Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Costco members can get up to $1,000 off the purchase or lease of a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV through Jan. 2. According to CarsDirect, the Blazer EV was added to General Motors' year-end Costco rebate promotion last Friday. The program runs nationwide, but only for shoppers who have been Costco members since Oct. 31 of this year. The Blazer EV isn't.
Electrek
DECEMBER 19, 2023
A new study based on insurance claims shows that Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate of any brand in the auto industry. That’s despite Tesla claiming that its Autopilot safety features result in a much lower crash rate than the industry average. Who is lying? more… The post Tesla drivers have highest accident rate despite Autopilot claims, who is lying?
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 19, 2023
On Tuesday, Canada is set to unveil the framework for an EV mandate for 2035, local media outlets are reporting. The mandate, known as the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, will gradually step up the amount of "zero-emission vehicles" until they account for 100% of new-car sales in Canada, the Toronto Star reported Sunday. It reportedly.
Electrek
DECEMBER 19, 2023
VW, Audi and Porsche have all committed to use the Tesla-developed NACS connector starting in 2025. It’s one of the last dominos to fall towards universal adoption of the connector. more… The post VW, Audi, Porsche finally commit to NACS connectors in 2025 appeared first on Electrek.
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Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Canada maps out an EV mandate. The Nissan Ariya is one of the best new EVs of the year. And the Blazer EV is already discounted. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Want $1,000 of a Chevy Blazer EV? Just as GM’s midsize electric SUV is starting to roll out to U.S. dealerships in greater numbers, the Blazer EV is eligible for a Costco.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Tesla recently posted a job position looking for a Senior (Sr.) Business Development Manager. The job entails working with other Fortune 500 companies and selling B2B hardware. Based on Tesla’s description of the Sr. Business Development Manager Position, the job entails growing the company’s charging business. “Enable the next growth phase for Tesla’s charging business and the broader EV industry by joining a new team that is built around extending the reach of Tesla’s charging products.
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Electrek
DECEMBER 19, 2023
NIO’s ET7 electric car has over 1,000 km CLTC range with its new 150 kWh battery. To put its new ultra-long-range battery to the test, NIO’s CEO William Li drove the ET7 for over 14 hours, covering 1,044 km (~650 miles) with some charge left to spare. more… The post NIO ET7 achieves nearly 650 miles range with game-changing 150 kWh battery appeared first on Electrek.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 19, 2023
OLED displays dominate cellphones and have grabbed a big piece of the high-end TV market, thanks to their crisp images, deep black levels, and wide viewing angles. But OLED technology doesn’t do better than the alternative—LCDs—in longevity or brightness. And energy efficiency is a toss-up, depending on the images being displayed. This year, OLED will get a big boost in all three of those metrics, when blue phosphorescent OLED (PHOLED) materials become commercially available.
Electrek
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Rivian (RIVN) is taking another big step toward opening its second manufacturing facility. The EV startup revealed it had chosen Clayco as its partner to build the massive $5 billion EV plant. more… The post Rivian (RIVN) finds a partner to build its massive $5B mega-EV plant, paving the way for R2 appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Quite often, I see Walmart’s electric Ford delivery vans (Ford E-Transits) in my area. It’s so exciting, not just because. [continued] The post Walmart Starts Its Electric Semi Truck Transformation appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 19, 2023
As we navigate the final half of the last month of 2023, there’s a genuine chance that Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) will take the crown from Tesla as the leader in global BEV market share. A global technology research firm thinks so based on BYD’s continued growth that led to it catching Tesla in Q3. more… The post Move over Tesla: BYD has caught up and is expected to take the lead in global BEV market share appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Tesla just delivered one of the first Cybertruck Foundation Edition units outside Giga Texas’ first delivery event. Tesbros captured the whole experience with new Cybertruck owners Zach and Ella. Tesla kicked off Cybertruck deliveries at an event in Giga Texas. A few Cybertrucks were handed over to customers that day. Recently, Foundation Edition Cybertruck was spotted preparing for deliveries, marking the start of handovers to more customers.
Electrek
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Volkswagen’s EV woes in China continue. After launching last week, the brand’s flagship ID.7 electric sedan received only 300 orders in three days. more… The post Volkswagen’s flagship ID.7 EV is off to a slow start in China, with only 300 orders in 3 days appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and US President Joe Biden might not necessarily have the best relationship right now, but it would appear that the White House at least recognizes the electric vehicle maker’s role in the United States’ rapid charging market. As per recent reports, SAE International, formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers, has confirmed Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) as a standard EV connector.
Electrek
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In a strange reversal of plan, it looks like Volkswagen is revising its interior design. After a slew of complaints about its touchscreen-heavy interiors, the German brand is bringing back more good, old-fashioned physical buttons, according to Autocar. more… The post Volkswagen to bring back buttons after complaints about its touchscreen appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The dream of solar-powered cars has enthralled and enticed cleantech enthusiasts for years decades. It’s a fun dream. We all. [continued] The post Solar-Powered Semi Trucks — The Future Of Trucking? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 19, 2023
A solar electric truck climbed the world’s highest volcano using solar power alone – and set a new world record for altitude for an EV. more… The post This solar electric truck climbed the world’s highest volcano and set a new record [video] appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Tesla has opened select Superchargers to non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) in Ireland, Romania and Hungary, as announced earlier this month. A couple of weeks ago, the Tesla Charging account on X posted the news, saying that select Superchargers in each of the countries were opening to non-Tesla EVs. A report on Tuesday from The Irish Times noted that five of the nine Supercharging locations in the country will now be opened to non-Tesla EVs, including those in Dublin, Cork, Athenry, Enfield and
Electrek
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Tesla has been partnering with major new home builders all over the US to deploy solar and Powerwalls, and it now claims to have deployed “over 600 solar neighborhoods”. more… The post Tesla claims over 600 ‘solar neighborhoods’ as part of home builder program appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Tesla Mexico posted a new job position in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo León. The Texas-based company is looking for an Indirect Procurement Manager for Gigafactory Mexico, hinting at continued progress for the facility. Tesla describes the Indirect Procurement Manager position as follows: “The Ecological Project Mario S de RL de CV team is looking to hire a skilled Indirect Procurement Manager to execute the infrastructure development sourcing strategy for the new factory in Santa Catari
Electrek
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Reno, Nevada-based startup World4Solar ‘s freestanding modular solar canopy can be installed in less than a day. more… The post This modular solar canopy only takes 6 hours to install [Update] appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Tesla China’s domestic deliveries for the week ending December 17 suggest that Giga Shanghai is currently focusing its resources on the domestic market. As per data from industry watchers, Tesla China saw over 18,000 new vehicle insurance registrations last week. Tesla China does not announce its weekly sales figures, though the company’s general performance in the local automotive market could be inferred by the number of new vehicle registrations that are tracked every week.
Electrek
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Audi says it is now pulling back on what was a fairly ambitious rollout of upcoming electric vehicles in response. The post Audi puts big EV push on the back burner appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) has nearly been adopted by every automaker in the industry, now including Volkswagen’s entire lineup of brands. Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche will adopt Tesla’s NACS charging port beginning in 2025, as announced on Tuesday in a press release. Electric vehicles (EVs) from each of the auto brands will also gain access to the Supercharger network beginning in 2025, and the company says it’s looking at adapter solutions for exist
Electrek
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The Federal Highway Administration announced today that it will seek feedback on how government rules should be updated to account for the new NACS/J3400 charging standard , potentially unlocking $7.5 billion in federal subsidies for the Tesla-developed charging connector. more… The post US gov’t may update EV charger subsidy rules for newly-certified NACS port appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The Los Angeles County Sanitation District recently launched its new Tesla Model 3 fleet. The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts’ Fleet Manager, Dave Bolderoff, recently shared on LinkedIn that the agency purchased 22 Tesla Model 3 units. Bolderoff commented on Tesla’s efficient order and delivery process. The agency purchased $1 million worth of Tesla Model 3 RWD units.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 19, 2023
If you are charging an EV at home, charging speed is not a very important consideration. The car will be. [continued] The post Long Distance EV Drivers Need To Consider Both Range And Charging Speed appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 19, 2023
It appears that Nuevo Leon is steadily finding out what it means to host a project on the scale of a Tesla Gigafactory. As noted by the governor of Nuevo León, Samuel García Sepúlveda, in recent comments, Giga Mexico would be a three-phase project. The facility would also produce several vehicles, including the Tesla Cybertruck. Following a meeting with the Economic Development Council of Nuevo León, the Governor highlighted that details of Gigafactory Mexico’s negotiations would be trans
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In the article, I describe what I learned about Tesla Supercharging, Tesla Autopilot & Full Self Driving, gas station food, [continued] The post What I Learned On My “Tesla Cannonball” From Tampa To Seattle appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 19, 2023
LG Chem recently broke ground on a cathode plant in Tennessee. The new facility is expected to be the largest cathode plant in the United States. The cathode plant in Tennessee will mass produce NCMA (Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese, Aluminum) cathode materials. LG Chem plans to invest $1.6 billion on the plant’s first phase, spanning 1.7 million square meters of the site in Clarksville.
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 19, 2023
NIO Founder, Chairman and CEO William Li marked a new milestone for the company by driving a NIO ET7 over 1,000km on a single battery charge. Proving the immense capabilities of NIO’s latest Ultra Long Range 150kWh battery pack, the 14-hour journey began in Shanghai with sights set on Xiamen, a city on the southeast […] The post Nio ET7 with 150 kWh battery pack goes over 1,000 km on a single charge appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Red means stop, green means go – and turquoise now means automated driving: Mercedes-Benz is the first automaker permitted to use exterior marker lights, which means automated driving is activated, in California and Nevada. more… The post If you see a Mercedes EQS with turquoise lights, it’s driving itself appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Electric car wireless charging may be coming soon to Tesla while real buttons on the dash are on their way from Volkswagen. The post Electric Car News: Wireless Charging From Tesla, More Buttons From Volkswagen appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Acura has opened reservations for its first all-electric model – the all-new 2024 Acura ZDX performance SUV and high-performance ZDX Type S, the most powerful Acura SUV ever. Acura clients can now build and reserve their new ZDX, with first client deliveries slated for early 2024. ZDX reservation holders will receive an Acura Energy Key […] The post Acura Opens Reservations for All-Electric 2024 ZDX Performance SUV appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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