Which car averaged 67 miles per gallon on renewable fuel during a recent cross-country run? And, how many Model S electric cars did Tesla Motors deliver during its second quarter? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse, a day early–right here at Green Car Reports–for the week ending on Thursday, July
Month: June 2022
When I got my Ford F-150 Lightning to review it came with a “Tesla helper” gag gift that Ford’s CEO has teased recently. So, I took the Lightning to a Tesla Supercharger to see if I can… help some Tesla owners. OUR SPONSORS: ❤️ NeoCharge: Get your NeoCharge Smart Splitter today using the discount code
Nimble Compact Crossover Is Among The Best When the all-electric Kia Niro was introduced in 2019 it followed the 2017 Niro hybrid and then the 2018 Niro plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Clean Fleet Report has been impressed with all three versions, as well as Kia’s eco-friendly philosophy that this year saw the debut of
The new SWITCH/MTN electric mountain bike from Serial 1, the electric bicycle company spun off from Harley-own Davidson’s internal e-bike development, has just been introduced. The news comes just weeks after the company introduced its BASH/MTN electric bike. In an article published by Electrek, Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 described the SWITCH/MTN saying, “Extremely off-road capable, SWITCH/MTN
We take a look at the technology and market potential of wireless charging for EVs. Automakers are lining up second uses for EV batteries. Range anxiety still exists—without the anxiety—find researchers. And the Megawatt Charging System is ready for next-level infrastructure for electric trucks. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. According to a
Various design trends and engineering challenges are driving interest in new and effectivebonding solutions for EV battery pack materials. These solutions include high-performancetapes featuring pressure-sensitive adhesives. Such tapes provide not only effective bonding,but help address issues related to flame retardancy, boosting dielectric and protecting packmaterials. In this webinar, experts from the Avery Dennison Performance Tapes
Global chemical giant BASF is going to build a commercial battery-recycling, black-mass plant in Schwarzheide, a town in Brandenburg, eastern Germany. BASF’s new battery-recycling black-mass plant The production of black mass, which contains high amounts of lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese – the key metals used to produce cathode active materials – is the first step in
More than five years after it was first previewed as a concept, Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz, the long-awaited successor to the iconic Microbus, is now in production. Production of the first customer examples got underway last week at a plant in Hanover, Germany. The plant is where VW also builds its Transporter and Multivan models. Production of
EvoCharge, a provider of EVSE and cable management solutions, has entered into a resale agreement with Uni-Select Canada to sell its Level 2 charging equipment. Uni-Select distributes products to over 16,000 automotive repair shops, 1,000 independent customer locations and 80 company-operated stores. “We have a long-standing relationship with Uni-Select, and extending it to include EvoCharge
Buckle up, boys and girls! Today I’m going to treat you to something with an extra dose of both awesome and weird for this week’s entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week! I hope you came hungry. (And also ready to hurl that lunch you’re hungry for.) Because today we’re diving
By Joey Klender Posted on June 18, 2022 Tesla is continuing to tease everyone excited about its upcoming Class-8 heavy-duty electric truck, the Semi. The truck has now made its third appearance this week, and despite CEO Elon Musk’s plead for patience regarding the company’s product roadmap, the Semi is making more appearances more often,
Audi has filed a lawsuit against Nio – one of China’s most renowned EV manufacturers. Audi filed the lawsuit in a Munich court last week. The German marque believes that two of Nio’s models, the ES6 and ES8, sound unnecessarily similar to two of Audi’s vehicles, the S6 and S8. Hence the lawsuit is not concerned
If you’ve cut the cord for your smartphone with a charging pad for the bedside table and one in the car—and, if you’re lucky—wireless CarPlay or Android Auto—you likely get the idea of what a game-changer wireless inductive charging could be for electric cars. Instead of trying to juggle a toddler or a bag of
Research and Markets has released a pair of reports that examine the two segments of the commercial EV market. The company’s “U.S. Electric Truck Market Research Report” analyzes the current e-truck market, offers profiles of key players, and makes some forecasts for the future. R and M expects revenue from the US electric truck market
Electric motorcycles for police use is nothing new, and the more efficient two-wheelers solve a number of issues related to high fuel costs and improved routine maintenance. Now we’re getting a first look at a particular new model known as the CFMoto 300 GT-E that is destined for use by police in China. The domestically-made
The BMW M1 Procar was a racing version of the iconic M1 supercar built for a short lived one-make series. Only a small number of originals were built, but one of the mechanics who worked on them has managed to recreate some from spare parts. As described in the video from BMW, Fritz Wagner began
Sponsored by TDK There is little doubt that the automobile has changed society over the past century. Cars have increased personal mobility, changed the way purchased goods are transported and revolutionized mass manufacturing. For many, driving an automobile is a rite of passage. To them, the feel of a car on the open road is
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new electric bikes from Harley Davidson, Walmart getting in the mid-drive full-suspension e-bike game, new utility e-bikes from REI and Urban Arrow, a high power electric boat, a wild-looking
By William Johnson Posted on June 18, 2022 Sony and Honda have announced a 10 billion yen ($74,083,950) joint venture in the creation of a new electric vehicle company known as Sony Honda Mobility Inc. The new, Tokyo-based auto manufacturer will take advantage of Sony’s experience in imaging, computer sensing, telecommunications, and “network and entertainment”
Jonny Smith joins the crowds to check out one of the stars of the Geneva Motor Show 2019; the Polestar 2. Polestar is Volvo’s new performance sub-brand, jointly owned by Volvo Car Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding. The 402bhp AWD Polestar 2 will be a pure EV saloon and the first car to be built
Hyundai reports that its global vehicle sales in May amounted to 324,039 units, which is 0.5% less than a year ago. During the first five months of 2022, the company sold 1,536,865 vehicles (down 8.2%). Despite business uncertainties around the world, the company is consistently increasing its plug-in electric car sales and expanding its EV lineup.
For how long will Tesla be the world’s top EV maker? How does a tech supplier propose dropping the onboard charger from electric vehicles? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 17, 2022. Remember when the Tesla Model Y was supposed to start
Stellantis and Samsung SDI have agreed to establish an EV battery manufacturing facility in Kokomo, Indiana. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year, and the plant is expected to go into production in 2025 with an initial annual capacity of 23 GWh, which is slated to increase to 33 GWh over “the next few
Tesla announced that it has achieved production of 1,000 Model Y vehicles in a week at Gigafactory Berlin. This is an important milestone – though the automaker originally planned to achieve it in April. Tesla is currently in the middle of ramping up production at two major new factories, Gigafactory Berlin and Gigafactory Texas, and
We drove the 682-hp Cadillac Escalade-V, Chevrolet revealed the 2024 Blazer SS without specs, and we got a look at the Nissan Navarra R with the heart of a GT-R. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We sat at the helm of the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V in the Arizona heat. The
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced over £200 million of new funding for a demonstrator program aimed at determining which zero-emission technologies are best suited to the heaviest road vehicles. The 3-year project will begin later this year, and initial competitions for battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology will be launching “shortly.” An
Swedish manufacturing giant Volvo Construction Equipment has begun to test the world’s first hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered articulated hauler. Volvo’s first hydrogen-fueled articulated hauler Articulated haulers are very large, heavy-duty dump trucks used to carry bulky loads over rough terrain and occasionally on public roads. They feature a swivel joint, so they are able to move – or articulate – to keep
By Joey Klender Posted on June 17, 2022 General Motors said earlier today it would increase the price of its Hummer EV, manufactured under the GMC brand, by $6,250. Price hikes are effective starting this Saturday. GM said the increase in price was due to higher prices for parts, technology demands, and logistics as the
Gladstone Ecofest, with the motto Repowering Gladstone, has a history of promoting environmental issues, but also difficulty attracting electric vehicles to the event. Locals seem reluctant to display their Teslas (yes, there are some in this huge coal export hub). The fact that the event is sponsored by major energy companies firmly committed to fossil
The GMC Hummer EV is one of the most expensive electric vehicles on sale in the United States at the moment, but that does not make it immune to inflationary pressures. General Motors has announced that all new reservations for the GMC Hummer EV pickup or SUV placed on or after June 18 will see
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