The rumors were true. BMW is indeed building a 3.0 CSL model as an homage to the original, and it’s set to be unveiled soon. The car was confirmed Monday on Instagram by BMW M CEO Frank van Meel in a post featuring three teaser images. Seen for the first time, the homage is based
Month: June 2022
Amsterdam public transport agency GVB will expand its electric fleet with the purchase of 84 new-generation VDL Citeas from VDL Bus & Coach. The agency will begin deploying the new electric buses in 2023. VDL will deliver 30 articulated VDL Citeas of type LF-181 and 54 VDL Citeas LF-122. VDL is also responsible for deploying
Tesla Megapacks are on their way to Hawaii in order to create a giant new energy storage system that is about to replace the state’s last remaining coal power plant. Hawaii aims to reach 100% green energy by 2045 and already has the highest amount of solar capacity deployed per capita. However, in order to handle all
By William Johnson Posted on June 25, 2022 The “Bay to Birdwood Run” has announced that starting this year, electric conversion vehicles will be allowed to participate in the rally. In an interview with the Australian Broadcast Center (ABC), event organizer Michael Neal stated that he wanted the first post-pandemic rally to be the biggest
Introducing the world’s most advanced vehicle user interface – the Tesla Model S 17″ touchscreen display. Take a look inside master control of the car Motor Trend named 2013’s Car of Year, and see firsthand how Tesla is forever changing the way we see electric mobility. For more info, visit: https://ts.la/2HhqiHL
Research commissioned and funded by The Aluminum Association’s Aluminum Transportation Group has studied the content and economics of aluminum in EVs. In a White Paper, authors from FEV Consulting, Novelis and Constellium found that current BEVs have a higher aluminum content than comparable ICE vehicles and that aluminum content rises as EV size and performance
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Going for the MPG Memories fade over time, but the day you buy your first electric vehicle will stay with you, maybe forever. A First Timer for Clean Fleet Report is someone who purchased their first EV, PHEV or FCEV. This alphabet soup of letters simply means their car has a plug or runs only
In the most recent episode, Bjørn Nyland range tested the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX with a 82 kWh battery. Actually, two cars were tested, as the first one happened to have a faulty battery module (lower usable capacity) and had to be returned. The Volkswagen ID.5 GTX with 21″ wheels was tested in dry conditions at
Like most American school children, I have enduring memories of traveling in big yellow school buses and inhaling big diesel fumes. Companies like Lion Electric are looking to change the diesel school bus experience by offering a trio of electric school buses that will transform and make greener (not yellower) the school commute for students
BMW recently revealed previously secret M5 CSL, M6 CSL, and V-8-powered M3 CSL prototypes, but the automaker had one more surprise in store. Feast your eyes on the 2018 BMW M2 CSL prototype that never made it to production. Sporting a carbon-fiber fixed rear wing and a roll cage, the M2 CSL prototype looks a
Radio frequency technology company Qorvo (formerly UnitedSiC) has announced a new SiC Field Effect Transistor (FET) product line, which it says has best-in-class figures of merit for on-resistance. The FET is designed for the 800 V bus architectures in the onboard chargers of EVs as well as industrial battery chargers, industrial power supplies, DC/DC solar
When the SONDORS Metacycle was unveiled in Los Angeles in early 2021, its highway-ready performance and low initial price of US $5,000 sent shockwaves around the internet. After navigating a rollercoaster of design changes, production delays and price hikes, the bike is finally preparing to ship to the first reservation holders this month. The Metacycle
By William Johnson Posted on June 24, 2022 Sources familiar with Cadillac’s Celestiq say that the new hyper-luxury vehicle will be selling for $300,000 and up. This comes shortly after Cadillac released more teaser images of the vehicle’s interior. According to the Wall Street Journal, a source familiar with the Cadillac Celestiq project has stated
Sponsored by Chroma The emerging growth of the EV market has created significant challenges to battery manufacturers on how they test and validate the functionality of battery modules and packs effectively and efficiently, especially during high voltage tests. It is also critical while manufacturing to adhere to associated test standards and regulations during the test
Are you tired of driving everywhere and paying the high price of gas just to get to or from work? Well, the ONYX CTY2 e-bike is the perfect resolution to that problem, delivering the ability to get around town without a single drop of gas or oil. It’s powered by a battery, can ride up
As the COVID-19 lockdowns come to an end, China is once again unlocking full speed of electrification. According to EV Volumes’ data, shared by Jose Pontes, some 403,029 new passenger plug-in electric cars were registered in China in May, which is 109% more than a year ago. The result represents also more than half of
Why does wireless charging matter for electric cars? What key ingredient is missing from making the redesigned 2023 Honda HR-V a great crossover? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 24, 2022. Remember when the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept broke a record for
After spending a week with the 2022 Hyundai Kona N, we deemed it more than just a hot hatch. We called it a wild child. The performance version of an economy SUV has a frisky character that can go too far to high-strung. It may not be for everyone, but it’s a lot of fun.
Lithium supplier Livent has announced an agreement to boost its ownership of a lithium hydroxide development project called Nemaska Lithium to 50%. Livent says it expects the site in Quebec, Canada to begin production in 2025. “We believe that Nemaska, as a large and low-cost integrated lithium hydroxide project, will be an important part of
When it comes to fun and wacky electric vehicles, the undisputed titans of the industry are those wild EV engineers that must surely be keeping Alibaba in business. Despite a global supply chain crunch, there’s no shortage of fun and fascinating options in the endlessly scrolling EV pages on the site. This week’s entry in
By Maria Merano Posted on June 23, 2022 Tesla Enhanced Autopilot is available in the United States and China. In the United States, Enhanced Autopilot costs $6,000. Meanwhile, in China, Enhanced Autopilot costs RMB ¥32,000 ($4,779). The features included in Enhanced Autopilot are Navigate on Autopilot, Auto Lane Change, Autopark, Summon, and Smart Summon. Earlier
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Tucked away in the Gloucestershire Hills one tiny football club is making one almighty impact on the world of sport. Today the club is home to an extensive vegan menu, a pesticide free pitch, solar panels, electric vehicle charging, a wind turbine and countless other low carbon initiatives. Watched by 3.5 billion people across the
Eaton has introduced a new battery disconnect unit (BDU) for EVs that acts as an on/off switch to the battery for different EV operating modes such as charging and driving. The BDU can be linked to Eaton’s Breaktor circuit protection technology, which provides current switching and resettable bidirectional short-circuit protection. The company says, “Eaton’s Breaktor
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss a Tesla Cybertruck update, bringing back Enhanced Autopilot, Tesla’s first full-scale virtual power plant in the US, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.
Weighing the Appeal Versus the Harsher Reality This article may contain affiliate links. The allure of owning a sports car is almost irresistible. These cars are renowned for their high performance, elegance and edgy designs. Most people dream of owning one of these iconic and powerful speedsters that sometimes zip past us on the highways.
The North Carolina-based M2S Bikes company offers some high-quality bikes. Mountains to Sea, the actual meaning of the M2S moniker, is exactly what the company seeks to offer when it comes to the capability of its two-wheelers. Of course, don’t expect these bikes to be able to run on water. With some rather remarkable specifications,
Records are meant to be broken, even if you are the one that set them. On Thursday, Mercedes-Benz announced the Vision EQXX electric car concept broke its own distance record after driving 746 miles on a single charge. The trip saw the EQXX drive from Stuttgart, Germany to Silverstone race track in the UK, and
Polestar on Friday began trading on the Nasdaq in New York under the ticker PSNY. The Volvo spinoff EV brand announced plans in September 2021 to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal. Also known as reverse mergers, these deals allow a private company to go public by being taken over by
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