Tesla has once again lowered prices. As of Thursday the automaker’s online configurator shows price cuts for every model in its lineup. The Model Y received the biggest cut. The base Model Y Long Range now starts at $52,990 before destination—20% lower than before—while the Model Y Performance now starts at $56,990, a 19% cut.
Tesla has commented on the new massive overnight price cuts on Model 3 and Model Y and claimed that they are due to “a partial normalization of cost inflation.” We reported last night that Tesla implemented massive price cuts of up to $13,000 on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the US. Similar price
Researchers at the DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new method for producing cathodes for lithium-ion batteries by relying on hydrothermal synthesis, which eliminates the need to use cobalt, making the process quicker, less wasteful and less toxic. They describe their work in: “Hydrothermal synthesis of Co-free NMA cathodes for high-performance Li-ion
By Eric Ralph Posted on January 12, 2023 SpaceX has revealed a new and mysterious reason to delay its own rocket launch: something called “constellation optimization.” Known as Starlink 2-4, the mission is now scheduled to launch a batch of 51 Starlink V1.5 satellites to a semi-polar Earth orbit no earlier than (NET) 8:15 am
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The most significant tipping points for electromobility will be when automakers stop producing ICE vehicles. Audi has announced a couple of definite (if rather timid) steps in that direction: the brand is beginning to prepare its global facilities for the production of EVs; it will only launch all-electric models as of 2026; and it will
The 2023 Lexus RC lineup debuted with a price point of $45,470. The headlining changes include the return of the RC F Track Edition and a new F Sport Appearance Package, which adds a two-tone exterior with a black hood and roof along with dark-finish 19-inch Enkei wheels. The livery for the Cadillac V-LMDh race
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Robert Llewellyn visits the National Grid to find out what it’s all about! WATCH FULL EPISODE @ http://bit.ly/NationalGridFULL LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ http://fb.me/FullyChargedShow Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ http://bit.ly/fullchargediTunes The National Grid is a high-voltage electric power transmission network, connecting power stations and 340+ substations ensuring supply and demand is in the
News: Mercedes-Benz To Build Charging Network Follows Tesla Lead as New Models Proliferate Mercedes-Benz parent company, Daimler AG, once bought an equity stake in the EV start-up Tesla around the time the company was just starting to produce its first car, the Roadster. Mercedes sold its share not too long after, just after Tesla’s first
The Audi Q4 e-tron reached North American shores in 2022, offering a premium, more sophisticated version of the popular Volkswagen ID.4. With a starting price of $49,800, the Q4 e-tron costs more than $10,000 more than the base ID.4, however, once you comparably-equip an ID.4, the gap closes significantly. As Audi’s entry-level electric vehicle, the
A Chinese startup plans to ditch battery packs entirely and integrate cells directly with an EV’s chassis. With this goal in mind, Neta Auto on Wednesday announced a cooperative agreement with battery supplier CATL to use the latter’s cell-to-chassis tech, branded as Integrated Intelligent Chassis (CIIC). In a press release, Neta said it would be
RCA, the century-old electronics brand that may be most famous for its consumer products like the VCR, has launched a series of electric bicycles with the unveiling of three new models. Two of the e-bikes are fairly ordinary models, but the third is a more aggressive and higher-power e-bike with a striking design. The shift
Electronic parts manufacturer Rincon Power has announced a new line of battery disconnect switches, the HVBD6Axx series. This hermetically sealed switch serves to isolate a high-voltage system in a compact and robust package. According to the company, the HVBD6Axx offers 600 A continuous current carry in applications ranging from 12 to 1,000 V DC. The
By Johnna Crider Posted on January 11, 2023 Tesla is starting off 2023 by beating luxury vehicle maker BMW in luxury sales and becoming the top luxury car brand in the U.S. for 2022. This is the first time a U.S. automaker has held this title in almost 25 years. In 2021, Tesla was bested
Eco Wave Power is officially unveiling its onshore wave energy power station at public-private ocean institute AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles tomorrow. The AltaSea pilot project is the Israel-based Eco Wave Power’s first in the United States, and it says it believes it’s the “first-ever onshore wave energy technology that will be deployed
Stellantis and Qinomic, a sustainable mobility and retrofitting equipment manufacturer, have partnered to develop a retrofit solution to convert fossil-powered commercial vans (LCVs to our British mates) to electric drivetrains. The electric retrofit solution aims to protect freedom of mobility with an affordable option that meets customer needs to extend the lives of their vehicles
The stress of tight parallel parking or making a U-turn could become a thing of the past if technology like the e-Corner from Hyundai Mobis becomes mainstream. First announced in 2018, the e-Corner is a single unit that combines suspension, steering, driving, and braking functions, and is small enough to fit in the wheel hub
Last summer Tesla changed suppliers for rear brakes on the Model Y Performance. Until that point, the vehicle came equipped with high-performance Brembo brakes front and rear, but all examples built after Tesla switched to Mando in August apparently now get smaller rear calipers and the same brake pads as fitted to the Model Y
Many analyses have shown that EV battery costs stopped decreasing in 2022, putting off affordability goals. But the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently issued a reality check. Based on 2022-constant dollars, battery costs actually continued falling last year at the pack level, despite accelerated inflation, according to DOE estimates. The agency estimated the average cost
Footage of the Tesla vehicle allegedly on “Full Self-Driving” that caused an eight-car crash pile-up in San Francisco in November has emerged. It appears to show a classic case of phantom braking. In November, an eight-car pile-up on the San Francisco Bay Bridge made the news after resulting in some minor injuries and blocking the
Battery material provider Echion Technologies and niobium supplier CBMM have formed a partnership to build a new facility in Araxá, Brazil to supply anode-grade niobium oxides to be used in Echion´s XNO battery anode material. The facility, which is due to open in early 2024, will have the capacity to supply 2,000 tonnes of material
By Maria Merano Posted on January 10, 2023 Neuralink launched a patient registry to learn more about specific medical conditions to improve its brain implant. Neuralink is specifically looking for patients with the following conditions: tetraplegia or tetraparesis, paraplegia, vision loss, deafness, and aphasia. Tetraplegia (also known as quadriplegia) or tetraparesis is a condition where
UK electric truck maker Tevva unveiled the first British-designed 7.5 tonne battery electric truck in October 2021, and it’s now kicking off mass production and sales of the truck in the UK and Europe. Tevva is the first British company to secure European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 7.5t electric truck, and that
The Volkswagen Group and its recently founded battery company PowerCo SE intend to rapidly expand their global battery business to North America. To that end, Volkswagen and the Canadian government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to identify suitable sites for a battery cell factory in Canada. The two parties will continue their cooperation in
My first time seeing the VinFast VF8 out in the wild as VinFast is providing rides to CES attendees to and from the Bellagio hotel
Robert discusses his findings on cobalt free batteries and how soon they might be in place for the consumer. With the unpredictable and stormy weather battering the UK recently, with all that wind, means we were generating a lot of electricity, Robert explains how much. Natural gas is really VERY dirty, but not as bad
Ford’s F-150 is about to come in for an update, its first since its 2021 redesign. Prototypes for the updated model have been spotted ahead of a likely debut later this year. We should see the new truck introduced for the 2024 model year. Camouflage gear on the prototypes point to new designs for the
That Was the Year That Was Recapping 2022—the Turning Point for EVs We’re at it again already. CES is cranking up this week so there’s not much time to waste thinking about the past year. We’ll posit that it was a great one for our portion of the automotive world. Electric cars reached new sales