Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The Ford F-150 Lightning Flash might sound like a special version of the electric pickup that accelerates quicker or charges faster. But it’s merely a new trim level of the Lightning lineup. The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash is pitched by Ford as a “tech-focused” proposition for shoppers, and positioned between the XLT and.
The Driven EV News
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Tesla dominated another good month of EV sales as more affordable options hit the market, with BYD and the MG4 also doing well. The post Tesla Model Y outsells all other passenger cars again in a bumper month of EV sales appeared first on The Driven.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Lordstown Motors' founder and former CEO is buying the bankrupt EV maker's assets, according to a September 29 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Lordstown's "selling entities" said in the filing that Steve Burns made the only qualified bid for what's left of Lordstown, which filed for bankruptcy in late June. Burns.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 3, 2023
September saw plugin EVs take 63.4% share in Sweden, up from 55.2% year on year. Most of the plugin growth came from full electrics, which alone took 44.4% share. Overall auto volume was 28,130 units, up some 28% YoY, and roughly in line with pre-2020 seasonal norms.
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Electrek
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The world’s first artificial energy island has secured its environmental permit, so it’s now all systems go in Belgium. more… The post The world’s first artificial energy island just got the go-ahead appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Photos were recently shared depicting two Tesla Cybertruck units that were wrapped in colorful graffiti. One of the all-electric pickup trucks has now been sighted with what appears to be a Starlink Mobility dish on its roof. Tesla has been having fun with the release candidates of the Cybertruck. Some units have been sighted with a faux Ford F-150 wrap, and another has been spotted with a loud green Toyota Tundra wrap.
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Teslarati
OCTOBER 3, 2023
It took some time, but Nikola has finally taken a solid step forward with its hydrogen vehicles. As per recent reports, Nikola celebrated the commercial launch of its hydrogen fuel cell trucks on September 28 at its manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona. The celebration was shared with 900 customers, suppliers, and supporters of the company. In a comment, Nikola CEO Steve Girsky stated that the event was the culmination of a lot of work and effort on the truck maker’s part. “T
Electrek
OCTOBER 3, 2023
We get a small Tesla Semi update, thanks to Jay Leno. We now learn that Tesla has built about 70 Tesla Semi electric trucks. more… The post Tesla Semi update: About 70 built to date, use Cybertruck parts, and more appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Tesla continues to be the best selling brand in Europe, but the Volkswagen brand continues to recover. Approximately 270,000 plugin vehicles were registered in August in Europe, +68% year over year (YoY). That’s the market’s highest growth rate since June 2021.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Tesla and Rivian update on sales. The remains of Lordstown Motors get flipped back to a familiar face. And Volvo gives its smallest EV a very attractive price tag. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo has confirmed that its EX30 EV will start at $36,245 for the U.S., with deliveries expected to start next summer. That makes it a rival.
Electrek
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Blue Innovations Group (BIG), the electric boat startup founded by a former Tesla executive , has just launched its first electric boat. The R30 falls somewhere between an electric powerboat and a day cruiser, offering impressive specs in a spacious 30-foot (9.4 meter) package large enough for 12 passengers to relax in comfort. more… The post New Florida-built electric speedboat offers high power and solar charging appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Ford Motor Co. offered unprecedented pay raises in its seventh offer to the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. “Ford has received two comprehensive counteroffers from the UAW , the last on Sept. 25. Ford’s latest offer provides our 57,000 UAW-represented employees with a record contract and a strong future,” stated the legacy automaker.
Electrek
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The Hyundai IONIQ 5’s hot streak continues in the US, with sales of the electric SUV soaring 203% in September, setting a new record. more… The post Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUV sales soar 203% in record-setting September appeared first on Electrek.
Innovation News Network
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Find out why US lithium production is not just a matter of economic interest but a cornerstone of national security and energy independence. The post US lithium production: A vital pillar of national security and energy independence appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
OCTOBER 3, 2023
As EV deliveries pick up, Rivian ’s (RIVN) CEO RJ Scaringe says the company is seeing significant progress in lowering costs. As losses improve, Rivian’s leader explained, “We will see a very clear” set of steps toward profitability. more… The post Rivian CEO sees ‘very clear’ set of steps to profitability after Q3 EV delivery beat appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Tesla rolled out its newest wrap for the Cybertruck by teasing a never-before-seen graffiti design on the side of the all-electric pickup, adding to the number of interesting designs we have seen so far on the vehicle. Tesla has said in the past that owners of the Cybertruck would be able to wrap it in any color or pattern, and while details on whether this will be done in-house or by a third party remain up in the air, we are seeing no shortage of designs.
Electrek
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Tesla has expanded Cybertruck testing all the way to Mexico – in Baja California, at the starting point of a rally in which Elon Musk hinted the Cybertruck would perform well. The automaker also seems to be testing new accessories. more… The post Tesla expands Cybertruck testing all the way to Mexico, adds new accessories appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Automakers' third-quarter production and delivery results are in, with positive signs for Rivian, less so for Tesla—but on an entirely different scale. Tesla production and deliveries were down versus the previous quarter. The automaker said it produced over 430,000 vehicles and delivered over 435,000. Despite the lower-performing quarter.
Electrek
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Delays at Volkswagen’s Cariad software unit have already caused Porsche and Audi electric model launches to be pushed back. To turn things around, Volkswagen is hiring a former Tesla , Rivian, and Google executive to lead a new software design hub for future EVs. more… The post Volkswagen taps Tesla, Rivian vet to fix EV software issues appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 3, 2023
In the latest sighting of Tesla’s highly anticipated Cybertruck, one onlooker spotted a semi-truck hauling five of the electric pickups in Texas this week. X user Greggertruck posted photos of a semi hauling five Cybertrucks on Tuesday, as originally spotted heading west on Interstate 10 in San Antonio. The trucks were originally spotted by Kenneth Neuberger of Tesla Owners San Antonio, who reportedly took the photos earlier in the day on Tuesday.
Electrek
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has set aside 70,000 acres of public land for what will become Nevada’s largest wind farm. more… The post Nevada’s largest – and only second – wind farm just got 70k acres from BLM appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Much excitement surrounding Tesla’s Dojo supercomputing cluster has been swirling in recent months since the system went online, and the automaker already expects it to be one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers by early next year. But one reporter recently noted that Dojo could someday have additional uses beyond processing vast amounts of data for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system and humanoid robot.
Electrek
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Four months after its public debut in Italy, Volvo has confirmed the targeted pricing for its compact EX30 SUV in the US. As one of the first all-electric models to reach cost parity with its combustion counterparts, the EX30 has the makings to be a true game changer for Volvo Cars and the EV industry as whole. more… The post Volvo’s EX30 SUV is small and goes fast, much like its newly unveiled US pricing appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 3, 2023
VinFast officially announced the release of the VF 6, a B-segment, all-electric sports utility vehicle. It is also the 6th electric vehicle released domestically after the VF e34, VF 8, VF 9, and VF 5.
Electrek
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Zero Motorcycles, a leading electric motorcycle manufacturer in the US, has just announced a permanent price drop across its entire line of 2022 and 2023 electric motorcycles sold in North America. more… The post Cheaper electrics? Zero Motorcycles announces permanent price drops on all models appeared first on Electrek.
Blink Charging
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Blink Charging’s numerous corporate and government partnerships are based on our reputation for providing the best quality electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), design services, and turnkey business models. The second quarter of 2023 was our strongest quarter ever with a 186% increase in total revenues, and a 211% increase in service revenues over the second quarter of 2022.
Electrek
OCTOBER 3, 2023
GM has released its Q3 delivery numbers and EV sales are plugging along, most notably with a huge increase in deliveries of GM’s first Ultium vehicles, the Cadillac Lyriq and Hummer EV, suggesting that GM might finally be getting Ultium off the ground. But compared to GM’s overall non-EV sales, the Q3 total of just over 20,000 EVs sold represents a rather small percentage for a company that has repeatedly stated it is “all-in” on EVs. more… The post GM releases Q3 numbers, Bolt leads the way whi
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 3, 2023
With the United Auto Workers (UAW) still striking, there have been some minor updates. Though nothing that’s likely to result in any major changes. The union has submitted a response to a General Motors offer as picketing continues against all three Detroit-based automakers, Ford is laying off an additional 300 employees due to supply chain complications created by the strike, and the UAW has successfully negotiated a tentative deal on its 5-year contract with Mack Trucks.
Electrek
OCTOBER 3, 2023
A new electric truck will make its debut in Ford’s portfolio next year: the F-150 Lightning Flash. The new all-electric truck features a tech-focused interior and long-range capabilities at what Ford calls “the correct value.” more… The post Ford unveils F-150 Lightning ‘Flash’ 320-mile range, high-tech cabin, heat pump for $70K appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Update: Tesla has released its Q3 sales (deliveries) and production numbers. They are as follows: This is the statement Tesla included with the production and sales update: “In the third quarter, we produced over 430,000 vehicles and delivered over 435,000 vehicles.
Electrek
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Could riders hoping to get their motorcycle license soon be able to take the exam on an electric bike? That’s the case in Belgium after a new policy goes into effect, and it could spread elsewhere. more… The post Taking a motorcycle license exam on an electric bike could soon be possible appeared first on Electrek.
Innovation News Network
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Learn why forest degradation must be used to inform predictive carbon sink models to develop effective climate change mitigation strategies. The post New carbon sink models must consider forest degradation and age appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Rivian has added the “Max pack” option to its R1S configurator, and added “Max pack” as a filter criteria to its R1 shop, suggesting that vehicles with the massive 400+-mile pack will be shipping soon. Update: Oct 3: Rivian has made it official, the Max pack is here, and deliveries have started for Max pack R1Ts. more… The post It looks like Rivian’s 400+-mile ‘Max pack’ is coming very soon (U:here!
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 3, 2023
A letter from talking heads at an outfit called the American Automotive Policy Council outlines what it estimates billions of dollars in fines could be levied at companies like General Motors and Stellantis if a government proposal to hike fuel economy standards through 2032 is adopted. Reuters is reporting the concerns were sent to the U.S. Energy Department last week, citing “alarming” expected penalties for companies not meeting proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) requirements.
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