A Sneak Preview of the 2023 Lineups Toyota and Lexus held their annual new product showcase the first week of June at their Plano, Texas, headquarters. More than 100 automotive journalists were brought in to see new vehicle announcements, two “sneak peek” models (when the sheet was pulled from them we were given stern instructions
Month: July 2022
Volkswagen’s car sales in the US further weakened, after an already weak first quarter, which most likely is related to some serious supply challenges and limited availability of new vehicles. The company reports 78,281 vehicle deliveries in Q2, which is 34% less than a year ago. At the same time, Volkswagen ID.4 deliveries decreased 71%
It appears that sales of Toyota’s plug-in models in recent months were enough to trigger the automaker’s phaseout period for the federal EV tax credit this past quarter—leaving buyers less than nine months to buy a vehicle like the BZ4X electric car or RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid and be able to claim the full $7,500
Paul Walker was a true car guy, so naturally he had one of the most sought-after Porsches in his collection, a 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7. It’s headed to auction next month and it’s safe to say the final bid will reach seven figures. Volkswagen ID.Aero concept Volkswagen rolled out a concept car that previews
Sponsored by Ohmite Whether it’s motor controls, high-current braking, charging stations, circuit breakers, or other switching designs, power resistors are a critical component of EV and transportation designs. These high energy and high voltage applications need no-compromise materials with optimized dielectrics and specialized internal constructions. Ohmite is here to help with customized and standard products
Light electric vehicles are great for utility work, where companies big and small are exploring replacing their conventional box trucks with smaller electric cargo vehicles. But what if you’re not some big or small company? What if you’re merely a dude who wants his own fun little electric cargo truck? Well then you just may
By Simon Alvarez Posted on July 1, 2022 Back in May, the Orlando Police Pension Fund, which holds Twitter shares, filed a lawsuit in an attempt to stop Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s efforts to acquire the social media company. This lawsuit was dismissed Friday, removing yet another hurdle to Musk and his potential Twitter buyout.
Swiss battery provider Leclanché says it has achieved “a significant breakthrough” in the safety of its lithium-ion batteries, without compromising cell performance. By adding a special fire-retardant additive to its electrolyte formula composition, Leclanché says it has lowered the risk of a thermal event by close to 80%. The achievement has been validated by Intertek
Toyota has sold its 200,000th plug-in car in the US, meaning its access to the $7,500 federal tax credit will sunset over the course of the next 15 months. The company joins Tesla and GM in no longer qualifying for credits, with Ford and Nissan also expected to hit the limit later this year. The
Tips To Safely Navigate the Aftermath of an Accident This article may contain affiliate links. When a car accident involves a large commercial truck, it becomes even scarier. This is simply because these vehicles’ sheer size and weight, when combined with excess speed, can result in a catastrophic accident. If you or a loved one
Which electric car is the cheapest? What sort of range should I expect from a certain car? The list of possible questions related to electric cars goes on and on. Luckily, we’ve assembled most of the vital details for every electric car sold in the U.S. today. In the images and tables below, you’ll find
GM suggests it’s speeding along with Chevy Silverado EV testing. Hyundai’s head-turning new EVs achieve some noteworthy safety scores. And what does the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling mean for your EV’s carbon footprint? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 already offers a lot to love. And now it’s achieved
The Short and Loud One. That’s what I dubbed the 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 within four minutes of being behind the wheel. Land Rover has taken its incredibly capable new Defender and supercharged it with a V-8 engine to make it one of the most ridiculous and capable SUVs money can buy in
Charging network Electrify America was established by the Volkswagen Group in 2016. Now Volkswagen, together with Siemens, have announced a new investment of $450 million, which will bring the company’s total valuation to $2.45 billion. Through its financing arm Siemens Financial Services (SFS), Siemens will become a minority shareholder in Electrify America as well as
Ducati appears to have made quick progress on its electric motorcycle development, especially considering that the program was first unveiled last October. That’s when Ducati announced that it would become the sole supplier of racing electric motorcycles for the FIM MotoE racing series, replacing the current supplier Energica. At the time, Ducati did not have
By Simon Alvarez Posted on June 29, 2022 In a recent press release, the Leawood Police Department in Kansas announced that it had acquired a Tesla Model Y Long Range for its fleet. The vehicle would be used as one of the Leawood PD’s patrol cars. The Model Y has already been painted in the
BMW plans to open a Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CCMC) in the fall of 2022 to demonstrate and study lithium-ion cell production. Located in Parsdorf, Germany, the CCMC will develop a pilot line for battery cell production in stages. At the beginning, systems for electrode production will be installed and run, graphite and nickel oxides
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To celebrate a major milestone in the South Australian Powerpack Project, we held an event to showcase the progress to date, with the entire event powered by the Powerpacks that had been installed. Learn more: https://ts.la/2sFakm6
Mercedes-Benz has just beaten Tesla in one of the most anticipated tech feature in electric cars which is the full self-driving tech, but besides getting to market first with the Level 3 autonomous driving feature, Mercedes actually did something that was the first in the entire industry. The host of the State of Charge YouTube
This is NOT a test drive, this is a first look. The Model X, Tesla’s SUV was launched in the USA in 2015, the first 1,000+ right hand drive models are on their way. It is an extraordinary machine, powerful-safe-comfortable and packed full of more technology than you can poke a stick at. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bobbyllew?ty=h
Tips for Tripping in your EV Some claim that electric vehicles are the future of the automotive industry. Even so, many newer EV owners still struggle to consistently find charging stations away from home, especially on long road trips. With that in mind, here are some tips to help you plan charging stops and ensure
Omvos, a Los Angeles-based company, calls itself an innovator in the e-scooter industry. Its most recent two-wheeler, although having a cutesy toy appearance, is marketed as a high-performance machine for the contemporary metropolitan commuter. Omvos is calling it the Vida-a-gogo—pretty interesting, if you ask me. Why don’t we take a closer look? The Vida-a-gogo is
General Motors on Thursday released new photos of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, as well as some additional information about the customers that have reserved the electric pickup truck. Included in a tweet from GM CEO Mary Barra, the photos show a Silverado EV prototype undergoing testing at GM’s Milford Proving Ground in Michigan. This
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