By Simon Alvarez Posted on February 10, 2022 Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen recently made an appearance at the Spikes Car Radio podcast, where he discussed, among other things, the Cybertruck’s eventful unveiling and some of the company’s upcoming projects. These include a rather rare update on the next-generation Roadster, whose release has already
Month: February 2022
Before the current news, we wish to take a moment for a nostalgic look back down the road of Tesla Giga Texas history from the perspective of early 2032: It is hard to remember that when the Giga Texas Complex first began production in 2022, the sole product was a Tesla car. It was called
When we first saw the brand new Mercedes-Benz EQE right alongside the EQS at IAA 2021, it struck us just how similar the two vehicles looked inside and out. In fact, probably even the most savvy car person would have a hard time telling which is which at a glance, and yet Mercedes says the
Automakers have invested big bucks in fuel cells over the past few years, and they’d probably be glad to find some viable applications for the technology. GM is developing ways to apply its Hydrotec fuel cell technology to power generation. GM is planning multiple Hydrotec-based power generators, all powered by GM’s Generation 2 Hydrotec fuel
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Powertrain company Benevelli has introduced a new line of IPM electric motors called the SMAC Series 270, which is intended for the EV and off-highway vehicle markets. The range of motors is designed for high-performance traction, power generation, electro-hydraulic systems and specialized high-power applications. Each of the air- and liquid-cooled motors features a stator 270
With spring on the horizon, you might be looking at ways to have a sustainable camping trip once the weather warms up. If so, then the Paxcess 60W solar panel should be folded up and with your camping gear come springtime. It packs 60W DC output at 18V as well as 18W USB-C and 24W
Cadillac on Wednesday provided a first look at its new LMDh (Le Mans Daytona hybrid) race car being developed for the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship, specifically for the sport’s premier GTP (Grand Touring Prototype) class. Cadillac currently races in the premier Daytona Prototype International (DPi) class of the SportsCar Championship, which the GTP class replaces
Tesla has issued a recall for 26,681 vehicles from the 2020 through 2022 model years over an issue relating to an improperly operating heat-pump valve—an issue that can be fixed through an over-the-air update. Recall documents filed by Tesla explain that the issue “may trap refrigerant inside the evaporator and may deplete the refrigerant from
By Simon Alvarez Posted on February 9, 2022 For the first time since 2016, students in Flint, Michigan, will drink clean water from water fountains installed in their schools. This was made possible through the efforts of The Musk Foundation, a private foundation founded by Elon and Kimbal Musk in 2002, which donated $480,350 to
What would happen if President Biden actually acknowledged Tesla’s EV leadership? I think it would be a good thing not just for Tesla, but for all other automakers. For me, it’s about trust and integrity. However, some may not agree with me and that’s okay. I saw a post in Reddit today that shared the
The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale has been officially unveiled yesterday as the brand’s first model to offer a plug-in hybrid variant, but it turns out the automaker could also make a pure electric Tonale if it wanted to. InsideEVs US attended a digital preview of the 2023 Tonale last week along with other North American
Delivering Launch Value to EV and Battery Plants It’s no secret that EV and Battery manufacturers want to get quality offerings to consumers quickly while minimizing production costs and risks. In this webinar, presented by Rockwell Automation, we’ll discuss how to mitigate your EV and battery plant launch risks by focusing on seven key areas of
Electric bicycles have been putting more new and returning riders on two wheels than ever before. And in case anyone needed more proof that e-bikes are a key component of the future of transportation, the latest data and market research shows that sales volume and revenue are heading into the stratosphere. We’ve recently showcased data
The feud between Elon Musk and Tesla with President Biden after Biden has snubbed Tesla in favor of GM and Ford as leaders of EV revolution in America, may be coming to an end and there may be some hope for reconciliation. State of Charge host Tom Moloughney will be here to sort through the
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage has launched a new photorelay that’s designed for high-voltage automotive batteries, battery voltage monitoring, and the detection of mechanical relay sticking and ground faults. The new TLX9160T is an AEC-Q101-qualified photorelay that’s composed of a SO16L-T package, and features high-voltage MOSFETs and an avalanche current rating of 0.6 mA in IAV.
While many e-bikes out there sport ranges of around 20 miles, the GEN3 Flex takes things to another level with a hybrid design that allows you to ride for up to 40 miles on a single charge. This makes it easy for those with a longer commute to get back and forth to work all
So far, Nissan hasn’t been among the growing group of global automakers to put an end date—estimated or not—on the sale of new vehicles with internal combustion engines. If a Monday report from Nikkei Asia proves true, Nissan could be closer to seeing that sunset for tailpipes—in non-electrified forms, that is. According to the report,
By Eric Ralph Posted on February 8, 2022 Startup ‘Launcher Space’ has chosen SpaceX to launch at least three more ‘Orbiter’ space tugs, meaning that the company will have a payload on every dedicated SpaceX rideshare launch planned from Q4 2022 to the end of 2023. Following SpaceX’s third successful dedicated rideshare launch in January
The Norway auto market in January 2022 saw more EV sales and fewer gas car, diesel car, and hybrid EV sales yet again, OFV reported in its recent analysis of Norwegian January car sales. CleanTechnica also published a report and original charts on these results. In total, there were 7,957 new passenger cars registered in
Following the release of new photos with the RZ 450e electric crossover, Lexus has dropped two additional images of another upcoming electric model, which for now is known as the Electrified SUV. Both prototypes were previewed in December 2021 along with an array of upcoming EVs from Lexus and parent company Toyota. Little is known about
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aka the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal—whatever you call it, it provides a plentiful pot of federal funding for EV charging infrastructure. When Charged spoke with former EPA official Margo Oge in January about the policy, we asked her how long it would take before the money starts to flow. “I
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee
Transport refrigeration technology company Carrier is partnering with commercial vehicle part supplier ConMet to add a regenerative braking system to trailer wheels on Class 7 and Class 8 vehicles. ConMet’s PreSet Plus eHub system consists of an in-wheel electric motor that can recover energy from coasting and braking, store it in high-capacity batteries and send
Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV) startup Aptera Motors appears to have delayed some deliveries of its flagship vehicle, according to reports from multiple reservation holders. The Aptera SEV recently entered beta phase of development and was previously on track to begin first deliveries late this year. According to Aptera, it remains on track to hit this
Jeep launched a V-8-powered Wrangler last year, and we recently took another spin in one. It delivers on every marketable promise with its big knobby tires, loud V-8 burble, superb off-road capability, and ridiculous speed. It’s definitely the toy for big boys (and gals). BMW is working on a mid-cycle update for its 3-Series, and
The Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV will get continual incremental updates instead of the industry-standard mid-cycle refresh, CEO Jim Farley said Thursday during the automaker’s quarterly earnings call. Automakers generally save improvements for mid-cycle refreshes, so named because they’re timed at the midway point between redesigns. But Ford is “finding lots of profit opportunities” from
By Simon Alvarez Posted on February 7, 2022 In its recently filed Form 10-K to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the EV maker revealed that the fair market value of its bitcoin holdings amounted to $1.99 billion as of the end of 2021. Tesla initially invested $1.5 billion in bitcoin during the first quarter
Do car companies bribe journalists, and if so, how exactly do they do this? In a video by Sam Alexander shared on YouTube titled “How Car Companies Bribe Journalists,” Sam addressed the legal ways that car companies such as Toyota, Honda, GM, Ford, Volkswagen, and others are able to bribe journalists for positive coverage. Sam
China’s biggest electrified vehicle maker BYD has unveiled a new all-electric Type A school bus in the United States. Offering vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which allows the vehicle to serve as a power storage resource when it’s not transporting students, the BYD Type A can seat up to 30 students, slotting beneath the 84-seat Type D bus
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