German battery manufacturer AKASOL is has partnered with the Fraunhofer Research Institution to develop automated recycling processes for battery packs. “The rising demand for high-performance battery systems means that more raw materials, such as lithium, cobalt or nickel, are needed to manufacture these energy-storage technologies,” explains AKASOL Head of Product Management Dr. Björn Eberleh. “In
Month: February 2021
The official WORX eBay storefront is offering its 40V Power Share Lawn Mower with Mulching and Intellicut (WG779) for $150.48 shipped in refurbished condition with the code PREZDAY20 at checkout. Normally retailing for $249, today’s deal is among the best pricing that we’ve tracked all-time. You’ll find that this lawn mower is perfect for yards
Wow! While we’ll be completely honest to tell you that we haven’t been following this entire Bjørn Nyland, Tesla decision-making process, we’re still quite entertained by the recent developments. Nyland has been an EV evangelist for years, he’s owned several Teslas, many of which he actually won (four to be precise). As the story goes, Nyland has
Although true flywheel-based kinetic energy recovery systems (KERS) never quite caught on in racing or in production hybrids, a company in Israel has been working on putting the technology to use where it could make a big difference: EV fast-charging stations. The flywheels Chakratec uses for charging stations weigh about 330 pounds each and they’re
Elon Musk and Sandy Munro covered a lot of ground in their recent video chat, discussing a great number of advances and improvements to Tesla’s vehicles and manufacturing processes. Here’s just one tidbit that many may have overlooked: beginning with the upcoming Model S/X refresh, Tesla plans to abandon the century-old lead-acid battery technology in
American automakers Rivian and Lucid Motors have both recently revealed locations in expanding their retail presence in the United States. Both electric vehicle manufacturers have large aspirations to compete with Tesla, although either has yet to deliver a consumer EV so far. The announcements of retail and service spaces opening for for Rivian and Lucid,
The British Motor Show is set to arrive at Farnborough International Expo Centre in August with a little extra this year, an entire hall dedicated to electric motoring. The Select Electric Motor Show, sponsored by Select Car Leasing, the UK’s leading vehicle leasing company, will be held in the previously named Technology Hall and will now
This is a Fully Charged exclusive! Not something that has ever happened before. We present the prototype Schaeffler Bio-Hybrid personal transport system. A pedal assist car? A four wheeled bike? So easy to move along and just enormous fun to drive/ride. Let’s hope they develop this into a fully fledged product. Schaeffler: https://goo.gl/ZeKxU6 We couldn’t
Wolfsburg — Nimble in the city, agile on country roads, and relaxed on the highway: Volkswagen’s new ID.4 SUV is effortless and fun to drive. Volkswagen has invested a great deal of know-how in the chassis of the ID.4—in both the mechanical components and the electronic control system. Complex axle construction, compact five-link suspension at
By Joey Klender Posted on February 9, 2021 German automaker Audi has unveiled its newest all-electric vehicle: the e-Tron GT. The e-tron offers between 269 and 293 miles of WLTP-estimated range with several different variants, a top speed of 155 MPH, and a 3.3 second 0-62 MPH time. The new e-tron will start at $99,000.
Some EVs employ regenerative braking to recover energy whenever the accelerator pedal is released, while others simply allow the vehicle to coast. For the new ID.4 electric compact SUV, Volkswagen decided that coasting will take priority because energy conversion inevitably leads to losses. This applies to the Drive position, which is activated by default upon
CPO Outlets via eBay Daily Deals is offering the DEWALT 8-inch 20V MAX Cordless Pole Saw Tool Only for $121.28 shipped with the discount reflecting at checkout. For comparison, it goes for $149 at Home Depot and today’s deal saves around 18%, marking one of the best prices that we’ve tracked. While you likely won’t
Kia announced today that its dedicated electric cars, based on the E-GMP platform, will be named EV1∼EV9. That mirrors the naming strategy of the sister brand – Hyundai, which decided to name the new models: Ioniq 1- Ioniq 9. The first will be the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The name of the first “CV” model is not
Rivian is expected to start deliveries of its electric vehicles this summer, but the company doesn’t have any showrooms yet. Rivian only recently identified locations in the Chicago and Los Angeles for the first showrooms, according to recent reports. The Chicago location is a former bank branch on W. Randolph Street in the city’s Fulton
One of the most significant innovations Tesla introduced with Model Y was the replacement of about 70 parts with two enormous aluminum castings. Now the company has taken this idea a step further by developing a battery pack that forms part of the structure of the vehicle, linking the front and rear underbody castings. The
Tesla is getting more scrutiny from regulators in China, where some have concerns over battery fires, unexpected acceleration, and more. Last year, Tesla butted heads with regulators in China over a Model S and Model X recall. The automaker had to recall almost all Model S/Model X sent to China over a suspension issue, but
Ford is adding new customization options for its GT supercar. On Monday, the automaker unveiled the first 2021 Ford GT Studio Collection car. Announced last year, the Studio Collection option allows buyers to customize the exterior and graphics, with seven standard colors, and an “extended palette” offering a wider range of options, Ford spokesperson Jiyan
On January 25th, hundreds of the Tesla owners in Hong Kong gathered at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal for a special customer event with Elon. Subscribe to our newsletter to join our exciting local events: http://ts.la/d6C
Why is Senator Harry Reid a new convert to electric-car incentives? And, are you part of what Toyota calls the “bold few” who will usher in a zero-emission future? This is the Week In Reverse for Friday, September 26, 2014, right here at Green Car Reports. Subscribe for the latest GreenCarReports.com videos: http://bit.ly/12upBka Watch More
Elon Musk announced that Tesla will provide a zero down payment solar panel installation for as low as $50/mo with no contract terms. Let’s talk about it as I take your questions and comments during the LIVE stream! Get on our VIP list at https://eforelectric.com/vip OUR SPONSOR: ❤️ Reserve your all electric BYTON SUV at:
Partnership with local governments and companies to promote new mobility services and renewable energy use YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan began a field test of new mobility services today as part of a partnership to promote future community building in Japan. The partnership agreement between three local governments and eight companies aims to develop new modes of
By Joey Klender Posted on February 8, 2021 Tesla Giga Berlin is the home of a new, world-class paint facility, and an employee showed what new colors could be coming to the automaker’s lineup of all-electric vehicles. Senior Recruiter for Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin Lydia van de Laar shared a photo of what appears to be
Brazilian beverage maker Ambev has ordered 1,000 electric delivery trucks from manufacturer FNM (Fábrica Nacional de Mobilidades). The trucks, which FNM developed in collaboration with vehicle manufacturer Agrale, will use battery packs from California-based Octillion Power Systems and electric drivetrains from Danfoss Editron. Ambev expects to deploy the 1,000 electric delivery vehicles by the end
Amazon is offering the TP-Link Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Switch for $14.99 Prime shipped. Down from its normal going rate of $20, this is just $1 above its all-time low at Amazon and is the best available. If you’re always walking around the house to turn lights off at night or before you leave to save
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DC fast charging can make owning an electric car more convenient, but the cost of using it can be substantially higher than slower Level 2 AC charging. A new Massachusetts state law aims to address one of the main reasons why. It’s not so much the hardware cost or the siting, but the so-called “demand
Palo Alto-based Archer has teamed up with Fiat Chrysler (FCA) to develop electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with the intent of starting production in 2023. FCA has already collaborated on cockpit design elements of Archer’s first aircraft, which is expected to be unveiled early this year. Archer’s goal is to create a vertically
Yuba’s electric cargo bikes are known for landing fairly high on the quality ladder. That premium build has also kept them perched quite high on the price ladder as well… until now. The company’s newest electric cargo bike, the Yuba Kombi E5, is shaking things up as Yuba’s new entry-level e-cargo bike model. The original
We’re not writing off 2020 just yet, but we thought it would be great to give Fully Charged fans around the world something to look forward to. Fully Charged is watched in almost 200 countries around the world, and we love meeting fans of clean energy & electric vehicles wherever they are. So after the
A transformational step for Alstom: completion of the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation Alstom announces today the completion of the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. Leveraging on its clear Alstom in Motion strategy and its strong operational fundamentals and financial trajectory, Alstom, integrating Bombardier Transportation, will strengthen its leadership in the growing sustainable mobility market by reaching a critical
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