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 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.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 28, 2024
Several owners of older Model S EVs reported battery and drive unit replacements. Meanwhile, Lexus and Toyota are at the top.
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.
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Green Car Reports
AUGUST 24, 2024
Inflation Reduction Act's 45W, intended for commercial fleets, subsidizes EV leasing Up to $7,500 of federal money applies to EV leases regardless of their price or where they're built That's stoked a leasing boom that undercuts some of the original intent of the IRA If you seek a new luxury EV, or an EV made overseas, the payment math may point.
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?
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CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 27, 2024
In 2024, a small electric SUV with a range of 300 miles produces 52% fewer life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than a comparable gasoline vehicle. Electric vehicles (EVs) have no tailpipe emissions, but nearly three quarters of the GHG emissions for a gasoline vehicle come from the tailpipe (vehicle. [continued] The post A Small Electric SUV Produces 52% Fewer Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions than a Comparable Gasoline Vehicle appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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 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.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 27, 2024
A top-notch battery pack that’s easy to repair in case something goes wrong.
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 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 28, 2024
A Tesla Cybertruck caught on fire after hitting a fire hydrant in a bizarre crash and one of two known Cybertruck fires to date.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 25, 2024
A new study contradicts common LFP battery charging notions, stating that frequently charging to a 100% can damage the cells. But there’s a twist.
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.
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 26, 2024
True North is Avangrid’s (NYSE: AGR) first solar farm in Texas – and it will be the largest solar project in the company’s portfolio.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 28, 2024
China's Xpeng says it wants half of its global sales to come from outside China. So does BYD, and they're making big moves to do it.
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 29, 2024
BMW is recalling 1,150 i4 electric cars because a part of the chassis may crack and compromise structural integrity. All recalled cars are 2024 models, encompassing three versions of the i4 available for that model year. That includes the base single-motor i4 eDrive40, dual-motor i4 xDrive50, and the range-topping i4 M50. These vehicles may have.
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.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 25, 2024
The damaged R1S and R1T vehicles were reportedly waiting to be shipped to customers.
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 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 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.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 28, 2024
At Hyundai's CEO Investor Day event, big plans to speed up on EVs—and a "bridge" vehicle that drives like an EV but packs a gas engine too.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 27, 2024
China launched its first batch of satellites for its Qianfan megaconstellation earlier this month. It now has 18 satellites in orbit, but much more will be needed to build out this network of nearly 14,000 satellites. Qianfan—”thousands sails” in Chinese and also referred to as Spacesail or G60 —is a project run by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST).
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
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.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 27, 2024
NYC's Queens borough will get a huge Supercharger station after Tesla paid $18 million to the plot owner.
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.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 30, 2024
General Motors is folding BrightDrop, initially envisioned as a standalone business focused on electric vans for commercial fleets, into its Chevrolet division. GM said the move will open up sales for BrightDrop vans to Chevy's larger dealer network. BrightDrop has sold vans through its own dealerships, but now all Chevy dealers will have the.
Electrek
AUGUST 27, 2024
Tesla is now capable of producing 700,000 Powerwalls or 10 GWh worth per year, according to a new video.
InsideEVs
AUGUST 29, 2024
GM hopes to sell more of its electric vans by folding BrightDrop in to the Chevy brand.
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