A Tesla Cybertruck release candidate was found broken down on the side of the road as the automaker is testing the electric pickup truck ahead of the start of production. Over the last few months, we have been reporting on Tesla’s evolving test program for the Cybertruck ahead of production, which is just a few
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Why Invest in Storage for Your Car 6 Compelling Reasons to Protect Your Vehicle This article may contain affiliate links. You’ve worked hard for your vehicle, and it deserves the best care possible. But have you considered how vehicle storage could benefit you? Deeper than just a parking spot, a dedicated storage solution can be
The Jaguar I-Pace is an agile and sporty electric crossover. Used prices are dramatically falling, and these attractive EVs are becoming quite affordable in the second-hand market. However, before going out and buying one, prospective owners might want to take a step back. The Jaguar I-Pace uses LG Energy Solution batteries, the same manufacturer that
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ debuted, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class underwent testing, and the Lucid Gravity received a debut timeline. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The electric Escalade finally debuted. Dubbed the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ, the electric luxury SUV will feature 750 hp, a driving range of 450 miles,
Tesla pioneered over-the-air (OTA) software updates as a convenient way to add new features and fix issues. Legacy automakers have been slow to catch up—and there’s a reason for that, says Ford CEO Jim Farley. To save costs, Ford farmed out development of vehicle control modules, which govern the operation of everything from engines to
Using funds appropriated by the Inflation Reduction Act, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy will award US mining company Graphite One $37.5 million to support development of a graphite supply chain solution based at the company’s Graphite Creek deposit on the Seward Peninsula about 37 miles north of Nome.
University of Seville scientists have invented a solar-powered bus stop that can lower the temperature by 20C to keep pedestrians cool. The innovative system has a top unit with solar panels that provide energy to pump water, an underground cistern that stores fresh water at night, a closed circuit that circulates water during the hottest
Robert Llewellyn takes an in depth look at the installation and use of the Tesla Powerwall 2 domestic storage battery and how it works. For more information about Joju Solar please visit: https://www.jojusolar.co.uk/tesla-powerwall/ We genuinely couldn’t keep making this show without the help of our wonderful supporters, so if you’ve enjoyed this episode and would
By Richard Angle Posted on August 10, 2023 Originally intended to launch on the inaugural Vulcan Centaur mission, Amazon has moved the two prototype Kuiper satellites off of the delayed rocket to United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V. As we theorized last month, Amazon has secured the launch of the 2 Kuiper satellites on the Atlas
Motiv Power Systems, a manufacturer of electric trucks and buses, has announced a new electric truck featuring a medium-duty EV cab designed from the ground up. The Argo Series is designed to support all medium-duty applications across Classes 4 to 6—including box trucks, step vans, shuttle buses, refrigerated vehicles, vocational vehicles and other specialties—and is
Singapore-headquartered Maxeon Solar Technologies has just announced that it’s going to build a $1 billion silicon solar factory in New Mexico – the largest in the US. The 3-gigawatt factory, which will be located in Albuquerque, will produce TOPCon PV-silicon cell technology and Maxeon’s shingled-cell Performance Line solar modules. The new factory will supply both
Opinion: Top Ways Volkswagen ID4 is a Game-Changer in 2023 The Future Is Now at VW This article may contain affiliate links. Electric vehicles aren’t merely the future, they are already here, and there is no company outside of Tesla that demonstrates its commitment to the idea of EVs more than Volkswagen. After a few
Chinese EV startup Zeekr has recently begun its expansion in Europe with two models, the 001 mid-size liftback and the X compact crossover. The premium EV brand owned by Geely Auto is currently offering both models for pre-order in Sweden and the Netherlands, and it plans to expand availability further. Besides these two EVs, Zeekr
Ford CEO Jim Farley embarked on an EV road trip in an F-150 Lightning pickup truck to gain insight into the experiences of Ford’s EV customers. Farley and his party set off this week from Silicon Valley, driving south to Los Angeles and then west to Las Vegas, traversing parts of the iconic Route 66
BMW’s 7-Series flagship sedan has traditionally been offered with armor protection, and the new i7 electric version is no exception. The BMW i7 Protection made its debut on Wednesday and is billed by BMW as the first armored sedan with an electric powertrain. It makes its formal debut in early September at the 2023 Munich
Since 1987, Starline has been synonymous with the phrase “overhead power distribution made simple.” In a world where facility managers are increasingly asked to do more with less, Starline Track Busway has been the innovative, reliable solution they’ve needed to address their pain points. With its extreme versatility and unparalleled reliability, our industry-leading electrical power
If you were waiting for the full-fledged electric camper version of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz, you will have to wait a while longer. Although work is still being done, Volkswagen is not planning to release an ID.Buzz California anytime soon. Volkswagen ID.Buzz California electric camper delayed Although fully electric camper vans are possible, one won’t be
By Maria Merano Posted on August 9, 2023 While speaking at a J.P. Morgan investor conference, General Motors (GM) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Paul Jacobson stated that the veteran automaker is still struggling with its electric vehicle production ramp. These included vehicles that were previously released, such as the Cadillac Lyriq and BrightDrop vans. As
TITAN Freight Systems, a less-than-truckload carrier headquartered in Portland, Oregon, plans to add three battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 trucks to its fleet by the end of the year. The trucks will be manufactured at Daimler Truck North America’s Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant, and delivered by Premier Truck Group of Portland. The new Freightliner eM2
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Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range Making the Case To Be Your Only Car Clean Fleet Report recently ventured on a 1,796-mile, four-state road trip in an all-electric 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended. Our previous opinions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E were confirmed, reinforcing our conclusion that, with its 300+
A relatively less-known tax mitigation provision called the US Duty Drawback program allows US-based automakers to recover the import tariff paid on vehicles manufactured abroad, as per a new report. A key beneficiary of this program is Volvo Cars. As per US Customs and Border Protection, the Drawback program “is the refund of certain duties,
Cadillac’s icon has gained an electric variant. On Wednesday, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ debuted with a GM-estimated 450 miles, 200-plus-kwh battery pack, 55.0-inches of screens on the dashboard, and trademark design. Cadillac estimates the electric luxury SUV will cost about $130,000 when entering production in the summer of 2024 at GM’s Factory Zero. 2025
Infiniti will use next week’s 2023 Monterey Car Week to present a concept previewing both a new design language and the next-generation QX80. Infiniti’s current design language can be traced back to the Essence concept of 2009, but a new look is planned and we’ll see it first on the QX Monograph concept set to
In much of the US, public EV chargers will soon be required to display the amount of electricity dispensed and the amount charged. This mirrors regulations that have long applied to gas pumps, and is intended to assure drivers that they’re being accurately charged for the electricity they buy. These regulations are already in force
Tesla has poached a top manufacturing executive from Bosch, Dr. Michael Schmitt, who has over 25 years of experience at the German manufacturing giant. Last year, Tesla brought Tom Zhu, the executive in charge of Tesla’s operations in China, to the US to oversee all manufacturing and sale operations in North America. The automaker hopes
LIKE if you think the future is electric and SHARE to spread these good news stories! Here is the first Fully Charged news episode of 2021 and we’ve tried hard to focus on the positive stories to help balance the abundance of negative news in the wider world. As a starter for 10, Fully Charged
By Richard Angle Posted on August 8, 2023 Following the static fire test of Booster 9, which saw the Raptor engines ignite on the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) for the first time in months, SpaceX lifted Booster 9 off of the OLM for its trip back to the production site. While 33 Raptor engines did
Proterra, a manufacturer of electric buses and EV powertrain components, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company intends to continue operations, using existing capital, and plans to either recapitalize its businesses or sell them off. Proterra has three main business units: in 2022, most of its profits came from sales of electric buses;
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