While bicycles have generally been a “one bike, one rider” type of proposition, electric bicycles flip the script by using motor assist to add extra utility. And a new wave of multi-passenger electric bikes are opening the door for two-up riding that hasn’t typically been possible on unassisted pedal bikes. Sure, you could carry a
The Vantas VX SUV will go on sale in the U.S. in late 2022. HAAH Automotive Holdings and Sicar announced yesterday that they will import Vantas and T-Go vehicles. This is a prelude to HAAH and Shanghai Sicar Automotive Technology manufacturing vehicles stateside. The COVID-19 pandemic delayed their U.S. manufacturing startup. A letter of intent
Bonn – DHL Express takes another step in its Zero Emissions strategy. The company today announces its partnership with Fiat Professional, purchasing the first 100 units of Fiat’s new E-Ducato. Yesterday morning the automotive company introduced the new model to the public. These large vans are 100% electric and convince with their large capacity and long
By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 24, 2021 Fresh off the successful flight of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon to the International Space Station, CEO Elon Musk has been confirmed to be in line to host popular late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live in its May 8 episode. Together with the Tesla and SpaceX CEO will be pop singer
(Important note: This episode was recorded before the UK lockdown) Hot or not? Robert spent a week driving the new Renault Zoe GT line R135 and he found something remarkable – it’s faster than a Tesla… Well kinda. Given a set of specific parameters, yes the Renault is a lot faster to charge, domestically, if
In March, the state of Washington one-upped EV trendsetter California with a proposal to phase out gas-burning cars by 2030—five years earlier than the Golden State’s proposed ban. Washington’s legislature has now passed Clean Cars 2030, part of a larger bill (E2SHB 1287) that directs the state’s utilities to prepare for all-electric transportation. Unlike California
Tesla is starting to offer free Powerwalls to people who received big price increases on solar roof projects that were already under contracts. Last month, we reported that Tesla is drastically increasing the price of its solar roof tiles by as much as 50% based on an extremely inconsistent new “complexity factor.” Even with the lowest complexity
Installing a home charging station for your EV can seem like a difficult task, but we walk you through the steps here. Congratulations! You’ve gone and bought yourself an electric car! Brilliant! But your next thought may well be ‘how am I gonna charge the darn thing?’ We’ve had a little look into installing a
Which electric vehicles earned top safety ratings this week? Which luxury brand revealed a fully electric sedan with 800V charging? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 23, 2021. This week we took a first drive in the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and
Sponsored by TTI The rechargeable battery industry has experienced significant growth and is expected to continue to grow into the future. Most of this growth is expected to be propelled by next-generation high voltage energy systems for electric vehicles, and marine and home storage applications that use seriesconnected battery packs. The most popular batteries for
A lot of people know me for my electric bike passion. Whether it’s an electric bicycle, scooter, or motorcycle, I love throwing a leg on an electric steed and riding off into the sunset. And sure, I enjoy an occasional electric car ride as much as the next guy. But sometimes, and for some jobs,
This week’s Auto Shanghai 2021 was the first major auto show to be held since the pandemic hit, and it didn’t disappoint. But it wasn’t the established automakers that stormed the show. Rather, it was China’s domestic brands which put their mark on their home show for the first time. Case in point was a
Having noticed that Washington got a bit of publicity for vowing to ban all vehicles reliant on internal combustion after 2030, a dozen other American states decided it would be a good idea to reaffirm their own religious-like commitment to the environment by saying they too will be restricting your choice of automobiles by 2035.
The ongoing partnership supports Macy’s environmental, social and corporate responsibility objectives while adding a valuable shopper service NEW YORK, (April 22, 2021) – Volta, the industry leader in commerce-centric electric vehicle charging networks, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Macy’s to offer free charging to its customers at dozens of locations nationwide. Contributing to
By Joey Klender Posted on April 23, 2021 Tesla’s request for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to approve a millimeter-wave sensor for child protection and anti-theft measures has been granted. Along with five other companies, Tesla received “a grant of waivers” on April 14, 2021, that would allow the installation of radar sensors in the
Commercial vehicle OEM Lion Electric has announced plans to build a battery manufacturing plant and innovation center in Quebec. The factory will produce both battery packs and modules, and is expected to begin operations in early 2023. The planned yearly production capacity is 5 GWh of battery storage, enough to electrify approximately 14,000 medium and
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a Tesla fatal crash goes viral in the media, another Model 3/Y r price change, Cadillac Lyriq production version, and more. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 launches in the UK this Summer and Hyundai UK made a virtual showroom video about the upcoming electric crossover. The two presenters do a complete review of the EV inside and out in the 27-minute video. They share some details we haven’t heard yet. If you aren’t able to watch the
Toyota is building hydrogen combustion engines. Honda reveals more about its U.S. EV plans. California is back on a path to setting its own vehicle emissions rules. And the list of EVs with top safety ratings is growing fast. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Both the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E and the
Autopilot allows Model S to steer within a lane, change lanes with the simple tap of a turn signal, and manage speed by using active, traffic-aware cruise control. Digital control of motors, brakes, and steering helps avoid collisions from the front and sides, as well as preventing the car from wandering off the road. Model
Honda was the first car company to sell a hybrid in the U.S., but it hasn’t done nearly as well with its hybrids as Toyota has done with its Prius. The Insight wasn’t close enough to the mainstream–and the first Honda Accord Hybrid didn’t post great gas-mileage numbers. hat’s changing with the 2014 Accord Hybrid,
Every Tesla Model S and Model X owners want to know about how to get the most of out of tires and wheels on their Teslas: from tire rotation and noise reduction to how to get the best range, how fast they wear out and what the best tires are made for Tesla are. I
EV Design Prophet Sandy Munro is always worth listening to—he explains highly technical EV engineering topics in an engaging, accessible style. His most recent appearance was a discussion of the next generation of EV technologies, part of this week’s Spring 2021 Charged Virtual Conference on EV Engineering. Munro covered an amazing amount of ground in
Rivian’s electric vehicles, the R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV, are made for adventure, and the company is planning lots of accessories to make those adventures easier. Rivian is preparing to launch its electric vehicles in the coming months, and recently, it’s been announcing a bunch of programs to support its upcoming fleet:
Today President Joe Biden committed to cutting U.S. fossil fuel emissions up to 52 percent by 2030. His statement came during a virtual climate change summit with 40 world leaders. Presidents Xi Jinping of China and Vladimir Putin of Russia both committed to working on cutting emissions. In a call to action, Biden said, “The
Data shows how the all-electric city car has been adopted by car buyers across suburban and rural areas since the first-generation ZOE arrived in January 2013 Findings confirm that electric vehicles are just as suited to rural customers as those in more built-up parts of the country The inclusion of home charging, plus the increased
By Maria Merano Posted on April 23, 2021 XPRIZE officially launched the $100 Million XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition. In honor of the launch, XPRIZE founder Peter H. Diamandis sat down with Elon Musk, who is funding the competition through the Musk Foundation. In February, the Tesla CEO announced he was teaming up with XPRIZE to
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Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a creator of high-throughput methods to rapidly design new battery materials, has developed a new Linear Displacement Measurement (LDM) Device that measures small thickness changes in pouch cells during cycling. Developed in partnership with BMW, Wildcat’s LDM capability allows new cell performance feedback as parts of projects with its collaboration partners. Measurements
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y prices have been on a roller coaster so far in 2021 and now they went up again in a new update today. The cheapest Tesla now starts at $39,000. We have been tracking price changes in Tesla’s lineup for years and there were often swings in prices, but it’s