of its founding executives, according to two separate reports from.
Electrek
AUGUST 26, 2024
No, Porsche’s electric sports cars will not have fake EV shifting. “Why should we make something worse?” Porsche development driver Lars Kern said. After testing Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N, Porsche believes there’s “no reason to simulate what has been in the past.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 26, 2024
A forthcoming hybrid battery and fuel cell electric ferry is among the initial projects aimed at kickstarting a new green hydrogen industry in Estonia. The post Green Hydrogen To Be Featured In World’s First Nationwide “Hydrogen Valley” appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
AUGUST 27, 2024
Tesla has spent $18 million to expand its Supercharging presence in New York City as it acquired a lot in the borough of Queens on August 16. Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of being an electric vehicle owner in New York City is the fact that charging is in short supply, leading to a problematic ownership experience. Earlier this year, we discussed how Tesla combatted congestion with EV owners who drive Lyft and Uber with congestion fees.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 27, 2024
Dodge is preparing its next-gen cop car Dodge teased what appears to be a police-spec Charger Daytona EV The old gas-powered Charger was popular with police fleets The outgoing gasoline Dodge Charger sedan has become a staple of police fleets, but will that also be the case for the all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona? An Instagram post on.
Electrek
AUGUST 26, 2024
In what continues to feel like the ultimate tool hack, I’ve been running my electric tractor completely off-grid. I haven’t paid to charge it in months and it feels like I’m somehow cheating, always having the power of heavy machinery at my fingertips with absolutely zero fuel cost. Here’s how I wake up to a full “tank” every day, for free.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 28, 2024
EV chargers are coming to more places in America because of a new grant program funded by the Biden Administration. The post Biden Administration Releases $500 Million To Build More EV Chargers Across America appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 27, 2024
The electric school bus manufacturer Blue Bird elivered its 2,000th electric, zero-emission school bus marking an industry-leading milestone. Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, the nation’s fifth-largest school district, received Blue Bird’s 2,000th electric school bus to help the district transition its school bus fleet to clean student transportation.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 29, 2024
An electric off-roader could be in the works from Ariel Ariel revealed the E-Nomad concept with a 41-kwh battery and 150 miles of range If there's enough customer interest the E-Nomad could go into production and come to the U.S. Low-volume British automaker Ariel has electrified its minimalist Nomad off-roader. Ariel recently unveiled the E-Nomad.
Electrek
AUGUST 27, 2024
Since 2014, solar capacity at K-12 schools has more than quadrupled across the US, according to a new report from clean energy nonprofit Generation180.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 30, 2024
As I lamented recently, my 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+ doesn’t yet have version 12.5 of Full Self Driving (FSD). Tesla is now rolling out new versions of FSD to cars with the latest FSD hardware first. Though, luckily, David Havasi just recently bought a brand new Tesla Model 3. [continued] The post Tesla FSD 12.5 Test — Like A Perfect, Smooth Robotaxi (CleanTechnica Video) appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 27, 2024
Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries worldwide, creating new opportunities in health care, finance, customer service, and other disciplines. But the ascendance of AI raises concerns about job displacement , especially as the technology might automate tasks traditionally done by humans. Jobs that involve data entry, basic coding, and routine system maintenance are at risk of being eliminated—which might worry new IT professionals.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 28, 2024
Samsung SDI on Wednesday said it had signed an agreement with General Motors for a joint EV battery factory in Indiana. First reported by Reuters, the deal calls for the two companies to invest $3.5 billion in the factory, which targets annual production capacity of 27 gigawatt-hours of cells. Samsung reportedly expects the factory to begin mass.
Electrek
AUGUST 24, 2024
Global logistics firm DSV placed an order for 300 fully electric semi trucks from Volvo Trucks. The deal is one of the largest such orders placed so far, and gives DSV one of the largest electric trucking fleets in Europe.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 25, 2024
Continuing on from Part 1 of this series on electric car & truck charging, here is Part 2. More Power Required for Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Charging than for Cars Fast charging heavy electric trucks is a much different proposition than fast charging electric cars. Car charging stations are typically equipped. [continued] The post Battery Swapping Is Not Just About Speed, It’s About Power From The Grid — Part 2 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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