By Eric Ralph Posted on March 28, 2021 CEO Elon Musk says that SpaceX has delayed Starship serial number 11’s (SN11) high-altitude launch debut from Friday to Monday to best ensure that the company can “land & fully recover” the 50-meter-tall steel rocket. First and foremost, the weekend will allow SpaceX times time for “additional
After achieving a record nine career wins at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, renowned racer Nobuhiro ‘Monster’ Tajima gets behind the wheel of Model S for a test drive through the hills of Fremont, CA. Speaking briefly of his history in motor sports and why he is such a proponent of EV technology, Monster
The Chevrolet Spark has found its niche as an urban runabout. But since it’s been on sale around the world for a long time, it’s time for a replacement. And this time, for now at least, one key version is going dark. Subscribe for the latest GreenCarReports.com videos: http://bit.ly/12upBka Watch More Videos on GreenCarReports.com: http://www.greencarreports.com/videos
Sandy Munro is here to tell us that the next big thing in automotive industry is…. but most important where it’ll come from. It’s just a matter of time! This video was taped in February. WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/ctv1w3T0sGk Visit and subscribe to Sandy Munro’s channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj–iMtToRO_cGG_fpmP5XQ OUR SPONSORS: ❤️ BOSLEY: Learn about different ways
As the world premiere of the Mercedes-Benz EQS is getting closer, more and more prototypes of the car are seen with less and less camouflage. Here we can see the new video from walkoARTvideos, which shows us a white unit with camouflage only on the front and rear part. You can tell that without any
First seen as the 2019 Vision EQS concept of the same name that heralded the model, the EQS essentially rethinks the S-Class as all-electric. Key rivals will include the Tesla Model S Plaid, Lucid Air, and Porsche Taycan. The EQS is likely to outshine any of those models in what has traditionally mattered to those
Magna’s roadmap to e-mobility now includes the company’s new connected hybrid powertrains and EV drives. The company recently demonstrated both systems at its winter test driving site in northern Sweden. The Magna EtelligentEco, an intelligent, connected PHEV system, offers a cloud connectivity feature that allows it to perform several new functions. For example, it accounts
Someone just paid $2.5 million for the very first new GMC Hummer EV electric pickup truck to be produced later this year. It was for a good cause. In October of last year, GM officially launched its GMC Hummer EV, an all-electric “supertruck” with up to 350 miles of range and a starting price of $80,000.
The UK Plug-in Car grant aims to stimulate the sales of electric cars by slicing a chunk of the price. Recently the value of the grant was reduced and the number of models eligible dramatically cut. Any car above £35,000 was no longer eligible for a £2,500 discount. The list of eligible models remains healthy,
Bus manufacturer New Flyer of America has unveiled its next-generation electric heavy-duty transit bus, built on its proven Xcelsior platform. New Flyer’s battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE and fuel cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 buses have logged 4.5 million service miles to date. The new and improved Xcelsior CHARGE NG incorporates three distinct technology advancements: a next-generation battery
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The Jeep® brand is creating the Jeep 4xe Charging Network, installing Jeep-branded EV charging stations at or near the trailheads of Jeep Badge of Honor off-road trails over the next year. The trailhead chargers coincide with the launch of 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid — the most technically advanced and eco-friendly Wrangler yet —
By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 27, 2021 A Tesla owner has found himself in the middle of a battle worth over $100,000 in property damages after his Model 3 Performance crashed while being driven out of a valet parking garage. Despite being in the right and having the evidence to back up his claims,
The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO has announced that on March 24, 2021 has completed its 2,000,000th NIO Power Swap in Suzhou Delivery Center, China. The latest milestone comes in less than five months since 1 million mark was achieved in October 2020. Let’s recall that all NIO electric cars, with 70 kWh, 84 kWh
Electrify America will set up charging stations for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid at off-road trailheads, the two companies announced Friday. Jeep executives previously mentioned a network of charging stations, but this serves as an official confirmation and fills in some details about the rollout. The first stations of the so-called Jeep 4xe
Sion Power, a specialist in lithium-metal batteries, has announced advancements in its Licerion-EV cell, achieving 400 Wh/kg (700 Wh/L) in a large-format 17 Ah pouch cell. Sion is producing the cells at its facility in Tucson, Arizona, by stacking electrodes with an approximate size of 100 mm x 100 mm on pilot systems. Scaling to
So here’s the thing: I’d love to have a brand-new GM electric Hummer when it comes out. It’d scratch my itch for adrenalized American excess without making me think too critically about my own contribution to the inevitable destruction of our world and everything we hold dear. The only problem is that I don’t have
We drove the 2022 Infiniti QX55, learned about a lifted Subaru Outback, and reported on a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 sold at auction. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We slid behind the wheel of the 2022 Infiniti QX55 to determine whether a faster roofline is worth about $7,000 over a
Ricardo has opened a new Electrified Propulsion Research Centre at its Shoreham Technical Centre in West Sussex. The £5.5-million research facility was designed to enable the development of the next generation of EVs, from component-level subsystems to fully integrated powertrains. Managing Director Steve Dyke said, “We continue to consolidate our position as a trusted engineering
Amazon is offering the Segway Ninebot E22 Electric Kick Scooter for $398 shipped. Today’s deal saves you $102 from its normal price and marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked. Featuring an upgraded 300W brushless DC motor, the E22 can travel at up to 12.4 MPH for 13.7-miles with a maximum capacity of 220-pounds.
Today, the Mayor of the city of Opole and the Deputy CEO of Solaris Bus & Coach signed a contract for the delivery of five electric buses, including charging infrastructure. The contract amounts to nearly PLN 19 million gross, and the new vehicles will be supplied to public transport operator Miejski Zakład Komunikacyjny (MZK) in Opole within 420 days of signing the contract. The commissioned Urbino 12 electric buses will kick off the electrification of the city’s
By Joey Klender Posted on March 26, 2021 Former Tesla executive JB Straubel’s battery recycling venture, known as Redwood Materials, has reached an exclusive partnership with Electronic Recyclers International, also known as ERI, to recycle batteries and solar panels. The recycling of solar panels has not yet been tackled by Redwood or ERI. ERI is
At Tesla, our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. As we continue toward global expansion, discover how our electric vehicles have impacted the lifestyle of local Tesla owners across China—from Tibet to Beijing and Shanghai. With the freedom of long distance travel, convenience of Autopilot, and unparalleled performance, Tesla provides a
We test a plug-in version of the largest, most luxurious Mercedes sedan, wonder if Nissan is charting a change in the direction of its battery sourcing, and get some of the numbers that matter for the Kia Soul EV. This is The Week In Reverse for Friday, September 19, here at Green Car Reports.
I get to drive the VW ID.4 electric SUV for the first time and I examine 10 ways how one can easily catch feelings for this upcoming 2021 EV, plus a word from the CEO of the VW Group of America. WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/XxTH6XRRoFI OUR SPONSORS: ❤️ Climate XChange: Enter the Climate XChange raffle for
ZDF Frontal 21 is under attack by Tesla supporters and investors after its documentary showed the stumbling blocks ahead of Giga Grünheide. So is RBB24 after it said the company presented rough plans for the construction, and the delays it is facing were due to constant changes. According to MLUK (Ministry of the Environment of
We drive the Chevrolet Bolt EUV. In the future, vehicle bodies might potentially be the battery pack. And when the range says zero, Teslas keep going, and going. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Who says an EV’s body and battery pack need to be distinct? Researchers in Sweden are a big step
Fifteen public buses in Vancouver, Canada, will be fitted with BAE Systems’ Series-EV electric propulsion system. Series-EV integrates electric motors, controls and batteries. The latest version of the system uses fewer, lighter, and more compact components compared to the previous generation. It’s designed to be easy to install and extremely efficient. UK-based BAE Systems has
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s v11 software update, Tesla accepting Bitcoin, another Model 3 price increase, 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