Jack heads to Amsterdam for an exclusive first ride/drive of the remarkable BeTriton. Part e-bike, part boat, part camper, it might just be one of the strangest vehicles we’ve ever featured on the Fully Charged Show. But is it real? Does it work? Will it float?? We put a very large man in it and
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By Joey Klender Posted on July 17, 2023 Tesla is involved in a new lawsuit, but this time as the plaintiff against a supercapacitor company, as the automaker claims it infringed on two U.S. patents owned by Maxwell Technologies. The same company Tesla is suing has a lawsuit open against Maxwell, which is a subsidiary
MIT engineers are building a 1-megawatt (MW) motor to help facilitate the electrification of larger aircraft. The team has designed and tested the motor’s primary components and proved that the connected components can generate 1 MW of power at a weight and size comparable to current compact aircraft engines. The team anticipates a battery or
First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, will supply Israeli renewable energy company Energix with 5 gigawatts (GW) of ultra-low carbon thin film solar panels. The panels, which First Solar will deliver to Energix between 2026 and 2030, will provide clean energy for projects in Israel, Poland, and the US. This is Energix’s
Must Have Car Features for College Students Help for Picking Your Ride Wisely This article may contain affiliate links. College life for students often marks the start of newfound liberty and self-reliance, which commonly includes owning a car for the first time. Though exhilarating, possessing a car as a student means selecting a vehicle that
Out of all the technological advancements and innovations Tesla has brought to the table, we can definitively say that the EV pioneer is late when it comes to one thing: electric bicycles. Indeed, nearly all other car manufacturers occupying the EV space have either already rolled out or expressed interest in launching electric bicycles. In
Ford gives its electric truck a big price cut. Europe plans to expand charging infrastructure—and hydrogen fueling. Tesla and BYD are reportedly considering an expansion into India. And Tesla made at least one Cybertruck. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A nearly $10,000 price cut on the Ford F-150 Lightning means that at
Ford on Monday announced sharp price cuts across its F-150 Lightning lineup. The cuts come after four price hikes in row and see the electric truck now priced from $51,990. That’s down $9,979 from before but still up $10,321 from when the F-150 Lightning entered production in April 2022. The starting price is for the
Several studies have found that light-duty EVs tend to have lower total cost of ownership than legacy vehicles—the lower fueling and maintenance costs cancel out the higher purchase price within a few years. The same is expected to hold true for heavy-duty EVs, but to date there hasn’t been a lot of real-world testing. A
The Emerald Fold eBike is a user friendly, thoughtfully composed bike, with premium components at a stellar price. With an easily accessible battery, a solid foundation on the wheels, and an easy to use platform, it’s easy to see why they’re axious to get the word out. We got hands on at Electrek for a
By Maria Merano Posted on July 16, 2023 General Motors (GM) incoming President of North America, Rory Harvey, stated that the 2024 Silverado EV received a higher EPA range estimate than previously expected. Chevrolet’s dedicated Silverado EV website stated that the all-electric pickup truck has a GM-estimated range of 400 miles on a single full
US-based SaaS provider Powerfleet has expanded its Unity intelligence platform with the addition of the Sustainability Data-Powered Application, which is designed to advance ESG initiatives by helping fleets to minimize carbon footprint and material waste, improve maintenance and fuel efficiency, assist with government mandate compliance and lower operating costs. Powerfleet says the application is powered
Electric boating is nothing new, but for a long time it has been outside the limits of most recreational boaters’ wallets. That’s not true anymore, though, as several new low-cost electric boats are starting to enter the US market. Here’s a collection of some of the most interesting and affordable electric boats for rest of
Maximize Your Chances of a Successful Lemon Law Claim The Steps to Take This article ay contain affiliate links. Purchasing a motor vehicle can be a significant investment and one every motorist expects will provide them with reliable and dependable transportation and peace of mind. Unfortunately, in many cases, consumers end up purchasing cars that
Mitsubishi has officially pulled out of the Chinese market, with the automaker seemingly unable to keep up with the competition. China’s increasing demand for electric vehicles, and Mitsubishi’s reluctance to make them, is believed to have been a key factor in the decision. For a long period, Mitsubishi was very popular in China. Back in 2019, the
While the U.S.EV charging buildout happening as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law requires 150-kw DC fast chargers every 50 miles as part of a national charging network, Europe is already aiming a bit higher—with it’s built-in requirement for truck charging and hydrogen refueling by 2031. Europe’s vision includes a requirement for stations spaced at
Mazda filed six patents related to rotary engines with the Japanese Patent Office on the same day in June, CarBuzz has discovered. The Wankel rotary engine popularized by Mazda will make its return as a range extender in the MX-30 R-EV, though these patent filings describe a larger two-rotor design that could be used to actually
Li-S Energy has revealed its first 20-layer battery cells using its third-generation semi-solid-state lithium-sulfur (GEN3 Li-S) technology. GEN3 Li-S 20-layer battery cells use a patented low-flammability electrolyte Li-nanomesh technology and Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) to prevent dendrite formation. Compared to the company’s second-generation lithium-sulfur cells, the new cells offer greater energy density and more safety,
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store! New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded
The Dacia Spring is decisively Europe’s cheapest car, and one we’ve been trying to get our hands on for a very long time. And, at long last, we were able to spend some time with one in Paris for a proper road test to finally get answers to the burning questions we’ve had for some
By Simon Alvarez Posted on July 15, 2023 The first Tesla Cybertruck has been produced at Gigafactory Texas. An image of the production all-electric pickup truck was posted by the electric vehicle maker through its official Twitter account. As is typical of the company’s other product-related milestones, a commemorative photo of the production Cybertruck featured
Charged Electric Vehicles Magazine presents a free online event focused on EV infrastructure, December 4-6, 2023, featuring: Live webinars On-demand recorded videos Whitepapers Interactive Q&As Who will attend? The conference audience is a quickly growing segment of global professionals tasked with planning and deploying large EV fleets and charging projects. The discussions will focus
The utility and cargo electric bike market is booming with plenty of interesting new models hitting the scene lately. Now Velotric is rolling out its new Packer and Go models to claim its stake in the utility e-bike field. Both the Velotric Go and Velotric Packer come ready with interesting features and performance-oriented specs designed
Kia reports that its global vehicle sales in June increased by 7.2 percent year-over-year to 278,256 units. During the first six months of 2023, the company sold 1,575,920 vehicles (up 11 percent year-over-year). There is positive news also related to the all-electric car sales, as the company recently launched the Kia EV9 model in South
Which company revealed plans for a lightweight electric sports car? And which one decided to mimic some of the cues of combustion engines for its top-performance EV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 14, 2023. Hyundai gave its 2024 Ioniq 5 N
Koenigsegg continues to push the performance envelope like no other. The Swedish hypercar marque this week announced a V-8 option for its Gemera hybrid hypercar that helps boost combined output to a record 2,300 hp on E85 fuel. Caterham Project V Caterham previewed a planned electric sports car this week with the reveal of the
US lithium-extraction company Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) has selected US lithium processor Aquatech to deliver the engineering and process plants for the conversion of lithium chloride intermediate product to battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate at CTR’s Stage 1 Lithium Hydroxide Facility. Construction is expected to start in 2024 and production in 2025. CTR says the new
VanMoof’s current financial woes can ironically be traced back to the company’s forward thinking and innovative designs. But now that future for these costly and complicated e-bikes is uncertain while the brand teeters on the edge of bankruptcy, other e-bike companies are coming up with equally innovative solutions for them. We reported earlier this week
By Joey Klender Posted on July 14, 2023 A leaked Tesla Cybertruck frame image shows a disappointing design detail that many owners hoped to have, as there is no cargo tunnel into the vault that would extend the hauling length allowing for long materials to extend from the bed into the cabin. A photo of
Cable-to-connector stability is critical to the operation of any EV. Heavy-duty EV wiring is particularly vulnerable to high engine temperatures, strain, abrasion, vibration, ingress and corrosion. To protect and stabilize these connections, ABB Installation Products has introduced a full range of hinged high-voltage connector backshells. ABB’s new Harnessflex EVO Connector Interfaces are part of a
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