Green Car Reports
AUGUST 7, 2024
A U.K.-based team has set a Guinness World Record for longest distance travelled by an EV on a single charge, covering 569 miles and 3,379 feet in a Ford Mustang Mach-E. The record attempt was staged July 27 by the team, which was sponsored by fleet management company Webfleet, and took just over 24 hours, according to Autocar. The version used.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 9, 2024
Powering very large ships with batteries may seem difficult and expensive. But don’t jump to conclusions too quickly. Battery prices have come down a ton in recent years, energy density has improved greatly, and a bit of creativity using swappable batteries makes it all the easier and more efficient. And. [continued] The post Largest Battery-Electric Container Ship Now Operating — You Know Where appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
AUGUST 9, 2024
China’s leading EV maker wants a share of the premium market with its new flagship GT. T he Denza Z9 GT is set to rival luxury automakers like Porsche and BMW. As BYD’s EV launch spree continues, it will make its official debut in less than two weeks.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 5, 2024
Artificial neural networks —algorithms inspired by biological brains—are at the center of modern artificial intelligence, behind both chatbots and image generators. But with their many neurons, they can be black boxes , their inner workings uninterpretable to users. Researchers have now created a fundamentally new way to make neural networks that some ways surpasses traditional systems.
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Green Car Reports
AUGUST 9, 2024
Rivian confirmed rear left charge port location in upcoming R2 models Had previously indicated rear right for streetside charging and Rivian’s own networks Means R2 owners will have an easier time using Supercharger stations Front, rear, left, right? Automakers still can’t agree on where to place EV charge ports on the vehicle. But it.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 7, 2024
EVs Now 22% of World Auto Sales Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 15% in June 2024 compared to June 2023. There were 1.5 million registrations. BEVs were up by just 4% YoY, but plugin hybrids jumped 41% YoY, selling over 500,000 units, a new record. In the end, plugins. [continued] The post Global EV Sales — 2nd Best Month Ever for Plugins!
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Teslarati
AUGUST 9, 2024
Tesla’s Business Development Head for the Semi program said the company is “taking steps to bring the Semi to Europe” after the automaker posted a job for the same position in the European market. The Tesla Semi has been slowly rolling out in the United States with a few handpicked customers, but it has not yet made it to foreign markets.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 3, 2024
EVs cost less to fuel in every state of the U.S. By electricity cost vs. gas prices, there's a vast range among states EVs have the strongest advantage in Idaho, Washington, and the Northwest Fluctuating gas prices can make internal-combustion vehicles cost up to six times more to drive than EVs, but the potential savings can vary in different.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 5, 2024
Electric vehicle battery pack costs for a light-duty vehicle in 2023 were 90% lower than in 2008, according to DOE estimates. The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office estimates the cost of a electric vehicle lithium-ion battery pack for a light-duty vehicle declined 90% between 2008 and 2023 (using. [continued] The post EV Battery Pack Costs 90% Lower in 2023 Than in 2008 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
AUGUST 9, 2024
The more affordable Rivian R2 will be easier to plug into Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network. Rivian confirmed the R2 will have a charge port on the driver’s side, making it compatible with Tesla’s Supercharger network.
Teslarati
AUGUST 5, 2024
According to the China Passenger Car Association ( CPCA ), Tesla China electric vehicle (EV) sales increased by 15.3% to 74,117 units in July 2024, compared to the same month last year. Tesla China’s Model 3 and Model Y deliveries were up by 4.4% last month compared to June 2024. In the first quarter, Tesla reported an 8.5% year-over-year decline in vehicle deliveries.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 9, 2024
The 2025 Volvo EX90 now costs $81,290 The updated pricing includes a $3,300 price increase due to material costs The 2025 Volvo EX90 is in production in South Carolina The 2025 Volvo EX90 has gotten $3,300 more expensive ahead of the planned start of U.S. deliveries later this year, reported Automotive News. Volvo's website now lists the base.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 7, 2024
A modest-looking, road-embedded wireless EV charging demonstration project could vault Indiana into the EV charging history books. The post Wireless EV Charging Would Go Perfectly With Solar Highways appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
AUGUST 6, 2024
NIO’s industry-leading battery swap technology is continuing to gain prowess as the Chinese EV company hits another milestone. Yesterday evening, NIO hit 50 million cumulative battery swaps, providing evidence that the EV charging method is not only viable but also preferred by many drivers.
The Driven EV News
AUGUST 5, 2024
BYD shares key milestone as it sets ambitious target to sell 100,000 cars in Australia by 2027. The post BYD says it is on track to sell 100,000 “new energy” cars in Australia appeared first on The Driven.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 9, 2024
A camper conversion of the VW ID.Buzz is in the works Deliveries of the VW ID.Buzz conversion van will begin in November The camper conversion is being done by a third-party independent of VW A Seattle-based company is offering Volkswagen ID.Buzz camper van conversions that channel the grooviness of VW Microbus hippie-mobiles. Peace Vans, which.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 7, 2024
Elon Musk was always a little flaky but now he has become completely unhinged and it is not helping his businesses one bit. The post Elon Goes Off Even Further Off The Rails appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
AUGUST 8, 2024
In what the company’s CEO is calling “a direct challenge” to the Tesla Semi , Chinese heavy truck manufacturer Windrose recently announced plans to build a new assembly plant in the US in a bid to sidestep heavy tariffs on electric vehicles made in China.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 8, 2024
While the technology world awaits NIST’s latest “post-quantum” cryptography standards this summer, a parallel effort is underway to also develop cryptosystems that are grounded in quantum technology—what are called quantum-key distribution or QKD systems. As a result, India, China, and a range of technology organizations in the European Union and United States are researching and developing QKD and weighing standards for the nascent cryptography alternative.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 7, 2024
The 2025 Lucid Air Pure is the most efficient vehicle sold in the U.S. Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson said competitors are years behind Rawlinson believes efficiency is the key to EVs Lucid Group CEO Peter Rawlinson is confident that the automaker has built up a substantial advantage in EV efficiency. The 2025 Lucid Air Pure achieves 146 MPGe in EPA.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 8, 2024
Sales of "new energy vehicles in China, which includes plug-in hybrids, jumped in July thanks to new incentives. The post More Than Half Of All New Cars Sold In China In July Had A Plug appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
AUGUST 7, 2024
Efficiency, efficiency, efficiency. It’s the most important performance spec to consider when comparing EVs, and Lucid Motors is the global leader. After recently sharing that its flagship Air sedan has earned the title of the most efficient production car in the world, Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson shared some data that explains just how far ahead the American automaker is and how long it might take its competitors like Tesla to catch up.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 7, 2024
It was December 2006. Twenty-nine-year-old entrepreneur James Park had just purchased a Wii game system. It included the Wii Nunchuk, a US $29 handheld controller with motion sensors that let game players interact by moving their bodies—swinging at a baseball, say, or boxing with a virtual partner. Park became obsessed with his Wii. “I was a tech-gadget geek,” he says.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 8, 2024
As automakers and charging networks move to adopt the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) for EV fast charging, ChargePoint is releasing new hardware that combines Tesla and non-Tesla connector types. The ChargePoint Omni Port can accommodate NACS and Combined Charging Standard (CCS) connectors, as well as the SAE J1772 connector for AC.
Teslarati
AUGUST 7, 2024
Tesla’s all-electric “Giga Train,” which will transport employees to work at Gigafactory Berlin in Germany, has taken its first trip as operation was launched earlier this week. The Giga Train is Tesla’s answer to potential concerns that some employees might have had regarding how they would get to work. The new train will eventually transport 4,500 employees to the factory every single day, where they will build the company’s all-electric vehicles.
Electrek
AUGUST 5, 2024
As the global EV market heats up, market leaders look to stay ahead of the competition. Tesla and BYD are launching upgraded versions of their electric sedans to fend off incoming rivals. After Tesla launched the Model 3 Highland refresh, it’s now BYD’s turn. In its latest images, BYD gave us our first look at the upgraded Seal EV interior.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 7, 2024
The EV revolution has come to Thailand, thanks to China's policy to push exports of electric cars worldwide. The post The EV Revolution Has Come To Thailand, But Tesla Has Opted Out appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 7, 2024
SunPower filed bankruptcy on Monday SunPower was originally going to be GM's installer for home energy storage systems A decade ago SunPower was the most popular choice amongst companies for solar installations Solar company SunPower, which was once set to be the designated installer for General Motors home energy storage systems, is filing for.
Teslarati
AUGUST 4, 2024
Tesla has reiterated its plans to build a $500 million Dojo supercomputer hub in Buffalo, New York. Tesla seems to be serious enough about the project that the electric vehicle maker is willing to double its rent for Giga New York if it fails to make its planned Dojo investments. Tesla has signed a new agreement with Buffalo that extends the company’s commitment to operate Giga New York for five more years until 2034, with the possibility of another ten-year extension, as noted in a repor
Electrek
AUGUST 5, 2024
A Tesla Cybertruck driver died in what is believed to be the first reported fatal crash in the electric pickup truck that has yet to be third-party crash tested.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 4, 2024
July’s auto sales saw plugin EVs take 20.8% share in France, a drop from 23.3% year-on-year. BEV share was roughly flat YoY, while PHEV share fell. Overall auto volume was 126,037 units, down by some 2% YoY. The Renault Megane took the lead in the BEV rankings. July’s market tally. [continued] The post EVs Take 20.8% Share In France — Citroën E-C3 Delayed!
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 7, 2024
Used Taycan batteries are helping power Porsche's Leipzig factory in Germany The batteries are from pre-production vehicles that were used for testing Porsche said the batteries provide up to 5 MW of energy After they've degraded too much for continued use in EVs, battery packs still have plenty of usable capacity for stationary energy storage.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 6, 2024
Rodney Brooks is the Panasonic Professor of Robotics (emeritus) at MIT , where he was director of the AI Lab and then CSAIL. He has been cofounder of iRobot , Rethink Robotics , and Robust AI , where he is currently CTO. This article is shared with permission from his blog. Here are some of the things I’ve learned about robotics after working in the field for almost five decades.
Electrek
AUGUST 6, 2024
The Ford Mustang Mach-E just set a new Guinness World Record after traveling over 569 miles on a single charge. After driving for over 24 hours, the journey was verified by vehicle tracking and fleet management firm Webfleet.
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