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Tesla told regulators that the recalled touchscreens in nearly 135,000 Model S and Model X electric cars were only expected to last five to six years—much less than the average lifespan of cars on United States roads today. Following a formal recall request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automaker issued a
Tesla Motors announces, in partnership with Wells Fargo and US Bank, it has created a revolutionary automotive financing product that provides the best elements of ownership and leasing to Model S customers. Most people throughout the world prefer to own their belongings, rather than rent what is essentially someone else’s property via a lease. However,
We’ve seen the Tesla P85D destroy supercars and muscle cars, and we’ve seen it scare the daylights out of adults.But what about kids? How do they react to Tesla’s “insane” mode? Thanks to Tesla and Dream Drives for Kids, we now know the answer to that question. Learn more about Dream Drives for Kids: http://www.dreamdrivesforkids.com
There is a new bi-partisan bill to extend the electric car tax credit that’s ready to be presented in Congress but will Donald Trump sign it and thus help Tesla, GM and other EV makers to keep moving forward? Let’s talk about it as I take your questions and comments during the LIVE stream! Get
Digital presentation as part of the Day of Progress on 9 February 2021 Fully electric Gran Turismo continues the electrification offensive Audi e-tron GT* is the new spearhead of the Four Rings Sustainability, emotional design, and high performance: the new Audi e-tron GT* combines these qualities in a re-interpretation of ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’. The world premiere of the electric spearhead of
By Joey Klender Posted on February 4, 2021 Australian citizens are coming more in-tuned with the idea of powering their homes with sustainable energy, and they’re choosing Tesla Powerwalls for their energy storage needs. A subsidiary of SPI Energy, a Hong Kong-based renewable energy company that operates in several different countries, recorded over 34 megawatts
AEM EV plans to release a comprehensive control system for EV conversions using a Tesla Large Drive Unit (LDU) Base Drive that increases horsepower over the factory output. AEM’s Inverter Control Board was co-developed with Cascadia Motion, a maker of EV propulsion systems, and is intended to be combined with AEM EV’s VCU200 vehicle control
New York City’s iconic Empire State Building and other buildings in its owner’s portfolio are all now powered entirely by wind, making it the US’ largest real estate user of 100% renewable energy. Empire State Realty Trust’s big move Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) has made a deal to purchase wind power from renewable energy
Tesla just barely hit its 2020 production and delivery estimates, though we are in the midst of one of the worst global pandemics in history. Is the company playing it safer going forward? This is obviously a tough question to answer, especially this early in the game. In addition, Tesla didn’t share a concrete production
The new Administration is off to a great start! The existential threat of climate change is finally getting the federal attention it requires. On January 27, President Biden issued a wide-ranging executive order that declared an all-of-government approach to fighting climate change, integrating it into actions across every agency and taking back global leadership. In
A new J.D. Power study once again confirmed that most electric-car drivers rely primarily on home charging, while also offering some insight into customer satisfaction with different types of charging equipment. Of EV owners surveyed, 88% said they charged their cars at home “often” or “always,” according to the inaugural J.D. Power U.S. Electric Vehicle
The European Commission has approved a second Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support innovation throughout the battery value chain. The European Battery Innovation project calls for 12 member states—Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Spain and Sweden—to provide up to €2.9 billion in funding in the coming years.
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LIKE if you think the Model Y could be the EV for you & SHARE if you think traditional car companies should accelerate their EV plans. Full description below… So, what do you do if you want to review the Tesla Model Y, but don’t have one and can’t travel anywhere? Simple, find someone who
Aluminium produced using solar energy will meet almost half the annual requirements of the light metal foundry at Plant Landshut +++ Triple-digit million-euro contract with Emirates Global Aluminium to supply 43,000 tonnes of aluminium in 2021 +++ BMW Group also plans to source aluminium produced with green power long-term, with CO2 savings of around 2.5
By Simon Alvarez Posted on February 3, 2021 In an announcement on Wednesday, Amazon revealed that it has begun testing some of its Rivian-made electric delivery vans in Los Angeles. The vehicles are custom-built according to Amazon’s specifications through the EV automakers’ skateboard platform, and are capable of traveling 150 miles per charge. Amazon and
Industrial adhesive manufacturer DELO has introduced a structural adhesive for batteries used in hybrid vehicles. Designed for high-volume series production, DELO-DUOPOX TC8686 is thermally conductive and flame-retardant. DELO says its new adhesive, which is currently being used by an automotive supplier in the ramp-up phase of production, is suitable for low-voltage batteries used in hybrid
Today only, Woot is offering the Segway Ninebot MAX Electric Kick Scooter for $555 Prime shipped. Non-Prime members will be charged a $6 delivery fee. This saves you $245 from its list price at Amazon, beats the all-time low that we’ve tracked there by $95, and marks the best available. This scooter rides at up
2020 was a tough year for many people. Automakers shut down production for a time and struggled to catch up. Now, it’s time to get the new year off to a fresh start. As electric cars increase in popularity, we’ll begin to see more traditional deals on them. In addition, when automakers are struggling to sell these
With Donald Trump out of office, Toyota, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), and other automakers have dropped their support of the former president’s crusade against California emissions rules, Reuters reported Tuesday. Toyota and FCA were by far the largest remaining supporters of the effort, which sought to strip California of its ability to set its own,
The news that General Motors would relaunch the infamous Hummer name—as an all-electric truck no less—broke a few days before the high-dollar, high-visibility 2020 Super Bowl ad that introduced that vehicle to the world. After a succession of carefully staged events for media and the public, we now know that the 2022 GMC Hummer EV
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In the early 1950s, the hottest American performance car didn’t come from Ford, General Motors, or Chrysler. Featured on Jay Leno’s Garage, this 1953 Hudson Hornet represents the automaker’s brief moment in the performance spotlight. Hudson’s “step-down” design gave the Hornet a lower center of gravity, which improved handling. It also allowed for a lower
Gigafactory 1 is only 30% complete and is already the highest volume battery plant in the world. Learn More: https://ts.la/Gigafactory1
Every year, Green Car Reports picks a new car or model line that we feel is the best green car for that new model year. This year, we picked a car that’s the all-new version of one that was revolutionary when it was introduced several years ago. The latest version improves on it in pretty
Tesla has unveiled the refresh of the Model S and Model X electric vehicles including the Plaid and Plaid Plus editions with new specs and new interior design. Here are some pros and cons of the Model S and Model X refresh. WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/ctv1w3T0sGk OUR SPONSORS: ❤️ Climate XChange: Enter the Climate XChange raffle
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Electric vehicle sales are poised to hit their highest level on record in 2021, according to the car shopping experts at Edmunds. Edmunds data shows that EV sales made up 1.9% of retail sales in the United States in 2020; Edmunds analysts expect this number to grow to 2.5% this year.
By Joey Klender Posted on February 2, 2021 Tesla is eyeing an entrance into Texas with its insurance initiative, which could make it the second state to welcome the electric automaker’s exclusive vehicle coverage program. New documents submitted to the Texas Department of Insurance indicate that Tesla Insurance could be entering a joint venture with
The European oil giants Total, BP and Shell have been buying up assets all along the EV charging value chain. The latest news is that Shell has agreed to buy 100% of the European charging network ubitricity. Founded in Berlin, ubitricity operates in a number of European countries, and claims to be the largest public