Paying to park in major cities—or nearly any metropolitan area—is never fun. It’s usually expensive and space is incredibly limited. New York City is just awful in this matter, but it doesn’t have anything on Hong Kong. One driver paid HK$10.2 million (approximately $1.3 million) for a single parking spot, which is a new record,
When will the production of EVs surpass that of legacy vehicles? Well, for one particular model, that day has arrived—at least temporarily. Bloomberg reports that, so far this year, Ford has produced more units of its new Mustang Mach-E EV than it has gas-powered Mustangs. Ford has built 27,816 Mustang Mach-Es at a plant in
Just four days ahead of a debut event for the refreshed Model S lineup and high-performance Model S Plaid model, Tesla has abruptly canceled plans for the top Plaid+ version. In a tweet Sunday afternoon, CEO Elon Musk announced the cancellation, and added that the Plaid “is just so good.” Plaid+ is canceled. No need,
Tesla is currently integrating Autopilot usage and more driving habits into its insurance program to deliver more accurate pricing. According to some new reverse engineering of the Tesla mobile app, you will now be able to see your live “safety rating” score in the app. In 2019, Tesla launched its own insurance program, starting with availability
Audi has big plans to ramp up its EV offerings, introducing more than 20 fully electric models by 2025, and it’s working on a concept for premium-level charging infrastructure in keeping with its market position as a luxury brand. Audi plans to implement a pilot project in the second half of this year, which will
Home Depot is offering the RYOBI 1800PSI 1.2-GPM Electric Pressure Washer for $105.79 shipped. Originally retailing for $149, but fetching $130 or so lately, today’s deal is the best price that we’ve tracked in nearly a year and is the best available. Whether you’re planning to pressure wash a driveway, walkway, or even your siding,
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced the availability of $17.5 million in incentives to install public EV chargers in 13 rural counties. Incentives available through the new Inland Communities Incentive Project will cover up to 75 percent of EVSE costs. More than a third of the funding is dedicated to installations in under-resourced communities.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIF.– BYD (“Build Your Dreams”), the world leader in electric vehicles, is introducing a battery-electric Type D school bus with unparalleled safety features and performance, wrapped in a sleek design that will have students wanting to step onboard. With length options of 35, 38, and 40 feet, BYD’s Type D battery-electric school bus is perfect
Fiat 500 electric is one of the latest electric cars on the market in Europe. Today we will take a look at the fast charging capabilities of the 42 kWh battery version (there is also a smaller 23.8 kWh battery option). The new Fiat 500 is equipped with a CCS Combo 2 inlet and according
By Joey Klender Posted on June 5, 2021 This is a preview from our weekly newsletter. Each week I go ‘Beyond the News’ and handcraft a special edition that includes my thoughts on the biggest stories, why it matters, and how it could impact the future. Tesla’s strong financial spreadsheet that has culminated in seven
Which EVs include free fast-charging? Which big automaker sees hydrogen fuel cells and batteries together as a solution for larger trucks? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 4, 2021. BMW released pricing and specifications for its U.S. versions of two upcoming electric
Sponsored by Knowles Precision Devices EV manufacturers are beginning to redesign their vehicles to make the switch from the 400 V battery systems widely used today to 800 V battery systems. Just like engineers faced challenges when moving from the standard 12 V batteries used in combustion vehicles to the higher voltage battery systems used in
Ever since I discovered this awesome electric pickup truck, I’ve been going nuts over the thing. And no, I’m not talking about the hot new electric Ford F-150 launch. I’m talking about my most recent find for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week series, a somewhat fully featured electric pickup truck! Admittedly,
Toyota’s promised solid state battery may be Toyota’s only chance to catch Tesla and their 4680 battery technology, but how do the two compare? Let’s look at Tesla’s 4680 batteries vs Toyota’s promised solid state batteries OUR SPONSOR: ❤️ XPENG MOTORS – Follow China’s leading smart EV automaker on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/XpengMotorsGlobal My P7 video:
As Helen Czerski asks, nuclear fusion energy has been forty years away for the last 70 odd years. Are we getting any closer, Helen visits First Light Fusion in Oxfordshire. More info on First Light Fusion Ltd: https://firstlightfusion.com/ —— We couldn’t keep making the show without our supporters, thank you all! If you enjoy our
Originally posted on EVANNEX by Charles Morris There’s an intimate connection between electric vehicles and renewable energy, and that connection—both literally and symbolically—runs directly through the electrical grid. Intermittent energy sources such as solar and wind need grid-connected storage in order to be viable, and the most flexible and scalable type of storage is a battery, which
As electrification progresses, more and more fleets are adding electric delivery vehicles and Royal Mail, a British postal service and courier company, is no exception. Most recently, the company announced its first delivery office that operates a 100% electric delivery fleet. All 23 diesel vans at a Bristol Delivery Office were replaced with new, all-electric
By Joey Klender Posted on June 4, 2021 New production data from Ford reveals that the legacy automaker is manufacturing more units of the all-electric Mach E than the traditional, gas-powered Mustang. In an attempt to enter the all-electric car market, Ford announced that it would electrify its legendary Mustang in November 2019. Less than
We checked out the Ford Bronco Sport’s Easter eggs, the 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport debuted, and the Mercedes-Benz 500 E celebrated an anniversary. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We went Easter egg hunting in the Ford Bronco Sport. Some of the Easter eggs are useful and act as labels
Sponsored by Keysight Technologies Learn Trends in Verification of Interoperability Today! Although differences are found among countries and regions, global diffusion of electric vehicles (EVs) is still in its development process. While China and some European countries have established EV policies and the penetration rate of EVs is expected to rapidly increase, common requests for
Infinitum Electric, creator of the air-core motor, has secured $40 million in Series C funding to scale production of its ultra-high-efficiency, lightweight motors. The investment will be used to expand production of the company’s IEs Series motors for commercial and industrial applications, and to complete development of its IEm Series EV motors. Infinitum says its
Toyota says it isn’t “anti-EV.” We get an up-close look at the BMW iX electric SUV. The Nissan Ariya is delayed by a few months, but it’s still shaping up to offer the same performance and value. And would you subscribe to charging as a service? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla price increases explained, Tesla is actually working on a diner, Model S Plaid achieves a new record, and more. Thank you to Volkswagen’s new ID.4 for sponsoring today’s show! The show is back live every Friday
Kia America has announced the 2021 version of its Niro crossover EV will soon be available to consumers. The automaker is completely transparent in admitting the 2021 Kia Niro is essentially a carryover from the 2020 EV but with some “technology and convenience enhancements.” The Kia Niro debuted as a hybrid vehicle in the 2017
Test drive a new electric MG in June and get £750 off Month-long test drive event allows no-obligation road tests for potential EV converts Simply book a test drive and download the voucher Almost a third of new MGs sold so far in 2021 are pure electric All new MGs come with 7-Year Warranty Anybody who
The entry-level Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (made in California) was recently tested by Bjørn Nyland at a distance of 1,000 km (622 miles). The conditions for this test were perfect, with temperatures between 22-27°C (24°C average), which translated into a very good result of 10 hours and an average speed of 100 km/h
By Joey Klender Posted on June 3, 2021 Tesla is reportedly planning to utilize LG Chem’s 90% Nickel NCMA (Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese-Aluminum) Cathode for Model Y vehicles built at the company’s Shanghai production plant in China. The cathode is expected to begin installation in the all-electric crossover in July. In Shanghai, Tesla has utilized several different batteries
A generational struggle for hearts and minds is underway, and all of humanity is divided. However, the eventual outcome of the war has been clear for some time. When Nissan announced in 2020 that it would implement the CCS fast charging standard in US and European markets, it became plain that the days of the
Simplified, cost-effective testing of EV batteries and fuel cells with regenerative DC electronic loads and bidirectional DC power supplies that incorporate them.Return up to 96% of the energy absorbed by the DC electronic load, or bidirectional power supply in sink mode, to the power grid. This energy conscious approach to test saves utility costs and