Why did I stage a one-man protest at the VW’s display at CES? Well, if you’ve followed my woes with my all electric VW ID.4 you probably saw this coming. if not – enjoy! Electric Car Apparel & Merchandise from E for Electric: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/EforElectric/ Subscribe to this channel: http://www.youtube.com/eforelectric?sub_confirmation=1 Our website: https://www.eforelectric.com Additional Tesla footage
What happens if you can’t get a battery big enough or don’t have access to charging infrastructure? JCB has been investigating hydrogen combustion and hydrogen fuel cell technologies for the iconic backhoe loader. The question is, is hydrogen combustion a truly sustainable and workable solution to clean up these dirty diggers? We sent Robert and
LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, has just announced that the company’s flagship LiveWire ONE electric motorcycle is now available in Europe. The LiveWire ONE is the successor of the Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle. That bike was originally available in Europe a few years ago, but the company’s electric shakeup resulted in
Ford has filed a patent application for a burnout mode for electric cars, allowing EVs to smoke their front tires, rear tires, or all four. First spotted by CarBuzz, a Ford application for an “electrified vehicle performance mode with intentional wheel spin for tire heating” was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office
The Biden administration has provided more details on how the $2.5-billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program will be disbursed over five years. The first round of funding offers up to $700 million in fiscal years 2022 and 2023. The CFI grant program is a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which
By William Johnson Posted on March 18, 2023 McLaren Applied has revealed how it aims to conquer the EV industry in the coming years. McLaren has consistently been on the bleeding edge of technology for its entire history as a company. From its time in Formula 1 to its work within automotive engineering, it has
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Energy storage technology company ONE was selected to supply more than 15,000 Aries lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs over the next five years for use in The Shyft Group’s Blue Arc Class 3, 4 and 5 electric trucks. Blue Arc trucks using Aries batteries will go through development, testing and validation this year using
Tesla continues to expand its electric vehicle business in China, increasing both local car sales and export of Made-in-China (MIC) Model 3/Model Y. As we reported earlier, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), Tesla’s wholesale vehicle shipments (local sales and export) in February amounted to 74,402 units (up 32 percent year-over-year). * CPCA
Which big electric truck can give other EVs 20 miles or more of range per hour? Why are EVs a traffic-safety threat, according to one of the major U.S. safety agencies? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 17, 2023. In a first
When it comes to four-wheeled electric vehicles, Alibaba is known to have some doozies in the low price department. But this model might take the cake for cheapest electric vehicle yet. I’m not sure what I’d use it for, but at least the $600 price tag wouldn’t be nearly as hard to justify to my
Formula 1 is all about speed, but actually getting a car prepped to go out on track requires patience. Even 25 years ago, F1 race cars took hours to start, as YouTuber Matt Amys explains in this video. The car used for this demonstration is a Minardi M198, campaigned by the Italian team today known
Public-private alliance Li-Bridge, representing the US battery ecosystem, has released an action plan to accelerate creation of a robust domestic manufacturing base and supply chain for lithium-based batteries. The alliance was convened by the DOE and is managed by Argonne National Laboratory. The report’s 26 recommendations include a buying consortium for raw energy materials, a
By Joey Klender Posted on March 17, 2023 A crazy Tesla Supercharger-inspired Lego Ideas project is about as detailed as they come. A fan of the automaker developed a detailed and accurate depiction of a Tesla Supercharger and submitted it to Lego’s Ideas platform, where it can be voted into becoming a real, purchasable project.
This week, Nissan invited a select group of writers up to Wine Country to test drive the pre-production models of its all-electric 2023 Ariya crossover SUV. This was my first experience in the Ariya and I was excited at the opportunity to try out Nissan’s AWD e-4ORCE technology. It did not disappoint. These upcoming Ariya
EV motor and drivetrain manufacturer KersTech has developed a new motor for commercial EVs that combines electric and hydraulic functions, with the aim of maximizing efficiency and extending vehicle range and battery life. According to KersTech, hydraulic motors are three times more energy-efficient than electric motors for launch acceleration and brake energy regeneration at lower
EV Mythbusting: EVs Aren’t Safe An Honest Look at Electric Vehicle Safety The next generation of vehicles looks to be turning electric. These cars are better for the environment, but are they safer for the driver or others? There are some misconceptions about electric vehicles, but here’s an outline of why EVs are safe and
Tesla recently published a new post on LinkedIn, and it shows off a crazy slide that’s apparently available to employees at the company’s factory in Germany, Giga Berlin. The LinkedIn post is part of Tesla’s recruiting efforts, but the unbelievable part is the short video that’s obviously there to grab your attention. Tesla writes: “At Giga
BMW confirms a futuristic EV interface that puts the windshield to use. Peak ICE vehicle sales is already in the past and peak oil is just a few years ahead. And how will 7-Eleven’s charging network take form? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The convenience-store chain 7-Eleven has an ambitious EV charging
Believe it or not, but Nikola actually beat Tesla at something! But that’s no biggie because Tesla is having a huge month setting itself up for a huge year. Plus, other electric car news! OUR SPONSOR: ❤️ ENERGYPAL – Get best home solar rates and a $500 gift card once your install is complete at:
Our US correspondent, Ricky Roy breaks down the numbers behind the latest and largest Tesla and explains why – from an environmental standpoint – it might just be the most important and impactful Tesla product yet. 00:00 The biggest EV ever! 00:52 The importance of trucking 1:41 1 Semi or 11 Model Ys? 3:23 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 new details about Tesla Supercharger v4, VW’s ID2 $25,000 EV, Aptera getting a big grant, and more. Sponsored by SAE International: Join the global mobility community in Detroit from April 18-20 for WCX,
The 2024 Kia EV9 debuted with a blocky design, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQG underwent cold-weather testing, and the GMA T.50 supercar entered production. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Kia pulled the covers off the 2024 EV9 during an online debut. Slim on details and long on photos, the EV9’s design
Some charging operators assume they need the highest-power DC chargers available, but it makes more sense to choose the right power levels for the use case of each specific charging site. By choosing the right product architecture, operators can serve more EVs with the same grid connection, delivering more efficiency and a better customer experience.
By Maria Merano Posted on March 16, 2023 The Boring Company’s (TBC) Vegas Loop Westgate station is expected to open in the summer, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) told Teslarati. The Westgate portion of the Vegas Loop is connected to The Boring Company’s Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop. The LVCVA informed Teslarati that
Maerdang hydropower station in China, the “highest-altitude facility of its kind,” is expected to begin operations in March 2024. Massive hydropower station… The state-run China Daily reports that Maerdang, which is currently under construction in Qinghai province, is at 5,000 meters (16,404 feet) above sea level, on the upper reaches of the Yellow River. For
Comemso Electronics has announced a modular system for testing battery management systems (BMS), combined with a comprehensive new graphical interface for parameterization and visualization of the BMS test process. The BMS is a vital component of an EV—it continuously monitors and measures the battery pack, including state of health and state of charge. BMS designs
Tech: Does Lidar Impact EV Efficiency? Analyzing the Energy Impact of a Critical Technology Light detection and ranging—or lidar—is one of the most well-known staples of autonomous vehicle technology. Lidar creates accurate maps of the environment using laser, sonar and radar technology. Connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs) that include advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) use lidar
Some people will do the craziest, most outlandish things for YouTube views. We’re sure you know what we’re talking about, but we’d like to bring to your attention a new video of a Tesla Model 3 perched atop 10 feet tall wheels. If you aren’t familiar with the WhistlinDiesel channel, it specializes in performing ridiculous