Young urban air mobility (UAM) developer Doroni Aerospace is stepping out of the shadows and into the eVTOL startup with the official reveal of its flagship aircraft – the H1-X. The two-seat eVTOL was showcased during a livestream event today and is damn close to being market-ready, touting some impressive specs. Doroni Aerospace was founded
Automotive electrification significantly impacts testing methods, encompassing areas such as: Powertrain testing procedures – Engineers now focus on battery chemistry, inverter logic, and motor rotor positioning rather than traditional methods of measuring fuel consumption and emissions. Environmental and thermal testing – Manufacturers must simulate extreme weather conditions for high-voltage battery systems, making temperature and moisture
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Things aren’t looking great for Fisker. The California-based EV startup warned investors that it may not have enough cash to survive the next 12 months. The firm said it’s trying to raise more funds and hopes to strike a deal with an unnamed automaker. It is also looking to cut costs by laying off 15% of
By Maria Merano Posted on February 29, 2024 Tesla has addressed the cable concerns for NACS Supercharger sites. Tesla recently announced that NACS Supercharger sites are officially open to Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E drivers. Rivian, General Motors, Volvo, and Polestar owners will gain access to Tesla’s NACS Supercharger next month. Tesla owners have been wondering
Ford has detailed how its EVs can charge on the Tesla network. Several EVs are among the safest new vehicles on the market. And Aston Martin has hit snooze on EVs in favor of plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Three EVs are on the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ shortlist, despite
The Jaguar C-X75 has finally been made street-legal, 14 years after the stunning supercar concept was first shown to the world at the 2010 Paris auto show. Jaguar itself wasn’t involved with the endeavor, however. Instead the honor goes to Callum, the design and engineering company founded by the C-X75’s own designer, Ian Callum. The
The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions, there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019. This represents an
Solar EV startup Aptera Motors continued its welcomed level of public transparency today, posting another progress update video for February, offering some juicy details. Aptera co-founder Steve Fambro walks you through the first glimpse at the upcoming Aptera app, which promises several cool features; plus, we get a look at some Solar EV battery packs
Infineon Technologies and GlobalFoundries have signed a multi-year deal to offer AURIX TC3x 40 nm automotive microcontrollers, power management, connectivity and security solutions. The extra capacity will help Infineon develop from 2024 to 2030. GlobalFoundries and Infineon have developed distinctive automotive, industrial and security semiconductor technology and products since 2013. This partnership centers on a
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If you needed any more proof that many of China’s electric cars run circles around what we get here in the West, well, here you go. A new video out on Chinese social media, first spotted by CarNewsChina, showcases the absurdly quick charging speeds of the upcoming Li Auto Mega minivan. The futuristic, Dustbuster-shaped three-row
By Joey Klender Posted on February 28, 2024 Tesla’s designer responsible for the Model 3, Model Y, Semi concept, and Roadster has left the company for Skyryse, an aviation startup. Peter Blades was Tesla’s Creative Design Lead for the Model Y from November 2018 to last month, the Roadster from March 2017 to last month,
Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave some conflicting signals about the upcoming Roadster on Tuesday night. “Tonight, we radically increased the design goals for the new Tesla Roadster,” the CEO said, via a post on X. Musk then clarified that the production design is complete and the product is due to be unveiled at the end
The Lamborghini Sián is a rare car, and for fans with deep pockets there’s a stunning example that’s coming up for sale. A 2021 Sián coupe with a red paint finish that fades into exposed carbon fiber will cross the block at Broad Arrow Auctions’ sale coinciding with the 2024 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance running
Chemicals company Elkem and its project partners VTT, Siemens, Stellantis and Gemmate Technologies have developed a 3D printing powder for EV motors. The development is part of the SOMA project, which aims to develop lightweight solutions for e-mobility by using additive manufacturing for soft magnetic alloys. Elkem has developed a new specialized iron silicon powder
Photo: Kyoto University An MIT-led team revealed a “guidebook” for how to tune surface properties of perovskites, a silicon alternative – here’s why that’s huge for solar. Perovskite solar cells, inspired by the mineral with a similar crystal structure, have been a serious topic of research within the renewable energy sector for some years now.
Battery tech provider Addionics plans to invest $400 million in its US manufacturing facilities as part of a three-phase multi-factory plan to boost domestic EV battery production. The first plant is expected to begin production in 2027, and additional plants are to be completed by 2032. Once completed, the factories will produce tens of thousands
Rumors have been brewing for weeks now that Europe’s automakers were challenging the EU’s decision to ban ICE vehicles as of 2035. But the ACEA, Europe’s automakers association, said that it is not pushing back and is all in with the EV future. President of the ACEA and CEO of Renault, Luca de Meo told
China has put everyone on notice, but you probably already knew that by now. European, Japanese, and American automakers have struggled to sell their EV shapes at a reasonable price, without sacrificing any semblance of profitability. Meanwhile, cheap and cheerful Chinese-branded EVs have only continued to proliferate across the globe, reaching price parity with ICE
By Zachary Visconti Posted on February 27, 2024 Micro Mobility Solutions has unveiled a smaller version of the Microlino, called the Microlino Lite, which is a second version of its adorably tiny electric city car. The Switzerland-based electric vehicle (EV) startup unveiled the new, more affordable Microlino Lite at the Geneva International Automotive Show this
Renault brings back its hot hatch in affordable EV form. Fiat reveals five new EV concepts. And Honda details another impressive-looking hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, as infrastructure questions remain. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda has revealed the upcoming fuel-cell version of its Honda CR-V and, once again, it will only be available
Apple is canceling its decade-long electric car project, Bloomberg reports. The company has reportedly invested millions of dollars into the project, but has now determined that it isn’t viable. COO Jeff Williams today told the approximately 2,000 Apple employees working on the EV project that it is canceled, which came as a surprise to the
EV charger manufacturer Circontrol has added a new model to its Raption Series of DC fast chargers. The new Raption Compact 80 joins the recently launched Raption Compact 240 and Raption Compact 160 in Circontrol’s product lineup. The Compact 80 can charge an EV at up to 80 kW, or charge two EVs simultaneously at
Photo: South Fork The final turbine is up at New York’s South Fork Wind, making it the US’s first complete utility-scale offshore wind farm in federal waters. Renews reported today that a South Fork Wind spokesperson told the news outlet, “With the last turbine having been installed at South Fork Wind, commissioning work is ongoing
US-based EV charging services and technology company IoTecha has partnered with French EV open ecosystem developer Software République to inaugurate a production line for the Mobilize Powerbox, a smart bidirectional Level 2 EV charger manufactured by French producer Lacroix. Software République was founded in 2021 by Dassault Systèmes, Eviden, Orange, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics and Thales.
The RA electric trailer from Range Energy promises to turn your diesel truck into a hybrid or extend the range of your electric semi – and now it qualifies for a $120,000 voucher in California. California’s Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Voucher Project aims to make it easier for commercial fleets to decarbonize. Last July, Range became
The U.S. is known, rightly so, as the land of big-ass gas guzzlers. One ambitious European company hopes to sell Americans on just the opposite, and to do so, it’s running a design playbook that evokes the adorably classic BMW Isetta. Swiss manufacturer Micro on Monday revealed the Microlino Lite, a quirky, tiny and cartoonishly
By Zachary Visconti Posted on February 26, 2024 The United Automotive Workers (UAW) have come to a tentative local agreement at a Ford factory in Kentucky, after the union threatened to put the site’s almost 9,000 workers on strike last week if a deal wasn’t reached. Earlier this month, the UAW threatened to launch a
Some lawmakers want to ban public EV charging stations wherever gas stations aren’t permitted. Ineos revealed a fully electric off-roader while talking up its range-extended versions instead. And liquid hydrogen could have greater potential for fuel-cell long-haul semis, suggests This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lawmakers in Kentucky have made a confounding proposal:
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