Hitachi America, Hitachi Energy, and Penske Truck Leasing have partnered to launch a large-scale electric truck charging pilot in Stockton, California. Hitachi Energy has supplied Penske with its Grid-eMotion Fleet EV charging system. The DC fast charging solution is designed to deliver multi-megawatt-level charging power levels with a compact footprint. Hitachi’s Grid-eMotion charging system in
Month: March 2024
If you’ve followed my writing or videos, you’ll know I’m a “life on two-wheels” kind of guy. If there’s an electric motorcycle, e-bike, scooter, or anything else remotely rideable out there, I’ve probably thrown a leg over it at least once. Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to learn how each type of vehicle
The one-off 1964 Pontiac Banshee coupe concept is once again for sale, this time in a listing at Hemmings. The asking price is a cool $1.2 million. The Banshee was an early attempt by General Motors to counter the Ford Mustang. Known internally as the XP-833, it was the brainchild of John Z. DeLorean, who
Out of Spec Motoring’s YouTube channel continues its deep dives into the EV pickup market in its latest video. This time, the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T and Chevy Silverado EV were competing in a tow test pulling identical payloads. Each truck hauled a Tesla Model 3 along I-70 from Denver to Grand
By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 30, 2024 The Tesla Cybertruck is already an insane vehicle, and it is arguably one of the most abused trucks on the road today. It’s been shot at, its windows have been hit with steel balls, and it’s just gotten punished by several owners and influencers since it started
Ahead of the release of preliminary Q1 2024 production and delivery figures, expected next week, it’s now official: Tesla has delivered more than 6 million vehicles since 2008, every one a battery-electric vehicle. Its 5 million total last September got a lot of attention. But 6 million is more important, because it cements Tesla as
When it comes to public EV charging…well, let’s just say we hear from a lot of dissatisfied customers. Home charging is by all accounts quite a different experience, and a new study from automotive data provider J.D. Power confirms the anecdotes we hear from EV drivers who charge at home. The J.D. Power 2024 U.S.
Vietnam has millions of e-scooters and an unstable power supply. One might think that these two things signal trouble when put together, but here’s how some Vietnamese are using their e-scooters to improve stability of the electrical grid and help small businesses avoid blackouts. In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s most populous city, power outages
French startup Pelikan Mobility has been building an optimization platform and a leasing solution for commercial EV fleets. The company recently raised €4 million ($4.4 million) in a seed round from Pale Blue Dot, Frst, Seedcamp and others. “We have developed a software solution to optimize fleet operations with electric vehicles,” co-founder and CEO Vincent
I’m no stranger to collecting weird Alibaba electric vehicles, and that includes aquatic vessels. But after buying an ultra-cheap Chinese electric boat last year, this new one makes my own lazy lake cruiser look like a luxury yacht. Compared to my $1,080 boat, this $680 masterpiece is a tad bit less decked out. Sure, it’s
Hyundai’s Santa Cruz compact pickup truck was given a refresh. The exterior mostly stays the same, but the interior sports a new dash and the latest technology. 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (G550) Mercedes-Benz updated its G-Class, and the updates extend to the high-performance G 63 from AMG. The updated range arrives for the 2025 model year,
Thomas Ingenlath clearly doesn’t think the Polestar 2 has gotten its due. “Polestar was a one-car company in 2023,” the brand’s CEO told InsideEVs at the New York Auto Show this week. “The big burden was on the shoulders of the Polestar 2.” Still, he said, “Polestar delivered 54,000 cars [globally] in 2023. That is
By Richard Angle Posted on March 29, 2024 SpaceX could launch two batches of Starlinks and a telecommunications satellite this weekend to cap an incredibly busy month. The company has already completed 11 launches this month, including the 3rd flight test of Starship, an incredible pace of developing the world’s most powerful rocket and safely
The U.S. EV startup Canoo earlier this week announced that it had acquired “a substantial portion of the advanced manufacturing assets” formerly owned by the U.K. startup Arrival for “pennies on the dollar.” The assets acquired by Canoo from the failed startup include robots, control equipment, and dynamic vehicle testing equipment, it said. “These assets
Ascend Elements, a battery recycling company, has raised $162 million in equity investments from Just Climate, Clearvision Ventures and IRONGREY, bringing its 12-month funding total to $704 million. The new funding will be used to advance construction of the company’s Apex 1 plant in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The 1-million-square-foot plant, which is scheduled to open in
Photo by Los Muertos Crew on Pexels.com Solar capacity additions hit the ground running in 2024, pushing renewables’ installed generating capacity past coal, according to new US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data. FERC reports in its latest “Energy Infrastructure Update,” with data through January 31, 2024 (which was reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign)
For electric vehicle battery engineers, safety is of utmost importance. As battery packs become progressively more powerful and create more heat, the vent valve plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety of the battery pack. Join us for this webinar, presented by Easton, dedicated to discussing the role that battery venting plays in the
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla trying to make FSD mainstream, Polestar 4’s US launch, Fisker being on its last leg, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. This week, we
Polestar fans can look forward to more performance-oriented special editions along the lines of the BST Edition 270 and BST Edition 230 versions of the Polestar 2. The information was revealed by Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath in an interview with Motor1 during this week’s 2024 New York auto show. Ingenlath didn’t say when the next
The Xiaomi SU7 was officially launched today, putting Tesla, and any other EV manufacturer on notice. Made by the Chinese smartphone giant that’s a rival to Apple and Samsung, the SU7 undercuts the Tesla Model 3 in price and amassed a whopping 50,000 preorders in 27 minutes. Ten thousand of those preorders came within the
By Richard Angle Posted on March 28, 2024 Boeing and NASA have once again delayed Starliner’s Crewed Flight Test to no earlier than May 1st, 2024. The launch was originally targeted for mid-April, but this time, scheduling at the International Space Station is the reason for the delay, as the orbiting outpost is fairly busy
The U.S. Polestar 4 has a price. Ferrari’s teaming up with the battery supplier SK On. And we review the fuel-cell version of the Honda CR-V. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV, we found it to be well-packaged, roomy, and refined, with a
Over the next two years, MAN Truck & Bus, headquartered in Munich, Germany, plans to establish battery repair centers in Italy, Denmark, Norway, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Poland and the UK. Two of the facilities, in Hanover-Laatzen, Germany, and Barcelona, Spain, are already in operation. MAN is ramping up electric truck production as it
Photo: Heliene All US-made solar panels featured only imported solar cells until now, but two US manufacturers just struck a three-year, $400 million deal. Canada-headquartered Heliene, which makes solar panels in Minnesota, will incorporate Georgia-based Suniva’s US-made monocrystalline silicon solar cells into its panels, and those “Made in the USA” panels will hit the market
Inverters are critical components in electric and hybrid vehicles, influencing performance, efficiency, and overall vehicle reliability, so, ensuring the quality and reliability of automotive inverters is crucial. In this webinar, presented by NI—now part of Emerson—we will discuss a new technological approach proposed for end-of-line (EOL) testing, which integrates advanced functionality, performance, safety, and reliability
Global EV leader BYD believes new energy vehicles, including EVs and PHEVs, have entered the “knockout round” with gas-powered cars. BYD plans to more than double its overseas sales this year, as it aims for one million in 2025. Let the “liberation battle” begin After declaring a “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars earlier this year,
McLaren has provided some insight on the design language that will shape the automaker’s next generation of supercars and hypercars. The new design language, which has been formulated under current design chief Tobias Sühlmann, relies on elements inspired by six decades of racing heritage, as well as certain key models, namely the F1 supercar. These
Volvo just made its last car with a diesel engine, marking a big milestone in the Swedish company’s march toward electric-only sales. The vehicle, an XC90 SUV, rolled off the assembly line in Torslanda, Sweden and is headed to a Volvo museum in Gothenburg, Sweden, where the automaker is headquartered. Get Fully Charged Volvo says
By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 27, 2024 Recent reports have emerged suggesting that Tesla and the United States Government have objected to Mexico’s proposed electric vehicle charging station rules. A Tesla executive has provided some additional insights about the matter, particularly on why the EV maker is objecting to Mexico’s proposal. Mexico’s Energy Regulatory
Plug-in hybrids are getting a pass from the EPA for a few years, despite evidence they’re polluting more than billed. China complains to the WTO. And we drive the Genesis GV60, just as Genesis reveals there’s more on the way for this compact luxury EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a
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