Consumer Reports have doubled down on one of the worst reporting I’ve seen in a long time calling out Tesla’s Navigate on Autopilot feature while failing to present any type of evidence even though it appears they had a video crew with them while testing the Model 3 at question. Let’s talk about it as
Month: August 2021
When deploying public charging stations, selecting the best sites is critical. Hundreds of chargers around the country sit unused—we’ve all driven by them—and most of these were installed years ago, before planners understood the importance of proper siting. Now researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a nationwide modeling tool to help infrastructure planners
San Diego-based Juiced Bikes is announcing today the launch of a new electric bicycle version, the Cross Current X Step-Through. The original Cross Current X with a step-over frame has been Juiced’s premier electric commuter and urban riding e-bike for years. Now the company is releasing a new step-through version of the bike and significantly
If you can’t beat ’em, build pickup trucks to join ’em. That’s what Hyundai is doing with its Santa Cruz pickup truck, previewed in 2015 by a concept of the same name and confirmed on Wednesday for a debut on April 15. The 2022 Santa Cruz will be built at Hyundai’s plant in Montgomery, Alabama,
NIO delivered 7,931 vehicles in July 2021, increasing by 124.5% year-over-year Cumulative deliveries of the NIO ES8, NIO ES6 and NIO EC6 as of July 31, 2021 reached 125,528 SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (“NIO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NIO), a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart
British Import Lands To Go After Market Between E-Bikes & Motocycles Story by Steve Schaefer; photos from the manufacturer British brand Zapp unveiled its first powered two-wheeled i300 city bike in Michigan on August 4. The stylish scooter is set to arrive next year to do battle in the market segment between e-bikes and Vespa
The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq all-electric SUV is getting one step closer to production as the luxury brand has announced it is opening reservations on September 18. Starting at 4 p.m. EDT/1 p.m. PDT, prospective customers will be able to place reservations online for Cadillac’s first production all-electric model, which is also the brand’s first model
By Maria Merano Posted on August 9, 2021 Tesla’s first R&D Center outside the United States in Shanghai is nearing completion and seems ready to start operations. As Tesla China’s R&D Center prepares for operations, Tesla’s $25,000 car development inches closer to production. Tesla’s R&D Center is still recruiting, offering jobs focused on vehicle design,
Group14 Technologies has announced a joint venture with SK materials to build a factory for lithium-silicon battery materials in South Korea. SK materials will invest $52 million in the development of the materials manufacturing hub, which is expected to launch in 2022. Group14’s new JV will enable dual sourcing for its lithium-silicon technology both from
Today we look at why the proposed Biden administration rules last week are underwhelming in their EV targets. The Lexus UX 250h carries on as a high-mileage compact from the Toyota luxury brand. And are electric trailers a game-changer for long-distance towing with EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A German travel-trailer
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Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) has been a battery supplier to the Formula E electric racing championship since 2014. Now the legendary engineering firm is the sole powertrain developer for the new Extreme E off-road championship. WAE Principal Engineer Glen Pascoe recently discussed the challenges of creating a battery that can power Extreme E’s enormous Odyssey
Tesla released more details about its effort to deploy large-scale battery recycling, and it claims that it can recover about 92% of battery cell materials with its recycling process. When it comes to emissions throughout the entire lifecycle, electric vehicles have two main advantages over gas-powered vehicles. When it comes to the operation of the
San Francisco, CALIF. (8/4/2021) – A 40-foot battery-electric BYD K9MD bus will hit the streets in a pilot project by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to evaluate the feasibility of operating an all-electric bus fleet. Throughout the pilot, detailed data will be collected by the agency on how the BYD K9MD bus can
The Opel Mokka-e (in the UK known as the Vauxhall Mokka-e) range tested by Bjørn Nyland noted decent results. At the 90 km/h (56 mph) speed, it was able to go 290 km (180 miles), which is 90% of the 322 km (200 miles) WLTP rating. That’s down to zero estimated range, however, there was
By Maria Merano Posted on August 8, 2021 Tesla Model Y pre-production seems slated to start at Gigafactory Texas as predicted. Last week, an insider shared that Tesla aims to start test Model Y production in early August. The company’s plan seems to be moving on schedule. Recent pictures by drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer reveal
An electric trailer could solve the largest problem when towing with an electric vehicle: You might only go half the distance on a charge while towing. To compensate, EV shoppers who plan to tow beyond city limits need to opt for the largest possible battery pack. But that means you’re hauling around many hundreds of
Taking a road trip in an EV is no longer a novelty, but it’s still an instructive (and hopefully, fun) thing to do, and the EV road trip story remains an online literary staple. It’s especially interesting when an exec at an automaker takes a trip in one of their company’s new EV models—and even
Tesla has now finally confirmed that the Cybertruck electric pickup truck is delayed to 2022 after months of hinting at the possible delay in reaching production. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in 2019, Tesla said that the electric pickup truck would make it to market by the end of 2021. Over the last year,
Watch Model S and Powerwall owner Clint outline the benefits of combining the Tesla Powerwall with solar and integrated software aggregation for control, savings and a change towards a more sustainable future. Learn more: https://ts.la/2JsyA1n
Sandy Munro explains what makes electric cars go further with a longer range: is it the battery? is it the motor? cooling system? Let the expert give us the right answer! Subscribe to Sandy Munro’s channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj–iMtToRO_cGG_fpmP5XQ OUR SPONSOR: ❤️ VW ID.4 – Learn more at https://VW.com/ID4 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Sponsors of this channel do
Albemarle Corporation has announced the opening of its new Battery Materials Innovation Center (BMIC), located at the company’s Kings Mountain, North Carolina site. The BMIC is expected to be fully operational in July 2021, and will support Albemarle’s lithium hydroxide, lithium carbonate and advanced energy storage materials growth platforms. It has been equipped to enable
While building and riding electric bikes takes up most of my time, woodworking has always been a guilty pleasure of mine. And perhaps that’s why I was so excited when woodworker Evie Bee reached out to share her impressive looking wooden electric bicycle that combines these two fascinating yet divergent fields. Evie’s passion for woodworking
It’s almost the end of the road for the Acura NSX. Acura this week confirmed that the 2022 model year will be the last for the supercar, and to send it out the automaker will offer a more powerful NSX Type S. Pagani Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta Another supercar in the headlines this week was
Following a successful beginning to the electrified product rollout starting in January 2020, PEUGEOT has seen its low emission vehicle (LEV) car sales double in 2021 vs YTD 2020, according to the latest registration figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). PEUGEOT’s passenger car LEV sales mix has also significantly increased,
A Taste of 10 Different Cars Along the California Coast Story and photos by John Faulkner. Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a Northern California association for automotive writers, annually brings together journalists to drive an assortment of cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs as well as taking time to discuss current and future product with automotive industry
Volvo reports its 14th consecutive month of year-over-year growth in the U.S. In July, the company sold 11,575 cars (up 19.4% year-over-year). 19.7% of the total volume falls on plug-ins. We can estimate that the number of plug-ins amounted to about 2,280. Just like in June, in California the plug-in share of Volvo sales was
By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 7, 2021 Tesla has formally moved the Cybertruck’s estimated customer deliveries to 2022. The update was reflected by the company in the all-electric pickup truck’s online configurator. Tesla’s update on the Cybertruck’s deliveries has been speculated for some time now. While the Cybertruck’s online configurator had maintained its late
Which upcoming EV is claimed to dominate the Tesla Model Y in fast-charging? Which 40-mpg hybrid pickup might be in short supply for at least a few months? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 6, 2021. In a first drive of the
Virtually every major car manufacturer around the world is shifting its strategy and placing more emphasis on its battery-powered, hybrid, and plug-in-hybrid vehicle product lines. Consumers want their EVs to recharge more quickly, drive longer distances between charges, and last longer. But electrified vehicles and their systems, including high-powered charging (among others), are extremely sophisticated.
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