Ferrari’s 499P LMH was driven to overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year, and this week Ferrari revealed a track version to be built in limited numbers. Known as the 499P Modificata, the track car is being offered via a new Sport Prototipi Clienti program. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT2 Pro Mercedes-Benz
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The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced a competitive solicitation for up to $40,500,000 in grant funds for DC fast EV charging infrastructure projects. Interested parties can submit applications for grants before the deadline of January 26, 2024. (The CEC’s application page contains a lengthy list of documents explaining how to apply.) The California Department
Honda is taking a page out of just about every other major automotive manufacturer’s playbook by debuting its first electric bicycle, the Honda e-MTB Concept. The bike was just shown off at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, where it joined several other futuristic and/or brand-widening debuts from other leading Japanese motorcycle companies and automakers.
Protecting Your Ride: A Guide to Anti-Theft Systems & Devices A Review of the Options for Vehicle Security This article may contain affiliate links. Imagine this: you wake up to a bright, sunny day, ready to tackle your daily routine. But as you step outside, you’re met with a gut-wrenching sight—an empty parking spot where
EVgo follows Tesla’s footsteps by introducing a prefabricated charging infrastructure to streamline deployment. The company has announced that the new prefabricated DC fast chargers are expected to cut average station installation time in half and save an average of 15 percent in station construction costs. The new design is scalable, with a starting point of six
By Joey Klender Posted on November 3, 2023 Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited the company’s German production plant known as Giga Berlin today. He also gave an update on plans for the aesthetic of the plant, as well as a plan for manufacturing the company’s mass-market $25k EV. Musk has frequently visited Tesla’s production plants
Which automaker accelerated EV battery plans this week, and which one slowed them? Which global company backed off on plans to add U.S. EVs due to collision repair costs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 3, 2023. GM recently announced a Chevrolet
The production of batteries for the electric vehicle industry is growing and changing rapidly, based on the expansion of knowledge within the industry. And that is why it is so important to ensure the conveyors that are sourced for your ev-battery production line are not only up for today’s challenges, but tomorrow’s challenges as well.
Energy storage leader BLUETTI has debuted its latest innovations just in time for your fun fall outdoor excursions – check out the AC2A and the AC70. The cool, crisp air of fall pulls us outdoors, but before you head out for weekend camping trips, cozy cabin getaways, or tailgate parties, you need to bring a
Ringbrothers has returned with another stunner of a muscle car, this time based on the 1969 Dodge Charger. Everything in the build is custom, including the proportions which were altered to fit a longer wheelbase and mounting of the engine, in this case a 1,000-hp Hellephant, closer to the firewall. Prototypes for what’s thought to
While some legacy automakers whine that they can’t make a profit on EVs, and others cling to 20th-century tech such as hybrids and hydrogen, Hyundai is getting on with the business of selling EVs—and making a tidy profit, thank you. Hyundai Motor, which includes the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands, recently posted third-quarter financial results.
As one of the most recognized supercar brands globally, many wonder when we will see a fully electric Ferrari hit the streets. According to CEO Benedetto Vigna, development on the first Ferrari EV is ahead of schedule. The first Ferrari EV is coming… in 2025 The first Ferrari EV is still two years away, but
Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD Standout Fuel-Efficient Premium Compact Crossover The 2023 Lexus UX continues as the smallest compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) from Toyota’s premium division. This small crossover is appealing in a number of ways as it offers hybrid efficiency, is available with all-wheel drive and does so with an
Volvo Car announced complete pricing for the 2024 model year lineup in the United States, including the upgraded Volvo C40 Recharge and Volvo XC40 Recharge models. As we know, the new all-electric C40 and XC40 are significantly improved and offer a far better EPA range of up to almost 300 miles. The 2024 Volvo C40
By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 2, 2023 Tesla has announced the launch of a large-scale Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program in Puerto Rico, allowing Powerwall owners to participate in the territory’s Battery Emergency Demand Response Program. The VPP has notable benefits, as it helps support Puerto Rico’s power grid while providing compensation for homeowners
BMW is confident that batteries for its next-generation EVs will finally outdo Tesla in range. In a recently published interview with Automotive News Europe, BMW Group production boss Milan Nedeljkovic said the automaker doesn’t see a gap to Tesla, and that the Tesla may in fact need to catch up to BMW once the German
Enphase Energy, a supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, has launched its new Enphase IQ EV Charger in the US and Canada. The IQ is designed to seamlessly integrate into Enphase’s solar and battery system to help homeowners maximize savings by charging their EVs directly from solar photovoltaic systems. The Enphase IQ is WiFi-enabled
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When revealing the seventh-generation Mustang last year, Ford announced several racing variants, most of have which debuted. We’ve already seen the Mustang GT3, Mustang GT4, Mustang GT Supercar, and Mustang Dark Horse R. That last one represents a new category of race car designed for Ford’s own Mustang Challenge one-make series. Ford has now revealed
EV OEM Phoenix Motorcars, in collaboration with Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pioneer Fermata Energy, has integrated Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capabilities into its medium-duty EVs. All Phoenix electric school buses, shuttle buses and trucks, from the first-generation vehicles delivered in 2014 to the company’s current-generation vehicles, can now be equipped with V2G capability, enabling fleets to send excess energy
You can generate clean power for your home with this “solar table power plant” and eat your lunch on it, too. It’s a solar table power plant German startup Technaxx’s 400 W plug-and-play solar table seats up to eight people. It can also feed electricity into a 230V household grid and cover a home’s base
The updated Tesla Model 3, also known as “Project Highland,” is already being delivered to customers in Europe and China, and Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Reviews got his hands on a Netherlands-registered unit. But the story doesn’t end here, as Kyle – who’s a good friend of InsideEVs – took the base-spec EV
By Zachary Visconti Posted on November 1, 2023 Tesla has begun delivering its refreshed Model 3 across Europe, with Austria now joining the list of countries to receive initial deliveries of the sedan. The newly redesigned Tesla Model 3, internally dubbed the “Highland” during development, has recently been spotted being delivered for the first time
Subaru signs on for the Tesla charge port. Polestar suggests it can be greener with an SUV. And don’t listen to the doom talk; EV sales continue to rise. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In 2025, Subaru will start adopting the Tesla NACS charge port for its American-market electric vehicles. Further, Subaru
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EV sales continue to rise steadily in California, reaching a record 22.3% market share in Q3. But Tesla has returned to its position as second-best selling brand in the state, behind longtime leader Toyota, after briefly eclipsing the brand last quarter. The California New Car Dealers’ Association releases its “California Auto Outlook” each quarter, breaking
A redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma bowed earlier this year exclusively with turbo-4 powertrains, but a concept unveiled at this week’s 2023 SEMA show at least teases the possibility of a twin-turbocharged V-6 making its way under the mid-size truck’s hood. The Tacoma X-Runner concept is a modern take on the classic street truck formula, in
German automotive supplier Continental has introduced a new urban traffic tire concept for improved energy efficiency, which has the potential to increase EV driving ranges. Conti CityPlus boosts tire energy efficiency by 10% and passenger car range by 3%, corresponding to EV savings of 0.6 kWh per 100 km, the company said. Conti CityPlus uses
A collection of Anker power station discounts are now live, offering the best prices of the year on battery backups from $130. You can also save $280 on Segway’s Ninebot E22 electric kickscooter with the added perk of a removable seat, as well as these Greenworks electric pressure washers starting from $119. Head below for
Tesla has won the first Autopilot trial in the U.S., a major victory for the automaker that faces several other lawsuits and federal investigations related to its advanced driver-assistance system. The civil lawsuit filed in Riverside County Superior Court alleged Tesla’s ADAS caused a Model 3 to suddenly veer off a highway east of Los