Solid-state batteries are a major focus for battery researchers, as they could offer weight and size reductions, as well as greater safety, compared to current Li-ion designs. However, they have a major drawback: dendrites, root-like structures that build up on the lithium surface and penetrate the solid electrolyte, eventually crossing from one electrode to the
EV Fleets Will Change the Face of Trucking Forever Opinion: Here’s the Roadmap for Commercial EVs For over 100 years now, trucks have roared down America’s many highways, leaving clouds of dust and exhaust in their wake. They’re a part of the country’s history and will continue to be for decades to come. The need
With winter well and truly upon us, you’d be lucky if you could squeeze in a quick ride without having to walk through snowy patches of snow every now and then. While most of the folks dealing with snow-laden roads would result to snowmobiles or bicycle trainers in their living rooms, this dude from Canada
The entire U.S. West Coast now aims to end sales of new gasoline cars by 2035. Specifically, Washington and Oregon recently enacted rules requiring that new vehicles be mostly emission-free by 2035. These plans, which will permit continued sales of plug-in hybrids that also run on gasoline, align with goals already in place in California.
The 2024 Cadillac Celestiq EV flagship is a step toward the future for the General Motors luxury brand, but it also resurrects a bit of the past in the form of the Cadillac Goddess mascot. A relic of the days when hood ornaments were fashionable, the Cadillac Goddess appeared on the hoods of various models from
Now that Tesla launched Steam in its Model S and Model X, there’s a way to make your electric car your main gaming computer – a $100,000+ gaming computer. In the latest Model S and Model X, Tesla included a new entertainment computer with capabilities similar to the latest generation of gaming consoles and gaming
EV startup Canoo has delivered its new Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) to the US Army for analysis and demonstration. Canoo says the electric LTV is engineered for extreme environments and includes stealth configurations. It incorporates carbon Kevlar for strength without added weight and is designed for passenger ergonomics and battery safety. Canoo’s LTV has a
By William Johnson Posted on December 23, 2022 Porsche has upgraded the Porsche Taycan’s onboard charger and has cut its charging time in half. While the Porsche Taycan has grown its notoriety for being the EV for more traditional performance enthusiasts, its battery specs have lagged behind competitors like Tesla and Lucid. Most notably, the
Tesla has confirmed that its 4680 battery cell production has now reached a level that can support the production of over 1,000 cars a week. The 4680 battery cell is a new format that Tesla unveiled back in 2020 as the automaker’s first cell developed from the ground up. In the past, Tesla had been
Lionel Messi got closed into a virtual avatar and you can be next. Check out this unreal new tech. Let me get you updated with the help of the host of the Tech Balloon Instagram feed Hudston Labno! Let’s talk about AI Art! Check out Hudson’s Tech Balloon stories at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techballoon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techballoon
Robert Llewellyn finds out how to power your home… from your car! LIKE Fully Charged on Facebook @ http://fb.me/FullyChargedShow Fully Charged Podcast on iTunes @ http://bit.ly/fullchargediTunes ABOUT FULLY CHARGED: Fully Charged is an online show hosted by Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scrapheap Challenge, Carpool), sponsored by British Gas: Looking After Your World. During this series,
In Q3 2022, more than 77,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) were deployed in the cells of recently sold passenger plug-in vehicles globally, 70% more than was deployed in the same period the year before, according to Adamas Intelligence. In the Asia Pacific region, LCE deployment rose 100% year-over-year in Q3 2022 to 49,000
Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD Midsize SUV with Sporty Styling The aggressive and sporty design of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD seems to have accomplished what Chevrolet had in mind when they gave it Corvette styling cues —it is a head-turner as you cruise around town. Putting the sport in SUV Engine
The BYD Atto 3, a C-segment crossover/SUV, which in China is known as the BYD Yuan Plus, is one of the hottest BEVs on the market right now. In November, it noted nearly 30,000 sales. It’s already available in several countries, including Australia, and soon is expected to be sold also in Europe and in
How is metal foil the fix for the latest fire-related Chevy Bolt EV recall? How can Porsche Taycan owners cut their home charging time in half? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 23, 2022. The Audi E-Tron SUV and Sportback have been
Legendary Italian coachbuilder Zagato revealed a one-off coupe based on the platform of the Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan. The coupe was developed to mark 100 years of Zagato’s work on Alfa Romeos, and it features a body made almost entirely of carbon fiber. Bertone GB110 Another legendary Italian design house in the headlines this week
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By Johnna Crider Posted on December 23, 2022 California passed a new law banning Tesla from calling its software Full Self-Driving (FSD). Although Tesla has never claimed that FSD was fully autonomous, the electric–maker is developing the technology for fully autonomous vehicles. Until its vehicles are fully autonomous, drivers must be alert and ready to
US-based bus manufacturer ENC, a subsidiary of the REV Group, will use propulsion and power management technology from BAE Systems in its new battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell transit buses. BAE Systems will supply its Gen3 power inverters and electric motors, Modular Power Control System (MPCS) and Modular Accessory Power System (MAPS) to ENC for
Tesla is taking delivery of a little army of Kuka robots and the timing points that they will be used to build the Cybertruck electric pickup truck. We are not talking about an army of Tesla Bots… not yet. Kuka robots are mostly industrial arm robots used in manufacturing. It is Tesla’s preferred robot for
One of the most challenging parts of new product realization is identifying optimal technology from the onset of a system concept. With the rapid development of the next generation of mobility technology in the form of vehicle electrification, alternative fuels such as hydrogen fuel cell technology, and the overall drive for higher efficiency, the landscape
Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 The Shaking Things Up EV Hyundai, along with its siblings Kia and Genesis, has some of the best-designed vehicles on the road. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one EV that blurs the traditional look of a sedan, crossover and hatchback. For a car that has been on sale
Tesla stock (TSLA) has seen a dramatic drop this year, losing almost 70 percent through December 22 year to date. This means TSLA is on pace for a record annual decline that will see it erase about $626 billion of shareholder value, according to Bloomberg. A year ago, Tesla shares reached a record high, pushing
Prices rise on the 2023 VW ID.4. Tesla sweetens the deal on Model Y and Model 3. And we look at the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV as one of the year’s best new EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As Tesla races toward the end of the year amid reports of record production
We drove the 2023 Kia EV6 GT, the two-row Jeep Grand Cherokee lost its V-8 engine option, and Acura teased images of the 2024 ZDX Type S. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We got our first stint behind the wheel of the 2023 Kia EV6 GT. Far from perfect but
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced this week that it wants to significantly raise the minimum common lightbulb efficiency level from 45 lumens per watt to over 120 lumens per watt. The DOE previously banned incandescent bulbs from 2023, and this new rule will accelerate the transition away from compact fluorescent bulbs as well toward LED
Georgia-based EV charging company EnviroSpark has completed a $10-million funding round led by Ultra Capital. The company announced its $5-million Series A funding earlier this year, bringing total outside investment to $15 million. EnviroSpark plans to use the additional funding to expand its services and increase its employee headcount nearly fourfold. EnviroSpark partners with property
By Johnna Crider Posted on December 22, 2022 Tesla launched a Cybertruck-inspired Wireless Charging Platform for your mobile devices. Although this might make a great last-minute gift for Tesla owners and fans, it doesn’t ship out until February 2023–so more in line with Valentine’s Day. Tesla noted that the design was “inspired by the angular
With bad weather rolling through the country, you might have some trees around the property that need to be chopped up and removed. Well, today, we’ve got a combo kit from WORX which includes both a 20V electric cordless chainsaw and blower. Down to $150 or less at Lowe’s, this is a great way to
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