By cutting red tape and avoiding costs for construction and electrical work, combined with free solar energy, Beam Global says its EV ARC systems can offer customers a lower total cost of ownership compared to grid-tied charging stations. In almost every instance, Beam says its customers’ savings on construction and electric work exceeds the cost
Month: December 2022
I’m entering a fast righthander on Circuito Ascari in southern Spain in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S E Performance and the squawk from the tires quickly becomes a four-wheel slide. It’s a short, controllable slide, but no slide is ideal for fast lap times. Track beast There are a few reasons for the
Tesla has launched Steam integration inside its Model S and Model X electric cars with thousands of games now playable. Over the last few years, Tesla has been investing heavily into integrating video games into its in-car entertainment system, but it still surprised many when Tesla said earlier this year that it planned to go as
By William Johnson Posted on December 12, 2022 Volkswagen has announced that it now controls Europe’s largest EV charging network with over 400,000 chargers. In a press release today, Volkswagen claims to control Europe’s largest EV charging network via its subsidiary Elli. The charging network now contains 400,000 chargers throughout 27 countries and has seen
In case someone is looking for candidates for the Buzzword of the Year, “battery passport” might be a good choice. Traceability and tracking of battery materials is a hot topic, thanks to “Buy American” provisions of the IRA and BIL in the US, and similar regulations under development in the EU. Industry players have floated
CAKE’s newest electric vehicle concept is ready to hit the dirt, whether or not it’s got a rider on-board. That’s because the CAKE Kibb is part electric ATV, part semi-autonomous robotic work platform. And it’s the Swedish electric motorbike manufacturer’s first shot at a four-wheeled EV. The CAKE Kibb isn’t meant for thrill-rides or recreation.
Tesla invited Model S owners to rally across France, using Superchargers only.
Which famous race driver turns out to love driving his electric car around London? And, what really gigantic object did a drone fly over, and shoot video of, last weeknd? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse–right here at Green Car Reports–for the week ending on Friday, May 22, 2015. For
All electric SUV from Hyundai, Kona EV, has reportedly blew up in its owners garage in Montreal and cause a fire. Let’s talk about it as I take your questions and comments during the LIVE stream! Get on our VIP list at https://eforelectric.com/vip OUR SPONSOR: ❤️ Reserve your all electric BYTON SUV at: http://bit.ly/2WBBuqW No
LIKE if you could see yourself in a Chinese EV if it was sold in your country & SHARE if you want legacy automakers to move faster. Full description below… The Weltmeister (translation: World Champion) EX5-Z was the best-selling A-class electric SUV in China last year, not bad from a nearly new car company. It
Flash Drive: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Three-Row Compact SUV with a Plug There probably isn’t a more important model for Mitsubishi than the all-new 2023 Outlander Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). Why so important? Mitsubishi says the Outlander PHEV is bringing together their best expressions of design, ride and interior space along with performance and off- road
Electrify America has announced it has expanded the charging agreement it has with Kia America to include the new 2023 EV6 GT as well. As a result, first-time owners of the Kia EV6 GT will get 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of complimentary charging. That is the equivalent of about 3,500 to 4,000 miles (5,630-6,440 kilometers) of
The U.S. Department of Energy confirmed Monday morning a $2.5 billion federal loan to Ultium Cells LLC, for financing the construction of plants to supply many millions of future GM electric vehicles. The loan will fund the construction of joint-venture GM and LG Energy Solution battery plants in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan, and the confirmation
Automakers are starting to realize the importance of offering their own branded EV chargers in order to ensure a good home charging experience for their customers. Furthermore, solar panels and stationary storage are natural companion products, and as Apple (and later Tesla) demonstrated, there’s much to be said for offering an integrated ecosystem of products
The Williams Formula 1 team announced on Monday the departure of its CEO and Team Principal, Jost Capito. The motorsports veteran and brains behind Ford’s original Focus RS and F-150 Raptor only joined Williams at the end of 2020, having postponed retirement plans to join the squad following its sale to U.S. investment firm Dorilton
Erthos, an Arizona energy tech company that makes Earth Mount Solar PV, a mounting system that secures solar panels flat to the ground, signed an agreement with renewable energy developer Industrial Sun for a 100+ megawatt (MW) solar project in Texas. It will become the only utility-scale solar farm mounted flat on the ground to date. Erthos
By Johnna Crider Posted on December 11, 2022 Tesla has begun providing free transportation to and from Gigafactory, Texas, for workers living in Killeen, Texas. This saves employees from having to spend a fortune on gas for the long commute. Killeen is 75 miles away from the factory with a total 150 miles for the
Phoenix Motorcars has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese battery-maker Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) to co-develop batteries for Phoenix’s product lines. The MOU will support the long-term supply of battery packs and related products for Phoenix’s commercial EVs, including Gen 4 models, as well as potential cooperation on future generations of vehicles. The companies
Tesla has been approved to create a “statewide market design pilot” for a virtual power plant (VPP) in Texas. The company will be able to band its Powerwall customers together to deliver grid services in the state and get them compensated for it. Tesla virtual power plant We have seen Tesla putting a lot of
An Impressive First All-Electric Car from Mercedes-Benz Times are changing at Mercedes-Benz. The S Class, long having been recognized as the benchmark for luxury full-size sedans, has been joined by the all-new EQS, the first-ever Mercedes built on a dedicated EV platform. The difference between the S and EQS is apparent when sliding behind the
BYD overtook Tesla in China this year for EV sales and now it’s gunning specifically for the Model 3 with its new Seal electric sedan. Slightly strange and uninspired name aside, the Seal (which will be marketed as the Atto 4 in some markets outside China) has good looks, competitive tech and good specs too,
It will soon be possible to get a solar-charging EV in the U.S. for just $6,250—with a catch. The Squad Solar City Car is the product of Dutch firm Squad Mobility, which was founded in 2019. Unveiled last May, it uses sunlight to recharge its battery pack. Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2024, and
Japanese electric motor maker Nidec is planning to invest about $715 million to build a plant in Mexico to make electric car motors. CEO Shigenobu Nagamori told Nikkei that construction is expected to begin some time in the next two years, and that the company’s focus will be on manufacturing products in a region to
A water-cooled Porsche 911 was once unimaginable, but the automaker has now been making them for 25 years. Porsche started introducing water-cooled road cars in the 1980s in the form of the 924, 944, and 928. Yet the automaker’s flagship 911 continued with water cooling, which was considered an important part of its identity. Porsche
Google has replaced their homepage logo with an animated Doodle in honor of prolific solar energy scientist Mária Telkes, nicknamed “The Sun Queen.” Mária Telkes was born in Budapest, Hungary on December 12, 1900, and she received a thorough education in the sciences, including a PhD from the University of Budapest in 1924. Later that
By Johnna Crider Posted on December 10, 2022 A massive Tesla delivery train was spotted in Europe this week. Tesla is gearing up for massive Q4 deliveries as we approach the last few weeks of 2022. Analysts have pointed out that Tesla’s successful quarter depends on the successful delivery of vehicles to Europe. With Tesla vehicles
As EVs move into the mainstream, companies are looking for ways to improve every component of a vehicle in order to squeeze out more range and/or better performance. The latest innovation comes from Continental, whose new Green Caliper for disc brakes is more compact and lighter than those for legacy vehicles, but boasts the same
Semi driving 500 miles weighing in at 81,000 lbs Learn more: https://www.tesla.com/semi
Faraday Future’s all electric SUV FF91 used to be called a “Tesla Killer” but the automaker is near its death for the 3rd time in its short history. However, a new deal which will send Faraday Future CEO out of the brand may just get them to the FF91 production. Let’s talk about it as
A hopeful news update for 2019. Links to stories: Fiat 500e: https://bit.ly/2LQTAks VW mobile charger: https://bit.ly/2RrL3JL Volvo Quarry: https://bit.ly/2SxnaxT Hydrogen Ferry: https://bit.ly/2RjRRta Peak ICE: https://on.ft.com/2s3QUGM Fully Charged Almanac: https://unbound.com/books/fully-charged/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow
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