Mitsubishi teases more trail ability in its next Outlander Plug-In Hybrid. Indiana-built electric vans get leading-edge battery tech—and battery swapping. And why do Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian all use cylindrical cells? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lucid, Rivian, and Tesla each have the top EVs in their respective classes for range, and
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We first saw the prototype of the EA1, or Dolphin, during the BYD factory tour a few months ago, and now Elliot takes one out for a drive to see if this could well be the best small, affordable electric car around. This is a well-built, all purpose little city car built on BYD’s new
By Joey Klender Posted on October 15, 2021 The Tesla Model S Plaid will make its television debut on an episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” on November 10th. In the episode, the former late-night TV show host will get behind the wheel of the Model S Plaid at Famoso Raceway, where the all-electric flagship sedan
S-Bahn Hamburg: Hanseatic city is pioneering digital rail operations Passengers benefit from expanded rail services and greater punctuality Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Siemens Mobility have developed the world’s first train that operates by itself in rail traffic. Dr. Richard Lutz, CEO of DB, and Dr. Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens AG, together with Dr. Peter
More Power Raises Performance For The All-electric SUV Clean Fleet Report has previously reviewed the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, and our opinion is Ford has a winner with this all-electric SUV. To make things even more interesting, Ford has just released the 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance models that deliver more performance with
The content-rich presentation of the Tesla Giga Berlin plant in Grünheide near Berlin was closely followed not only by EV enthusiasts or the media, but by basically the entire automotive industry. Here we can listen to Munro Live‘s Sandy Munro and Cory Steuben review what Tesla has shown in the plant that is expected to
Liebherr, in partnership with KOSTAL, has released an automated connection system for battery pack module connectors. Compared with screwed and rigid busbars, plug connections with flexible cables offer easier assembly and disassembly, because the flexible lines can compensate for positioning tolerances of several millimeters in the battery modules. The contact parts are touch-protected to remove
Tesla has slashed its included premium connectivity period to 30 days for all Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. People are now going to have to pay sooner if they want to retain access to some of Tesla’s connectivity features. For the longest time, all of Tesla’s vehicles came with internet connectivity included – something
SAE International has released SAE J2464: Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Safety and Abuse Testing, a revised recommended practice for establishing safe battery systems. Originating in 1999 when the industry recognized the need for safety and abuse testing of battery systems in the mobility sector, the revised J2464 recommended practice
Tesla has now officially launched its insurance product using “real-time driving behavior”. The product is only available in Texas for now. The automaker has already introduced its own insurance product in California, but it doesn’t utilize real-time driving data and its “safety score”. At Tesla’s shareholders meeting last week, CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla
The limited-edition Bugatti Centodieci has completed hot-weather testing on the way to a planned start of production in 2022, the automaker announced Thursday in a press release. Even supercars need to go through a full battery of tests before production. So in addition to wind-tunnel testing and track testing at the Nürburgring, Bugatti brought a
Solid-state cells pass some first tests for safety. Jay Leno drives the high-mileage Aptera solar EV. And we take a look at what shapes Lucid up, potentially, to become the most direct rival yet to Tesla. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And Lucid is showing different priorities than other electric vehicle startups
By Joey Klender Posted on October 14, 2021 Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shareholders voted overwhelmingly to retain Kimbal Musk, brother of CEO Elon Musk, and James Murdoch on Tesla’s Board of Directors, according to an 8-K filing with the SEC that revealed the number of votes to re-elect the two to the company’s Board for three
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All-New Including a Hybrid Option Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of adding a hybrid option to any existing vehicle as a step towards full electrification. If that vehicle happens to be a full-size pickup, then all the better. This is what Toyota has done with the all-new 2022 Tundra, which we previewed in
Miami, FL – October 14, 2021 – Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport Games”) announced that after a thrilling 1st race, the stage is set for round 2 of the Le Mans Virtual Series, the 6 Hours of Spa Virtual, slated for October 16, 2021, at 07:30 AM EDT. Saturday’s race will feature 38 entries
UnitedSiC has launched version 2 of its FET-jet calculator, a tool used to select Schottky diodes and field-effect transistors (FETs). The user selects the topology of the desired AC-DC or DC-DC converter, isolated or non-isolated. Changing between continuous, critical, or discontinuous modes is automatic. The input, output, and power required are selected, and the tool then
Tesla (TSLA) must be feeling pretty good about its move into cryptocurrency holding, as its stake in Bitcoin is already up by $1 billion. Tesla and Bitcoin Over the last year, Tesla has been delving deep into the cryptocurrency world. Earlier this year, Tesla invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin. Shortly after, the automaker started accepting the cryptocurrency
The charging experience is one of the largest differences between vehicles with a battery and vehicles with a fuel tank. The core charging requirements are established and standardized, however, both the technology and applications are still in the early stages of maturity. Therefore, they are subjected to intense market pressure to expand, evolve, and improve.
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Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) may be developing a second model slotting below the T.50 supercar. The company has filed an application for the T.33 name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). While it doesn’t specifically mention the name T.33, Evo also recently reported that GMA is working on a second supercar, codenamed
The Lucid Air will likely be first with lidar. Honda is looking at robots and rockets. The BMW iX SUV marks the start of a new era for the brand’s electric vehicles. And could peat help make cheaper EV batteries? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With deliveries of the Lucid Air electric
Like the rest of the world, the automotive industry is currently living in two distinct realities. Labor unions and part suppliers have been sounding the alarm that electric vehicles will require far fewer hands to manufacture and will ultimately lead to their demise. But battery firms, establishment politicians, and most automakers have claimed that transitioning
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Which pastime has our 71-year-old contributor George Parrott taken up in his new Tesla? And, what irony is China’s aggressive electric-car promotion forcing on Toyota? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse–right here at Green Car Reports–for the week ending on Friday, May 1, 2015. For links to all the stories
By Joey Klender Posted on October 13, 2021 Volkswagen Auto Group CEO Herbert Diess met with a company supervisory board in September with a stern warning: a slow shift to electric vehicles from combustion engines could cost 30,000 company employees their jobs. Diess has been the driving force behind the German auto giant’s shift to
The ABB chargers will be capable of fully charging batteries in 30 minutes, offering 155 miles of range and an average speed of 175mph for the 7-Seater Lilium Jet. That means, the plane would be able to fly from Tampa Bay to Orlando, Florida on one charge in under 45 minutes. ABB E-mobility to develop and
Making Sure You Can Move On From a Crash This article may contain affiliate links. It’s an unfortunate experience we’ve all had, some of us more than once. You’ve just been in a car accident and your car is totaled. Beyond the obvious, most important thing–that everyone is okay–there are important steps you’ll need to
China’s best-selling electric vehicle, the Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV, does not slow down and continues its outstanding sales string. In September, the total volume amounted to 35,169 units (up 143% year-over-year), which is one of the best results this year. We thought that maybe it would even beat the record August, but even if
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