GM has released a rare update on the Cadillac Lyriq, a highly anticipated, upcoming all-electric SUV based on the Ultium platform. The automaker says that the vehicle program is reaching final steps before production, and it released new video footage of the latest Lyriq prototype. The Cadillac Lyric is the first new EV coming from
BMW i Ventures will invest in Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage company that’s working to develop longer-range, lower-cost batteries. ONE will use the investment to scale production of its first products. ONE has demonstrated two proprietary technologies. The first, called Aries, uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry in a structural cell-to-pack architecture
Tesla has started pushing a new Full Self-Driving Beta software update (10.5) to the fleet this weekend. It includes some interesting new features based on the release notes, which you can find below. Tesla is currently slowly rolling out what it is calling Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta), which is an early version of its
The 2004-2009 Prius is the one in which the word “iconic” started to apply to Toyota’s hybrid trendsetter. Even though there had been an earlier Prius, this one’s 55-mpg window sticker, distinctive kammback silhouette and, soon, various celebrity sightings all made it an understated, eco-chic way to be noticed. And now, it seems, thieves are
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U.S. EV Numbers Are Growing, But Their Batteries Need a Key Mineral The electric vehicle (EV) revolution has begun and the race is on to lock down the U.S. domestic supply of lithium. Globally, 27 percent of all passenger vehicles are forecasted to be EV by 2030. Ford has announced its plan to lead the
By Maria Merano Posted on November 21, 2021 Recent aerial footage from Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai has revealed that the facility’s holding lot is reaching maximum capacity as production rolls full steam ahead in the last few weeks of the fourth quarter. Footage dated November 19 from drone operator Wu Wa showed that Giga Shanghai’s holding
The Yara Birkeland, an 80 m long battery-electric container ship, on November 18, 2021 took its first and only trip to Oslo before it is put into regular operation in Norway. It’s a groundbreaking project, as it not only electrifies transport of containers, but is focused on achieving full autonomous operation over a two-year test
Johnson Matthey has been working to commercialize its high-nickel cathode materials for the automotive industry, but has now concluded that the potential returns from its battery materials business will not be adequate to justify further investment. Citing competition from alternative technologies and other manufacturers, the company’s board has decided to pursue the sale of all
It’s been a while since I had a genuine belly laugh from a supposedly-comical brand marketing video. But Harley-Davidson’s “e-bike guru” did just that as it poked and prodded its way through cycling culture stereotypes on its way to landing a surprisingly relatable message about simply enjoying riding. Part of that success might be because
Barcelona-based Wallbox (NYSE:WBX) has added its Eco-Smart and Power Boost home energy management features to its US charging products. Eco-Smart and Power Boost now come standard with Wallbox’s Pulsar Plus, a 48-amp, 11.5 kW compact home charger that features flexible amperage, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, charge scheduling, power sharing and voice control. Eco-Smart uses a
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We tested the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and we’re happy to confirm the redesigned SUV can handle the rigors of Moab while also delivering every day luxury. And it’s now more flexible than ever thanks to both two- and three-row versions on offer. 2022 BMW 2-Series Another vehicle we tested was the 2022 BMW 2-Series.
Some Tesla owners on Friday night encountered a dilemma: The Tesla app—or network—was down, leaving them unable to connect to their vehicle and, well, get into it and drive. The outage, which rendered Tesla’s Phone Key feature useless to some, was not due to a hardware issue with the vehicles themselves. The idea of going
All-New Premium Electric SUV The Nissan Leaf is the best-selling electric vehicle in the world, but this sturdy compact sedan/hatchback no longer leads the electric way as it did a decade ago, taking a backseat to many newer, more powerful and longer-range range EVs. To try to muscle into the new wave of EVs, Nissan
By Joey Klender Posted on November 20, 2021 Tesla is moving closer to starting the manufacturing of its all-electric vehicles at its new facility near Austin named Gigafactory Texas. Production could begin extremely soon as new filings with the Texas Appraisal Review Board (ARB) reveal the imminent completion dates of each project, along with its
Kia presents at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show the Kia EV6 model which is expected to enter the U.S. market in Q1 2022 and will be offered in all 50 stats (at least at some point after the initial rollout). The price of the Kia EV6 First Edition limited edition version (all-wheel drive with
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH), a supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, has agreed to acquire California-based charger manufacturer ClipperCreek. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2021. ClipperCreek has served the EV charging market since 2006, and has sold more than 110,000 Level 2 AC charging stations since its inception. Enphase
While worldwide EV adoption grows month-over-month, many of the previous practices surrounding new and used vehicles will need to adapt to stay relevant. EVs are exceedingly different from ICE cars and require a keen focus on the vehicle’s battery as a crucial indicator of its overall health and longevity. Recurrent looks to bridge that gap
We have a lot more information about VW’s diesel scandal, but no official solution yet for owners; the production Tesla Model X has made its grand entrance; and there are some controversial new ads for the Chevy Volt. This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the
SCHURTER’s new reflowable thermal switch (RTS) has a trip temperature of >175° C, lower than their current offering’s >210° C. The RTS is a compact over-temperature protection device for power semiconductors. Prior to mechanical activation, the new thermal fuse can be soldered on conventional reflow soldering machines with profiles up to 260° C. The lower
The long-awaited SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle is now ready for production, and we have an exclusive first look for you ahead of the bike’s LA Auto Show unveiling. The SONDORS Metacycle has drawn huge excitement since its launch back in January of this year. The bike’s specs of 80 mph (130 km/h) top speed and
Rivian, the truck-focused EV startup, might not play as much of a role in the future of Ford’s electric-vehicle strategy as it had previously indicated. In an Automotive News interview cited by the publication Friday, Ford CEO Jim Farley confirmed that plans are off for the two companies to develop future EVs together. “We want
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By Joey Klender Posted on November 19, 2021 Ford made several leaps forward in its push toward electric vehicles today. Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that the automaker has now doubled its electric vehicle production goals to 600,000 units by 2023. Ford also signed a non-binding contract with GlobalFoundries, a global leader in feature-rich semiconductor
Ford ditches the plans to jointly develop electric vehicles with Rivian, and both companies will focus on their own EV projects. Ford invested some $500 million in Rivian in 2019 (later increasing the amount to $1.2 billion), but in the end they will not introduce a jointly developed EV. By the way, shortly after the
Commercial EV specialist Proterra will provide battery technology for a new generation of electric buses made by Turkish commercial vehicle manufacturer Anadolu Isuzu. Anadolu Isuzu operates in the medium-size bus and truck segments, and sells in around 50 countries, mostly in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The company recently took its first 8-meter NovoCiti
Tesla is currently suffering from a nationwide (update: now worldwide) app server outage -resulting in owners not being able to connect to their cars. Update: some functionally is now returning. The Tesla mobile app is an important part of the Tesla ownership experience. Phones are used as a key to unlock and start Tesla vehicles
Battery supplier SES has released Apollo, a 107 Ah Li-metal battery for EVs. The company also announced plans for its Shanghai Giga plant, a 300,000-square-foot facility that the company hopes will be capable of producing 1 GWh of batteries annually by 2023. SES has addressed the dendrite safety problem associated with Li-metal batteries by coating