Which EV maker bought a whole lot of carbon-intensive bitcoin? Which country became far better known as a hub for electric vehicles this past week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 12, 2021. Toyota on Wednesday announced a big change in its
Harvard University recently purchased four Proterra electric buses, along with the necessary charging infrastructure. The new buses, which will replace four biodiesel-powered vehicles, represent about a third of Harvard’s fleet. Each 35-foot Proterra transit bus has a seating capacity of 29, and features a 450 kWh battery pack and an 800-volt system architecture. The shuttles
Whether toting the neighborhood kids home after soccer practice or loading up for a road trip, SUVs offer the ultimate in vehicle utility. If you’re in the market for an electric SUV though, the options are both few and pricey. Unless of course you head on over to the coolest little corner of the web,
We took a spin in the 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor, the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 received a date with destiny, and a key detail of the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor came to light. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor has arrived and we drove the mid-size
At midnight on January 30, a team of 15 Tesla engineers and Supercharger staffers set off on the historic journey with two Model S’s and a film crew in tow. The goal was to get from Los Angeles to New York in three days, stopping only to refuel the cars at Superchargers. This is where
Why is one family really happy that its Tesla Model S got destroyed? And, what car did we drive this week–but plan to report on next week? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse–right here at Green Car Reports–for the week ending on Friday, October 30, 2015. For links to all
Tesla decides to bring back the entry level Model Y even though Elon Musk deemed it as “unacceptable” back in July, InsideEVs contributor Tom Moloughney will be here to break it down, plus other electric car news of the week! WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/tT9C5mN-EHM My Bosley page with discounts: https://www.bosley.com/e OUR SPONSORS: ❤️ XPENG MOTORS –
Critics are now calling into question just how “green” Tesla is since it recently purchased $1.5 billion in Bitcoin. Reuters published an article that is questioning Elon Musk’s stance on clean energy and wanting answers as to why Tesla is buying bitcoin. The article stated that Tesla’s backing of Bitcoin “could turbo-charge global use of
By Simon Alvarez Posted on February 12, 2021 The idea of Rivian and small electric cars may seem a bit foreign for now, considering the company’s R1T and R1S. Still, CEO RJ Scaringe has noted that the company has plans to sell smaller vehicles for key foreign markets like China and Europe. These vehicles, according
Elon Musk is by nature an iconoclast, a disrupter, an upsetter of applecarts and a slayer of sacred cows, so his long-standing interest in bitcoin, which has been described as “a techno-anarchist project” and “a way to separate money from the state,” is not at all surprising. Now Tesla has purchased $1.5 billion worth of
Amazon is offering the Snow Joe Electric 21-inch 14A Single Stage Snow Thrower for $139.99 shipped. Also at Best Buy. For comparison, this model normally goes for around $170 at Amazon and today’s deal matches the lowest price that we’ve tracked in the past six months. If you’re being hit with this winter snowstorm that’s
InsideEVs is proud to present the forty-fifth episode of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all the best podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In – the show covers the top stories and issues of the week with insight added by our special guests. This edition is hosted by InsideEVs editor and InsideEVs Forum moderator, Domenick Yoney. He is
Royal Dutch Shell says it is already past peak oil. In a Thursday press release, the company said “oil production peaked in 2019,” and that it expects an annual decline of 1% to 2% per year. That’s something Shell has anticipated for some time, and it’s hoping a combination of new businesses will keep it
The DOE has announced $47 million in new funding for seven projects as part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy technologies with Untapped Potential (SCALEUP) program. These selections bring total SCALEUP program funding to over $70 million, building on $24 million in previously announced SCALEUP “Fast Track” selections.
Elon Musk made new comments about the possibility of a Tesla making an electric van with a solar-powered deployable roof. The prospect of Tesla potentially making an electric van has been discussed for years, but CEO Elon Musk finally recently confirmed that Tesla will make an electric van as soon as battery cell supply allows
Award-winning Premier Taxis was named GreenFleet Private Hire/Taxi Company of the year thanks to its EV initiative after it began operating electric taxis in 2015. To boost their eco- credentials the firm have added five MG5 EVs to its fleet to replace Toyota Auris Hybrids. The new additions will be used across the Lancashire firm’s
Robert Llewellyn popped along to ‘Autonomy & The Urban Mobility Summit’ in Paris, October 2017, to see how the electrification of transport could really change the world for the better. The official report for the summit can be found here: https://www.autonomy.paris/en/download-report-autonomy-2017 Please like, subscribe or share to help spread the word about the Fully Charged.
Actor Will Farrell describes Norway’s EV leadership in one of the more amusing Super Bowl commercials, and how General Motors is looking to change all that here at home. According to a Forbes.com article, in March 2019 almost 60 percent of new cars sold in Norway were electric vehicles (EV), in a country bent on
EVgo to Add More than 600 Integrated Tesla Connectors Across its Network in 2021 LOS ANGELES, Feb, 11, 2021 — February 11, 2021 – EVgo, the nation’s largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), is expanding its offering for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) drivers to charge at more EVgo stations across the country, upgrading hundreds of its stations
By Joey Klender Posted on February 11, 2021 Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined Joe Rogan on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast for the third time, with the episode releasing earlier today. In the episode, Musk detailed some more specifics regarding the production of the next-gen Roadster, shedding more light on Tesla’s incomplete but highly-anticipated project.
Sponsored by HBK Understanding how vehicles use and distribute energy is crucial for electric vehicle development and certification. Electrical powertrain, including motors and inverters, heating, air conditioning, infotainment, and other sub systems all consume energy that is being supplied by the battery pack. Any energy usage or inefficiency can result in a shorter range of
Tesla has released a new software update in China that includes the integration of the TikTok app integration, as well as a few more features. Tesla New Year Update Tesla has a tradition to release new software updates for the holidays, which the automaker did again in December in most markets. Now, it is following
Let’s find out if a cheap Harbor Freight gasoline generator can charge up a Tesla Model Y. If in need of an emergency charge, will this work? There’s only one way to find out. As the video explains, you’ll likely have to secure the correct adapter to connect the generator to your Tesla charger. Once
Toyota on Wednesday revealed that two new electric vehicles will be arriving for sale in the U.S. in 2021. Yes, that’s this year. While it may come as a bit of a surprise, it’s something Toyota has outlined before. It’s just not a message that its U.S. organization has been boosting. In July 2019, Toyota
In 2020, a total of 134.5 GWh of passenger EV battery capacity was deployed globally in newly sold passenger EVs, an increase of 39.6% over the prior year, according to an analysis by Adamas Intelligence. This figure excludes an additional 15 to 20 GWh of installed passenger EV battery capacity idling in sales channels and
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Toyota on Wednesday confirmed plans to launch two electric vehicles and a plug-in hybrid in the U.S. this year. The new models are part of a large-scale electrified-vehicle push. By 2025, Toyota wants 40% of its U.S. vehicle sales to be electrified models, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery-electric cars, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, a company
Rivian Automotive is seeking to go public in the fall and targeting a valuation of at least $50 billion, according to the latest reports. The all-electric startup company, supported by Amazon and the Ford Motor Company, has already amassed around $8 million from investors and was valued at $27.6 billion less than a month ago.
Navigate on Autopilot (Beta) is designed to get you to your destination more efficiently by actively guiding your car from on-ramp to off-ramp including lane changes and highway exits. On Model 3, Navigate on Autopilot (Beta) can be engaged on most highways by moving the gear lever down twice in quick succession. Learn more: https://ts.la/2JicAqB
What’s the new Harley electric motorcycle concept like to ride? And why did Tesla stop building its Model S electric sedan? This is the Week In Reverse for Friday, July 25, 2014, right here at Green Car Reports.