GM’s replacement of Bolt EV batteries could bring older versions of the electric car more range than when new. Subaru gives us a peek inside the Solterra EV. Karma is chasing the fleet market with plug-in commercial trucks. And could synthetic fuels reverse the end for ICE? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
Month: August 2021
The Faraday Battery Challenge, a project initiated by the UK government to promote advanced battery technologies, has announced a new £10-million round of funding, which will be shared across 17 projects being undertaken by businesses and research institutions across the UK. The funded projects cover a wide range of topics, including a new sodium nickel
Motional, alongside Hyundai Motor Group, has shared the first image of its next-generation robotaxi based around the Ioniq 5 EV. The Ioniq 5 robotaxi, as it is being called, will be used in completely driverless public ride services beginning in 2023. Motional is a developer specializing in autonomous driving technology headquartered in Boston. It exists
Tritium technology provides Alaskan residents with access to DC fast charging TORRANCE, Calif., August 31, 2021 — As the Biden Administration works toward a new goal of 50 percent electric vehicle (“EV”) sales by 2030, the importance of creating a robust electric vehicle charging network in all parts of the country is greater than ever. As part
Ford recently hosted a “Ford Electrification” event at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. In fact, just the other day we shared a video with you about the $39,000 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro, which is the base, commercial model of Ford’s upcoming electric pickup truck. Fast-forward to the present, and we have another video for you that
By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 31, 2021 Just recently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was reminded of the fact that the company needs to expand its network of physical service centers. This is a point that needs to be highlighted these days, especially as Tesla’s vehicle production and deliveries reach new records. With Tesla poised
Battery swapping is an old idea with a troubled history. Better Place, an Israeli startup that was a promising early promoter of EVs, made battery swapping a centerpiece of its strategy—it went bust in 2013. Tesla demonstrated a swapping system for Model S in 2013, but dropped the technology in 2015. Chinese EV startup NIO
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If you’re a fan of Toyota’s iconic off-roader, the Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Museum in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a must-see. With the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing, that may not be possible for many people, but the museum now has an online virtual tour that lets you check things out from the comfort of
Audi has big plans for mobility services, not just EVs. Tesla is seeking to sell electricity where it can’t sell its cars yet. Rivian is planning an IPO. And what’s behind the retro charm of the Alpha Wolf? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is reportedly making a move toward becoming a
In the small rural community of Ortonville, Minnesota, Henry Nelson is a mail man with a difference. His community relies on him, and he relies on his Model S. With its superior handling, exceptional reliability, and low running costs (except, perhaps, the occasional car wash), Model S is the only choice for Henry. Learn more:
Sandy Munro talks about when electric cars fully defeat gas cars ( ICE ) and who will make it happen? The government? The market? Infrastructure? Tune in and find out! Subscribe to Sandy’s channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/MunroLive OUR SPONSORS: ❤️ NeoCharge: Get your NeoCharge Smart Splitter today using the discount code “EFORELECTRIC” at https://bit.ly/3iqK9Hb ❤️ FLO:
Robert Llewellyn takes a look at the 100% electric Bollinger B1 ‘sport utility truck’ at the Los Angeles Motor Show in 2017. He chats with Jeff Holland, from Bollinger Motors, about this tough, practical and exciting car, one of the first electric all terrain vehicles soon to go into production. Bollinger Motors: https://bollingermotors.com Please like
Bollinger Motors has taken a different path than most EV startups. Its Class 3 Bollinger B1 SUV, which debuted in 2017, was designed as “a no-nonsense back-to-basics all-electric sport utility truck.” Now the company plans to add Class 4 and 5 electric platforms to its lineup. “We started from day one working on Class 3
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The end of leaded gas use globally will prevent more than 1.2 million premature deaths. Electrifying transport could add $47 billion annually to the US Southeast’s economy. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now
Following the debut at the motor show in Chengdu, Chinese customers will be able to reserve an ID.3 via a pre-booking system prior to the market launch in October. Recent months have already seen a growing number of customers choosing an ID.4 or ID.6. As a result, deliveries of vehicles from the ID. family have
BYD‘s all-new Dolphin model, also known as the EA1 (code name), is one of the stars of the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show in China. It’s the first model based on the new BYD e platform 3.0 architecture and also the first model in the new Ocean series. In the coming years, we will probably see
By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 30, 2021 Elon Musk recently shared a rather interesting update on Twitter — his companies now employ about 110,000 people worldwide. This is quite impressive considering that in the grand scheme of things, Tesla, SpaceX, and Musk’s other ventures are still just getting started. Musk’s update came as a
Charging plug locks secure EV plugs against unexpected unplugging, preventing possible damage to the system and protecting against theft of the charging cable (especially important in Europe, where many public chargers require drivers to use their own cables). German electromechanical manufacturer Marquardt has developed a new locking system designed to make charging safer and more
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced an immediate halt to all of its e-Palette self-driving transportation pods operating at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. The decision comes on the heels of an accident that took place in the Paralympic Village yesterday, when a Toyota e-Palette collided with a visually impaired athlete, injuring them. While Toyota remains a
Which EV detailed this week has been rated at just 100 miles of EPA range? Which EV is on track to deliver more than 500 miles of EPA range? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 28, 2021. Rivian on Friday confirmed that
Rivian, which is nearing production of its eye-catching electric pickup truck, has a factory in Normal, Illinois, and has been actively scouting sites to build a second. Now the city of Fort Worth, Texas, has approved a package of incentives to tempt the EV startup to build its next factory there. The Fort Worth City
Electric bicycle sales have been increasing around the world for years, with the US seeing particularly drastic year over year growth. But never before have we witnessed the kind of colossal growth spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic. And according to industry leaders, there’s no sign of it slowing down. When the pandemic first hit hard
2022 Niro PHEV IRVINE, Calif. – The Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) arrives for the 2022 model year wearing new Kia badging on the front grille, the tailgate, steering wheel hub and wheel center caps. Niro PHEV continues to deliver an EPA-estimated 26 miles of all-electric range on a single charge1 and remains eligible for the $4,543 Federal
Behind the Scenes with a Couple & Their First Fuel Cell Everything is a first time. You name it, because at some point you have never done it until you did it. This is what makes life so exciting and interesting; trying new things and going new places. But what if your first time doing
Cadillac’s standard color palette for most of its model is quite conservative, usually consisting of several shades of silver, some blacks and some very restrained colors. Sure, there are exceptions, such as the Velocity Red that you can specify on some models, but Cadillac offers nowhere near the range of colors that its German rivals
By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 29, 2021 Award-winning journalist Tim Higgins‘ book, “Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century,” is among the most recent explorations into the fascinating character of Elon Musk. But unlike other works such as the still-definitive biography from writer Ashley Vance, Higgins’ book chronicled Tesla’s story
LG Energy Solution, one of Tesla’s battery suppliers, has entered into “a binding long form offtake agreement” with Australian Mines Ltd. for nickel and cobalt, which will be supplied in the form of mixed hydroxide precipitate (MPH) from the Sconi Project in North Queensland. Under the agreement, LG will have access to 71,000 tons of
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Porsche this week announced a round of updates for the 2022 Taycan. Among them is a new option where the exterior color can be matched to a personal choice, such as the case here where the color matches Porsche’s own Rubystar hue of the 1990s. 2021 Lucid Air Dream Edition Another electric performance sedan in
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