The California Air Resources Board has issued a rule that will require all new cars sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035. Governor Gavin Newsom ordered the ban on new gas car sales in 2020, and directed state agencies to draw up a plan. Now, after diligent bureaucratic toil and reams of public
Month: August 2022
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 an unexpected unveiling of a new electric moped-style bike, new dirt jumper e-bikes from ONYX, an ultra high-speed electric unicycle, testing anti-lock brakes for electric bikes, a DIY solar-charging
By Johnna Crider Posted on August 27, 2022 Tesla’s Technoking Elon Musk is scheduled to speak at the ONS 2022 Conference along with a few world leaders and energy company CEOs. The conference will take place from August 29 to September 1, 2022. The ONS Foundation is a nonprofit organization that facilitates discussions and collaboration
Learn more about Phone Key and how to use backup key cards and key fobs. Watch our “Essentials” video to learn how to set up and use Phone Key. 00:00 – Intro 00:24 – Backup Key Cards 01:00 – Key Fob
Lucid’s new Air Sapphire line will beat Tesla Model S Plaid in an impressive category but why is Lucid chasing Tesla while in the middle of its “production hell”? State of Charge host Tom Moloughney will be here to try to answer that question. Subscribe to Tom Moloughney’s channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdX0BJNon1c6GfOdeS3pyDw OUR SPONSOR: ❤️ ELECTRIFY
In our last episode we ‘bigged up’ Norway, and Oslo in particular, as the epicentre of the electric car earthquake, but there’s another city in with a shout of being the e-mobility capital of the world. Amsterdam is – with its bikes, trikes, scooters, skateboards, boats, trams, vans and of course cars -the very definition
Bentley this week presented the Batur, a limited-production coupe based on the platform of the Continental GT. The Batur serves as a sendoff for Bentley’s W-12 engine and also introduces new design themes destined for the brand’s electric vehicles. Bugatti Mistral Bugatti also presented a limited-production model, this time a roadster based on the Chiron
Classic Muscle Car Goes All-Electric Dodge says “Performance made us do it.” Translation: To make the next generation Dodge Charger Daytona SRT all-electric—in the process Dodge made it faster than the current gas-gulping, fire-breathing Charger Hellcat with a 6.2-liter turbocharged V8 that puts out 807 horsepower and 707 pound-feet of torque. Dodge introduced the Charger
The European passenger car market continues to struggle as the overall sales decreased again in July. The plug-in electric car segment is also affected by the challenging market situation – especially the constrained supply of new cars. According to EV Volumes data, shared by Jose Pontes, over 157,000 new passenger plug-in cars were registered in
What controversial option on Tesla vehicles was given a price increase this week? Which EV maker announced this week that its tech will be used in watercraft? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 26, 2022. Some of the biggest news of the
Exro Technologies’ mission is to use its power electronics products to “expand the capabilities of electric motors and batteries.” Now the company has signed an initial purchase order and multiyear sales and service agreement to supply 1,500 Coil Drive System units to commercial EV builder SEA Electric. Pilot vehicle integration will begin as early as
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By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 26, 2022 Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was a recent guest on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, and during the episode, he discussed, among other things, neural technology. During his conversation, Zuckerberg remarked that Elon Musk’s Neuralink would probably not be popular in the next 10-15 years because “normal people” would not
SK On, a battery company and subsidiary of SK innovation, has secured $2 billion in investment resources from export credit agencies, which it plans to devote to an under-construction battery plant in Iváncsa, Hungary. “Euler Hermes and Korea Trade Insurance Corporation will provide insurance worth $800 million and $700 million respectively, and the Export-Import Bank
Mercedes-Benz has shared new details of the 2023 model year versions of its EQ-line of all-electric vehicles. While multiple models sit upon the precipice of debuting in the US, Mercedes has introduced even more variations that should be available to US consumers by year’s end. Check it out. 2023 could prove to be the year
We tested Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot driver-assist system, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD began public testing, and the 2024 Kia EV9 edged closer to its debut. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We tested Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot Level 3 driver-assist system. With the ability to fully take control of the car while
Making Sure Your Tailpipe Delivers This article may contain affiliate links. When it comes to your ICE vehicle, you want it to be running at its best, and that includes having the right exhaust system. However, with all the different options, you may not know which one is right for your vehicle. Here are five
Mercedes-Benz has officially started production of the all-new, all-electric EQS SUV model at its Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama, where large SUVs have been produced since 1997. It’s the first Mercedes-EQ built in the US, but not the last, as later this year it will be joined by the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (according to the plan
Kia on Thursday revealed a bit more about how its upcoming EV9 electric SUV will fit into the market. And it includes a few surprises. The production EV9, which is set for a world premiere in the first quarter of 2023 and a U.S. introduction in the second half of 2023, is currently undergoing the
Electric bus and commercial vehicle builder Switch Mobility has unveiled a new electric double-decker, air-conditioned bus designed, developed and manufactured in India specifically for the Indian market. Switch says its EiV 22 is equipped with “the latest technology, ultra-modern design, highest safety and best-in-class comfort features.” It can carry 65 passengers—nearly twice the number of
In March 2021, Electrek reported that scientists published a feasibility study about the benefits of erecting solar panels over canals. That study is about to become a reality when a pilot project breaks ground in California. Solar over canals August 26 update: Project Nexus in the Turlock Irrigation District, a $20 million project funded by
By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 25, 2022 After weeks of Dan O’Dowd’s The Dawn Project aggressively pushing its new anti-FSD ad, Tesla has sent a cease-and-desist letter demanding that the campaign be stopped immediately. A full copy of Tesla’s cease-and-desist letter was recently shared online courtesy of FSD Beta tester @WholeMarsCatalog. As could be seen
We’re not sure why, but there does seem to be an affinity between coffee and driving electric. Starbucks has long offered EV charging at some of its stores, and now the chain, in partnership with Volvo Cars, is planning to install chargers along a 1,350-mile route between the hypercaffeinated cities of Denver and Seattle. By
Tesla is going into a hiring spree for motor and actuator designers and engineers for its humanoid Optimus robot program. The automaker is actually hiring more for the robot program than for its electric vehicles. CEO Elon Musk has made it clear that Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot program, has become a priority for the automaker’s
Electric AWD makes snow driving fun for these Swiss Model S owners. Thanks David Oreiro and Tesla Club Schweiz for the video!
Tesla has gotten screwed by Germany which of course is home to the very automakers like BMW, Mercedes and VW Group that are trying to catch up to Tesla. State of Charge host Tom Moloughney is here to help me figure out if they have a point or Tesla is just getting screwed for being
Jack is in Southern California to check out a vehicle that is by far the EV most requested by you, our wonderful subscribers: the Aptera. With an otherworldly design, unparalleled efficiency and a jaw-droopingly reasonable price tag, is this a genuine automotive game-changer? 00:00 Efficiency is magic! 1:24 Meet the Aptera 2:16 How efficient, how
The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E will be significantly more expensive than the 2022 model. On Thursday, the Blue Oval announced the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E will get a price hike across the board ranging, from roughly $3,000 to $8,300 depending on the trim and specification. The books are now closed on the 2022 model year,
Hybrid Efficiency in a Premium SUV Lexus knows its loyal owners want improvements, but nothing too radical. So when they are ready to get their next car, the Lexus RX 450h F Sport will certainly not disappoint, and in many ways impress them with the changes from their previous model. What won’t change is the
A portable battery energy storage system with an inverter as a backup power source for an electric car is an interesting idea, but is it a viable solution to prevent getting stranded? In one of the latest episodes, Bjørn Nyland had an opportunity to test the EcoFlow Delta Max model for charging a Tesla Model
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