By Joey Klender Posted on February 21, 2023 Yet another Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted in a video where the all-electric pickup’s air suspension is jacked up, giving viewers an impression at potentially its tallest ride height. Shared by Trucky on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum (don’t blame us for the video quality), the Cybertruck spotted
Month: February 2023
Charge point operator Lynkwell has purchased 55 fast chargers from Tritium, which it expects to install primarily in retail settings as part of Lynkwell’s growing charging network. The purchase order includes a variety of Tritium’s fast charging equipment, including its 75 kW modular charger and scalable 150 kW modular fast charger. “US drivers want access
BMW took the wraps off updated versions of the X5 and X6 earlier this month, and on Tuesday it revealed the high-performance versions of the mid-size SUVs. Both the updated X5 M and X6 M are offered as standard in Competition grade, and they each deliver 617 hp, which is the same peak output for
Growth of wind and solar power has saved the European Union (EU) €12 billion in avoided gas costs since Russia invaded Ukraine, according to a new analysis from energy think tank Ember. This Friday, February 24, marks a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. And in that rough period – from March 1, 2022, to January 31,
Last week, Ford Motor Company announced plans to build a new $3.5 billion battery plant that will produce LFP cells using technology licensed from China’s CATL. While the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan facility won’t start production before 2026, Ford has announced it will start using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in its EVs as early
General Motors and Lithium Americas plan to jointly invest in the development of the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, which the companies call “the largest known source of lithium in the US.” GM plans to use lithium carbonate from Thacker Pass in its proprietary Ultium battery cells. As part of the deal, GM will make
Hyundai has put a price tag on the Ioniq 6 electric sedan for the U.S., and its starting price lands just $70 less than the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover. The price of the 2023 Ioniq 6 Standard Range is $42,715, including the $1,115 destination fee. This version carries a 53-kwh battery pack and
Why did the hydrogen fuel cell electric car technology never took off and instead was overtaken by the battery powered electric car technology? The creator and host of the popular “the 8-Bit Guy” Channel David Murray is here to explain. Check out David’s channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/adric22 OUR SPONSOR: ❤️ Shop aftermarket accessories for Tesla selection
When one carmaker controls over 60% of the EV market, any price changes can reverberate through the industry. In this case, Tesla’s steep price cuts combined with gaining access to federal tax credits have sent shockwaves through the industry. Let’s take a look at the first price drops from legacy automakers… According to KBB, the
By Joey Klender Posted on February 20, 2023 Tesla has entered a binding offtake agreement with Magnis Energy Technologies, an Australian company that will supply the company with anode active material (AAM) for three years. Magnis announced on Tuesday (via Sawyer Merritt) that it would begin supplying Tesla with a minimum of 17,500 tonnes per
Liminal, a provider of battery manufacturing data and analytics, has announced a $17.5-million Series A2 funding round to scale its EchoStat inspection systems into factory-integrated solutions for global battery manufacturers, in partnership with climate tech fund ArcTern Ventures and other investors including battery cell manufacturer Northvolt. “Our products help battery manufacturers hit their aggressive production
The smallest Cadillac crossover SUV just received an overhaul. On Monday, the 2024 Cadillac XT4 debuted with a refined exterior design and an revised dashboard featuring the automaker’s latest whiz-bang technology. Set to continue in three trim levels including Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport, the refreshed XT4 will hit dealers this summer after production commences
An investigation by NPR and Floodlight into a nonprofit group using false propaganda to stop rural solar energy projects across the US is a must-read. The story, by Floodlight’s Miranda Green and NPR’s Michael Copley, is about Citizens for Responsible Solar, a group that was started in 2019. The group has adopted anti-wind activist strategies,
The Pergear P2 is a portable dual voltage L1 / L2 electric vehicle charger with some decent specifications and is currently available for only $299.00 (with a $60 off coupon). We receive a lot of requests for recommendations for dual-voltage portable EV charging equipment so we decided to review the Pergear P2 and see if
Innovations in bidirectional and regenerative braking power applications, together with higher-density batteries and wide-bandgap semiconductors, are adding power and range to the electric vehicle (EV). This high-power EV ecosystem demands reliable and efficient DC-DC power conversion. Energy efficiency depends on many factors, including temperature, operating voltage, percentage of rated power, and other environmental conditions. Learn
One-pedal driving allows EV drivers to decelerate without touching the brake pedal, while ramping up regeneration to recover energy. But Porsche thinks there’s a better way. The Porsche Taycan makes greater use of coasting, only using regenerative braking when the brake pedal is actually pressed. In a recent press release, the automaker explains the thinking
In the release notes of the latest Tesla FSD Beta v11, Tesla explains what is happening to Autopilot with the new update, and it adds the capacity to send voice feedback. Tesla FSD Beta v11 is both an exciting and scary step as it is supposed to merge Tesla’s FSD and Autopilot highway stacks. FSD
By Joey Klender Posted on February 19, 2023 Tesla recently launched a new incentive to its Ownership Loyalty Program that is attempting to woo Model S and Model X owners to trade in vehicles with Free Unlimited Supercharging, but is the $5,000 trade-in boost enough? “Current Tesla Model S or Model X owners with active
The new 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 has completed final EPA testing. Different trim levels earned different estimated range figures, but the star of the show was the IONIQ 6 SE RWD Long Range variant, which achieved an EPA-estimated range of 361 miles. The EPA testing also awarded a 140 combined MPGe rating to the IONIQ
A 1970 Plymouth Barracuda powered by a Hemi V-8 is catnip to car collectors, and now the first one of these iconic muscle cars built is up for sale. First spotted by Muscle Cars & Trucks, the car is being offered by Indiana-based Motorvault for a cool $2.2 million. An ordinary Hemi ‘Cuda (as performance
Electric bikes have proven themselves to be one of the most effective tools available for getting drivers out of cars and into more affordable, sustainable and healthier forms of transportation. And as more cities come to that realization, we’re seeing a growing number of e-bike rebates and other subsidy programs rolling out nationwide. Why would
Dacia’s VP of sales, marketing, and operations, Xavier Martinet, has claimed a lot of EVs are too heavy and therefore bad for the environment. Martinet believes “if we’re serious about collectively reducing emissions, then excessive weight should not be acceptable”. Romanian automaker Dacia launched its first EV, the Spring, in 2021. A compact crossover available exclusively in
PyroPhobic Systems, a provider of fire-resistant thermoplastic resins for batteries, has announced that its LithiumPrevent 200 material has been selected for application in GM’s Ultium battery platform. LithiumPrevent 200 has “unique intumescent properties, meaning it expands to create a barrier, reducing the propagation of fire,” says PyroPhobic. “Injection-molded into EV battery pack components, LithiumPrevent 200
Plug-in hybrids may emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than their manufacturers claimed, even when fully charged, European environmental group Transport & Environment (T&E) claims. T&E recently tested current-generation plug-in hybrid versions of the BMW 3 Series, Peugeot 308, and Renault Megane. All three are popular in Europe, although only the 3 Series is sold in
Megafactory is one of the largest utility-scale battery factories in North America, capable of producing 10,000 Megapack units every year, equal to 40 GWh of clean energy storage. To attain giga scale and change the way the grid is powered, we’re looking for exceptional individuals to join us in Lathrop, California. https://www.tesla.com/megafactory
Which zero-emission vehicle is so powerful it actually broke the dyno it was being tested on? And, what’s the electric range of the latest plug-in hybrid from Mercedes-Benz? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse–right here at Green Car Reports–for the week ending on Friday, June 12, 2015. For links to
Robert Llewellyn takes a quick look at the Pods by ULTra PRT at Heathrow Airport, London. WATCH FULL EPISODE @ http://bit.ly/HeathrowPods LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ http://fb.me/FullyChargedShow Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ http://bit.ly/fullchargediTunes Robert visits London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 to test out the new ULTra PRT pod transport system. With 21 pods and
If you’ve followed my writings for any period of time, you’ll know there are two things I love: Electric motorcycles and finding weird EVs on Alibaba. And when those two things overlap, well, then you’ve found my happy place. Sometimes the result is weirder than others, and that’s the case with this four-wheeled electric motorcycle
By William Johnson Posted on February 18, 2023 The now well-known Cheetos branded Tesla Semi has made an appearance at the Tesla Takeover event at Harris Ranch, one of Tesla’s first Supercharging stations. Today’s Tesla Takeover event is put together by the numerous Tesla Owners Clubs from Southern California. The event at the massive 98-stall
Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm BMW i Ventures has led a $13-million Series A round of investment in AMPECO, an EV charging management platform that’s designed to enable large-scale public, business, fleet and residential charging providers to manage EV chargers at scale. The total raised after the Series A investment round now amounts to $16
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- …
- 9
- Next Page »