The United States Postal Service (USPS) is increasing orders for electric mail trucks, amid continued criticism of conservative electrification targets for the fleet. It’s the latest development on a yearlong drama, after the postal service announced a long-term agreement with defense contractor Oshkosh Defense that planned on just 10% of trucks being all-electric. Last week,
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Typically, electric vehicle battery packs are lasting longer—and for more miles—than originally intended. According to former Tesla CTO and co-founder JB Straubel, EV battery packs should last about 15 years—a key piece for the timeline as Straubel’s current venture, Redwood Materials, ramps up as part of a supply chain for recycled materials for EV batteries.
Vinfast wants to mass-produce EVs in the U.S. in around two years. Battery recycling looks more important than ever in light of the supply-chain issues and EV interest. And the USPS expanded its EV order, but what does that mean? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Yesterday the Vietnamese automaker Vinfast announced plans
When gas prices started climbing the charts, we quickly saw how electric bicycle sales grew rapidly as well. With many fast and low-cost electric bikes available, commuters were switching away from gas and toward smaller electric vehicles. But new sales figures show that the electric scooter market is also getting a healthy boost from high
A new report says that Tesla is avoiding the current nickel crisis through “secret deals” with suppliers, including Vale. The price of nickel has more than doubled over the last 12 months. Nickel is a critical resource when it comes to transitioning the world to electric transport and clean energy. High-energy-density batteries, which are required
The $499 Possway T3 electric skateboard falls into an interesting middle ground between typical road-ready electric longboards and their beefier all-terrain electric board cousins. The chunky wheels and powerful ride combine to offer it a commanding presence that gives you the confidence to tackle more than you might be able to on a conventional electric
Tesla is “within weeks or months” to open its Supercharger network to all electric vehicle owners in the United Kingdom instead of just Tesla owners, according to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport. Over the last year, we have been reporting on Tesla ramping up its effort to open the Supercharger network, its extensive global network
British luxury automaker Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has shared the latest update regarding its upcoming all-electric Spectre, as it has endured winter testing in Sweden in temperatures as low as -40℃ (-40℉). With the completion of winter testing, Rolls-Royce has shared that the Spectre has now covered 25% of the 2.5 million planned test kilometers (~1.55
Waymo has been inching its way toward fully autonomous rides for the population of San Francisco, and this week it’s taking a big step. Starting today, Waymo is conducting fully driverless taxi rides in San Francisco. In a blog post, Waymo announced that this morning saw the first fully driverless ride in its all-electric Jaguar
Redmond, Washington-based electric bicycle company Propella has just launched the brand’s most up-market e-bike yet, the Propella 9S Pro. It builds upon the company’s lightweight, messenger-style e-bike design legacy, yet adds in the highest-quality parts we’ve seen yet on the brand’s e-bikes. We’ve long been Propella fans here at Electrek, having tested both the full-size
Wind and solar, the fastest-growing sources of electricity, reached a record 10% of global electricity in 50 countries in 2021, according to a report released today by independent energy think tank Ember. Overall, clean sources generated 38% of the world’s electricity in 2021, beating coal, at 36%. Unprecedented solar and wind growth If the 10-year
One way that we can all help the environment is by stopping single-use battery disposal. More and more devices are getting built-in rechargeable batteries, but for those that still use traditional AA or AAAs, it’s time to swap those to ones that can be used over and over again. Today, we’re talking about an 8-pack
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It’s time once more for our annual Best Car To Buy award. It’s the fifth time we’ve chosen the one car or lineup, newly introduced for this model year, that represents the best new green car to enter the market. Our five nominees for Best Green Car To Buy 2015 are: – 2015 Audi A3
Elon Musk’s leaked e-mail suggesting a sudden acceleration of the Tesla electric Semi Truck production and the REAL reason for it tops the electric car news this week, plus many other EV news from Tesla, Nikola Motors, BMW, Ford, and others! Support this channel on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/eforelectric! Subscsribe to Tom Moloughney’s channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdX0BJNon1c6GfOdeS3pyDw
Sandy Munro talks about the idea behind Toyota’s anti-EV stance and how it may have been just smart business as Toyota is now gearing up to play the EV game. Subscribe to Sandy Munro’s channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/MunroLive OUR SPONSOR: ❤️ DRIVYN – For more information and to get 20% off a private course go to
Over a decade on from the release of the immensely popular Leaf, electric Nissan number two is finally here. Jack heads to Milbrook Proving ground to spend some time with a prototype of the new Ariya to find out whether it was worth the long wait and – crucially – whether it has what it
We drove the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, Ford patented a hydrogen combustion engine, and Jay Leno drove an unrestored 1931 Auburn 8-98 A. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.Porsche put us behind the wheel of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS on the Streets of Willow circuit in California, and we
Sponsored by Rockwell Automation Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the major North American vehicle manufacturers had been slowly embracing the move to electric vehicles and had been selective in embracing Industry 4.0/smart manufacturing. The impact of the pandemic on supply chains, as well as consumers’ rapidly shifting expectations around sustainability, has resulted in a global
BRP, the parent company of the historic Can-Am brand, has just announced that the legacy motorcycle brand is returning to its roots with a new twist, coming back with two all-electric motorcycles. Can-Am announces electric motorcycles To mark the brand’s 50-year anniversary, Can-Am will launch a new family that starts with two electric motorcycles. Can-Am
Just a decade ago, options for affordable electric cars were extremely limited. Today, with increased demand and exponential technological improvements, many more affordable electric cars are arriving on the market. Now, you can easily obtain a 200+ mile EV for less than $30,000, including the tax credit. However, take all these MSRP’s with a grain
By Joey Klender Posted on March 24, 2022 Hertz Global Holdings confirmed to Teslarati today that its order for 100,000 Tesla vehicles in late 2021 included Model Y builds, not just Model 3s, as reported initially. Hertz also stated the Model Ys would be available in select regions in late April. In October 2021, Hertz placed
With record-setting gasoline prices across the nation, an increasing number of drivers are considering electric vehicles (EVs). Searches for new plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles are at record levels, increasing by over 60% since the beginning of March according to a report by MarketWatch. Unfortunately, global supply chain issues are making it more difficult to
Electric vehicles have the potential to soothe and simplify, to declutter and maximize space. The transition to EVs marks an opportunity for automakers to reinvent the entire vehicle around a distinctive look and feel, with less drama. Put away any impressions you might have about Nissan’s original mass-market electric car, the Leaf, as the 2023
Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with portable-generator specialist Pramac to develop an energy storage unit powered by second-life Jaguar I-Pace batteries. The Off Grid Energy Storage System uses cells from one-and-a-half I-Pace battery packs to provide a mobile source of power in locations where grid electricity may not be available—such as a Formula E paddock.
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An Austrian startup company by the name Deus plans to unveil an electric hypercar in April at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. Deus on Thursday revealed the name of the car as Vayanne, and released new teaser photos. Details are light but both Italdesign and Williams Advanced Engineering have been confirmed as partners.
Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor designer and manufacturer Transphorm plans to demonstrate R&D results from its 1,200 V GaN Field-Effect Transistor (FET) at the upcoming International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and ICs (ISPSD), and expects to have samples available in 2023. Designed for EVs, infrastructure power systems, industrial applications and renewable energy systems, the the
Stellantis and LG Energy announce that they will together build a new 45 GWh battery cell factory in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. After being regarded as a laggard in the electrification of the auto industry, Stellantis is now trying to accelerate its EV plans with some important investments in electric vehicles. CEO Carlos Tavares has made clear that
Ford shared new videos about the towing capabilities of the upcoming, all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning pickup. The vehicle can tow up to 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) in the case of XLT and Lariat trims with Extended Range Battery and Max Trailer Tow Package. The Platinum can tow up to 8,400 lbs (3,810 kg), while the
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