Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The Toyota Crown is getting an all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid variant in Japan. Known as the Toyota Crown Sport PHEV, the new model was unveiled Monday. It's based on the Japanese-market Crown Sport crossover SUV unveiled in October. It's one of multiple Crown body styles, including the high-riding Toyota Crown hybrid sedan that's available now in.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Danish renewables giant Ørsted just committed to building the world’s single-largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea 3. more… The post The world’s single-largest wind farm gets the green light appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The Lexus UX hybrid crossover gets a boost in power and fuel economy for the 2025 model year, along with a change in badging from UX 250h to UX 300h. It's still fundamentally the same design that was introduced for the 2019 model year and refreshed for 2022, but now with some changes to the hybrid system. This is the same planetary system used in.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Tesla’s new electricity retail program, Tesla Electric, has erased this homeowner’s electricity bill and paid him $1,000 in 2023. more… The post Tesla Electric erases homeowner’s electricity bill and pays him $1000 appeared first on Electrek.
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Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 21, 2023
GM plans to offer bidirectional charging capability for every one of its Ultium EVs, the company underscored earlier this year. That will soon include a toolkit of useful features for interfacing with the home, like backing up the power during a blackout or natural disaster. As GM recently verified, there’s no need to wait to take delivery.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The UK, which felt the punch of Storm Pia today, set a new wind energy generation record in just a half hour this morning, according to National Grid Electricity System Operator data. more… The post The UK just set a new wind energy generation record appeared first on Electrek.
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Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Hyundai is accelerating its shift to EVs as demand continues building. The South Korean automaker announced it will halt operations at two engine parts plants as it transitions its network from ICE vehicles. more… The post Hyundai doubles down on shift to EVs with plans to shut down two engine parts plants appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Tesla has topped the United Kingdom’s (UK) Most Popular Electric Vehicle (EV) list for the past 5 years, according to annual car registrations from 2019 to present. Comparison site confused.com sifted through the United Kingdom’s annual EV registrations for the past 5 years and released its findings in the Rise of EVs Report. The report enumerated the UK’s top 10 Most Popular EV models.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
About half of Ford dealers have opted to sell EVs in 2024. Ford’s EV dealer program has around 1,550 participants. That’s down from around two-thirds around this time last year. more… The post Ford confirms half of dealers will sell EVs in 2024 as some are opting out appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The third report of the X-Change series was produced by RMI in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund and is a contribution. [continued] The post The Battery Domino Effect — Charts appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Tesla is reportedly having issues producing 4680 battery cells for the Cybertruck, but the report is a bit sketchy. more… The post Tesla is having issues producing 4680 cells for Cybertruck, sketchy report says appeared first on Electrek.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Last January, in the waters off Cebu City in the Philippines, researchers first deployed a huge flexible ring seeded with seaweed and spanned by spokelike ropes and tubes. Every nightfall, cranks mounted on a floating platform lower the ring 25 meters below the surface to expose the seaweed to cooler, more nutrient-rich water. At daybreak, the cranks pull the ring back up to the surface to soak up sunlight and carbon dioxide.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
A Tesla Model Y was spotted towing a full-size tractor-trailer. Why? We don’t know. Is it smart? Probably not. Does it look badass? Absolutely. more… The post Tesla Model Y was spotted towing a full-size tractor-trailer appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Tesla shares ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) were the highlight of ARK Invest’s ETF moves on Wednesday night, marking the first time the firm has bought the automaker’s shares since April. Of all of the firms that are bullish on Tesla, ARK is perhaps the most optimistic in terms of outlook. The firm, led by Cathie Wood, has said for years that Tesla shares will increase in value exponentially.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
If your Tesla starts to stink like old sweat socks, you can fix that problem yourself, but it’s a little bit of a daunting process. more… The post If your Tesla starts to stink like cheesy feet, this is what you have to do appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Tesla appears to be getting serious with its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) testing in Europe as it posted a job for a test specialist in Tarragona, Spain. Tarragona happens to be the home of Applus IDIADA, which is considered one of the best proving grounds in Europe. Tesla’s decision to hire a test specialist in Tarragona appears to be the company’s move to make significant progress with ADAS development in Europe.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
If you’ve been eyeing an Audi EV, now may be the time to make a move. Audi is offering a free Electrify America home EV charger ($649 value) with the purchase or lease of select e-tron models. more… The post Audi is offering a free Electrify America home EV charger when buying or leasing select EVs appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 21, 2023
In November 2023, the EU’s car market grew by a modest but reasonably robust 6.7%. Despite a relatively low base of comparison, solid growth persisted, marking the sixteenth consecutive month of expansion. There were substantial double-digit gains in some markets, including two of the largest: Italy (+16.2%) and France (+14%). Conversely, the German car market […] The post EU: Battery-electric car market share reached 16.3% in November appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Chinese joint venture FAW Toyota is issuing its second major recall on the bZ3 EV in eight months since it hit the market overseas. The company’s latest filing pertains to over 25,000 electric sedans built this year, some of which present incorrect estimates of remaining battery capacity, some even losing complete power without warning. more… The post Toyota recalls over 25,000 bZ3 EVs in China due to inaccurate remaining battery estimates appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Fremont, California-based Amprius technologies is the manufacturer of some of the highest energy density lithium-ion battery cells in the world. [continued] The post Amprius Announces 10X Capacity Expansion At Its Fremont, California Battery Production Facility appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Kia has been accused of pulling a shady move by stockpiling new Kias in a storage lot in Ontario and leaving Canadian customers out to dry – some have said they have waited months, even years for their new Kia. The rationale? Kia doesn’t want to look too good. more… The post Sorry Canada, your new Kias are sitting in a storage lot appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 21, 2023
1 in 5 cars now sold in November was a BEV Thanks to upcoming subsidy changes, plugin vehicles continue to. [continued] The post 30% Of New Cars In France Now Plugin Electric Cars! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Volvo has begun prototype production of its next-generation luxury electric sedan, possibly called the ES90. The V551, as it’s internally known, will be built in China. This information comes via a leak from Volvo’s own internal board, with a photo of the V551 team proudly kneeling next to a giant “CONFIDENTIAL TOP SECRET” sign below a banner with the text “Volvo Cars V551 First VP Car Celebration.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Despite having been around for decades, vehicle airbags are not infallible or immune to manufacturing defects. There was the massive and ongoing Takata airbag recall, and automaker continue issuing recall actions to correct or prevent failures of airbag sensor systems. Toyota is the latest , as its most recent action involves around 1.1 million vehicles from between 2020 and 2022 for malfunctioning airbag sensors.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The US’s electric micro-car market is rather limited compared to Europe and Asia, but the Dutch company Squad Mobility hopes to change that. The startup has announced that its solar-powered EV is now available for pre-order ahead of US entry. more… The post Squad Mobility’s $6,250 ‘Solar City Car’ details US market plans appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Lucid said it is planning to launch an electric vehicle that will be priced at a lower cost to compete with the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, but where the company plans to price it seems interesting. Lucid has been building EVs since 2021 when it unveiled the Air lineup. With lower costs and more customization planned for next year with that model, it also plans to roll out the Gravity SUV in the coming years.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
GM revealed the new Chevy Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq are expected to lose eligibility for the EV tax credit starting January 1. According to GM, the disqualification is only temporary due to minor components. more… The post Chevy Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq will lose tax credit eligibility, but only temporarily appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Amidst the tense atmosphere in Sweden, a notable portion of Tesla employees have continued to attend work as usual and refused to strike. These include some employees who are members of trade union IF Metall, which is currently clashing with Tesla Sweden over the EV maker’s lack of a collective agreement. These workers, as per a recent report, will now be paying a price.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
India’s Waaree Energies today announced that it will open its first US solar panel factory in the Houston area. more… The post India’s Waaree Energies will build a 5 GW solar factory in Texas appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 21, 2023
It's time for a TTAC Giveaway! Once again, we're giving away some winter tires! You can snag a set by entering below. Specifically, we're giving away Bridgestone Blizzaks. Blizzaks are often voted most reliable and best performing, and here's why: The patented Multicell Technology removes the thin layer of water from atop the ice, allowing the rubber to better grip the ice.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Electric vehicles can be quite useful as delivery vans and buses because they are energy efficient, and fleet vehicles in. [continued] The post First 4 of 41 Electric School Buses Delivered in West Virginia appeared first on CleanTechnica.
InsideEVs
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Could hordes of self-driving cars be turned into weapons against us? It's a little silly, but the science isn't entirely fiction.
Electrek
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Camping, glamping, whatever you prefer, Ford looks to upgrade the experience with its next electric truck. Its latest idea enables the back of the truck’s cabin to pivot open like an SUV, creating a spacious room for you to enjoy the outdoors. more… The post Ford draws up the ultimate camping mode feature for its next electric pickup appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Ford’s transition into the electric vehicle age does not seem to be going as smoothly as company executives expected. As per recent reports, a significant portion of Ford’s US dealership network is opting out of the automaker’s aggressive electric vehicle push. This means that about half of Ford dealers have opted to sell just combustion-powered and hybrid cars this coming 2024.
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