Battery maker Enevate has announced a new production license agreement with battery cell producer EnerTech International to commercialize Enevate’s silicon-dominant, XFC-Energy battery technology in the transportation, mobility and reserve power markets. The production license agreement with EnerTech is the next milestone in Enevate’s technology roadmap that leads to commercialization scheduled for 2022. Pre-production batteries have
Audi announced today that it will produce its last internal combustion engine in 2033 (if people are still buying them by then), and it will only launch new vehicles that are electric by 2026. At this point, every single automaker, except for just a handful of them — looking at you, Toyota — agrees that
by Caroline Brogan Imperial College London press release: Lead from leaded petrol persists in London air despite the ’90s ban Research from Imperial College London has found that lead from leaded petrol persists in London’s air despite its ban in 1999. “Up to 40 % of #lead in airborne particles today comes from the legacy of
Today we will take a look at the fast charging results of the brand new Tesla Model S Plaid that is expected to offer the best charging curve of any Tesla car so far. One of the first Plaid cars on the road was recently tested at a V3 Supercharging station (250 kW) by MotorTrend,
By Joey Klender Posted on June 22, 2021 Chipotle is launching a new Rewards Exchange program by introducing a new video game called the “Chipotle Race to Rewards Exchange,” and the interactive game will feature a Tesla Model 3. Chipotle will also be giving away a Model 3 as a part of the program, and
Volvo announces a big battery factory for Europe. We bring you a drive of the XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid and think about its connection to a future all-electric XC90. And Porsche is in the battery business. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With Volvo’s plan to embrace EVs in place, the 2021 Volvo
BrightLoop Converters is teaming up with Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) to deliver the upcoming Value line of high-power DC-DC converters. The Value product line is composed of two converters, M and L, delivering 6 kW/300 A and 12 kW/600 A, respectively. BrightLoop says the power converters have a smaller footprint and lower weight than equivalent
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Elon Musk has revealed some details of Tesla’s new Plaid carbon-wrapped electric motor, and teased an even hotter, higher-rpm version that will appear with the next-gen Roadster. The Plaid motor is based on new technology that allows Tesla to build smaller, more powerful and efficient motors than ever. It’s small enough to be picked up
Elon Musk announced that Tesla will hold an ‘AI Day’ in about a month to show its progress in software and hardware related to artificial intelligence. However, the main goal is to recruit talent. Over the last few years, Tesla started holding events, not really to unveil new products, but to present new technologies that
Performance SUVs are common today, but in late 1960s there was only the Jerrari. This unique combination of a 1969 Jeep Wagoneer and Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 was decades ahead of its time. Now the one-off SUV is for sale through Classic Driver Market. The Jerrari was built for casino magnate and car collector Bill
GUANGZHOU, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XPeng Inc. (“XPeng” or the “Company,” NYSE: XPEV), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle company, today released its Xmart OS 2.6.0 through an over-the-air (OTA) upgrade, with the Valet Parking Assist (VPA) beta version and over 10 additional new and optimized autonomous driving and voice assistance functions, to P7 customers in China. Valet
The all-electric car segment is booming in the U.S., according to the latest report on car registration from Experian (via Automotive News). During the first four months (January-April) of this year some 133,509 new BEVs were registered, which is 95% more than a year earlier (about 68,466). The growth of the all-electric segment is three
By Joey Klender Posted on June 21, 2021 Tesla’s Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence, Andrej Karpathy, detailed the automaker’s self-driving Supercomputer that will era in Dojo. Dojo is Tesla’s 4-dimensional Autopilot training program and was first discussed in 2020 by CEO Elon Musk. Karpathy gave a 40-minute presentation regarding Autonomous Vehicles at the 2021 Conference
Americans want more renewable energy but there’s a strong partisan divide—just as the Biden administration might have to face a bipartisan “compromise” that reportedly strips some of that out of an infrastructure plan. Another Tesla Model 3 is set to tackle Pikes Peak. And Fisker says its Ocean EV is getting more power. This and
Subscribe for the latest GreenCarReports.com videos: http://bit.ly/12upBka From behind the wheel of Toyota’s new electric RAV4 crossover, we test the acceleration offered by its Tesla-designed powertrain, walk through the new display and instrument cluster settings, and discuss the car’s limited production. Learn more about the Toyota RAV4 EV – http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1078215_2012-toyota-rav4-ev-first-drive-from-behind-the-wheel-video Watch More Videos on GreenCarReports.com:
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LIKE if you think electric cars should be more affordable, SHARE to spread the word! Is the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV the most exciting electric car on the market? Probably not. But what is it about this little box on wheels that has led to it outselling Tesla? It’s small, it’s cheap but it could
OneD Battery Sciences has introduced SINANODE, a technology to power the next generation of silicon-based EV batteries. The SINANODE process fuses silicon nanowires onto commercial graphite powders, which the company says triples the energy density of the anode while cutting its cost per kWh in half. The higher energy density increases battery range while nanowires
As business and national attractions begin to finally open their doors to the public and even allow full capacity, the long-overdue list of activities to do this summer and beyond is miles long. A key factor in experiencing many of these ventures requires some time in your car, and hopefully, it’s an EV — perhaps
Sponsored by Starline Track Busway Automakers have taken bold steps forward in the development of rapid and robust electric vehicle offerings. Those efforts have not gone unnoticed. The combination of more competitively priced electric car models and improvements in battery technology have provided peace of mind for consumers looking to travel 200 miles on a
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including more information on the new Tesla Model S Plaid, its yoke steering wheel, the launch of the VW ID.4 AWD in the US, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by our partnership with IAA: a
ID.4 AWD Pro carries a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $43,675, lower than any other AWD BEV on sale today Dual-motor ID.4 offers maximum of 295 hp and AWD Pro achieves 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds EPA-estimated 249 miles of range on AWD Pro model and 240 miles of range on AWD Pro S
So, you think the Tesla Model S Plaid‘s yoke is pretty awesome? Now, you can get an aftermarket yoke for your Tesla Model 3 or Model Y. Brian Jenkins (i1Tesla) got one from Hansshow and installed it himself. He writes, “My carbon fiber and Alcântara wrapped Yoke wheel is amazing. Not that hard to install
By Simon Alvarez Posted on June 20, 2021 It was only a few hours after the accident and a bold statement was already making its rounds in the mainstream media. Another Tesla has crashed, and this time, it took the lives of two individuals from Texas. Facing inquiries from journalists eager for some clarity as
The 2004 Ford Shelby Cobra concept is headed to auction. The one-off drivable concept car inspired by the legendary Cobra roadster will cross the block at Mecum auction in Monterey, California, scheduled for Aug. 12-14. Codenamed “Daisy,” the Shelby Cobra concept debuted at the 2004 Detroit auto show. Since 2017, it’s been owned by Chris
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is one of America’s most famous races, and for the past several years it’s served as a de facto proving ground for electric racing vehicles—including multiple Tesla Model 3s, all rather lightly modified. Evasive Motorsports is very familiar with Pikes Peak, winning the Unlimited class in last year’s race
Aircraft leasing company Avolon has placed an order for up to 500 electric eVTOL aircraft from Vertical Aerospace. The companies say the sale will introduce the ultra-short-haul aircraft category to commercial aviation. The two companies will collaborate throughout the development, certification and commercial roll-out of the VA-X4, a piloted, zero-emissions electric Vertical Take Off and
New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state and home to Sydney, has announced a massive new EV policy package with $500 million worth of tax exemptions, rebates, and new spending on chargers, along with traffic-avoidance perks. In contrast, earlier this year, neighboring Victoria, the second most populous Australian state, implemented the “worst EV policy in
The Chargeway system, which helps EV buyers understand charging stations, speeds, and compatibilities—along with info on utility incentives—will start to show up in dealer websites The Chargeway visual EV charging platform, which helps car shoppers locate and understand charging stations, speeds, and compatibilities, can already be found in pilot programs in more than 20 dealerships