Fri.Aug 25, 2023

article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz updates EQB electric SUV for 2024

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz is updating the EQB electric SUV for the 2024 model year. First unveiled at Auto Shanghai in 2021, the EQB arrived on the US market in 2022, with the the 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC starting from $54,500 and the EQB 350 4MATIC from $58,050. ( Earlier post.) The update features a fresh look, numerous efficiency updates and new, useful features.

Mercedes 370
article thumbnail

EV have more quality issues than ICE models, study finds

Green Car Reports

EV owners experience more problems with their vehicles than owners of comparable internal-combustion cars, according to a new study, but the problem isn't the powertrains. Published Thursday, the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study focuses on the user experience of automotive tech features, things like infotainment systems.

article thumbnail

Volkswagen opening pre-sales for ID.7

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen is opening pre-sales in Europe for its ID.7 all-electric sedan ( earlier post ); customers are now able to order the model in the Pro specification package with a range of up to 621 kilometers (WLTP) at a price of €56,995. With the ID.7, Volkswagen is once again demonstrating the benefits and versatility of its modular electric drive (MEB) platform.

Sale 370
article thumbnail

Kia EV5 revealed, might be US-bound to face ID.4 and Ariya

Green Car Reports

Kia officially revealed the production-bound version of its EV5 compact electric SUV on Friday at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. At first look it closely follows the EV5 concept revealed in March, although it doesn’t have that model’s solar panels or swivel seats. At that time, Kia clearly laid out how that concept previewed a.

Kia 148
article thumbnail

How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

article thumbnail

Incat Tasmania selects Wärtsilä solutions for battery-electric lightweight Ro-Pax ferry

Green Car Congress

Technology group Wärtsilä will power the biggest battery electric ship yet built with its battery-electric propulsion system and waterjets. The vessel is a new ferry being built by Incat Tasmania and has been ordered by Incat’s long-term South American customer, Buquebús. With an overall length of 130 meters, the ferry will be the largest ever vessel of its type.

Uruguay 360
article thumbnail

Kia EV5, Volvo electric minivan, Nissan Leaf replacement, EV quality issues: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Nissan is reportedly readying a Leaf replacement. Volvo teases an electric minivan. The Kia EV5 bows from China but looks ready to tackle ID.4. And why do EV owners see more quality issues? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Kia EV5 was officially revealed in China, but it appears to be a sweet spot in the vehicle market that would.

Minivan 148

More Trending

article thumbnail

Report: Future Nissan EV lineup includes Leaf sequel

Green Car Reports

A next-generation Nissan Leaf is among three new EVs recently previewed to dealers, according to an Automotive News report published Thursday. The automaker will launch a new EV "offensive" around 2025 with the goal of launching 19 all-electric models globally by 2030, dealers were reportedly told. For the U.S., that will include the new Leaf, an.

Nissan 143
article thumbnail

Schaeffler rear-wheel steering system goes into series production; planetary roller gear

Green Car Congress

Schaeffler has begun series production of a new mechatronic rear-wheel steering system, bringing enhanced agility on bends and superior inner-city maneuverability to the new electric SUV of a well-known vehicle manufacturer. Schaeffler comes of age as a provider of mechatronic steering systems with its first rear-wheel steering solution. Photo: Schaeffler (SevenM) By adding steering functionality to the rear axle, Schaeffler’s new technology improves handling in city traffic, enhances lane-chang

article thumbnail

Comment on CATL unveils Shenxing Battery, claims 400 km range on 10-minute charge by Eric

CN EV Post

@shm224nyc In reply to shm224nyc. It's a statement of fact as to why they continue to produce technologically advanced and competitive products like the M3P. It's also the foundation of why they are the largest battery manufacturer in the world.

article thumbnail

GMC HUMMER EV Pickup EarthCruiser upfit; Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum Black Edition

Green Car Congress

EarthCruiser unveiled the all-electric GMC HUMMER EV EarthCruiser—an overland upfit solution from EarthCruiser. The fully functional GMC HUMMER EV EarthCruiser upfit is making its public debut at Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado. The GMC HUMMER EV EarthCruiser upfit by EarthCruiser features: A carbon fiber EarthCruiser house fully integrated into the chassis of the GMC HUMMER EV Pickup.

F-150 195
article thumbnail

Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

article thumbnail

Next-gen Ford Nugget Camper van set to electrify adventures

Electric Cars Report

Ford is revealing the all-new, next-generation version of its popular Nugget camper, combining the latest vehicle and interior features to offer more enjoyable adventures on the road. For the first time, Nugget customers will be able to select an advanced electrified powertrain, with a flexible new plug-in hybrid model. The all-new Nugget camper has been […] The post Next-gen Ford Nugget Camper van set to electrify adventures appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

Ford 98
article thumbnail

Kia presents new electric compact SUV EV5 at Chengdu show

Green Car Congress

Kia presented its all-electric compact SUV, the Kia EV5, at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The company had unveiled a concept version of the EV5 at Kia Chinese EV Day in March. ( Earlier post.) The Kia EV5 was created to redefine the compact SUV genre with a form shaped by Kia’s unique design philosophy Opposites United. At every stage, Kia’s designers have worked closely with their engineering colleagues to create a holistic solution for sustainable mobility.

Kia 195
article thumbnail

Kia EV5 officially unveiled, check out the new compact electric SUV

Electrek

Kia officially unveiled its new compact electric SUV, the EV5 , at the Chengdu Motor Show on Friday. The new EV5 is a family-friendly electric SUV influenced by the flagship EV9. Check out the official images below. more… The post Kia EV5 officially unveiled, check out the new compact electric SUV appeared first on Electrek.

Kia 98
article thumbnail

CSIRO, RFC Ambrian form Hadean Energy to commercialize tubular solid oxide electrolysis (tSOE) technology

Green Car Congress

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and corporate advisor RFC Ambrian have co-founded Hadean Energy , a new company to commercialize CSIRO’s tubular solid oxide electrolysis (tSOE) technology. Solid oxide electrolysis (SOE) ( earlier post ) uses a ceramic cell to split heated steam molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. SOE operates at temperatures above 800°C, using the excess heat from industrial processes to make the cell conductive.

article thumbnail

ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

article thumbnail

Tesla Supercharger network to become $10 to $20 billion a year business, says Wedbush

Electrek

A Wedbush analyst is estimating that Tesla’s Supercharger network will become a $10 to $20 billion a year business by the end of the decade. more… The post Tesla Supercharger network to become $10 to $20 billion a year business, says Wedbush appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla 98
article thumbnail

GreenFlux implements Plug&Charge

Green Car Congress

The Netherlands-based GreenFlux, a DKV Mobility Group company, has successfully implemented Hubject’s Plug&Charge technology onto its platform. GreenFlux’s Plug&Charge functionality is based on the ISO15118 protocol, which allows a fully automated charging process. By partnering with Hubject, each of the software provider’s Charge Point Operator (CPO) customers can roll out the Plug&Charge feature once their charge stations are updated with the latest firmware.

Plug 150
article thumbnail

Wallbox and Kia team up to try and bring bidirectional charging capabilities to EV9 owners

Electrek

EV charging and energy management developer Wallbox announced it is working with Kia America to try and bring viable bidirectional charging capabilities to the homes of EV9 owners. This process will begin with Wallbox’s Quasar 2 EV charger. more… The post Wallbox and Kia team up to try and bring bidirectional charging capabilities to EV9 owners appeared first on Electrek.

Kia 98
article thumbnail

Tesla opens V4 Supercharger in U.K., the first with contactless payment

Teslarati

Tesla has opened the first V4 Supercharger stall in the United Kingdom at the Tesla Centre in Tottenham, and it is also the first in the world with contactless payment. The V4 Supercharger was unveiled and featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony today by Transport Minister Jessee Norman, according to a report from DrivingElectric. The V4 Supercharger was first launched in Europe in Harderwijk , the Netherlands, in March.

Tesla 98
article thumbnail

Rivian is sunsetting its least popular color paint option, and you can probably guess which

Electrek

If you were waiting on a new Compass Yellow Rivian , I hate to break the news, but the EV maker is discontinuing the paint color option. more… The post Rivian is sunsetting its least popular color paint option, and you can probably guess which appeared first on Electrek.

98
article thumbnail

SpaceX’s Booster 9 performs 2nd static fire

Teslarati

Booster 9 performed what looked like a nominal static fire test as SpaceX moved closer to the 2nd integrated test flight. After making the trek from the production site to Orbital Launch Mount, SpaceX performed a spin prime test on the booster, and following that test, SpaceX took a day to go over the rocket and moved forward with the static fire test.

Water 98
article thumbnail

Watch Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with tap and go payment at work

Electrek

A new video shows Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with a tap and go payment system at work for the first time. more… The post Watch Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with tap and go payment at work appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla 98
article thumbnail

NASA, SpaceX readies Crew 7 for launch to the International Space Station

Teslarati

NASA and SpaceX are set to launch Crew 7 to the International Space Station early Saturday morning, with lift-off scheduled for 3:27 a.m. ET (07:27 UTC) from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. NASA and SpaceX held off on the first attempt just prior to crew walkout in order to “reconfirm required factors of safety and operational margin on one of Dragon spacecraft’s environmental control and life support system (ECLSS) components.” NASA stated all valves on the Crew 6

article thumbnail

These accordion-like folding solar roofs will power EV charging stations

Electrek

Dhp Technology makes folding solar roofs, and now they’re going to be built over 45 rest stops, where they’ll power EV charging stations. more… The post These accordion-like folding solar roofs will power EV charging stations appeared first on Electrek.

Solar 98
article thumbnail

Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part III)

The Truth About Cars

We discussed the engineering underneath 1953’s trio of high-end halo convertibles from Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac last week. All three used different wheelbase lengths of the same C-body full-size, rear-drive platform. And though they all wore unique, brand-relevant styling, it was the Eldorado that had the tallest order and needed to make the best impression.

article thumbnail

Ford is offering a new $3K discount and lease offers on the 2023 Mustang Mach-E

Electrek

For those waiting to buy the 2023 Mustang Mach-E , now may be the time. Ford is offering a range of incentives and lease offers to get you in your new EV, including a discount of up to $3,000. more… The post Ford is offering a new $3K discount and lease offers on the 2023 Mustang Mach-E appeared first on Electrek.

Ford 98
article thumbnail

Stellantis Completes Agreement With AGI to Support National US Dealership Electrification and EV Charging Capabilities

Electric Cars Report

Stellantis and its U.S. dealership network are driving toward their electrified future. Working with its 2,600-plus dealers, the company is focused on the transition to electric-vehicle sales and service. The addition of AGI’s electrical engineering, project management, fabrication and maintenance capabilities will provide an additional significant resource for Stellantis dealers to help accelerate their electric-vehiclereadiness. […] The post Stellantis Completes Agreement With AGI to Sup

article thumbnail

In a new milestone, renewables generated 25% of US power in the first half of 2023

Electrek

Renewables provided a quarter of the US’s electrical generation during the first half of 2023 – a slight increase from 2022, according to new US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data. more… The post In a new milestone, renewables generated 25% of US power in the first half of 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

article thumbnail

Near-production Volkswagen California Concept provides look into the future of the camper van

Electric Cars Report

The California by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is a statement, a motoring way of life: a full-value VW bus suitable for every day of the year, which can also be converted into a fully-equipped camper van for adventures of any kind from one minute to the next. It is this versatility that has made the California the […] The post Near-production Volkswagen California Concept provides look into the future of the camper van appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

article thumbnail

The future of global investment in clean energy technologies

Innovation News Network

Learn why sustainable energy innovation is key to the green transition, as investment in clean energy technologies soars above fossil fuels. The post The future of global investment in clean energy technologies appeared first on Innovation News Network.

Clean 98
article thumbnail

Tesloid Designs First-ever Camping Tent Made Exclusively for the Model Y | Save 10%

CleanTechnica EVs

If you are a Model Y owner looking to take your camping experience to the next level or looking to camp with your Model Y for the very first time, Tesloid has designed the first of its kind custom tailored camping tent for the Model Y.

Design 98
article thumbnail

Developing Ontario’s battery metals supply chain

Innovation News Network

Learn more about the growing significance of Ontario's battery metals and how they could sustain the demand for electric vehicles. The post Developing Ontario’s battery metals supply chain appeared first on Innovation News Network.

article thumbnail

Ford’s Nugget Camper Van Is Cool, But We Need An Electric Version In The US

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford recently announced something very cool: the latest version of its “Nugget” campervan. Like its predecessor, it’s a collaboration with Westfalia, but now it’s available with at least some electric range.

Ford 98
article thumbnail

97 Percent of UAW Members Approve Strike Action

The Truth About Cars

In news that surprises no one, members of the UAW have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike should their contracts expire in mid-September. These votes are generally seen as a formality, part of the union’s constitution and often viewed as part of the negotiation procedure. It doesn’t cement that there will or will be a strike but does give leverage in the bargaining process.

Detroit 98
article thumbnail

Unlocking Value: EV Fast Charger Integration at Car Dealerships

CleanTechnica EVs

As the electric vehicle revolution moves forward, automobile dealers will want to install EV chargers at their facilities for several reasons. First, they will need them to charge electric cars before they are delivered to customers.

Dealers 98