Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Coyote 5.0 V8 Fun in the Last Pony Car Ford says people buy the Mustang for its looks. Maybe, but after driving the 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and EcoBoost Performance Package, the Mustang GT V8 with the automatic and 6-speed manual, it becomes clear pretty fast they will
Month: July 2023
The second quarter of 2023 brought us another significant increase of battery-electric car (BEV) sales around the world. In this post, we will take a look at the global sales results of the all-electric cars by the three largest manufacturers (OEMs) – Tesla, BYD and Volkswagen Group. All three OEMs improved their results year-over-year, but the
Chevy Blazer EV deliveries are starting soon. Mazda cancels the MX-30 for the U.S. The federal government looks at fleet-average mpg through 2032. And Tesla owners are increasingly turned off by the company’s CEO. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Deliveries of the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV will start in August, GM confirmed
General Motors on Monday announced the start of deliveries of the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, and gave an update on the launch cadence. The Blazer EV will be available in LT, RS, and SS grades, along with a Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) variant. Production will begin with the RS AWD model, which starts at $60,215
Marelli has launched a new thermal management system for EVs, which combines the different thermal circuits in the vehicle to increase efficiency. Marelli’s integrated Thermal Management Module (iTMM) modularizes water-cooled heat exchangers like the chiller or condenser with a smart valve arrangement that controls up to 6 channel combinations, unlike single-function heat exchangers. The iTMM
Gogoro’s electric scooters with swappable batteries have always been focused on environmental responsibility. But now the company is teaming up with leading household consumer goods brand MUJI to take things even further. And it involves your plastic waste. MUJI is a Japanese-based home goods designer brand whose name actually translates to “no-brand quality goods.” The
By Maria Merano Posted on July 30, 2023 A recent sighting of a Tesla Model 3 Project Highland edition teases upgrades for the sedan’s front bumper. Tech content creator Colin W. From the Bay Area recently spotted a Tesla Model 3 Highland edition. He saw the upgraded Model 3 sedan cruise through Palo Alto, California.
ABC Companies, a provider of motorcoach, transit and specialty passenger transport equipment, together with commercial EV specialist Proterra, has announced the opening of a large electric motorcoach charging facility in Newark, California. The charging facility, which was jointly developed by ABC, Proterra and local utility Pacific Gas & Electric, is equipped to charge up to
The New York Times published a pair of articles this weekend highlighting the rising number of deaths of cyclists riding electric bikes. However, in one of the most impressive feats of victim-blaming I’ve seen from the publication in some time, the NYT lays the onus on e-bikes instead of on the things killing their riders:
How to Safely and Effectively Use a Car Pressure Washer Tips to Keep Your Car Clean and You Safe This article may contain affiliate links. A car pressure washer is a powerful tool that can make car cleaning an easy and efficient task. However, using it safely and effectively is crucial to avoid damage to
Rivian offers some of the most intriguing electric vehicles on the market. The R1T and R1S both offer excellent off-road capabilities and supercar-rivaling performance. Along with their impressive specs, Quad-Motor Rivians come with a substantial warranty. All Quad-Motor Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles come with a basic warranty lasting five years or 60,000 miles, whichever
Tesla owners still love their cars, but they’re souring on CEO Elon Musk, a new survey finds. Bloomberg recently rebooted a survey of 5,000 Tesla owners it first polled in 2019, and while all of the results are worth reading through in detail for Tesla fans, some trends stand out that relate to the market
“Jay Leno’s Garage” has featured a wide variety of cars, but this 1923 McFarlan Model 154 Knickerbocker Cabriolet is truly one of a kind. The car is part of California’s Nethercutt Collection, and Vice President Cameron Richards believes it’s the only surviving example. Originally based in Connersville, Indiana, McFarlan was a carriage builder that moved
Polish company Impact Clean Power Technology (Grenevia Group) has unveiled a rendering of its planned GigafactoryX, a large-scale battery factory for EVs and energy storage in Pruszków, near Warsaw. The facility will produce batteries with maximum dimensions of 1400 mm x 1000 mm x 400 mm and a maximum weight of 500 kg. The production
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With two motors that digitally control torque to the front and rear wheels, Model 3 All-Wheel Drive provides superior traction and control in all weather conditions. Winter proving grounds located in Delta Junction, Alaska. Learn more: https://ts.la/DesignYourModel3
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By Joey Klender Posted on July 29, 2023 Tesla Cybertrucks continue to roll across production lines at Giga Texas, as another sighting shared recently indicates that the automaker is working hard to get units ready for production. After the first Cybertruck unit was built on lines at Gigafactory Texas a few weeks ago, Tesla is
Traveling in Europe (and nearby countries) these days is in some ways like traveling to the future. London has been an electrification leader for some years, and the streetscape this summer looks much more electric than it did on my last visit 4 years ago. I saw no evidence of the “hollowing out” of downtown
An “Unidentified Electric Vehicle” (UEV) made front-page news in a small town paper in Montana when it charged from a public outlet on Main Street. EV charging has gotten pretty easy these days, even when driving through less-populated areas. But those of us who have been driving EVs for a long time, or who have
With the global semiconductor shortage seemingly over and interest rates rising, new car demand is beginning to fall. Hence dealers are beginning to sell plenty of models at or below MSRP. A new study by iSeeCars has revealed that the average price of a new car is 8.5 percent above MSRP, versus 10.2 percent in July
Which brand teased upcoming EVs capable of charging near 400 kw? Where did Tesla create a store to bypass a state’s direct-sales ban? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 28, 2023. The biggest EV-related story of the week regards something that doesn’t
This week we saw the reveal of the Nichols N1A supercar. It’s the first product from the sports car company of Steve Nichols, an American race car designer and one of the key men responsible for the 1988 McLaren MP4/4, the most successful car in F1 history. 2024 Subaru BRZ tS A new 2024 Subaru
Chroma, a test and measurement instrumentation company, has released a new software platform that has multi-threaded testing functionality for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) test solutions. PowerPro 5 can simulate up to four vehicles having identical or different communication protocols such as GB/T, CCS or CHAdeMO. The software controls the EVSE to serve multiple connectors
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 Burning Man e-bike ban, Walmart’s e-bike with backwards handlebars, NYC stopping e-bikes at the border, anti-VanMoof e-bikes, driver’s licenses for e-bikes in California, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns
By Joey Klender Posted on July 28, 2023 Tesla has introduced a new way to earn credits through its Referral Program that does not necessitate the referred person to buy a car. Tesla has added Demo Drives in the U.S. for people to earn credits for simply getting a non-Tesla owner to take a test
The increase in demand for EV Batteries has already permanently transformed the car manufacturing landscape, with almost all major automotive companies now operating electric vehicle production lines. While electric vehicles do have less moving parts than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts, manufacturing them is still extremely complex. From stators and rotors, to intricate wiring
The first US-built offshore substation is now standing at New York’s South Fork Wind, the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in US federal waters. South Fork Wind’s 1,500-ton, 60-foot-tall offshore substation was designed and engineered in Kansas and then built near Corpus Christi, Texas, by Kiewit Offshore Services, the largest offshore fabricator in the US.
Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai can churn a brand new Model 3 or Model Y every 40 seconds, as per a new Twitter video. This tiny bit of information is another reminder of the sheer scale and efficiency of Tesla’s manufacturing in Asia’s largest country. The remarkable manufacturing speed even trumps Ford, who said in a press
Tesla faces a scandal over range and how it addressed consumer complaints. Lordstown has to face Karma first. And Porsche looks beyond 350-kw connectors for at least one future EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first look at its lounge-like road-trip fast-charging stations, Porsche revealed that future Porsche EVs may
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