By Simon Alvarez Posted on July 11, 2021 An 11-way, 1,000-mile endurance test has proven that long trips with an electric vehicle in the United States are now possible, though those who are not driving Teslas may find themselves a bit challenged. These were the findings of motoring publication Car and Driver, which held a long-distance
Pandemic year or not, gas prices run on supply and demand. Those simple rules have again pushed up prices at the pump, leading many more Americans to once again think about fuel efficiency. Several unexpected things have driven the price hikes this time, including OPEC drama on the supply side, and a spike in demand
New York City has finalized a new contract to operate its fleet of school buses, and an electric bus pilot project is part of the plan. The five-year contract, which involves 41 companies, half a dozen municipal agencies, several labor unions, and a budget of $1.5 billion per year, will govern school bus operations in
Tesla has finally released its highly-anticipated Full Self-Driving Beta v9 software update. Here’s what it looks like. It was a long time coming, but when CEO Elon Musk put an actual date on the release, we knew it was around the corner and Tesla stuck to it. Last night, the automaker started pushing Tesla FSD
Here’s the recap of Tesla’s shareholder meeting headed by Elon Musk with some exclusive footage from outside of Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA with the new white 2nd generation Tesla Roadster and the Tesla Semi truck both present outside of the event. This video and the channel is sponsored by EVANNEX! Use our
SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHARE for a Fully Charged future! Could geothermal power be the future of electricity generation? Robert visits Cornwall to find out how Eden Geothermal are unlocking geothermal energy in the granite beneath the ground. Their seriously impressive geothermal drilling rig might be the same kit you use to drill for oil and
Three of Europe’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers—Daimler Truck, the Volvo Group, and the Traton Group (owner of the Scania, MAN and Navistar brands)—have signed a non-binding agreement to build a public charging network for battery-electric heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe. The agreement lays the foundation of a future joint venture, which is to
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Lotus revealed its new Emira sports car this week, the British automaker’s last model to feature an internal-combustion engine of any sort. The Emira has two engine options to choose from; one is the same supercharged Toyota engine powering the outgoing Evora, and the other is a new unit sourced from Mercedes-Benz AMG. Lamborghini Aventador
Originally by NRDC by Sujatha Bergen Damning new evidence confirms, clear as day, the fossil fuel industry’s dirty dealing: Exxon lobbyists, working behind the scenes to sabotage action to combat climate change. That’s what a new video published by Greenpeace UK features. Dan Easley, a former top lobbyist for the multinational oil company highlights the proposal
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By Simon Alvarez Posted on July 10, 2021 Tesla has begun rolling out Full Self Driving Beta V9 to members of its FSD Beta program, and so far, it appears that the driver-assist suite has indeed made some notable improvements following its shift to a vision-only system. This was initially demonstrated in tests conducted by
Which charging network is presenting air quality updates at its chargers? Which EV startup teamed up with Pininfarina? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 9, 2021. One by one, the legacy automakers are pivoting to focus more on EVs and less on
Electrical Components International (ECI), a global supplier of wire harnesses, electrical components and sub-assemblies for industrial markets, has acquired Promark Electronics. Founded in 1987, Promark Electronics is a manufacturer of wire harnesses and cable and electromechanical assemblies used in commercial electric vehicles and other products. As demand for commercial EVs has grown, Promark has developed
I’ve heard of electric trucks. I’ve heard of electric RVs. But I’ve never seen anything quite as cool or as silly as this electric house on wheels. And you know what that means! This electric mobile home is a perfect entry for my Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week! First of all, let’s
Less than a year after its launch, French industrial company Verkor has raised €100 million in a funding round co-led by EQT Ventures and Renault Group, with the participation of the French government and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region. The funding will support the company’s expansion and the construction of the Verkor Innovation Centre (VIC), where the
Tesla has signed what could be described as a breakthrough deal to deploy solar roofs and Powerwalls on a “large scale” in a new community being built by Brookfield Asset Management and Dacra in Austin. With the launch of the Tesla Solar Roof Tiles, the company has not only been trying to address the market
The Kia EV6Fitting for its first public outing, the EV6 not only ushers in a new era for Kia, but also for the Festival of Speed, showcasing the very latest technology available powered by electric energy alone. The EV6 heralds the start of Kia’s ‘Plan S’ strategy, which includes the introduction of a range of
DragTimes recently was able to spen some time with the all-new, red Tesla Model S Plaid at the Orlando Speedway drag strip and record full performance tests. When put in Drag Strip Mode, the car quickly reported that it is ready for the job so the team was able to conduct multiple runs. The times
By Joey Klender Posted on July 9, 2021 Tesla’s recent rollout of the Model Y Standard Range variant in China is bringing on critiques of positivity from some investment firms, including JP Morgan, who believes the introduction of the new crossover configuration will lead to upside for not only the automaker but its suppliers as
Lightyear’s solar car is set up to outdo Tesla on efficiency. Stellantis, the parent of Dodge, Jeep, and many more brands, is hatching some big electric vehicle plans. And Rivian is considering another propulsion trick. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. After yesterday’s announcements heralding electric muscle cars from Dodge and a fully
Swiss charging station manufacturer Juice Technology has won a contract to supply its JUICE BOOSTER 2 charging solution to BMW Group production lines and the majority of BMW dealerships in Germany. As automakers electrify, they need to upgrade and retrofit their production and servicing facilities to accommodate EVs, and creating a suitable charging infrastructure is
NIO, a growing Chinese electric vehicle maker, announced a new plan to open up battery swap stations and technology to other electric automakers. Are there going to be any takers? Over the years I have been covering electric vehicles, I’ve seen several companies attempt to add value to EVs by using swappable battery packs. The
Elon Musk introduces the Tesla Supercharger and the first part of a national network which will allow the Model S electric car to travel long distances with ultra fast charging. With the Superchargers’ power supplied by solar energy, Tesla continues to move automotive transit towards a much more sustainable future. Learn more: https://ts.la/2JvbB9h
Meet the Lightyear One solar powered electric car that can drive over 400 miles on one charge which includes the energy gathered from its solar panels. I was able to check it out in person in Las Vegas during the CES this week. OUR SPONSOR: ❤️ Reserve your all electric BYTON SUV at: http://bit.ly/2WBBuqW No
Sensor specialist Sensata Technologies (NYSE: ST) has announced that its new power disconnect solution, which is designed to enable faster and safer DC fast charging, has been chosen by several charging infrastructure OEMs. Sensata’s solution combines contactors and GigaFuses from its Gigavac product in a contactor module that’s designed to simplify installation and to provide
Tesla has just released a $5,000 price increase for the base versions (Long Range) of both Model S and Model X electric vehicles. It comes just as the automaker started delivering the new Model S and hasn’t even started delivering the new Model X. Since the beginning of the year, we have been covering a
The 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant may be the automaker’s latest and greatest performance wagon, but now there’s a chance to own its ancestor. A 1994 Audi RS 2 Avant—the automaker’s first RS model—is up for grabs on Bring a Trailer. By choosing the Audi 80 Avant wagon as its starting point, Audi’s Quattro performance
GUANGZHOU, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XPeng Inc. (“XPeng” or the “Company”) (NYSE: XPEV, HKEX: 9868.HK), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (“Smart EV”) company, will be added to Hang Seng Composite Index after market close on 20 July 2021. Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited announced on 8 July 2021 that XPeng Inc. meets the Fast Entry Rule of
Tesla has officially introduced in China an entry-level version of the MIC Tesla Model Y – the Standard Range RWD version – which was expected for quite some time, and a bit earlier listed also in Hong Kong. This is an interesting thing as in the U.S. this version was removed from the list after