Which model did Toyota reveal as getting fuel-cell propulsion soon? Which electric car danced and jumped in a recent introduction? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 14, 2023. Hyundai will introduce to the U.S. the lower-priced version of the Kona EV, with
Hyundai Motor Group has developed an automatic charging robot (ACR) for EVs, able to operate reliably in all environments, regardless of charger location, weather and potential obstacles. The ACR for EVs is a one-arm robot capable of plugging a cable into an EV’s charging port by using control technology applied by a 3D-camera-based AI algorithm.
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By Joey Klender Posted on April 14, 2023 Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sat down with Fox News’ Tucker Carlson this week for an exclusive interview that will broadcast on Monday. The two will discuss a wide range of topics, from artificial intelligence to Twitter, the social media platform Musk bought last year. Musk
New designs for power converters demand compact, high power density components and are increasingly using higher switching frequencies. This has become a real challenge for magnetic component designers to overcome the extra losses created by large air gaps necessary for transformers and resonant inductors, those related to fringing effect. Join this webinar at next week’s
Global wind energy will pass the 1-terawatt (TW) threshold for installed capacity by the end of 2023, according to the newest market outlook from Wood Mackenzie. Luke Lewandowski, Wood Mackenzie research director, said: After needing more than 40 years to reach one TW of installations, the wind industry will reach the next TW of installations
Make Sure You Do Your Homework Before You Ship This article may contain affiliate links. Shipping a car overseas can be a long and tedious process, especially if you have no idea how to do it. Some people tend to get overwhelmed with all the steps that they need to go through to take
Motorcycle racing fans among you will certainly be familiar with the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, or FIM. The governing body of all things motorcycle racing – MotoGP, WorldSBK – you name it – has a new trick up its sleeve. It’s called the EBK World Cup, and interestingly, it involves electric bicycles. That’s right, the
Toyota teased the 2024 Tacoma again, the BMW XM model lineup expanded, and the 2024 Porsche Macan EV underwent track testing. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2024 Toyota Tacoma will become the first Trailhunter model in the automaker’s expanding off-road lineup. Teaser images of the 2024 Tacoma Trailhunter released this
Chinese automaker Geely’s Zeekr brand this week unveiled its third model, a nearly Tesla Model Y-sized crossover that will sell for less than $30,000 in its home market. The Zeekr X follows the 009 van and the 001, a hatchback based on a concept originally badged for Geely’s Lynk & Co. brand, in the all-electric
As one of the proponents of Australia’s introduction to the Internet, Simon Hackett is no stranger to cutting edge technology. But even with his expertise, the way Model S integrated so seamlessly into his life though its technology surprised him. Its advanced features actually simplify his life.
Despite having the best electric truck on the market ( R1T ) Rivian continued to struggle as a company with more bad news coming out in the last couple of weeks. State of Charge host Tom Moloughney is here to challenge me on that premise so this is a must watch video if you’re interested
Description: Geothermal energy is abundant, continuous and often untapped. In this episode we’re looking at how this clean energy source could provide 100% of the UK’s heating needs. Dr Helen Czerski went to Newcastle Upon Tyne to see one massive bore hole and to Gateshead to find out how coal mines could be transformed into
Aspen Aerogels’ cutting-edge materials protect against thermal runaway Thermal runaway occurs inside a battery cell through a fault, a crash scenario or some other defect that causes the cell to release thermal energy through chemical reactions. That thermal energy increases the temperature of the cell, the increased temperature drives faster kinetics, and more heat is
If you’re not ready to drop thousands on a cordless electric riding mower yet, then consider ditching gas and oil this year by picking up a Makita 19-inch self-propelled cordless electric mower. It might not be riding, but the 19-inch cutting path will handle most yards pretty easily. Plus, it comes with four 5Ah batteries
By Maria Merano Posted on April 13, 2023 As Tesla enters Q2 2023, it prepares to start Cybertruck production. Recently, Tesla posted more Cybertruck jobs based in its Texas HQ. With Easter in the past, Tesla is inching closer to the start of initial production for the Cybertruck, which is expected to start this summer.
Join this presentation at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by tesa tape, where we will discuss: Thermal propagation mitigation at module and pack level with high performance, low thickness tape Mounting of mica sheets, aerogel, foams and other materials in the battery module and pack Lamination of thermal insulation materials with flame
We’ve finally seen a video of a Cybertruck windshield wiper in action, which should put rest to the debate of whether or not the absurdly large wiper is functional or not. Ever since the Cybertruck was first shown to the public, people have wondered how the enormous front window would be cleaned. Early prototypes had
5 Reasons to Lease a Luxury Car And a Look at Other Decisions That Go Along with the Choice This article may contain affiliate links. Leasing a luxury car is another option when you are unable to purchase the car of your dreams if it’s a little pricey. There are services such as LeaseLoco, where
According to the latest US automotive market pricing report by Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the average price paid for a new EV was up just $313 in March 2023 as compared to February 2023. KBB puts the average price for the month at $58,940, which is much higher than the average new-car transaction price of
With the pending arrival of the 2025 Ram 1500 REV electric truck, joining the market alongside the Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Silverado EV, and Rivian R1T, there will be no shortage of fully electric full-size truck offerings. But is there a future for compact or mid-size electric trucks, in the form of
Prototypes for Porsche’s electric Macan have been spotted again, revealing a number of new design elements bound for the production model. Porsche has hinted at an electric Macan for a number of years and in early 2021 finally confirmed the vehicle. It’s due in early 2024, meaning it likely will arrive as a 2024 model
As the deployment of high-powered EV chargers continues to grow across the US, the issue of connecting them into a facility’s existing electrical system becomes a complex problem. Level 3 EV chargers consume a lot of power, installing five of them can easily add 2,000 amps to the existing electrical service infrastructure. Modifying or replacing
By Maria Merano Posted on April 12, 2023 Volkswagen unveiled its new 210 kW (286 PS) MEB (modular electric drive) powertrain. VW’s next-generation powertrain is expected to improve the performance and range of the car models in the ID.Family. The APP550 MEB powertrain is expected to significantly boost the power and torque of Volkswagen’s ID.Family
Mere months after sharing its production timeline for a new high-volume facility in Mexico, lidar sensor developer Luminar has taken the factory online ahead of schedule and has already begun delivering the first Iris sensors manufactured at the site to one of its largest customers. Luminar Technologies Inc. ($LAZR) is an automotive component company founded
In my very first article for Charged over 10 years ago, I opined that the Switched Reluctance Motor, or SRM, would eventually come to dominate the EV traction market, if for no other reason than the fact that it is almost as cheap as dirt to manufacture. I won’t sprain my shoulder patting myself on
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. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee
If you haven’t driven the Rivian R1S, chances are you’ve seen enough reviews and owner videos of the electric three-row SUV to form an opinion. While not perfect, the Rivian R1S has received great reviews from most automotive media outlets and YouTube creators, so now it’s time to see what the world’s most famous tech
VW is planning a great many U.S. models eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit amount. Americans are on board with EV incentives but not mandates. And the EPA proposes standards that effectively align with California, without an EV mandate. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The U.S. EPA has proposed tough
Lotus has been spotted testing prototypes for its upcoming electric sedan, a model that may go by the name Envya based on recent trademark activity by the automaker. The sedan is code-named the Type 133 and was confirmed in 2021 alongside three other EVs. They include the Eletre mid-size SUV that debuted last year, a