Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Ford led the industry last year in announcing a shift to the Tesla charge port and its North American Charging Standard (NACS), signaling Ford’s adoption of the NACS charge port in future EVs, while also providing upcoming access to the Tesla Supercharger network for existing Ford EV drivers. That access is almost here. Ford is also the.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Last May, Ford was the first automaker to announce its plans to adopt Tesla’s charge connector, now known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS). In addition to adding Tesla’s connector to its own EVs in 2025, Ford also said it would make a free adapter available to existing Ford EV owners. Starting today, Ford says that eligible Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning owners can request their free CCS to NACS adapter.
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Several EVs earned high marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for 2024, the organization revealed this week. The IIHS toughened requirements to earn its highest Top Safety Pick+ and second-tier Top Safety Pick awards for 2024, but 71 models still qualified for at least one of the awards (with 22 earning the Top Safety Pick+.
The Driven EV News
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Going, going, gone! Toyota offers massive discounts on its hydrogen powered cars as Shell closes all hydrogen fuelling stations. The post Closing down sale! Toyota offers $US40,000 discount on hydrogen powered vehicles appeared first on The Driven.
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Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Aston Martin is delaying the launch of its first volume EV by a year, citing lack of demand. The automaker originally planned to launch an EV next year, but it said in the release of its 2023 financial results Wednesday that it was now aiming for 2026. Aston Martin will still rely on Lucid for some powertrain components under an agreement put in.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
EV startup Canoo (GOEV) is making progress. Most recently, Canoo’s rugged American Bulldog electric pickup was spotted testing near its OKC manufacturing facility.
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Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Mullen Automotive announced it has begun road testing Class 1 electric vans equipped with solid-state polymer batteries alongside footage of the initial run. The energy-dense cells fit in the same pack design but offer a significantly higher range – even higher than Mullen anticipated.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Based on overall efficiency, ACEEE rates the Toyota Prius Prime as the "greenest" car you can buy today in America. The post The “Greenest” Car You Can Buy In America Is The Toyota Prius Prime SE — Maybe appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
While I believe Tesla’s move to open its Supercharger network to other automakers is ultimately going to have a great impact on EV adoption, it is also a smart business move from Tesla. Here’s the business behind Tesla opening its Supercharger network.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Putting in charging stations, especially DC fast charging (Level 3) stations, can be a bit like pulling teeth. Getting the. [continued] The post Wells Fargo Partners With ChargePoint & EnTech To Speed EV Charging Buildouts appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 and Eversource and Ørsted’s Sunrise Wind previously canceled their offshore wind contracts with New York, but now they’re back.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Tesla (TSLA) started rolling out its most awaited FSD Beta release version 12 (12.2.1) earlier this month. As we reported, [continued] The post New Tesla Vehicles with Full Self-Driving Transfer Getting FSD Beta V12.2.1 Pre-installed appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Is Hyundai developing a luxury electric sedan? Possibly under the Genesis brand. Hyundai was recently spotted testing a Lucid Air electric sedan in South Korea, suggesting a high-end Hyundai EV could be in the works.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
An Open, Reliable, High-Speed EV Charging Network Paves the Way for EV Adoption A few days ago, Ford CEO Jim. [continued] The post Why Ford’s Tesla Charging Adapter is Good for Tesla, Ford and the EV Industry appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
XPeng Motors announced a massive milestone for its XPeng navigation guided pilot (XNGP) ADAS feature that enables self-driving in several scenarios. XNGP is now available unlimitedly on all roads, everywhere in China. That’s only part of it; XPeng also shared plans to expand the self-driving tech to other markets.
InsideEVs
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Ford EV owners can order their complimentary Tesla NACS to CCS adapters starting today, just as Supercharger access opens up to them.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Induction stoves are a great, safe way to save on electricity costs and can heat much quicker, safer, and more accurately than natural gas or propane stoves. But a new breed of these stoves includes huge batteries, which opens up new opportunities by only requiring a 120V outlet, offering 40-sec water boiling, backup power to other appliances like the refrigerator, and even IRA tax rebates.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Ford electric vehicle owners can now charge their cars at Tesla Supercharger locations across the United States and Canada, giving drivers of the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E access to the most expansive charging infrastructure in the world. The move, which was agreed to between the two companies in early 2023 , gives Ford EV drivers access to over 15,000 Tesla Supercharger locations in the U.S. and Canada.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Nissan is ending production of the iconic all-electric LEAF at its Sunderland factory in the UK this week. The move comes as Nissan prepares to launch its next-gen EVs, including an electric LEAF replacement.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
We get a lot of great comments here on CleanTechnica. From time to time I think, “that’s a great full. [continued] The post Tesla Is Way Behind Waymo — Reader Comment appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Rivian’s R1S electric SUV was the fifth best-selling EV in the US in the fourth quarter. Last year saw a surge in EV leasing, and Rivian just introduced the option on the R1S earlier this year. Can leasing bump Rivian up even further?
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
A Tesla influencer from California, Arash Malek (@MinimalDuck), recently shared possibly the first vandalism attempt on a Tesla Cybertruck. On. [continued] The post Vandals Can’t Break Through Tesla Cybertruck Glass appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Renewable energy costs in Asia last year were 13% cheaper than coal and are expected to be 32% cheaper by 2030, according to a new study.
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Ford has detailed how its EVs can charge on the Tesla network. Several EVs are among the safest new vehicles on the market. And Aston Martin has hit snooze on EVs in favor of plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Three EVs are on the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ shortlist, despite tougher requirements, with a handful of EVs.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Volkswagen and Chinese EV maker Xpeng say they are jointly developing two mid-sized BEVs for 2026 for mainland China, with the first model being an SUV.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
We’ve come to a moment in contemporary life in which electric vehicles (EVs), including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric vehicles, [continued] The post Electric Vehicle Charging Basics appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Solar EV startup Aptera Motors continued its welcomed level of public transparency today, posting another progress update video for February, offering some juicy details. Aptera co-founder Steve Fambro walks you through the first glimpse at the upcoming Aptera app, which promises several cool features; plus, we get a look at some Solar EV battery packs and some hints at how safe the production vehicle will be.
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon bring a lot to like in a more maneuverable package than full-size trucks can offer. Tens of thousands of them might also bring unexpected automatic emergency braking, leading to a recall. GM is pulling almost 56,000 for the issue, which it said has been blamed for 234 complaints over the last year and a few months.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Tesla announces four new automakers getting access to Superchargers in “Spring 2024” following the onboarding of Ford EV drivers.
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
After a decade-long project that saw changes in approach, multiple delays, staff changes, planning and replanning, and conflicting reports, Apple’s Titan autonomous electric car project is dead. The company made an internal announcement on February 27th, 2024 which leaked to the press immediately via several Apple employees. The project’s cancellation created our most recent Abandoned History subject matter to date.
InsideEVs
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The EV startup says it won't spend on future vehicles like the Alaska pickup without striking a partnership with another automaker.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Honda’s popular CR-V compact crossover is now getting a hydrogen-powered plug-in hybrid version that will begin deliveries this year in California – the car allows you to recharge via Level 2 charging for quick trips, or rely on hydrogen power for long hauls.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The NACS era has officially begun. Starting today, Ford’s all-electric vehicles could access the Tesla Supercharger Network using a dedicated NACS adapter. Other carmakers like Rivian, GM, Polestar, and Volvo are expected to gain Supercharger access this Spring 2024. With this in mind, it would appear that the number of EVs that would depend on the Supercharger Network is bound to see a notable increase.
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Ford was the first company to announce a move to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), and the automaker is now the first to offer access to the Supercharger network. The Blue Oval announced that its customers can now get a free Fast Charging Adapter that lets their vehicles access Tesla’s chargers. Ford owners can take advantage of the offer through June 30, and the device is required to charge at a Tesla Supercharger station.
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