High-Performance Turbo Manual Transmission Fun In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for one–the iconic Mustang. High-powered Mustang GT, Mach1 and Shelby GT500 versions are well-known, with the latter model pumping-out 760 pin-you-back-in-your-seat horsepower. Big horsepower gets the headlines and is as sexy as all
It’s high time to compare two compelling electric crossovers that feature the word “Performance” in their names, while arguably both living up to the name. It’s hard to argue that any other current EV aside from the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance is a true Tesla Model Y Performance rival. For folks cross-shopping these electric
Program your own light show to make your Tesla dance! Guide here → https://www.github.com/teslamotors/light-show Read more about Software V11.0 → https://www.tesla.com/blog/introducing-software-v11-0
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Ford has launched a new sustainable charging program that allows plug-in vehicle owners in California to opt for carbon-neutral home charging. Ford is participating in the California Air Resource Board (CARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program, which allows customers to match the use of electricity for charging with 100-percent local renewable energy. Owners of
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla v11/holiday update, the price of the Tesla Roadster going away, Taiga starting production of its electric snowmobile, and more. Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing
What brand is Polestar hoping to rival with future models? A first version of what big electric off-road truck has been delivered? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 24, 2021. The confirmation of official battery sizes for the Ford F-150 Lightning electric
The Dutch city of Utrecht is already pretty green. The rate of car ownership is far lower than in the US. The city boasts the world’s largest bike parking garage and an extensive network of bike lanes, and a new car-free neighborhood for 20,000 people is on the drawing board. Even here, however, cars aren’t
Electric motorcycles are increasingly winning favor with armed forces all over the world. The latest example sees the popular Sur Ron Firefly trialed for use in military airdrops. The exercises are currently underway, being performed by the UK’s 16 Air Assault Brigade. Motorcycle New’s Laura Thompson had the chance to join the soldiers during a
By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 25, 2021 Tesla is currently rolling out the 2021 Holiday Update to its fleet, so a good number of the company’s vehicles would likely enjoy some fresh functions and fun new features. But as the Tesla community waits for the Holiday Update, it seems pertinent to explore some of
Basic Transportation Kicked-up a Notch The 2022 Kia Rio S is a small car with much going for it. Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. If you are looking for a compact sedan or a five-door hatchback, the Rio is a must for your consideration list. Low-cost but not cheap
There were only a handful of battery plants launched in the past decade (the Tesla Gigafactory 1 in Nevada was the largest one), but now there is a huge wave of new projects that spread through the automotive industry in the U.S. The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office highlights 13 new projects at
Li-Cycle has announced plans to build its first Hub facility near Rochester, New York. The company expects to process equivalent battery material to power approximately 225,000 EVs per year. Li-Cycle (profiled in our July/August 2020 issue) uses a hub-and-spoke model for its recycling process. The New York Hub will be integrated with Li-Cycle’s existing network
There are few things in life that would make me happier than being able to live out my fantasy of existing inside a late 80’s or early 90’s beachy television show. I nearly made my Baywatch dreams come true, and now it’s time to go all Miami Vice on my latest find from China’s weirdest
Love it or hate it, the Volkswagen Type 181, known in the U.S. as the Thing, is one of the automotive world’s most distinctive vehicles. While the Thing is instantly recognizable, it also had a lesser-known Australian cousin called the Country Buggy. Looking like an evolutionary offshoot of the Thing, the Country Buggy was originally
In xDrive50 dual-motor all-wheel drive launch guise, the iX achieves an EPA range of 324 miles with 20-inch wheels, 315 miles with 22-inch wheels, and 305 miles with 21-inch wheels, BMW confirmed in an updated press kit for the the vehicle. The single-motor rear-wheel drive BMW i4 eDrive40 is rated at 301 miles of range
OBE Power, which operates a private network of smart, distributed EV chargers, plans to adopt Driivz’s end-to-end charging and energy management platform. Miami-based OBE Power offers an owner-operated Charging as a Service (CaaS) business model for host customers and charge point operators, including software that enables cross-platform integration, fleet operations and Vehicle to Grid (V2G)
You’ve strung the lights, trimmed the tree, and put in that order for that minced meat pie that only grandpa eats… but wait. In the flurry of turkey legs and way too much football, you missed the Black Friday sale from BLUETTI! Fear not friends, BLUETTI has extended its savings through the 2021 holiday season
By Maria Merano Posted on December 24, 2021 A recent sighting of the Rivian Amazon delivery van in Woodhaven, Michigan, revealed something quite surprising about the all-electric cargo carrier. While the van itself looks sleek and futuristic, it is also incredibly large — a bit daunting, even. A short video of the Rivian delivery van
The Dallas Morning News has reported that Elon Musk is a finalist for the Texan of the Year award and shared some of his philanthropic work in Texas since moving there. I think it’s been either a year, a little over a year, or just under a year since he’s moved there (I can’t keep
Electric Sports Cars, SUVs, Cruiser, Pickup and Vans Toyota Mega Web, one of our favorite automotive attractions in Tokyo, is preparing to close its doors at the end of this month. Located in the Palette Town entertainment complex in Odaiba, Mega Web “theme park” includes the Toyota City Showcase new car showroom, History Garage car museum, Ride One test-drive track and more.
The upcoming BMW iX electric luxury Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) has received an EPA range rating of 324 miles (521 km) and more than 300 miles even with bigger wheels. BMW initially will launch a single iX xDrive50 version (dual motor, all-wheel drive) in Q1 2022, equipped with a 111.5 kWh battery. Depending on the wheel size
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DB Regio, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn which operates regional and commuter train services in Germany, has ordered 44 battery-electric Flirt Akku multiple units from Swiss manufacturer Stadler. The first of the 44 multiple units are to go into passenger service on eight routes in the Pfalz region December 2025, and the diesel trains currently
Clean energy sources generated a record 834 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity, or about 21% of all electricity generated in the US in 2020, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported yesterday. That includes wind, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, and geothermal. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for
Some Tesla Model 3 owners are encouraged to charge to 100%. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wows us as a finalist. And Arrival’s EV for Uber aims to be the taxi of the future. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is now delivering some Model 3 vehicles powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP)
A new study from DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory seeks to identify the reasons that DC fast charging accelerates battery degradation. The researchers gained some new insights into a process that can cause damage to the anode during charging and discharging. A paper based on the study, “Increased disorder at graphite particle edges revealed by multilength
Australia is about to get its first offshore wind farms. The three projects will consist of two floating wind farms and one fixed-bottom wind farm, with a total installed capacity of 4.3 gigawatts. Australia’s Energy Estate and Spain-headquartered BlueFloat Energy, which are partnered to develop offshore wind projects in Australia and New Zealand, are developing