Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Porsche hasn’t forgotten about plug-in hybrids. Although the sports-car brand just earlier this month revealed a revamped 2025 Taycan EV that offers more range, better efficiency, and stronger acceleration, and it’s soon rolling out its fully electric Macan SUV, it has a whole suite of other plug-ins on the way. Porsche already.
Innovation News Network
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Big oil and plastic producers have lied for over 30 years that plastic recycling is feasible, says a damning report from the CCI. The post Plastics industry lied to consumers for decades about plastic recycling, says CCI report appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Germany's Sono Motors has emerged from bankruptcy, but isn't discussing the fate of its Sion solar-assisted EV. A press release announcing a plan to bring Sono out of bankruptcy did not mention the Sion, a small hatchback designed to use every body panel as a solar panel to boost range between charges. Instead, the company is focusing on solar.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Only 17% of electric cars sold are in the more affordable “B” segment — compared to 37% of new combustion. [continued] The post Carmakers Failing to Deliver Affordable Electric Cars, Holding Back EV Adoption — Analysis appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Teslarati
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
IF Metall’s sympathy strikes against Tesla, Sweden forges ahead. Recently, the Swedish union’s sympathy strikes have led to 20 employees losing their jobs. In November 2023, IF Metall set its sights on Tesla Giga Berlin with the goal to stop the factory’s vehicle production. The Swedish union turned to aluminum supplier Hydro Extrusions in Vetlanda to achieve its objective.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
BYD is kicking off a price war with gas-powered cars as new lower-priced electric vehicles begin rolling out. After launching the new Qin Plus EV Honor Edition on Monday, BYD said it’s “officially opening a new era of electricity is lower than oil.
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Electrek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
I think Cybertruck was a mistake for Tesla as it created this gap in growth for the company, but the automaker is making the most out of it as it turns the electric pickup truck into a marketing tool.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Another Tesla Megapack project in Australia has broken ground, set to replace a former coal plant as part of a sustainable energy hub in Queensland. Construction has begun on a 250MW/500MWh Tesla Megapack project in Swanbank, Queensland, as part of a partnership on the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub between the company Yurika and public utility organization CleanCo, as detailed in a press release on Monday.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Four months after announcing a joint venture with Chinese EV automaker Leapmotor , Stellantis is reportedly mulling taking the strategic cooperation further by building hundreds of thousands of BEVs for its new partner in Italy to serve the European market.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Tesla’s auto wipers are about to get an update to fix their subpar performance after owners have been complaining about the effectiveness of the feature for some time. Tesla has included the auto wipers feature on its vehicles, and it aims to eliminate the manual control of windshield wipers by using cameras to determine what wiper speed will remove rain from the windshield at a proper rate.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The world’s EV leader, BYD (OTC: BYDDY), announced a stock buyback plan as it continues expanding into new markets. BYD is pushing into different segments with new luxury EVs and mid-size electric SUVs.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Tesla sold a record 1,808,581 vehicles in 2023. This was a record-setting number for Tesla, but it is still extremely far from the company’s self-imposed target for the end of the decade, which calls for 20 million vehicles to be sold over the year. So ambitious is Tesla’s 2030 target that Musk’s proclamations about the goal were met with equal parts skepticism and mockery from critics.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Forvia, a major supplier for Stellantis, Volkswagen, Tesla, and Ford, plans to cut as many as 10,000 jobs in Europe over the next five years. The news falls days after major auto supplier Continental announced that it too was cutting its workforce by 7,150 jobs.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The Indian government is reportedly finalizing a new import tax policy that might encourage Tesla and other foreign electric automakers to invest in India. According to people familiar with the matter, the Indian government is thinking of offering lowered import taxes to freight electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. The tax incentive will be available to EV automakers for 2-3 years.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Volkswagen Group announced a new addition to its ID line of electric vehicles today, launching the ID.7 Tourer – a variant of the original fastback saloon with added cargo space and some enticing range. The estate car, better known in the States as a station wagon, arrives as one of the only all-electric options in the upper mid-size category in Europe.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The transition to electric mobility is gaining momentum around the world. For example, the electric two-wheeler market has been growing. [continued] The post Kenyan Startup Roam Secures $24 Million in Funding to Accelerate Electric Mobility Solutions appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
If you were looking to get your hands on a new Mustang Mach-E in Canada (or even the US), now may be a better time than ever. Ford drastically lowered prices on the 2023 Mustang Mach-E in Canada with up to $13,000 in savings.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Tesla has begun rolling out its latest point version of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta to a group of employees amidst expectations that the automaker could launch its v12 software publicly in the coming months. According to a post from Teslascope shared on Sunday, the FSD beta v12.2.1 has started rolling out to employees and special groups, coming just over a week after Tesla started rolling out FSD beta v12.2 to workers.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Battery swapping for electric motorbikes isn’t new technology, but its adoption rate has proven to be remarkably inconsistent around the world. One of the biggest surprises recently has been one of the places where such technology has grown rapidly: Africa.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Rod Walker is the brains and the brawn behind Kerb Charge. He graciously accepted my invitation for an exclusive interview. [continued] The post Kerb Charge — No Garage, No Worries appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Renters can’t access rooftop solar benefits because they don’t own their roofs – but this workaround will reduce your electricity bill.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
It’s immediately clear how fully-electric battery electric vehicles (BEVs) can help reduce emissions; eliminating gasoline and tailpipes in favor of increasingly. [continued] The post Plug-in Hybrids: Are They Really A Solution To Reducing Emissions? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The Mexican government is pushing Tesla to start construction of Gigafactory Mexico soon, but it looks like the automaker doesn’t feel ready.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
We write and talk a lot here on CleanTechnica about the electric vehicle revolution, but we often focus on passenger. [continued] The post Electrifying Construction Equipment — Volvo CE Deep Dive appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
With less than three weeks until the R2 is finally unveiled, Rivian (RIVN) confirmed it will bring the more affordable electric SUV to Europe.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Tesla is now factoring in what is a very important and crucial metric to give an increasingly accurate driving range: battery age. Driving range is one of the most important factors in electric vehicle ownership, along with price and charging infrastructure. People who buy EVs want to know if their range ratings are suitable for their most common type of travel, whether it would be a daily commute to work or lengthy road trips.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
For those who dream of driving their electric vehicle long distances to see the world’s largest ball of twine, Chelsea. [continued] The post Chelsea Chen: Breaking Barriers In Energy Storage appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
More bad news for Californian EV startup Fisker, as it now faces a possible delisting from the Nasdaq due to low stock prices for 30 consecutive days.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
For the total trip, my average energy usage was about 326 Wh/mile over 6,000 miles. This would have been better (lower) during warmer weather, but it’s still good enough to get you from charger to charger on a road trip. The post Road Tripping in a Tesla Model 3: Coast to Coast & Back Again appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Innovation News Network
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Rare Element Resources is working to establish US-based rare earth production using innovative recovery and separation technology. The post US and allied nations progressing rare earth recovery in response to China’s dominance appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Legacy Spanish automaker Hispano Suiza is gearing up to wow the public again with its latest all-electric hypercar. Donned the Carmen Sagrera, this new bespoke vehicle will arrive later this year as a nod to the Hispano Suiza’s extensive history and is promising some sportier improvements while retaining the brand’s “hyperlux” design philosophy. Peep the teaser video below.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Fisker has had a tough time getting its first battery-electric vehicle (BEV) product off the ground, and now the startup automaker is facing both federal probes and potential delisting from the stock exchange. After complaints of a partial loss of braking in the 2023 Fisker Ocean sparked a probe from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last month, the automaker now faces an additional NHTSA probe over complaints of unintended vehicle movement and an inability to shift into
Electrek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Kicking off this week’s top green deals is Trek’s Electra Cruiser Go! e-bike for $1,200. That $400 discount is joined by the Bosch Tronic 6100 Electric Tankless Water Heater at $520 , as well as Greenworks’ 1800 PSI Electric Pressure Washer at $119. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek ’s best EV buying and leasing deals.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The Rivian R2 will be revealed to the world in a few weeks. In preparation for the unveiling, the company revealed a few tidbits about its new electric vehicle (EV), including the fact that the Rivian R2 will be available in Europe. According to Rivian’s dedicated R2 page , the company’s new EV will be released in Europe in the future. During the Rivian R2’s unveiling on March 7, 2024, at 19:00 CET, the company will reveal the pricing and delivery times for the new EV in the United States and Ca
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