Recently I drove a Tesla Model 3 on an electric roadtrip from Southern California to Portland and back. The total distance was around 2,200 miles, with the bulk of the driving happening over the course of 5 days (3 up, 2 down), and I only “spent” about 25 minutes waiting for the car to charge,
Month: October 2022
First EV from Maserati Clean Fleet Report recently interviewed the head of Maserati in the Americas about the company’s electrification plans, plans that are now coming to fruition with the reveal of the all-new 2023 GranTurismo Folgore EV. This move into electrification, Folgore is Italian for lightning, is a major step for Maserati as it
Volvo Cars reports a 29% decrease in car sales in the US in the month of September, to 6,627. The results have been negative every month of this year, bringing the total to 72,216 (down 24% year-over-year). The main issue the company has appears to be the lack of sufficient car supply to meet demand.
Rivian is recalling its R1T and R1S electric trucks, as well as its EDV electric vans, over a potentially loose fastener that might lead to a loss of control. The California-based automaker emphasizes that the issue is rare and has only been observed in seven vehicles, but the recall effort involves nearly all the electric
EVs have many advantages over legacy vehicles, but towing capacity is not (yet) one of them. When John Voelcker recently tested the new Ford Lightning F-150 for Charged, he confirmed that towing a sizable trailer can cut the vehicle’s range in half. Of course, a fossil fuel pickup will also take a huge range hit
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Ford’s GT supercar has almost reached the end of production,but before it bows out there will be one last special edition, the 2022 Ford GT LM Edition. As the name suggests, the car is a celebration of Ford’s successes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Land Rover’s Range
By Maria Merano Posted on October 6, 2022 On November 9 at 5:00 p.m. ET after market close, Rivian plans to release its Q3 2022 financial results. The EV automaker will also hold an audio webcast on the same day to discuss its performance in the third quarter and outlook for the business. Rivian produced
EV adoption is growing, but the convenience of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles is still the benchmark. Exceeding market expectations depends on continual innovation in batteries. Intensive testing of EV batteries is crucial and EV manufacturers, suppliers, and test facilities need to make the best use of their battery test lab to ensure fast development.
The Solar Energy Industries Association, the nonprofit trade association of the US solar industry, just flagged a proposed change to the 2024 International Building Code by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that would do more harm than good to the US solar industry. Bureacratic overreach on solar Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the SEIA, published
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I was one of the original VW ID.4 fan boys and was one of the first VW ID.4 owners in the US, however after a year and a half the car is having too many issues and so are the ID.4 cars of many other owners. Yet VW hasn’t done an over the year update
Improving range still tops the agenda as a way to convince drivers to go electric. But the question is, how do car companies do it?! Better batteries are one solution, but what role can aerodynamics and drag play in the plight for more efficient electric cars?! Imogen and Jack went to a top secret wind
Tips To Keep Your Car Covered This post may contain affiliate links. Every automobile insurance policy comes with an expiry date. Policy expiration may occur at any time based on your selected policy period. If you go by the motor vehicle act of your country, you will see that it comes with special terms and
As automakers like Volkswagen Group join the list of car companies hoping to top Tesla in the future, software may play a major role. Recent reports suggest that VW is already working on an EV software-related joint venture in China, the world’s largest automotive market, and one where EVs are already quite popular. Former Volkswagen
Plug-in hybrids aren’t the dollars-and-cents no-brainer vs. hybrids anymore, due to the revamped EV tax credit. Honda provides a closer look at its upcoming electric SUV. And will Tesla Megachargers be popping up everywhere now that the Semi is being delivered? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla Semi production has started, CEO
EVs have gone mainstream. Automotive industry experts agree that it’s no longer a matter of if we’ll see more EVs on the road than traditional fuel-powered cars, but when, which represents a fundamental change in the way the automotive industry does business. There are clear reasons for the shift to EVs including environmental needs like
Tactical military vehicles are about to get an electric upgrade. GM Defense, a business unit of General Motors focusing on advanced defense mobility needs, was selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a battery pack that can be used for functional electric military vehicles. The need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels
Ferrari’s new LMH race car is set for a debut on Oct. 30, the Italian firm announced on Wednesday. The debut will take place during Ferrari’s annual Finali Mondiali event celebrating the end of the motorsport season, which this year will take place at Italy’s Imola circuit. Ferrari provided a first teasing look at the
By Maria Merano Posted on October 5, 2022 General Motors (GM) recently welcomed former Tesla executive Jon McNeill to its Board of Directors. Based on McNeill’s comments after the announcement, he will play a significant role in GM’s efforts to increase its presence in the EV market. “General Motors and Mary Barra are marching towards
Miami-Dade Transit has ordered 42 electric transit buses from commercial vehicle OEM Proterra (NASDAQ: PTRA). The agency will also install 75 Proterra chargers across three bus depots. The 42 Proterra ZX5+ 40-foot e-buses pack a total of 19 megawatt-hours of battery storage capacity, and the charging installation will crank out a total of 9 megawatts
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Tips To Make Sure Your Interests Are Protected This article may contain affiliate links. Nobody likes being in an accident. But if you find yourself involved in a collision while riding the bus or train or in a private vehicle, there are certain steps you should take to ensure everyone’s safety and well-being, as well
Jay Leno didn’t take sides when he went to see and go for a ride in Tony Hawk’s newly Tesla-swapped 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, a vehicle whose existence is sure to anger Corvette purists. He and the famed pro skater enjoyed the silence and performance the all-electric powertrain, talking about the car and why the decision
Ford F-150 Lightning prices rise, again. Vermont will pay residents to retire gas-guzzlers and switch to EVs. And the IRS is moving fast on sourcing rules for the new EV tax credit. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has once again hiked the price of the Ford F-150 Lightning. This time, it’s
A detailed understanding of battery technology and the underlying physics processes is necessary to design high-performance, durable, and safe batteries. Physics-based modeling is being used for building accurate simulations of batteries, incorporating different aspects through predefined physics-based interfaces, from detailed structures in a battery’s porous electrode to the battery pack scale, including thermal management systems.
Tesla (TSLA) has been officially upgraded to investment grade long-term credit rating by S&P Global Ratings. Despite delivering profits for more than two years straight and building a cash position of over $18 billion while sitting on very little debt, Tesla was still rated as a “junk bond” by rating companies like S&P Global Ratings and
As we learned in July, the 2023 Acura TLX Type S is the latest recipient of Acura’s exclusive PMC Edition treatment. The name comes from the Performance Manufacturing Center, Acura’s specialist plant in Marysville, Ohio, originally set up to handle NSX production. But since 2019, Acura has been applying the same tender love and care
By Maria Merano Posted on October 5, 2022 Tesla recently announced that it has 10,000 Superchargers serving owners in Europe. Tesla has more than 35,000 Superchargers worldwide, offering a recharge of up to 200 miles for around 15 minutes. EV chargers are necessary for the world to transition from fossil-fuel vehicles to all-electric battery-powered cars.
Israeli firm GenCell Energy has launched GenCell EVOX, a new off-grid EV charging solution that uses alkaline fuel cells, hydrogen and ammonia. GenCell’s EVOX is designed to be deployed in locations where grid connectivity is inadequate. The technology is currently is service at several commercial parking projects in Israel. The company says its EVOX hydrogen