Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Honda confirmed Thursday that the 2024 Civic Hybrid will be much more than a niche model—with plans to make the hybrid version 40% of total U.S. Civic sales. In U.S. spec, the 2024 Honda Civic Hybrid will include a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine, running on an efficiency-focused Atkinson cycle. It's part of Honda’s two-motor hybrid system.
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is down by as much as 10% today following the release of the company’s earnings and the following disastrous conference call with Elon Musk. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) tumbles after disastrous Elon Musk conference call appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 19, 2023
While Tesla continues to post industry-leading loyalty numbers, there are now some indications that households are less loyal to EVs from other brands, according to a new study from S&P Global Mobility. "Nearly half of those non-Tesla EV households that have acquired a new electric vehicle still purchase an internal combustion vehicle the next.
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Toyota announced that it signed a deal with Tesla to adopt the NACS connector and get Supercharger access for its future EV owners. more… The post Toyota signs deal with Tesla for NACS and Supercharger access appeared first on Electrek.
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Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Nissan on Thursday revealed the fourth in its series of four “Hyper” concept vehicles on the way for a physical debut at the upcoming Tokyo auto show next week. It says that the Hyper Punk concept is “tailored for content creators, influencers, artists, and those who embrace style and innovation.” To that end, the Hyper.
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Half of the world’s economies are already five years past a peak in power generation from fossil fuels, new analysis from energy think tank Ember shows. more… The post Half the world is 5 years past a peak in fossil fuel power generation appeared first on Electrek.
EV Driven brings together the best content on electric vehicles from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Tesla hints at making a new “Plaid” top performance Model 3 in its updated owner’s manual for the Highland version of the electric sedan. more… The post Tesla hints at making a new ‘Plaid’ top performance Model 3 appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 19, 2023
An electric RV is grounded on GM’s Ultium platform. Nissan shows an electric coupe concept with a creative cyberpunk edge, just as the Cybertruck gets a delivery date of November 30. And why are more drivers of non-Tesla EVs returning to gasoline models? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Detroit-based startup Grounded on.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Tesla has gotten two new adoptees of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) in Toyota and Lexus, the companies announced on Thursday. Several large automakers have already adopted Tesla’s NACS connector, including Ford , General Motors , Honda, BMW, and Rivian, among others. However, Toyota and Lexus have now chosen to do the same thing, gaining access to Tesla’s Supercharger Network in North America in an effort to make charging more available for drivers of its EVs.
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $3.46 billion in grants to upgrade the electric grid for renewable energy and shore up its resilience in the face of extreme weather. more… The post The US just made its largest-ever investment – $3.5B – to upgrade the grid appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 19, 2023
New Collaboration Balances Sustainability and Profitability of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling In our pursuit of sustainable energy solutions, the environmental and supply chain impacts of the lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles should not be overlooked.
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Global EV charging network ChargePoint has officially opened up its AC and DC piles to the most prominent electric brand on the road – Tesla. Following an announcement this past summer, ChargePoint is now deploying NACS connectors, enabling Tesla drivers to replenish without needing to bring their own adapters. more… The post ChargePoint begins rolling out NACS connectors, enabling Tesla drivers to use its charger network appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Public vehicle fleets, which include everything from city buses and school buses to garbage trucks and law enforcement vehicles, make up a significant share of traffic on U.S. roads.
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2023
A plan has been hatched to expand and diversify critical mineral supply chains globally for the booming EV battery industry – will it work? more… The post Here’s how mineral supply chains for EV batteries are being ramped up appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Tesla increased the price of the Model X Plaid by $5,000. The Tesla Model X Plaid now starts at $94,990 from $89,990. The price increase occurred within the last few days or hours. On October 15, 2023, the Tesla Model X Plaid’s price was still $89,990. The Plaid Model X has an estimated delivery date between November and December 2023. It does not qualify for federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Tesla has now confirmed that the reason why we haven’t seen a groundbreaking at Gigafactory Mexico yet is because the automaker is pumping the brakes a bit on the project. more… The post Tesla pumps the brakes on Gigafactory Mexico appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 19, 2023
During a recent conference call, Elon Musk dropped a bomb, and not one that was good for the company. In it, he explains that the production ramp for Cybertruck isn’t going well, even almost four years after the announcement. Why?
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Stellantis, parent company of Fiat, Ram, and Peugeot, announced its plans to overtake Ford as the global number-one seller of pickup trucks and vans within the next four years, and it’s hoping electrification will take it there. more… The post Here’s how Stellantis says it will steal Ford’s No. 1 spot with EV pickups and vans appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Kofa, a Ghanaian company focusing on battery swap networks, and TAILG are jointly developing a battery swap-enabled electric motorcycle called Jidi. Kofa says the first orders of the Jidi are expected to arrive in Ghana at the end of 2023.
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Electric RV specialist Pebble has officially unveiled its flagship product – an all-electric travel trailer called the Pebble Flow. This ultra-aerodynamic trailer features active propulsion assist, universal charging, and solar panels on its roof, enabling extended stays off the electrical grid. Check it out. more… The post Introducing the Pebble Flow: An all-electric travel trailer RV with propulsion assist, solar panels appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Tesla explained the impact of the line upgrades it performed at various production facilities during the third quarter of 2023. The line upgrades, which CEO Elon Musk announced during the Q2 earnings call, were the cause of Tesla’s quarterly drop in production figures. The Q2 earnings call in July detailed Tesla’s plans to shut down production at its factories temporarily to upgrade production lines.
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Elon Musk told Tesla shareholders and Cybertruck reservation holders to “temper their expectations” as he reiterated that it would be very hard to ramp up Cybertruck production. more… The post Elon Musk wants to “temper your expectations” with Tesla Cybertruck appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Did Tesla hint that it might build a Plaid Model 3? The Parts Catalog for the vehicle certainly appears to suggest that the Plaid Powertrain could be coming to the all-electric sedan, even though CEO Elon Musk has said in the past that it does not necessarily make sense for the Model 3. The Plaid Powertrain was first installed on the Model S and Model X, Tesla’s flagship luxury offerings, in 2021 as the automaker brought out its fastest vehicles to date.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 19, 2023
“I don’t think anyone is going to do it better than Tesla,” CEO Elon Musk affirmed, even as the background of lower-than-anticipated numbers loomed darkly throughout the IR call.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 19, 2023
ChargePoint has started preparing for the takeover of Tesla’s North American Charging Connector (NACS) by ramping up the production of its chargers that are compatible with the inlet. As more automakers prepare to adopt the NACS connector as soon as Spring 2024, ChargePoint is preparing for not only them but also for Tesla drivers to have more availability as congestion at Superchargers is expected.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 19, 2023
As you drive around Nairobi, Kenya, you will not miss the bright yellow school buses transporting learners to and from school as well as around town for sporting and other engagements. These school buses are still essentially all diesel buses.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Elon Musk proved cautious during Tesla’s Q3 2023 earnings call, stating that while the Cybertruck is about to enter production, it would take about 18 months before the vehicle becomes a key positive cash flow contributor to the electric vehicle maker. Amusingly enough, Musk’s statement ended up being misunderstood by an analyst during the same earnings call.
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Gravity Inc., best known for its fleet of Mustang Mach E electric taxis in New York City, has announced a brand-new ultra-high output DC charger designed especially for the challenging ergonomics of urban parking garages. more… The post This 500kW DC charger is the size of two home AC chargers appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has had some weird recalls in its short time on sale, including one for the glass roof, which could separate and fly off while driving. Its most recent recall is also weird, but it’s also a little embarrassing: The electric SUV could experience a component failure in its battery pack that occurs while DC fast charging or romping on the accelerator.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 19, 2023
California places big bet on hydrogen fuel cell trains to help decarbonize public transportation, with an assist from renewable hydrogen.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Tesla CEO Elon Musk explained the strategy behind the Full Self-Driving price drop that occurred in late August. Tesla dropped the price of the Full Self-Driving, or FSD, suite by $3,000 on August 31 , making it $12,000. In the past, Musk has defended Tesla’s pricing strategy on FSD, claiming that, despite it being incomplete, the feature would be worth significantly more as it is aimed at being a money maker for early adopters when the Robotaxi fleet becomes active.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Before I bought my Tesla Model 3, I checked out the available battery electric vehicles in my area and took some for a test drive. Majella and I drove the Tesla Model S and Model X a few times while we waited for the Model 3 to come to Australia.
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2023
This week, GM said it’s pushing back Silverado EV production at its Orion plant by a year; which gives it a perfect opportunity to extend the life of the Bolt in its best year of sales yet. more… The post With Silverado EV delayed, GM should extend the life of the Bolt appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 19, 2023
In a number of recent articles, I’ve seen signs of trouble on the horizon for the EV transition. GM’s putting off EV pickup production due to “evolving” demand for EVs.
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