By Maria Merano Posted on September 22, 2022 Tesla has a number of key advantages over its rivals in the electric vehicle sector. The size and cost efficiencies of Tesla Superchargers are definitely among them. As stated in a report from Bloomberg News, a recent EV charger price survey indicated that it costs as low as
The car that once advertised itself as “The Standard of the World” will go all-electric. Can the US luxury brand reinvent itself for a modern era…and for China? Among cutting-edge automotive buyers—the glitterati of Los Angeles, the tech millionaires of Silicon Valley, the finance titans of Wall Street—only one Cadillac is widely recognized. It’s a
Owning a Jeep comes with the perk of being able to drive both on and off-road. To accommodate its drivers who tend to take the road less traveled, Jeep released plans to roll out solar-powered EV chargers across popular off-roading trails. Meanwhile, Rivian, a new favorite in the EV industry and expected competitor in the
Not long ago we wrote about a new Chinese off-road EV that was announced with several features inspired by the GMC Hummer EV and a somewhat similar aesthetic. The automotive scene immediately branded it a Hummer EV clone (even though it is very different in many ways, especially looks) and it appears that the internet
Volvo announces the EX90 electric SUV. Tesla recalls more than a million vehicles. And should we tax the rich to pay for EV infrastructure? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Californians will get to vote later this year on a ballot measure that would increase taxes on those making over $2 million a
Cell-to-Pack is the direct bonding of individual battery cells to the battery pack’s cooling plate, and it’s a new trend in the EV market. It improves performance by providing higher pack energy density, improved part complexity, lower thermal loads on the battery pack, and simpler, lower-cost manufacturing of packs. To support Cell-to-Pack (CTP), new thermally
Tesla (TSLA) has had a sudden drop in wait times for deliveries on new orders on some of its electric vehicle models, and some are reading into it as demand falling off, but there’s more to it. In recent weeks, industry watchers have noted that Tesla’s delivery wait times have dropped significantly. Some models that
If you regularly cruised Detroit’s famed Woodward Avenue late at night during the 1970s, you may have seen a black 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE with a gator skin-style vinyl roof, racing away from the lights, its 426 Hemi roaring. The car, owned by Detroit police officer Godfrey Qualls, became a legend known as the
By Maria Merano Posted on September 20, 2022 Tesla has a new head for its legal department, according to recent filings for the Elon Musk versus Twitter case. The new head comes just as Twitter prepares to depose the Tesla CEO. The new head of Tesla legal is Donna Eskin. She takes on the role
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Every EV driver is familiar with the “guess-o-meter,” the dashboard display that estimates a vehicle’s remaining range. A team of researchers from Japan claims to have found a way to make EV range estimates more accurate. Furthermore, they point out that inaccurate range estimates lead to inefficiency and waste. The MEXT Q-LEAP Flagship project, led
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Recurrent: Get a free Range Score then monitor your EV battery performance with fresh insights each month. US listeners can get started by entering their VIN or license
Ford has unveiled an all-new Transit Custom, which will still be available with diesel engines, but also as a plug-in hybrid or pure-electric model. The latter will be called the Ford e-Transit Custom and it will feature a battery with noticeably more capacity than rivals, as well as a much more powerful motor. The e-Transit
Fisker chose Wallbox for home charging. Sono is applying its solar tech beyond its Euro-market Sion EV. And GM and Hertz are teaming up for more electric vehicles in the rental fleet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The rental-car giant Hertz plans to order 175,000 GM EVs over five years. The models
As fast charging stations become more powerful, they will increasingly include energy storage and on-site generation. Tesla has been planning to phase in these features for some time, but widespread deployment has been delayed. In 2017, the company said it planned to add solar and batteries to all Supercharger stations, and even disconnect some of
GM is transforming its business to meet the future of transportation by introducing a full lineup of new electric vehicles this year. With “EV for everyone,” GM is hoping it can reach the masses and speed up the transition to sustainable transportation. In the company’s latest push toward a cleaner future, the automaker released seven
Formula 1 will see a record 24 rounds held next year, one more than the record 23 rounds of 2022, and three of them will be held in the U.S., highlighting the sport’s growing popularity here. The calendar for the 2023 F1 World Championship was published by the FIA on Tuesday and includes the new
By Maria Merano Posted on September 19, 2022 SpaceX is talking with Zambia officials, offering Starlink’s internet services to the country. Recently, Jito Kayumba—the Special Assistant to the Republic of Zambia—tweeted about SpaceX and the country’s officials meeting about Starlink services. “Our President’s engagement with the team from SpaceX and their Starlink initiative will escalate
Beyond The Product Portfolio: Value-Added Services You Should Expect from Your Suppliers The worldwide electric vehicle market is rapidly gaining traction, with many local and global suppliers offering solutions for EV battery pack applications such as thermal runaway protection, compression pads, pack seals, thermal interface materials and more. As Design and Release Engineers, you are
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Recurrent: Get a free Range Score then monitor your EV battery performance with fresh insights each month. US listeners can get started by entering their VIN or license
As Rivian is ramping up production of the R1T, R1S and EDV, the company obviously needs to step up its game when it comes to service. As with other EV startups, including Tesla, Rivian has several ways to service the vehicles it sold across the country: the traditional way via its service centers, via mobile
Chevrolet won’t follow sibling General Motors brands Buick and Cadillac in offering buyouts to dealerships that don’t want to sell electric vehicles, a GM executive said in a recent interview with The Verge. In fact, the dealerships that take buyouts for their Buick and Cadillac franchises could end up selling Chevys exclusively, GM global vice
Sensata, a sensor, controller and software firm, has introduced a next-generation BMS designed for high-voltage applications, including electric trucks, buses and material handling vehicles. It’s part of the Lithium Balance product line, and will be available in early 2023. The Lithium Balance n3-BMS is composed of up to 30 Cell Monitoring Units, a Master Control
Kia will start producing electric vehicles in the United States starting in 2024 in order to qualify for new EV tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act, according to Korean news outlets Maeli Business News and SBS. The report is light on details and cites an unidentified source, but the news is not unexpected given
By Eric Ralph Posted on September 18, 2022 SpaceX has completed its 60th operational Starlink satellite launch after a rare string of scrubs. Flying for the 6th time just 66 days after its 5th launch, Falcon 9 booster B1067 lifted off with 54 Starlink satellites on SpaceX’s Starlink 4-34 mission at 8:18 pm EDT, Sunday,
Volkswagen Group is taking its Porsche subsidiary public via an initial public offering, and on Sunday confirmed the offer period will start Sept. 20 and run until an expected closing date eight days later. VW Group will price the shares at a range of 76.50 euros to 82.50 euros per share, which at the upper
One of the best ways to make a very fast car is to start with a small vehicle that’s extremely light and strong, and add a more powerful engine. That’s the genesis of the Volkswagen XL Sport unveiled yesterday at the Paris Motor Show. Learn more about the Volkswagen XL Sport: http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1094706_volkswagen-xl-sport-with-ducati-v-twin-engine-paris-motor-show-photos Subscribe for the
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Robert tests the new MG4, an electric car so practical, affordable and sensible that it actually makes him a little bit angry. Is this small family EV the new king of value for money? Check out the video to find out. 0:00 Angry Bob 1:12 Meet the 4 2:35 A very clever platform 3:37 Exterior
With demand for EV batteries seeing an impressive 30 percent year-over-year growth, pressure continues to increase for Automotive OEM’s and Tier 1’s to keep pace. Among the many levers you have available to ramp battery production, test coverage and strategy are one of the top 3 improvements that make a significant difference in your ability