The soaring costs of residential electricity may be taking a toll on EV charging satisfaction. VW introduces one of its upcoming small, affordable EVs for Europe. And Tesla owners want to repair their cars independently. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Owners are suing Tesla and seeking class action status over an alleged
Tesla has submitted its environmental application to expand Gigafactory Berlin to produce one million vehicles per year. When ramping up a new vehicle to volume production at a new factory, Tesla generally considers 5,000 units per week to be the goal. After starting production late in 2021, Tesla originally aimed to achieve that at Gigafactory
The Honda Ridgeline is set to receive a round of updates for 2024, and a prototype for the updated mid-size pickup truck has been spotted. The current Ridgeline arrived for 2017 and was given its first round of updates for 2021. This second round will be introduced later this year. Honda in January said the
Automotive supplier Continental is collaborating with semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies to develop server-based vehicle architectures. The goal is to create an efficient electrics/electronics (E/E) architecture in which central high-performance computers (HPCs) and a few Zone Control Units (ZCUs) replace the hundred or more individual control units used in current vehicles. Continental is using Infineon’s AURIX
By Joey Klender Posted on March 15, 2023 Tesla is going to let owners of its electric vehicles charge their cars using excess solar energy that has accumulated throughout the day and can’t be stored in a Powerwall, coding in its smartphone app seems to reveal. “Plug in your vehicle at home during the day
After a costly and time-consuming legal battle to secure the trademarks for its most powerful HyperScorpion and HyperScrambler 2 e-bikes, Juiced Bikes has decided to discontinue the current model lines. As part of that closeout, the company has put its existing inventory on closeout sale. Juiced Bikes is one of the oldest and most established
VisIC Technologies says that a major automotive OEM has evaluated its 2.2 mΩ, 650 V half-bridge power module based on four parallel 8 mΩ power FETs, using a PMSM motor. At 400 V, the inverter phase current reached 350 A rms (500 A peak). Driving cycle testing showed comparable efficiency to commercial silicon carbide-based modules.
BMW has had a lot to say at its annual conference, particularly in regards to EVs. Adding to the list is confirmation that the upcoming redesigned X2 will be joined an all-electric version called, not surprisingly, the iX2. We’ve seen spy shots of the iX2 before and even commissioned a rendering of what the production
A luxurious three-row electric SUV from Kia is previewed. A $2.5 billion federal program will help get more charging to communities and local travel corridors, over years. And what’s the greatest safety concern related to EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia provided a first look at its upcoming 2024 EV9 electric
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What’s Norway’s ambitious plan to get rid of gasoline cars altogether? And, who’s talking up electric cars in the pickup-heavy heartland of Oklahoma oil country? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse–right here at Green Car Reports–for the week ending on Friday, August 7, 2015. For links to all the stories
Elon Musk doesn’t bother introducing the lead engineer for the Tesla Semi at the Tesla Semi truck delivery event. What the hell?
With a staggering 1 in 3 homes kitted out with solar, rooftop panels are now the biggest generator of electricity in Australia. Robert went to visit a home in Queensland decked out with the latest kit from Enphase and found out how Rea Solar are helping homeowners to switch to renewable energy. *Editorial Correction* Since
Say goodbye to delivery delays due to traffic and weather. California-based startup Zipline is revolutionizing how we receive goods with its ultra-precise electric autonomous delivery drones called Zips. The company’s latest P2 electric drones are designed for fast, practically silent, precise autonomous home delivery that looks like they are straight out of a Disney movie.
It was shown as a concept vehicle less than two years ago, and now the Kia EV9 is almost here. On Tuesday, a new flagship took shape with the Kia EV9’s design reveal. Slim on details and flush with photos, the automaker said more with less by showing off known features. 2024 Kia EV9 2024
Sponsored by Rockwell Automation. Maximize production with smart, flexible solutions. Launching a connected battery Gigafactory is no small undertaking. And when you’re focused on setting up an environment to deliver enough power for the world’s growing volume of electric vehicles, you need to feel confident that you can meet demand through a smart and scalable
By Joey Klender Posted on March 14, 2023 Tesla Autopilot had stones cast in its direction by Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, who said the naming of the driver assistance suite didn’t align with “common sense.” In an interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday, Buttigieg said Autopilot shouldn’t be called what it is because it still
In my many years of covering the micromobility industry, I thought I had seen just about every type of electric scooter out there. That was until the eLyly came across my desk and showed me just how far out an electric snow scooter could be. This new Finnish e-scooter doesn’t look like anything else we’ve
Battery recycler Aqua Metals has demonstrated the recovery of high-purity lithium hydroxide from lithium-ion battery black mass at the company’s Li AquaRefining recycling facility in Nevada. “The production and availability of the first recycled lithium hydroxide at scale will help close the supply chain loop for critical battery metals in America, paving the way for
Tech: How to Troubleshoot Electrical Issues Tips for Diagnosing Power Issues in your Car This article may contain affiliate links. With how advanced and complex modern cars are, the causes of electrical problems are more varied than ever. Although these problems can root in various reasons, such as a loose electrical connection, a blown fuse,
As automakers tip-toe into the world of electric vehicles, we’ve seen compact crossovers and luxury sedans and even a couple of pickup trucks. While there are still plenty of segments without all-electric offerings, the most surprising may be the lack of three-row crossovers from mainstream brands. Enter the 2024 Kia EV9, which ditches the South
Kia revealed images of the 2024 Kia EV9 three-row electric crossover SUV on Tuesday, setting the stage for a new flagship that mirrors the concept that debuted two years ago at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show. The tall, boxy crossover SUV takes the handsome look of the Kia Telluride into the future. The vertical ends
Not familiar with HOVSCO? Eh, it’s not really your fault. Even if you spend all day wrist-deep in the e-bike industry like me, there’s a thousand and one e-bike companies out there. I’ve only followed HOVSCO for a few months now through some rather run-of-the-mill e-bike launches, but the company’s latest two models have actually
Denmark’s Zenvo is close to revealing its follow up to its TS line of hypercars, whose production ended last year with the TSR-GT. The newcomer is called the Aurora, and it is confirmed for a debut in August. Production will be capped at 100 units, and Zenvo said the car will be certified for worldwide
Charge management software optimizes charging based on the available power, the schedules of the vehicles and the cost of electricity—from the rudimentary systems built into chargers to highly sophisticated systems that integrate with micro-grids or depot management. The amount of peak reduction a CMS can deliver depends on the duty cycle of the vehicles. It
By Joey Klender Posted on March 13, 2023 The State of Maryland followed in the footsteps of California today by banning all new gas vehicle sales by the model year 2035. On Monday, the State of Maryland’s Air Quality Control Advisory Council unanimously voted to approve a regulation that would see an implementation of California’s
The electric bicycle company Engwe has just launched its latest e-bike design known as the Engwe M20. While borrowing significantly from other e-bikes in the industry, the M20 goes its own way in one key area: the price tag. That’s because this dual-suspension electric moped starts at just $1,299, though an extra $150 early bird
For harness makers, delivering quality high-voltage connections can be challenging when working with large gauge wires. This webinar will discuss the current challenges involved in preparing and terminating both copper and aluminium stranded high-voltage cables, specifically for the EV market, addressing new advancements in tooling needed to prepare and crimp large diameter cable. Hosted by Charged on March
Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV Breaking Into the EV World Lexus has offered hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric models for many years, but never one that is powered only by electricity. Those days are over with the introduction of the all-new, all-electric 2023 Lexus RZ 450e compact SUV. Aero enhanced This Flash
After several weeks of shutdown, the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center resumed production of the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning pickup on March 13, 2023. The news was officially announced by the company’s CEO Jim Farley, who wrote: “#F150Lightning production restarted this morning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center. Proud of the team’s commitment to put quality