Matchbox is headed towards 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based materials by 2030. Is this the end of die-cast cars as we know them? In an announcement today, Mattel said these are its goals across all products and packaging. The company’s manifesto, the Drive Toward A Better Future, calls for zero-plastic packaging. Forest Stewardship Council-certified (FSC)
Next generation NIO Power Swap Station 2.0 enters service in Beijing as NIO enters into partnership with Sinopec On April 15, NIO and Sinopec unveiled the NIO Power Swap Station 2.0 at Sinopec’s Chaoying Station in Beijing. This is NIO’s first second-generation battery swap station and also the first under the NIO-Sinopec partnership. As a
By Eric Ralph Posted on April 16, 2021 In one of the biggest NASA contracting surprises in years, the space agency has chosen SpaceX – and only SpaceX – to return humans to the surface of the Moon with its next-generation Starship rocket. The Washington Post’s Christian Davenport broke the news a few hours before
LIKE if the Tesla Model 3 is the one to beat | SHARE if you think all cars should be electric We know Robert loves his Tesla Model 3 (long range model), but what will he think of the new 2021 upgraded version? The Tesla Model 3 SR (standard range) Plus has had an upgrade
A team of researchers led by MIT Professor Ju Li has found an electrolyte that overcomes the problems associated with metal electrodes, which could result in batteries with longer lifespans and more energy storage capacity. The research was reported in the journal Nature Energy in a paper by Li and others. The researchers say the
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Semi service program, Audi e-tron Q4, Mercedes-Benz EQS, and more. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like
Before the turn of the decade, if you were interested in a fully electric SUV, your options were minimal. Now, with more legacy automakers making the switch, the market has broadened significantly. Today, you can walk out of a dealership with an electric SUV for less than $40,000! If you are financially savvy or a
Rivian has announced an insurance program, but it’s quite different than Tesla’s. The Mercedes EQS might leapfrog most other EVs in efficiency. GM and LG announce a second battery plant. And Washington State sets a 2030 end date for gasoline vehicles. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. It’s official: GM is planning a
Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering next week that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. Just like the content Charged brings you every day, conference topics will span the entire EV engineering supply chain and ecosystem including motor and power electronics design and
A new personal electric vehicle company has just debuted, joining a segment that has seen impressive growth lately. The aptly named X Mobility startup is already showing off a wide range of light electric vehicles. The first three products that X Mobility has rolled out include an electric bicycle, e-scooter, and e-skateboard. None of the
Ferrari will unveil an electric vehicle in 2025, Chairman John Elkann said on Thursday during the company’s annual general meeting. The news of an electric Ferrari doesn’t come as a huge surprise as patent drawings filed by Ferrari for a modular electric drive system were discovered last year. Elkann didn’t provide any details on the
Mazda’s first electric vehicle will arrive in the United States later this year, though technically it’s just going to be California while the manufacturer considers the viability of selling to regions beyond the West Coast. The rollout makes sense as America’s 31st state has been hungrier for electric vehicles than other parts of the country.
Sustainable Boat News shared a blissful look at sustainable water travels earlier in March: Sunreef 80 Eco electric catamaran set to premier this year Sunreef Eco 80 electric catamaran © Sunreef Yachts..Sailing Eco Yachts, The Sunreef Yachts Eco sailing range of catamarans offers a holistic approach to green yachting with endless possibilities for customization. Harnessing
By Maria Merano Posted on April 15, 2021 Tesla and Del Valle Independent School District (ISD) has started developing a student training program for high schoolers interested in working at Gigafactory Texas. Del Valle ISD Ojeda Middle School’s principal, Alex Torrez, was hired two weeks ago as the school district’s chief workforce development officer for
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It had been more than 50 years since George Parrott had been to a drag race–back in what now seems almost like the very dawn of motoring. Back then, he just watched. Yet there he was, just a month ago, behind the wheel of his Tesla Model S P85D, facing off against another car as
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Volkswagen Group Components announced the launch of the second production line for MEB-related battery systems at its plant in Braunschweig (Brunswick), Germany that significantly expands the overall battery manufacturing capabilities. Both the first and the second production line have a maximum capacity of 250,000 battery systems (modules and packs) for MEB-based electric cars, like the Volkswagen ID.3,
Sponsored by Herrmann Ultrasonics Requirements for reliable and repeatable methods for power distribution, wire harness and cable assembly have become more in demand. It’s not just electric vehicles that are driving this innovation. Newer, modern vehicles improve safety, drivability, and infotainment with a myriad of sensors, cameras, and other electronics. These components and the modules
The Toyota RAV4 Prime is a hot commodity. The Mercedes-Benz EQS is fully revealed. GM and LG Chem are reportedly readying a second battery plant. And would you choose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Kia EV6? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. According to sales data, the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid
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In 2018, Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler began a research project to develop a battery-powered train designed to operate on non-electrified or semi-electrified lines. Now the Flirt Akku (akku is the German term for a battery), which carries its batteries on the roof, has covered some 15,000 km in pure battery operation, and has demonstrated
Domino’s has launched autonomous pizza delivery in Houston, Texas this week. Customers can choose to have their meal delivered by Nuro’s R2 robot. Nuro has the first completely autonomous on-road delivery vehicle approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Domino’s and Nuro combo is a single store offer for customers who choose limited R2
The Rivian R1T electric pickup truck is still a few months away from customer deliveries, but it looks like Blue Origin already has its own fleet of Rivian R1Ts. Yesterday, Blue Origin, a private American aerospace company, conducted its latest test in its New Shepard program with its reusable rocket and capsule called RSS (Reusable
Watch below as a Tesla Model 3 owner uses Tesla’s Smart Summon to safely keep him from getting caught up in a crazy Louisiana storm. The owner of the Model 3 was doing the same thing I was when this freak storm decided to unleash its fury on the Albertson parking lot. Finally managed to
By Maria Merano Posted on April 14, 2021 Elon Musk’s Boring Company has announced its updated lineup of tunneling products and services. With its expanded list of offerings, The Boring Company could extend its reach beyond mass transportation. As could be seen in the tunneling startup’s official website, The Boring Company now offers a total
A longer look at the very popular BMW i3 REx, an electric car with a petrol motorcycle engine stuffed in the back to extend the range. Thankfully some accurate maths supplied by the Fully Charged maths advisor. https://www.patreon.com/bobbyllew
General Motors and LG Chem will build a second battery cell plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, according to an Automotive News report. The plant will cost $2.3 billion and the two companies will announce the plans on Friday. The first plant is currently under construction in Lordstown, Ohio. The plant will provide Ultium battery cells
WAFIOS has introduced the SpeedFormer, a new approach to the production of hairpins for electric motors, which unites three wire and tube bending techniques into one system. WAFIOS modified and optimized a previously used technique for simple hairpin bends in order to improve production speeds. The company developed and patented a second bending technique, based
General Motors is reportedly making plans with the South Korean battery supplier LG Chem for a second joint U.S. battery plant—this one in Tennessee. According to Reuters, confirming multiple sources familiar with the plans on Wednesday, the $2.3 billion factory potentially being announced Friday would be in Spring Hill. That’s near the former Saturn facility