There’s been a lot of fuss about the supposed “$14,000 GM electric mini-truck” recently, but you probably shouldn’t get too worked up about it. That’s not to say that electric mini-trucks aren’t an exciting new field. I’m a proud owner of one and I love the thing. Mini-trucks, and especially electric mini-trucks, are incredibly useful
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4 Classic Car Relaunches Transforming the EV Landscape Automotive History Reimagined as Electric Classic cars have special appeal. They’re attractive, unique, imbued with history. But very rarely are they eco-conscious. That’s all about to change. Recent relaunches are transforming the electric vehicle landscape. Fan-favorite classics are getting an EV makeover with incredible results. Check out
Tesla is reportedly stepping up driver monitoring in its vehicles, with the system now tracking yawns, blinks, and more in order to detect how drowsy a driver is. Ever since Tesla introduced the cabin-facing camera in 2021, it has used it to track eye movements to ensure the driver is watching the road and not
Rivian reported Friday that thanks to a continued production ramp the wait time for new orders on its R1T is now down to 14 days or less in some cases. The electric truck maker is catching up on a production backlog that once looked like it might take years to work through, and it’s made
Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo,has announced completion of its first third-party EV shipment with trucking and logistics company Schneider National. Frito-Lay is the first company to contract transport on Schneider’s fleet of electric Freightliner eCascadias. “By working with Schneider, we are taking an important step forward in our efforts to reduce value-chain emissions and move
Tesla is stepping up its in-car driver monitoring as it starts to count yawns, blinks, and more to keep track of how drowsy the driver is. Over the years, Tesla has been criticized for not putting a lot of emphasis on driver monitoring with its advanced driver-assist features under the Autopilot and Full Self-Driving packages.
Jack heads to Germany for an early test drive of the new Genesis G80 Electrified. With a price tag tens of thousands of pounds lower than the high end luxury electric EVs it seemingly goes up against, and jam-packed with cutting edge technology, could South Korea’s latest EV be the surprise bargain of the year?
By Joey Klender Posted on May 13, 2023 Tesla is making its driver monitoring more strict and robust in an effort to track driver behaviors while the car is in operation, and it will even track the vehicles’ operators while it is not operating on Autopilot. Tesla has utilized a number of strategies in an
The Volkswagen Group’s battery company PowerCO SE plans to build its largest gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. This is the first cell factory in North America for VW. The company said its goal is to produce up to 90 gigawatt-hours of battery capacity per year. The planned investment is upwards of 4.8 billion euros.
These days Chevrolet uses the ZR2 badge for off-road trucks, but it once adorned a rare Corvette variant. Scheduled to cross the block at a Mecum auction in Indianapolis on May 20, this 1971 Corvette ZR2 coupe is one of just 12 built, and is thought to be the last to roll out of the
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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. In a short five years VinFast has gone from an idea to entering the North American market with
After months of research and data collection from many markets around the world, I have finally obtained the complete ranking of pure electric car sales for all of 2022. Some of the results are as expected, while there are interesting surprises that can foreshadow further changes in the coming years. Tesla Superstar With Model Y
Which company announced greener replacement tires for the Tesla Model 3? Which upcoming EV models will be delayed due to software issues? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 12, 2023. In a drive review of the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge and Volvo
California-based charging station operator Rove has announced plans to start construction of six full-service locations in Corona, Santa Ana and Costa Mesa this year. A total of 20 sites are slated to be open across Southern California by 2026. Rove says the stations will offer a customer-centric experience, with 40 fast chargers reaching speeds of
Bluetti, makers of portable power systems both large and small, is hosting a Mother’s Day sale that finally answers the question: “Why doesn’t everyone get their mom a portable power supply for Mother’s Day?” At Electrek, we discover ways to get more readers excited to go electric, and this latest sale might be all the
By William Johnson Posted on May 12, 2023 Tesla has revealed a new plan to help customers in select markets where the automaker will no longer sell the Model S or Model X. Select Tesla customers around the world woke up to bad news today. Tesla announced it would no longer be producing right-hand-drive (RHD)
INFICON, a leak-testing device and instrument manufacturer, has released an upgraded electrolyte leak detector for in-line leak testing of batteries. The ELT3000 PLUS directly detects electrolyte solvent leakage into a vacuum chamber to test ready-filled lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries in all cell formats. It has manual and automatic in-line leak detection modes for fast cycle
Ford’s redesigned Ranger was first shown in 2021, but it has only now been revealed in its U.S.-market form. The new mid-size pickup truck hits dealerships this summer as a 2024 model, and will include for the first time a fiery Raptor version for Americans. Heritage Customs Valiance Convertible based on the Land Rover Defender
Electric surfboards aren’t anything new. I’ve enjoyed covering modern electric surfboards for at least half a decade on Electrek and they’ve been around in more primitive forms since the early 2000s. But one common thread that has run through nearly all e-boards so far is the astronomically high price they carry. Well, at least until
A Comprehensive Guide This article may contain affiliate links. If you are a car owner, you know the importance of keeping your vehicle in tip-top condition. Apart from regular maintenance and servicing, protecting your car’s exterior is essential. One of the most revolutionary car protection methods is applying Ceramic Coating. It is a high-tech solution
Volkswagen Group’s Cupra brand has announced that its upcoming small electric vehicle previously known as the UrbanRebel will be named Raval when it enters production in 2025. Named after the El Raval neighborhood in the heart of Barcelona, the Cupra Raval will be produced at SEAT’s headquarters in Martorell, Spain from 2025, with a Volkswagen
In April of last year Green Car Reports went to Vietnam for an early preview of the Vinfast VF 8 prototype. After a quick spin on a test track, it was obvious the mid-size electric SUV needed some serious time in the oven before it might be fully ready for U.S. consumers. After just over
Scania has successfully installed and tested a pilot Megawatt Charging System from ABB E-mobility. Deploying this high-power charging solution could enable operators to halve the charging time for heavy-duty vehicles, says Scania. Scania calls the testing, which was done to prove the technical viability of high-current charging, a first important step towards a future system,
Terafab is an automated digital system featuring robots that build utility-scale solar farms, and its creators claim it’s able to double installation productivity yet reduce cost. Berkeley, California-based Terabase Energy‘s Terafab system features solar panel installation robots that can operate “24/7” on an automated assembly line on the solar farm’s site. The system uses robotic arms that
In 2017, Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, causing wide-spread power outages across the island. To better prepare their supermarkets for future storms, Mister Special Supermarket installed solar with Tesla Megapack at their stores, allowing them to preserve food supplies and share power with their community during emergencies. Learn More: https://www.tesla.com/megapack En el 2017, el Huracán
Go anywhere for however long you like? Isn’t that the definition of the ultimate freedom?! Or at least the makings of a fantastic holiday! The electric RV from Australia’s Retreat Caravans offers exactly that, kitted out with solar panels, home energy storage, a sophisticated battery management system, hefty ground clearance and a whole load of home comforts.
By Maria Merano Posted on May 11, 2023 Tesla FSD Beta 11.4.1 is rolling out to customers right in time to test it over the weekend. Only a few Tesla FSD Beta testers have reported downloading update version 11.4.1. Tesla will likely roll out the update to more Beta testers over the next few days.
Volkswagen is launching a new APP550 rear-wheel electric drive for its ID. series of electric models. The first EV with the new drive generation in a 210 kW (286 PS) variant will be available by year’s end. The powertrain’s maximum torque is roughly 550 Nm, depending on the vehicle’s gear ratio, improving power development at
Land Rover is yet to introduce any body styles for its modern Defender apart from the regular two-box SUV, which currently comes in two-door Defender 90 and four-door Defender 110 and Defender 130 guises. However, for buyers looking for something unique, a Dutch company specializing in modified Defenders has launched a Defender 90 convertible conversion.