ABB E-mobility and Shell have announced plans to deploy over 200 of ABB’s Terra 360 DC fast chargers across Germany in the next 12 months. Shell says its Recharge network of Terra 360 chargers will be powered by 100 percent renewable electricity. The Terra 360 is available in different configurations that can charge multiple vehicles
Month: May 2022
I’ll admit it – things have gotten pretty weird and wild in this column in the past. But while vehicles like electric submarines, backyard trains, and party buses shaped like tigers all have a certain indescribable charm to them, this week’s electric vehicle stretches the limits of what you could reasonably call “a vehicle.” But
Tesla Co-founder and CEO Elon Musk highlights Model S’ superior performance and handling — both enhanced by the vehicle’s ground-up electric design. Built on the platform of a rigid, floor-mounted battery pack, Model S offers the smooth acceleration of a sports car in the body of a premium sedan. Equipped with Aero wheels, the car
Jack heads to the EV capital of the world to find out about Norway’s electric car culture. With over 80% of new cars sold being pure EVs, Norway is miles ahead of the rest of the world as far as EV uptake goes. So how has this been achieved? What can the rest of us
Take a trip to Oslo, the capital of Norway, today and you may be surprised to observe that so many of the vehicles driving around the city are electric. In today’s Norway, if you buy a new car, it will take some explaining to your friends why you didn’t get a fully electric model –
By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 20, 2022 Federal Judge James Donato from California has formally dismissed a securities fraud and defamation lawsuit filed by a Tesla bear against CEO Elon Musk, Tesla, and a Model 3 owner. The order was filed on Thursday. In the order, Judge Donato noted that the lawsuit filed by
Combined across Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands, the Hyundai Group says that it intends to become one of the top three EV sellers in the U.S. by 2026. If you’re one of the people calling around this weekend for the wild chance a dealership might have a Hyundai Ioniq 5 in stock, hold your laugh
Test and measurement technology company Keysight Technologies has introduced a new analyzer for power modules. Expanding on the PD1500A for analyzing semiconductors, the new PD1550A Advanced Dynamic Power Device Analyzer is a Double-Pulse Tester that’s able to test wide-bandgap power modules up to 1,360 V and up to 1,000 A. It uses True Pulse Isolated
Elon Musk announced today that Tesla is building a “hardcore litigation department” to “directly initiate and execute lawsuits.” The timing of the effort is strange since it comes right after an allegation of sexual misconduct against the CEO. Musk made the announcement on Twitter: Tesla is building a hardcore litigation department where we directly initiate
We drove the 2023 Nissan Z, Trans Am Worldwide revealed a Chevelle throwback, and the 2023 Lexus RX received a reveal date. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We had our first stint behind the wheel of the 2023 Nissan Z both on the street and the track. The verdict? The
Electric powertrain supplier Vitesco Technologies has received a 2-billion-euro order for its new e-axle from Hyundai, which plans to use it in its forthcoming B and C segment EVs beginning in 2024. The EMR4 is the fourth generation of the Electronics Motor Reducer e-axle product line. The 3-in-1 unit is composed of a motor, power
Tesla has reportedly agreed to build a battery and electric vehicle factory in Indonesia, according to the country’s head of investments. The comment comes after Musk met with the Indonesian president. Last week we reported on Tesla being rumored to be near a deal for a battery venture in Indonesia after a new round of
Tesla kicked off deliveries for the refreshed Model X in late October, 2021 and it has been delivering vehicles to customers since, but it is not building them quickly enough. Since the opening of the order books, some customers have reported that their estimated delivery window has changed at least eight times. According to Teslarati,
By Maria Merano Posted on May 19, 2022 Tesla CEO Elon Musk will meet with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday, May 20. According to Barron’s, Bolsonaro previously stated that he had planned a private meeting “with a very important person who is recognized throughout the world.” He did not name Elon Musk, but a government
Electrify America is going big on solar to offset its charging network. Honda teased its Prologue electric SUV. Kia and Hyundai are recalling some of their latest and greatest EVs to the dealership due to a software issue. And Kia sees electric vans are part of the mobility future. This and more, here at Green
The DOE will provide up to $45 million for the domestic development of advanced EV batteries through the DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The Electric Vehicles for American Low-Carbon Living (EVs4ALL) is a program designed to promote faster charging, improved low-temperature performance, increased range and longer battery life, by funding the development of materials,
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The quickest BMW (to date) around the Nürburgring has been revealed, but it’s unclear if you can even buy it. On Thursday, the 2023 BMW M4 CSL broke cover. When production begins in July, only 1,000 units will be built, each for a price of $140,895. BMW wouldn’t comment on whether the M4 CSL is
There’s nothing Robert loves more than a factory tour. No, really! This time he gets to go into the plant just outside of Oxford to see the Mini-E being manufactured, before taking it for a drive. Warning: includes robots, and a special scene where the battery ‘marries’ the car. Ooh-er. We couldn’t keep making the
Modern drivers depend on smartphone apps to manage charging and other vehicle functions. However, it will probably be no surprise to learn that a recent study from consumer insight specialist J.D. Power found a low level of customer satisfaction with the apps provided by various EV-makers. The recent OEM EV App Benchmark Study gauged EV
Tesla has started to push a new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software update with improvements based on over 250,000 training video clips from its fleet. Based on the release notes, it’s a big update. FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously to a destination entered in the car’s navigation system, but the driver needs
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) reports that during the first quarter of 2022, the overall light-vehicle registrations in California amounted to 425,216 (down by 13.8% year-over-year). The report begins with a list of issues: “Inflation has surged, interest rates are moving higher, gas prices have increased, and there’s a war in Europe”, but
By Maria Merano Posted on May 18, 2022 Volkswagen ID.Buzz pre-sales will start on Friday, May 20, in Germany and most of Europe. The European automaker will initially offer the fiver-seater ID.Buzz Pro variant throughout Europe. The ID.Buzz Cargo will also be available during pre-sales. The ID.Buzz Pro and Cargo will launch with the largest
Honda has released a sketch of its upcoming fully electric SUV, to be called Prologue and arriving in 2024. Honda points to the smooth design as representing “the clean, simple and timeless values of the global Honda design direction, together with a long wheelbase, shorter overhang and strong stance outfitted with a capable tire.” It
Sponsored by HBK Recently electrical machines have become an important topic in many industries including power generation, heating/cooling, transportation, and home appliances. With increases in efficiency standards and the increase in battery powered devices, the motor efficiency has become an important topic. This whitepaper will showcase a test rig used for efficiency and loss mapping,
In a recent interview out of Europe, Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark promised some bold specs from the luxury automaker’s first battery electric vehicle. Despite describing the “brutality of acceleration” in the upcoming EV, the Bentley chief said that won’t be its main selling point. It will instead be the “effortless overtaking” from torque on demand.
The next chapter in Pagani’s history is about to unfold. On Wednesday, the boutique supercar maker announced the Pagani C10 supercar will debut in Milan on September 12, and it teased the supercar via social media. Pagani noted that the C10 will mark the next-generation of its hypercars. It’s unclear if the C10 name will
Semiconductor provider STMicroelectronics is supplying SiC semiconductors for SEMIKRON’s eMPack EV power modules. “In addition to its transformative effect in e-mobility, our SiC technology, now in its third generation, is driving increased efficiency, performance and reliability in sustainable energy and industrial power-control applications,” said STMicroelectronics Executive VP Edoardo Merli. As part of a four-year technical
Ukrainian electric motorbike company Delfast has seen its electric bikes used for some vastly diverse tasks, such as breaking Guinness World Records and outfitting Mexican police. But their latest use though is perhaps the bikes’ most important mission yet: helping Ukrainian soldiers strike a David vs Goliath blow against Russia’s barbaric invasion of its country.
Electrify America and Genesis today announced a collaboration that will offer three years of unlimited 30-minute charging sessions to Genesis GV60 owners and leasees. The deal was announced on the same day that the GV60 officially went on sale in the US, with a starting MSRP of $58,890 ($59,980 after destination charges). The GV60 utilizes
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