By Eric Ralph Posted on July 5, 2022 After several weeks of work back at SpaceX’s Starbase rocket factory, the company has transported a new and improved Starship prototype to nearby test and launch facilities, where it joined a similarly upgraded Super Heavy booster. That Starship prototype – Ship 24 or S24 – is closely
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Now that Tesla has begun delivering Model Y EVs from its new factory in Texas, people are understandably curious to see how the Austin-made electric crossover compares with its Fremont-made counterpart. One of the latest videos on this topic comes from YouTube influencer Gjeebs, who put side by side a Texas-made Model Y Standard Range
Fisker has asked for an additional $5,000 from reservation-holders to lock in a spot for the $68,999 Ocean One launch edition with a likely delivery in 2023. With the $250 reservation fee plus the $5,000 “pre-order deposit,” prospective buyers have a place saved in line for the One launch edition—essentially the first-year version of the
America’s Glickenhaus Racing has revealed a striking new livery for its 007 LMH race car that’s currently enjoying its second year in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship. Glickenhaus fields two cars, both wearing a combination of red, white and black. The new blue and white livery unveiled on Monday adopts the sky
Measurement, inspection and test technology company Marposs has announced a new optical inspection system for stator hairpins. The company says, “Traditional contact systems, or use of reference profile masks/jigs, can easily deform the intended shape.” The new system is available in a manual-loaded test bench version for workshops and labs or in a version that
If you’re looking for a way to give your yard a finishing touch without using any gas or oil, then do we have the New Green Deal for you. Today, we found the Greenworks 24V 12-inch cordless electric string trimmer on sale for $58 at Amazon, which comes in at $32 below its normal going
For better or for worse, new EVs from global automakers increasingly seem to be making their debuts in China. That’s where Volkswagen recently chose to present the ID. AERO electric sedan, which the automaker calls a “close-to-production concept car.” “The future model will be positioned in the premium mid-size sedan segment,” says VW. The production
Tesla has unveiled a new solar range extender trailer with a SpaceX Starlink internet satellite system at an exposition in Germany, but don’t expect to be able to buy it anything soon. As electric vehicles become more efficient, many are starting to think about the potential of adding solar panels to EVs to extend the
By Maria Merano Posted on July 4, 2022 Since January 2022, Tesla has built over 1,200 Supercharger stations with more than 8,700 Superchargers in Mainland China. Tesla also installed 700 destination charging stations with 1,800 destination charging piles in various hotels/resorts, dining halls, shopping centers, and office buildings in the country. Tesla China’s Supercharger stations
BMW Finally Puts Its Marker in the EV Race A conversation starter BMW’s newest EV delivers unique style and world-class performance. BMW has been a pioneer in the EV business for more than a decade with quirky vehicles like the i3 city car and outrageously high-tech and performance-oriented i8 plug-in hybrid. These cars appealed to
Jaguar completely changed course under its new CEO Thierry Bolloré and it even abandoned the already quite advanced work on the new XJ electric sedan. Bolloré deemed the direction Jaguar was headed in wrong and he essentially wants the brand to start again in a more upmarket position. Its first models, according to Autocar, will
General Motors is issuing a retroactive discount for Chevrolet Bolt EV models bought in 2022, reimbursing owners who bought their cars before a big price cut announced one month ago. First reported by Automotive News (subscription required), GM will give eligible buyers up to $6,000 back, in line with the discount applied to the 2023
Tokyo Motor Show Series Part 3 of 5 In Car Tech. Jonny Smith gets to experience some of the amazing in carbreakthrough technology that’s being developed as we move toward autonomous and semi-autonomous electric vehicles Here is a link to the entire playlist : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzD0K2OhbVfEAmN_2G9Z9Y7ySZ6_ux-AG Please consider supporting Fully Charged on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a popular choice for people heading into dangerous places, so it’s good news that the latest armored Land Cruiser from Canada’s Inkas received good marks in a recent round of tests. As part of the European VPAM certification program, over 700 laser-guided shots were fired at the Land Cruiser, according
Sponsored by Viscotec Advantages of the endless piston principle for trickling Resin impregnation of rotor and stator is an important process in the production of electric motors. Especially with the electrification of the powertrain in the automotive sector, the demand for durable engines with maximum power density and low noise emissions is increasing. This white
Tesla is reportedly going to shut down production at Gigafactory Berlin in order to upgrade the factory and add a shift to achieve higher production capacity. The top priority at Tesla is to ramp up production to catch up with customer demand. The automaker is doing that at all its factories, but the ramps are
Nissan is working with EVSE provider Wallbox (NYSE:WBX) to offer Nissan EV owners “a seamless one-stop shop solution for their home charging needs.” Nissan EV owners in the US can now purchase Wallbox’s Pulsar Plus Level 2 home charger and schedule installation through the NissanUSA.com web site, and receive a rebate from Nissan. Wallbox says
When we think of the term “electric vehicles”, we generally conjure up mental images of Teslas or other headline-grabbing electric cars. But a new German study from Deloitte shows that it’s actually electric bicycles that are leading the shift towards electric transportation. The study was conducted by Deloitte last month in Germany, where 1,008 respondents
By Maria Merano Posted on July 3, 2022 Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority or Kraftfahrtbundesamt (KBA) issued a Tesla recall over a software malfunction with the auto emergency calling (e-call) feature in Model Y and Model 3 units. “Software error leads to failure of the e-call system,” described the agency.” The e-call system contacts first
Tips: Save Money on Your EV’s Biggest Expense This post may contain affiliate links. Everywhere you look nowadays, prices are going through the roof. Gas prices, groceries, utility companies… sometimes it feels like life just became much more expensive overnight. But amongst all the doom and gloom, there’s some good news. Most EV drivers know
During the second quarter of this year, Nissan delivered 172,612 cars, which is 38.4% less than a year ago. A worrying sign is that the decrease in sales accelerated compared to the first quarter. Unfortunately, also the all-electric Nissan LEAF noted a significant decrease in deliveries. Last quarter, 3,251 LEAFs were delivered, which is 32.3%
Why are EVs as a group so trouble-prone, according to a respected study? What might the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling mean for the carbon footprint of your EV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 2, 2022. We brought you a first review
The Porsche Cayenne is now 20 years old, having originally debuted at the 2002 Paris International Motor Show. But Porsche’s first SUV could have taken a very different development path from the version that ultimately ended up on stage in the French capital. The first-generation Cayenne was almost based on the Mercedes-Benz M-Class (the predecessor
The Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX, a research vehicle designed for maximum efficiency, demonstrated its 1,000 km+ range on a road trip from Stuttgart to Cassis, France in April. Now the test car has cracked the thousand-kilometer mark again, driving 747 miles on a single charge on its way to the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed in
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By Joey Klender Posted on July 2, 2022 Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) said it would announce its Earnings for the second quarter of 2022 on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Tesla will first release a Shareholder Deck at market close, which will then be followed by the company’s Earnings Call at around
GM is expanding its existing collaboration with charging network EVgo to add Plug and Charge capability to the Ultium Charge 360 ecosystem. Drivers with an EVgo account, active OnStar connected services and the GM app must perform a one-time activation of Plug and Charge within the app. Once activated, they can simply plug in the
Tesla announces its second quarter (Q2) 2022 production and delivery results today and confirmed just over 250,000 deliveries – its first down quarter in a long time. While most of the auto industry saw a significant decline in deliveries in 2020 due to the pandemic and subsequent chip shortage, Tesla managed to grow at an
In Angleton, Texas, an energy storage project was proposed to provide sustainable backup support to the grid. This resulted in the installation of 81 Tesla Megapacks, providing greater outage protection while reducing the community’s reliance on fossil fuels. Learn More: https://www.tesla.com/commercial
In a long-awaited UK exclusive, Jack drives the virtually production-ready Lightyear 0 – a vehicle like no other. Adorned by 5 square metres and boasting a hyper-efficient powertrain, could this remarkable EV trigger a much needed rethink in how we design electric cars? Check out the video to find out and tell us in the