Elon Musk has provided an update on the timeline for the next-generation of its “Full Self-Driving Beta” system and the availability of the package as a monthly subscription. Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Tesla is currently testing the “feature complete” version of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package in beta with a few thousand customers and employees
Meet the Mazda MX-30, a battery-electric compact crossover designed for the city and due to reach the United States this fall. The MX-30 was unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show and has been on sale elsewhere since then. In the U.S., the crossover will be limited to California, though more states could be added
Power management company Eaton’s eMobility business has secured a contract to supply power distribution units (PDUs) and Bussmann series fuses to a global vehicle manufacturer for use in a new light-duty commercial EV. “Eaton’s experience and application of fuse and circuit protection technology allowed for PDU integration at levels others could not match,” said Eaton
Arcimoto, makers of fun, utility vehicles for commuters and fleets, announced NASDAQ’s approval today. The company can now list its shares of common stock on The NASDAQ Global Market, a positive growth sign. A Eugene, Oregon manufacturer of affordable three-wheeled electric vehicles (EVs), Arcimoto looks to change the world. Their Fun Utility Vehicles (FUVs) can
Mazda announced that its first-ever EV, the MX-30 crossover SUV, will be making its way to the US this fall. Beginning with dealerships in California, the battery-powered SUV will kick off an electrified fleet from Mazda that will also include a PHEV version of the MX-30 with a rotary generator. Previously, the all-electric MX-30 was
Juneau residents will begin to see Capital Transit’s first battery-electric bus in service and on the road April 14. This is the first electric bus owned and operated by a public transit agency in Alaska. “The City and Borough of Juneau is committed to bringing clean, safe, and reliable public transportation to its ridership and
By Maria Merano Posted on April 13, 2021 The Boring Company has released the fare prices for the Vegas Loop, and they are quite reasonable. With enough optimization, it appears that Elon Musk’s tunneling startup may indeed have a shot at disrupting and revolutionizing the public transportation sector. The recently finished Las Vegas Convention Center
Mike Johnston is a drummer and anyone who knows drummers knows that means a big load to carry. Be it to gigs, practices, lessons… this musician needs a car with a lot of space. Take a look and see how Mike makes the most of all the available space in Model S and why he
Which two small SUVs were the subject of our drive reports this week? And what prompted one Tesla owner to write an unqualified love letter about his new car? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse–right here at Green Car Reports–for the week ending on Friday, December 12, 2014. For links
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Here is one of the latest, promotional videos about the Hyundai Motor Group’s new ultra-fast charging network – E-pit, that reveals to us the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 together. Those are all-electric cousins – both based on the same E-GMP platform, but completely different in terms of design style. The Ioniq 5 is
EV startup Rivian has announced that South Korean battery giant Samsung SDI will supply cells for its vehicles. The automaker, which plans to begin production of an electric pickup and an SUV this year, has been working with Samsung throughout the process of developing the new cells. Rivian’s vehicles are aimed at the outdoorsy set,
Rivian confirms its battery supplier. Polestar reveals more affordable models with more range. Yamaha is moving fast into being a performance EV supplier. And we drive the Karma GS-6. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A couple of new Polestar 2 models promise not just a lower price but more range—more than 260
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LG Energy has announced that by the end of 2025, it will invest more than $4.5 billion in its US-based business to increase its battery production capacity by 70 GWh. LG and GM are currently discussing plans to build a second joint venture plant in the US, which is expected to have a production capacity
Polestar announced today the launch of new variants of the Polestar 2, the Swedish brand’s first all-electric car. Cheaper and longer range versions are now available. Polestar was Volvo’s performance brand, but it was rebranded and relaunched recently as an electric vehicle brand. Last year, they have launched the Polestar 2, an all-electric fastback car,
Tesla investor and advocate Mo Stonks saved the life of someone attempting suicide this week. He shared on Twitter that he was still shaking and that the person just tried to end their life by jumping off of the side of a bridge on the New Jersey Turnpike. Mo risked his own life to shut
By Maria Merano Posted on April 12, 2021 Another Rivian R1T electric pickup truck was spotted with a LiDAR rig on Page Mill Road in Palo Alto. After Rivian released more details about its R1T and R1S vehicles in November, questions emerged about Driver+, its driver-assist system. Some people noticed that in Rivian’s November update,
SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHARE if you want Clean Energy & Electric Vehicles to be the norm. In this ‘Exclusive Newsflash’, Fully Charged gets to break a big story for British electric car charging. While the network is not perfect, we think that sometimes it’s given a bad press by those outside of the industry. One
Tug of war is, just like drag races, one of the specialties of electric vehicles as they can underline the advantage of electric drive. Here we can see a duel between the Tesla Model X and a true off-road model, the Mercedes G550 4×4 Squared, that looks so huge we guess it should win easily.
Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces the NEW Thermo Scientific™ LInspector™ in-line measurement and control system, specifically designed to increase quality and performance of lithium-ion battery electrode coatings and separator films. The production of lithium-ion batteries is rapidly increasing, driven by the growth in demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
Panasonic expresses some skepticism about the battery format Tesla sees as the future. Tesla’s putting its 94-mile Model 3 out in the open, in Canada. What did hybrids look like a century ago? And Aptera’s “never charge” solar car goes to the track. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Aptera’s three-wheeled solar car
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BMW has just launched a new generation of the M4 coupe (and M3 sedan) for 2021 but already a hotter version is out testing. The M4 is currently available in base and Competition grades. The prototype in our latest spy shots is likely for a new CS grade, judging by some of the upgrades it
Tesla’s use of artificial intelligence in its electric vehicles is about to get better in a new software update, according to CEO Elon Musk, and he is not just talking about the automaker’s Full Self-Driving effort. While Tesla is famous for its investment in artificial intelligence for self-driving technology, the automaker has also been using its
Five leaders in their domains have laid the foundations for this new open innovation ecosystem. European sovereignty and new value propositions are at stake. This ecosystem will welcome new members and develop open collaborations. With complementary technology, two first proposals presented Groupe Renault, Atos, Dassault Systèmes, STMicroelectronics and Thales join forces to create the ‘Software
By Maria Merano Posted on April 12, 2021 Tesla’s upcoming battery factory in Berlin has received a strong voice of support from German Economics Minister Peter Altmaier (CDU). In a statement on Friday, Altmaier noted that his ministry is “prepared to support this investment on the part of the state, as we do with other
Tesla’s Vice President of Vehicle Engineering, Peter Rawlinson, talks about some of the features of Model S engineering at Tesla headquarters. He discusses the advantages of designing a car from the ground using Tesla’s proven electric powertrain, and how the result will be a drive experience to surpass any that have come before it. For
What do Russia and Texas turn out to have in common? And, how many electric cars did China build, just in June alone–and why isn’t it quite as major as it sounds? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse–right here at Green Car Reports–for the week ending on Friday, July 10,
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