Toronto-based battery recycling company Li-Cycle has begun operation of the first main processing line at its new Spoke recycling facility in Magdeburg, Germany. The second main line is expected to begin running later this year. The facility, including its two main lines and planned ancillary capacity, is expected to have a total annual processing capacity
Month: August 2023
Tesla has launched two new vehicles of the Model S and Model X. The automaker is bringing back ‘Standard Range’ versions with shorter ranges and cheaper prices. Over the years, Tesla has launched a myriad of versions of the Model S and Model X – most often based around different battery packs from 40 kWh
Ford on Monday announced it will make the hardware required for its BlueCruise automated highway driver-assist system a standard feature on new vehicles, starting with certain 2024 models. Customers will then be able to access the feature on demand via a subscription. There will be complementary trial periods, after which customers will need to sign
The first all-electric model in the history of Rolls-Royce, the Spectre coupe, will make its North American debut at Monterey Car Week. Described as the world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupe, the Rolls-Royce Spectre will make its US public debut at “The Quail, A Motorsport Gathering” on August 18. Designed to be a Rolls-Royce first
By: Joel Levin Published: 08.14.2023 One Year Later, IRA Responsible for Tens of Thousands of American Jobs & Billions in Investment Jobs, jobs, and more jobs. The transition to clean transportation and clean energy is well underway and one thing that we’re most excited about is the thousands of jobs that are being created to
Stellantis is considering a $25,000 EV, although cost and labor hurdles remain. Magna argues for drive-motor disconnect clutches as a way of boosting range. And is Ford considering dynamic inductive charging? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a recent patent filing, Ford laid out the technology building blocks for allowing EVs to
The 1,000th charging stall was opened in the Chicago suburb of Woodbridge recently as part of an ongoing collaboration between US charging network EVgo and General Motors (GM). The partnership began in 2020 and was expanded in 2021. Its goal is to install 3,250 fast-charging stalls in major metro markets. Installations to date, says EVgo,
One of the coolest things about electric cargo bikes is their ability to carry a passenger. Or two passengers. Or in the case of my testing with the Velotric Packer 1, three passengers in addition to myself. The bike is brimming with cool features, but its heavy hauling ability and reasonable price are what really
By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 13, 2023 Author Walter Isaacson, who recently completed a book chronicling the life of Elon Musk, recently shared a rather interesting update about the highly anticipated cage match between the Tesla and SpaceX CEO and Mark Zuckerberg. As per a supposed text message shared by Musk, the fight —
Battery material supplier Lyten has commissioned a lithium-sulfur battery pilot line with a capacity of 200,000 cells per year at its facility in Silicon Valley. It will begin delivering commercial battery cells to early-adopting customers within the defense, automotive, logistics and satellite sectors in 2023. The Lyten battery pilot line will produce lithium-sulfur cells in
Right to Repair laws are common in many countries and are designed to prevent manufacturers from maintaining a monopoly with costly repair services to fix a device. But electric bike makers are pushing lawmakers to exclude e-bikes from these laws. Right to repair laws make sense for a lot of consumer goods. When my robotic
News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV Cadillac’s Biggest SUV Goes All-Electric Cadillac has jumped to the head of the class by announcing the 2025 Escalade IQ will be the most luxurious full-size, three-row, seven-passenger electric SUV when it debuts in late 2024. Cadillac isn’t new to electric vehicles as the 2023 Lyriq is in dealers
The Europa-Park theme park near the German town of Rust is building a rollercoaster inspired partially by Rimac and the company’s high-performance electric vehicle technology. The new rollercoaster will be called the Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac, and it is set to open in 2024. Europe-Park is one of Europe’s biggest theme parks and is
The Lexus RZ 450e, which is one of the latest all-electric models in the United States market, was recently listed on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s website. The previously announced EPA Combined range numbers of the two RZ 450e versions – one with 18-inch and one with 20-inch wheels – were officially reiterated at respectively 220
Automotive supplier Magna this week unveiled a new piece of hardware for decoupling EV drive motors that the company claims can boost range by up to 9%. Disconnecting drive motors when their power is not needed reduces energy consumption and drag-torque losses from the motor and its gearbox, Magna said in a press release. That
Lighter vehicles, faster product launches and supply chain resilience The design freedom inherent of additive manufacturing streamlines the production of complex designs. A variety of intricate patterns and shapes can be used with EV vehicles for body interior components, dashboard elements, battery housings, electronic board enclosures, heat exchangers, connectors, metal structural components, charging station parts,
A new drone flyover of Gigafactory Texas shows that Tesla Cybertrucks are now coming out of the factory in numbers. If Tesla sticks to its latest production timeline for the Cybertruck, we are just weeks away from the start of production and the first deliveries to employees. We have been following closely to determine if
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Elliot takes a spin in Nissan’s Japan-only electric kei car: the Sakura. With compact dimensions, ample interior space, nice squashy seats and a tantalising price, could this EV be a hit for Nissan in other markets too? 00:00 Intro 01:33 Mini EVs 02:15 Exterior walkaround 03:28 Battery 04:08 Squashy sofa seats! 05:57 Incredibly high demand
By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 12, 2023 On Friday night, as many as 10 Cruise driverless robotaxis ended up stopping in San Francisco’s North Beach. The incident caused traffic to back up, and it left skeptics questioning the city’s recent decision to allow driverless robotaxis to operate 24/7 in San Francisco. Social media posts
Japanese electric motor manufacturer Nidec and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer have established a joint venture (JV) company, Nidec Aerospace, to develop electric propulsion systems for the aerospace sector. Nidec will own a 51% share of the JV and Embraer will own the remaining 49%. The newly-established company will develop and manufacture the electric propulsion system
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When Should You Speak to a Car Accident Attorney? Know When It’s Time To Call in an Advocate This article may contain affiliate links. Introduction One of the most stressful incidents is being involved in an auto accident. As an accident victim, you’ve got numerous things to worry about, including: Medical expenses Property damage Insurance
The 2024 Cadillac Celestiq is now just months out from starting production, and Cadillac this week confirmed the starting price. The company also said it’s sitting down with customers to help them configure their cars, one of which is musician Lenny Kravitz. 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Cadillac also showed off its electric Escalade, the 2025
General Motors is reportedly extending the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV’s shelf life by around one month. While production of the two subcompact electric vehicles was scheduled to end on November 7, it appears that GM has decided to build the Bolt EV hatchback and Bolt EUV crossover for one additional month. GM Authority
We drove the 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ debuted, and the EPA slapped Sinister Diesel with a massive fine. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Green Car Reports. We had our first stint behind the wheel of the 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire and found it dresses down the Model
Tata Sons, a subsidiary of the sprawling Tata Group, plans to invest over £4 billion to build a 40 GW battery cell gigafactory in the UK. The facility will produce cells for EVs and stationary storage solutions for the UK and European markets. Production is to start in 2026, and JLR and Tata Motors will
Compared to many of the funky-looking EVs we find for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, today’s entry is dangerously close to being almost normal. In fact, it actually is fairly normal in China, where smaller and less expensive EVs are quite common. This specific model is produced by a manufacturer
By Richard Angle Posted on August 11, 2023 SpaceX successfully sent 22 more V2 mini Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida very early this morning. Following a few weather delays, the Falcon 9 launched at 1:17 a.m. ET (05:17 UTC), heading to the Southeast to insert the
TeraWatt Infrastructure recently hosted a groundbreaking event for a new charging site for light-duty EV fleets in Inglewood, California. The site will feature 26 DC fast chargers, along with amenities for drivers. It’s slated to be operational in early 2024. The charging hub benefited from a $1.9-million California Energy Commission grant in support of ride-hail
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