Green Car Reports
JANUARY 11, 2024
U.S. EV sales grew significantly in 2023 and will likely continue to do so in the coming year, Bloomberg analysts say in a new report. Analysts estimate that U.S. EV sales reached 1.6 million units in 2023, up from 1.1 million in 2022. And they predict 1.9 million EV sales for 2024, accounting for 13% of the new-car market. Sales could reach 2.1.
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
A Tesla Megapack battery system has officially turned on to replace Hawaii’s very last coal power plant. more… The post Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 11, 2024
A study from UK automotive marketplace Auto Trader has revealed something very interesting. Despite the general lack of traditional advertising and the absence of prolific brand deals, Tesla’s electric vehicles have become Hollywood’s favorite electric cars. As per Auto Trader UK ‘s research, which analyzed the most popular EVs that have been featured in movies, TV shows, and music videos, Tesla’s vehicle lineup has all but conquered Hollywood’s electric car appeara
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
Tesla will shut down its Berlin gigafactory for about two weeks, from January 29 to February 11, due to a lack of components as a result of a Red Sea blockade, according to Reuters. more… The post Tesla shutting down Berlin factory for 2 weeks due to Red Sea shipping attacks appeared first on Electrek.
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Teslarati
JANUARY 11, 2024
Near the end of 2023, trade union IF Metall announced that it was expelling some members who refused to participate in the organization’s ongoing actions against Tesla. One of these expelled members, who currently works as a mechanic for Tesla Sweden, recently shared his thoughts about the conflict between his employer and the union. The Tesla mechanic’s comments offer a fresh view of the conflict, and they highlight the potential toll of IF Metall’s escalating efforts against
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
Toyota confirmed plans to launch solid-state EV batteries with 10-minute fast charging and up to 750 miles (1,200 km) WLTP range to close the gap with Tesla. However, with the new EV battery tech still a few years out, Toyota could fall further behind. more… The post Toyota confirms 750 mi range solid-state EV battery plans to catch up to Tesla, but when?
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Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
Well, it’s like 2015 all over again, but this time it involves Ram pickup trucks. And a lot of them. Engine maker Cummins is recalling 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a huge $2 billion settlement with both federal and California authorities for using illegal software to cheat results of diesel emissions tests. more… The post Dieselgate 2.0: 600K Ram trucks recalled, Cummins to pay $2 billion appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 11, 2024
Tesla has announced plans for its largest Service Center in North America, as it will build a 120,000-square-foot facility in Vancouver, British Columbia, which will serve as a hub for delivery ops, vehicle prep, servicing, and a sales/showroom. On average, Tesla Service Centers seem to range at around 30,000 square feet, but they are exclusively for working on vehicles and for customers taking delivery.
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, today announced that it has broken ground on India’s first fully vertically integrated solar plant. more… The post The US’s largest solar panel maker opens a 3.3 GW factory in India appeared first on Electrek.
InsideEVs
JANUARY 11, 2024
Hertz is cutting a third of its EV rental car fleet and replacing it with gas-powered cars. But the real issue goes deeper than you think.
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
After overtaking Tesla in global EV sales in the last three months of 2023, BYD looks to continue its expansion. BYD’s first cargo ship has been delivered. The BYD Explorer No. 1 is the first Chinese-made ship designed to carry domestic EVs overseas. And it’s headed for Europe. more… The post BYD is now shipping its own EVs as first cargo ship heads to Europe appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 11, 2024
Rumors are flying over Porsche's interest in producing a hydrogen fuel cell electric car, with green hydrogen in the mix. The post Porsche Readies Self For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car…Maybe! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
On the heels of announcing its record year in sales of all-electric vehicles last year, BMW says it is now investing $711 million (€650 million) to convert its main factory in Munich to exclusively produce electric vehicles by the end of 2027. It’s all part of a multibillion-dollar effort to give its next-gen Neue Klasse EVs a competitive edge against the likes of Tesla. more… The post BMW converts 100-year-old Munich factory to make only EVs appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 11, 2024
Tesla is reportedly implementing a pay increase for all its production workers in the United States. The pay increases follow yet another record-setting year for the electric vehicle maker’s production and deliveries. It also comes amidst the ongoing efforts of the United Auto Workers (UAW) to organize the company’s workforce. In a recent report, Bloomberg News noted that all “production associates, material handlers and quality inspectors” in the United States would be
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
It’s a common refrain heard from drivers everywhere, “Those dang cyclists don’t respect the rules of the road!”. But how do bike riders and car drivers actually compare when it comes to obeying traffic laws? That’s exactly what one scientific study set about to discover. more… The post Cars or bikes? Surprising results of study reveal who breaks more road laws appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 11, 2024
We’ve been celebrating BYD recently for becoming the #1 top BEV seller globally — in the 4th quarter of 2023. [continued] The post BYD Electric Buses For Mexico City Bus Rapid Transit appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
Ahead of its full Q4 report and 2023 sales breakdown, Mercedes-Benz USA has posted some of its sales numbers, which are encouraging overall, especially in the growing segment of BEVs, which saw nearly 250% growth year-over-year. more… The post Mercedes-Benz USA 2023 sales: Overall steady, but EVs surge by nearly 250% year-over-year appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 11, 2024
EVgo and Toyota recently announced that they’ve extended their charging partnership. As part of this agreement, drivers who purchase or. [continued] The post EVgo Extends Charging Deal With Toyota For Free bZ4X Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
Hertz announced that it will invest some of the proceeds from selling its Tesla vehicles back into internal combustion engine vehicles. more… The post Hertz says it will invest some of proceeds from selling Tesla cars back into gas cars appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 11, 2024
Reports from the electric vehicle community suggest that Tesla has started delivering the Cybertruck to non-employees. With this, the number of customers driving around in a Cybertruck would likely increase in the coming months. An account of the Cybertruck’s delivery to the non-Tesla employee was shared in the Cybertruck Owners Club , with one of the forum’s users stating that he had received a call from the EV maker informing him that his all-electric pickup truck was ready for pickup.
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
Tesla (TSLA) has reportedly told its production workers that it is increasing their wages amid a push to unionize them. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) increases workers’ wages amid union push appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 11, 2024
Tesla China has implemented a round of price cuts for the Giga Shanghai-made Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover. As can be seen in the two vehicles’ official order pages, both versions of the upgraded Model 3 and two variants of the Model Y were affected by the recent price adjustments. Tesla is among the world’s largest electric vehicle makers.
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
Would you spend a week off-grid in this luxury electric RV ? Iconic Italian car design firm Pininfarina is teaming up with AC Future to rethink the future of travel and living. The Electric Transformer House (eTH) is a modern take on the traditional RV. It’s an expandable luxury mini-home with 400 sq ft of living space, solar panels, and much more. more… The post Meet the eTH, an expandable electric RV that turns into an off-grid luxury mini-home appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 11, 2024
Hertz announced on Thursday in a regulatory filing with the SEC that it has made a “strategic decision” to slash its electric vehicle fleet by 20,000 vehicles. In the filing , Hertz said the figure is roughly one-third of its global EV fleet. “These vehicle dispositions, which were initiated in December 2023 and are expected to take place in an orderly fashion over the course of 2024, will cover multiple makes and models,” the company said in the filing.
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
Ford is combining olive branches and twigs with recycled plastic in a pilot to make auto parts – and the results are looking promising. more… The post Ford is making car parts out of olive trees [video] appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 11, 2024
Before the end of this year, the BYD pickup truck should go on sale in Australia, Asia, and several other. [continued] The post BYD Pickup Will Come In Two Flavors — PHEV And BEV appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
Shares of Lucid (LCID) hit a new low after Q4 EV deliveries slipped year-over-year (YOY). Lucid stock is down 7% Thursday, hitting a new low amid the news. more… The post Lucid (LCID) stock sinks to a new low after Q4 EV deliveries fall YOY appeared first on Electrek.
Blink Charging
JANUARY 11, 2024
The United States federal government has made it even easier to buy a new or used electric vehicle (EV). The latest Clean Vehicle Tax Credits can be applied to the purchase of a new or used EV at the point of sale as of January 1, 2024. The Clean Vehicle Tax Credit for new EVs is worth up to $7,500 and the Previously Owned Clean Vehicle Tax Credit is worth up to $4,000.
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
Two years after first announcing its P7 EV platform, REE Automotive has achieved US certification for the first-ever vehicle that operates entirely through steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire, and drive-by-wire technology. Following the achievement, REE has begun deliveries of its P7-C electric truck. more… The post REE’s P7-C becomes first ‘x-by-wire’ EV certified in US, may qualify for up to $100k in incentives appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 11, 2024
The upgraded Tesla Model 3 has only been available in North America for over a day, but the vehicle’s estimated delivery date has already been updated. The update to the all-electric sedan’s estimated delivery date was posted on the Model 3’s North American order pages. When the upgraded Model 3 was launched in North America, the vehicle was listed with an estimated delivery date of January to February 2024.
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
Electric bikes are no stranger to armed forces around the world, and now the French military has joined the ranks of e-bike riders as it wraps up the first phase of testing on electric two-wheelers. more… The post How the French Army has been testing electric bikes appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 11, 2024
Tesla increased the price of the Model Y’s 7-seater option by $500. The Model Y with 7 seats now costs $3,000. Before Tesla raised the price, the Model Y’s 7-seat option was $2,500. As everyone settles into 2024, Tesla has started rolling out price changes in the United States and China. In the US, Tesla hasn’t changed the prices of the actual cars so far.
Electrek
JANUARY 11, 2024
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The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 11, 2024
Many states’ highway departments post funny messages on roadside signs that warn drivers to buckle up, slow down, or watch for emergency vehicles. Despite the fact that they’re entertaining and get the message across, the federal government isn’t in on the joke and has released new guidance on the signs, asking state agencies to cut out the funny business.
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