Tesla consumes some astonishing volumes of lithium-ion batteries to fuel its sales growth. Today we will take a look at some of the results through September. According to Adamas Intelligence, September was Tesla‘s best month ever in terms of electric car deliveries, estimated at 190,255 (globally). From January 2021 through September 2022, Tesla delivered about
Some new EVs boast the ability to serve as an emergency home power source. But what if you could do the same with your existing hybrid? PlugOut Power has been selling such hardware for nearly 10 years, and it claims to have been the first commercial aftermarket high-voltage inverter that provided V2L or V2H. Under
Electrify America has announced nearly $3 million in new investment to help four community-based organizations to promote zero-emission vehicle education and awareness in low-income and disadvantaged communities throughout California. This effort is part of the company’s existing plan to invest $200 million in California ZEV infrastructure and education programs through mid-2024. Through 2021, EA has
We experienced the 2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate, had a stint behind the wheel of the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T, and learned that Jay Leno has left hospital. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We found the 2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate cruises past the competition. After hooking multiple trailers to
Tesla issues a recall on 80,000 cars in China adding another one to a year with a lot of recalls, but most of them are easily fixed with software updates. Earlier this year, NHTSA issued a series of recalls on Tesla vehicles that were highly reported in the media. What was less reported, though, is that almost
By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 24, 2022 It appears that hateful speech on Twitter is settling down somewhat. This was according to Tesla CEO and new Twitter owner Elon Musk, who recently noted that hate speech impressions have declined on Twitter from pre-spike levels. Musk also made it a point to give credit to
I propose a new commercial for Toyota’s actual efforts on electric cars. Free of charge, Toyota! You can use this commercial for the upcoming Superbowl! The full video with context at: https://youtu.be/GNqfgKO5ie4 #shorts
British EV conversion specialist Electrogenic has expanded its range of drop-in EV conversion kits. The new products, which will be offered by Electrogenic’s Powered by Electrogenic arm, address three of the UK’s favorite classic cars: the Land Rover Defender, Jaguar E-Type and Porsche 911. The drop-in kits, which were developed and engineered in-house, will be
Tesla has reduced Supercharging prices in many regions as its charging business starts to mature a little. One of the biggest advantages of electric vehicles remains that their cost of operations is much lower than vehicles with internal combustion engines, thanks to electricity generally being much cheaper than gas. However, the cost of both gas
GM executives say the automaker is determined to avoid “opportunistic” pricing of its upcoming electric vehicles, going for a long term approach and a lineup spanning segments and price points. The company does not want to turn off prospective buyers by pricing its EVs too high, President Mark Reuss said earlier this month at the
This Thanksgiving weekend, as families take to the highways to visit friends or family, EVs are more likely than ever to be part of the dinner conversation. Product is a big part of it. With the introduction of electric trucks like the F-150 Lightning and even off-road-capable SUVs like the Rivian R1S, and affordable options
The UK has become a laboratory for developing various forms of on-street charging to serve the many residents who lack driveways or garages, and thus aren’t able to install EV chargers at home. One of the companies working in this space is Urban Electric, which makes a charging post that retracts under the pavement when
The only Ferrari Enzo delivered from the factory in matte black is headed to auction with RM Sotheby’s. It’s scheduled to cross the block at the auction house’s Sassuolo, Italy, sale, running December 5-7. Matte black was not a standard color for the Enzo, but of the 400 cars completed, 20 were “Extracampionario” cars finished
Tesla is rumored to be working on integrating Dolby Atmos in its electric cars in order to deliver better surround sound. Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. The company describes it as “expanding on existing surround sound systems by adding height channels, allowing sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects.” Being around for 10
By Johnna Crider Posted on November 23, 2022 Volkswagen (VW) CEO Thomas Schafer believes that the automaker’s autonomous cars will be globally mainstream by 2030. In an interview with AutoCar, he said that the automaker was “consolidating its development partnerships.” “Our goal is to offer our customers the most powerful functions at the earliest possible
IoT and connected transportation specialist Geotab has partnered with Atom Power to add complex fleet analytics to Geotab’s fleet management platform. Atom Power’s EV charging platform includes a proprietary UL-listed solid-state digital circuit breaker that’s designed to increase charging capacity, as well as an integrated energy management system that enables continuous monitoring, metering and management
Tips for Saving Money on Subie Fixes This article may contain affiliate links We all know that car repairs can be expensive. But how much does it actually cost to repair a Subaru? Let’s take a look at some of the most common repairs and what you can expect to pay for them. The cost
Spanish company Orbea is one of the big names in the cycling world. Having been in the industry for decades, Orbea has released a number of revolutionary models across all the disciplines of cycling. In today’s electrified day and age, Orbea continues to innovate with impressive e-bikes. We’ve seen it in the Urrun long-distance e-MTB,
LG Chem announced Tuesday that it’s planning a mammoth cathode material plant in Tennessee that will aid U.S. domestic electric vehicle battery production. According to LG, the plant will be the largest of its kind in the U.S., and once running at capacity it will be able to produce 120,000 tons of the cathode battery
Ford’s first fully electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning, has been selling like hotcakes. However, with winter upon us, Ford has released a few tips to help Lightning drivers get the most out of their range in the cold weather. Buyers began receiving their Ford F-150 lightning electric pickups in May 2022 as the automaker extended
GM and battery manufacturer Microvast are collaborating to develop specialized EV battery separator technology, and to build a new separator plant in the US, supported by a $200-million grant from the DOE’s Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing initiative. Separators are battery components that separate the anode from the cathode, while allowing for ion transfer.
By Johnna Crider Posted on November 22, 2022 Tesla has 40,000 Superchargers worldwide, the company announced on its its Charging Twitter account. This makes the company the largest DC fast-charging network on Earth. The Supercharging network has been a key asset in Tesla’s role as leader of the EV industry. 40k Superchargers around the world
Red Bull Racing announced on Wednesday it has signed Daniel Ricciardo as a reserve driver for the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship, and potentially beyond. In the role he will assist the team with testing and simulator work, as well as some commercial activities. He will also be first in line to race should one
San Francisco-headquartered Sunrun, the largest residential solar and battery storage installer in the US, yesterday posted on social media that its transition to electric fleet vehicles is under way with a photo of Sunrun-branded Ford F-150 Lightnings. Sunrun has a target of transitioning half of its vehicle fleet to electric or hybrid by the end of
Often overlooked, the Kia Soul was always an impressive electric car. It looks like this is set to change. Jonny Smith, attending the LA Motor Show 2018, takes a thorough look around the 2019 version with an estimated 280+ (WLTP) range is a massive step change. We’re looking forward to seeing the official WLTP stats
A new report from Price Waterhouse Coopers Strategy (PwC) predicts that zero-emission trucks will be outperforming legacy ICE trucks about a decade from now. The dawn of electrified trucking: Routes to decarbonising commercial vehicles forecasts that by 2030, zero-emission vehicles (battery-electric or fuel cell) will account for a third of all trucks in Europe, North
Mazda announced today a major update to its Mid-Term Management Plan and basic management policies up to 2030, which is now more electrifying than ever. The Japanese company said that it recognizes the significant changes that have occurred in the business environment and intends to accelerate its electrification efforts. Mazda outlined a plan to become
The hybrid-vehicle landscape is changing quickly. The Prius lineup did get a Prius AWD-e all-wheel-drive version and a much better Prius Prime plug-in hybrid in its current and outgoing version, but it remains a pared-down family, with the Prius C and Prius V long gone. Further, direct aero-efficiency rivals like the Chevy Volt and the
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Testing EV batteries involves more than just battery cycling. With the range of test equipment options on the market, what advantages will give you a competitive edge to achieve the scalability you need? The right approach to test enables you to adapt and scale with your business objectives. It’s not about equipment, software, or services, but about