The Discovery Sport enters the 2024 model year with subtle updates that help further enhance what’s already a practical compact crossover. Key among the updates is a revised dash sporting an 11.4-inch floating screen in the center stack that takes over for many of the physical controls on the current model. To make up for
Month: June 2023
By Joey Klender Posted on June 13, 2023 Tesla Cybertruck units are rolling off production lines at Gigafactory Texas and have been for months, but the prototype seen in Palo Alto, California today wrapped in camo seems to indicate one thing: the all-electric pickup is undoubtedly close. In the past six months, Tesla Cybertruck sightings
Soon you can hop on a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the San Fransico Bay area for a quick, cost-effective way of getting around while limiting emissions. United Airlines and Eve Air Mobility revealed plans on Wednesday to launch the first electric commuter flights throughout the Bay Area. Last year, United
Electric aircraft startup Pyka has been awarded a $7-million California Competes Tax Credit from the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)—an income tax credit for businesses that locate or grow in California. Pyka’s technology includes autonomous flight control software, flight computers, high-energy-density batteries, advanced electric propulsion systems and carbon-composite airframes. The company
Tesla doesn’t expect to start higher-volume production of the Semi Class 8 electric semi-truck before late 2024, CEO Elon Musk said yesterday citing battery supply constraints. Speaking at an energy conference in Austin, Texas, Musk did not provide details on what higher-volume production means for the Semi, the Wall Street Journal reported. However, Musk previously
Ford hybrids are being recalled for engine issues. Misconceptions about ownership costs are curbing interest in EVs. And is the electric truck ready for a serious remake? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The startup Telo says it can match all the utility and capability of a Toyota Tacoma, in an electric pickup
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With 45,000+ Superchargers, Tesla owns and operates the largest global fast charging network in the world. Superchargers can recharge up to 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes. https://www.tesla.com/supercharger
Ford Mustang Mach-E v. Tesla Model Y – these are one of the top choices of the electric cars in 2023. Which one is better – the electric Ford or Tesla? That depends. Here are 5 reasons why many of us would prefer the Mustang Mach-E! WATCH NEXT – 30 alternatives to Tesla Model Y:
Jack takes a look around the new fully electric variant of Opel/Vauxhall’s long-serving Astra. With a striking design, user-friendly cabin and hugely impressive claimed ranged and efficiency, could this be the new champion of C-segment family hatches? 00:00 New C-segment champ? 1:16 Vauxhall’s electric story so far 3:00 Design walkaround 4:30 Range and efficiency 5:38
In a decade of covering the EV industry, I can’t recall ever seeing such immediate and near-universal praise for any development as I have for the news that Ford and GM will partner with Tesla to give their EVs access to the Supercharger network. The news broke in two waves, each of which swamped the
Toyota on Tuesday provided an update on its development of solid-state batteries, a technology that has the potential to substantially increase the range of electric vehicles while reducing costs and improving safety. A solid-state battery, which as the name suggests, uses a solid electrolyte instead of the liquids or gels that most EV batteries use
By Richard Angle Posted on June 12, 2023 Landing just under 8 minutes after launch, Falcon 9 B1071 touched down at Landing Zone 4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base and marked the 200th landing of an orbital class rocket. SpaceX continues to prove the value in the reusability of orbital class rockets, since the start
Stellantis confirmed that it is “evaluating” Tesla’s NACS connector. It is considering adopting it, but the automaker doesn’t seem ready to commit. After both GM and Ford announced that they would adopt NACS as the standard connector in their future electric vehicles, it became crystal clear that the connector is on its way to becoming
Solid-state battery pioneer Sakuu has launched a new Li-metal cell chemistry called Cypress. The new technology, which Sakuu says delivers safer batteries with high energy and power densities, is now available for manufacturing licensing. “Our proprietary lithium-metal battery chemistry delivers key cell performance and safety attributes that enable a new paradigm in battery manufacturing and
Rivian has received the last components for the 2.8-megawatt wind turbine that is currently being installed at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, as shown in a short video published on the automaker’s official Twitter account (embedded below). The California-based EV maker, which produces the R1T pickup, R1S SUV, and Amazon EDV, announced last year
Why do pickups have to be so huge, and where are the lean, efficient, manageably sized electric trucks for the city? Emerging from stealth mode Tuesday, California-based Telo Trucks is revealing its thought-provoking answer to that—in the form of an electric pickup that it claims will have all the cab and bed space of a
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Reducing the carbon footprint and optimizing thermal cooling are paramount in modern manufacturing and have become significant criteria for selection and deployment of automated test equipment. In addition, budget constraints could be circumvented by the use of multi-purpose instrumentation. Last but not least, replenishing dissipated power to the grid will save a substantial amount of
Corvette Racing, a joint effort between General Motors and the engineering company Pratt & Miller, has been one of the most successful teams in sports car racing over the past quarter of a century. Its yellow Corvettes are regulars in IMSA SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship races, including in this past weekend’s 24
By Joey Klender Posted on June 10, 2023 The robber that stole a Tesla Model X belonging to tennis star Nick Kyrgios pleaded not guilty earlier this week. In early May, Kyrgios’ had his Tesla Model X parked at his home in his native Australia, in the city of Canberra. However, a masked man identifying
Just three days after hitting showrooms and opening pre-orders, XPeng Motors’ G6 SUV is garnering a lot of hype in China as over 25,000 customers have already reserved one. This is encouraging news for the automaker, which has put a lot of faith into its latest model as the EV that will compete with the
UK electric drivetrain components manufacturer Equipmake has developed a compact, lightweight, high-power electric drive system for manufacturers of high-performance EVs. Weighing just under 20 kg, the Ampere-220 e-axle system has a peak power of 220 kW, a maximum motor speed of 30,000 rpm and a power density of 11 kW per kg—more than twice that
For decades now, it’s been proven that there’s a huge market for do-it-yourself stuff. From furniture from the likes of Ikea, to model kits and other hobby-focused crafts, people love building things, and there’s no doubt that the sense of accomplishment that accompanies the completion of a project of this sort is something to behold.
Lucid and Fisker in the past week separately announced plans to sell vehicles in China soon. The head of Lucid’s China operations confirmed to Reuters Thursday that the automaker was planning to enter the Chinese market. The Reuters report also cited an anonymous source with knowledge of Lucid’s plans, who said the automaker plans to
When it comes to all of the category-defying EVs out there that earn the infamous title of Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle the Week, the utility vehicles might just be my favorite. The ability to simultaneously be super weird and also get work done is an endearing quality, and it’s one that this week’s feature
Is Tesla community being hypocritical when it comes to Tesla’s FSD and whether or not it is a scam? Here’s a preview of my debate with a Tesla fan, influencer and an investor Warren Redlich: https://youtu.be/MpVA_fkSnhI
The combustion engine will be phased out in Europe from 2035. Apparently climate neutral but astronomically inefficient e-fuels have entered the zero emission transport debate and now, thanks to a few choice lobbyists, they may form a small part of the powertrain mix after the 2035 phase out. In this episode we ask what is
In today’s rapidly changing EV landscape, manufacturers are doing everything they can to stay ahead. Learn how you can improve your processes, efficiency, and deliverables with FactoryTalk® Optix™, a new cloud-enabled HMI product addition to the Rockwell Automation visualization portfolio. Take advantage of new levels of collaboration, scalability, and interoperability to achieve your HMI vision –
A new Formula 1 television drama series is reportedly in the works. Titled “One,” it will be a “family drama series” starring Felicity Jones, and will be the first officially sanctioned scripted series about F1, according to Deadline. Jones, star of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “The Theory Of Everything” will also reportedly
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