Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is different. That’s because compared to the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Kia EV6, the Volkswagen ID.4, and various others—anything you might compare it to directly—the Blazer EV is primarily a U.S.-bound product, conceived specifically with the U.S. in mind. After spending a few hours in.
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A lack of demand for EVs? Not so fast. Volvo CEO Jim Rowan says new electric models will continue fueling sales. Orders for Volvo EVs like the C40 and EX30 are strong. more… The post Volvo CEO says what lack of EV demand? Electric car orders are strong appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Ford is reducing planned production volumes of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck by half next year, Automotive News reported Monday, citing a memo addressed to suppliers. According to the memo, Ford has told suppliers to prepare for average volume of around 1,600 Lightnings per week at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn.
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Tesla is signaling that along with two trims of Model 3 losing all their federal tax credit next year, Model Y is also “likely” to lose part of the tax credits. more… The post Tesla signals Model Y also losing full $7,500 tax credit appeared first on Electrek.
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Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 13, 2023
We drive the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV. Ford is scaling back EV production. And can public charging be fixed with better error codes? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is the first mass-market SUV built on GM’s Ultium EV toolkit. As we found in a first drive this past week, it’s different than just about.
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Tesla is partnering with Uber to offer its electric cars directly to drivers with discounts up to $3,000. more… The post Tesla partners with Uber to offer $3,000 discount on its electric cars to drivers appeared first on Electrek.
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Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
China’s Mingyang Smart Energy has rolled out the world’s largest offshore wind turbine in capacity and rotor diameter – and it’s seriously robust. more… The post This new ‘world’s largest’ wind turbine makes power in severe typhoons appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Tesla appears to be preparing to send some of its early Cybertruck orders to customers, set for delivery in the coming weeks, as one observer has noticed a large batch of production units at the automaker’s plant in Austin, Texas. Drone pilot and Gigafactory Texas scout Joe Tegtmeyer shared photos and video footage of the site on X on Wednesday, depicting several Cybertrucks parked outside of the manufacturing area.
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Tesla announced today that it will lose the entire $7,500 federal tax credit on Model 3 RWD and Long Range, the two least expensive versions of the popular electric car, starting next year. more… The post Tesla announces it will lose entire $7,500 tax credit on base Model 3 trims appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 13, 2023
GM is pouring 50 years of R&D into a new hydrogen fuel cell truck venture with the leading vocational truck maker Komatsu. The post General Motors Did Not Get The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Memo, Either appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The Nissan Ariya earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 2023 Top Safety Pick+ designation. Nissan’s electric SUV earned the agency’s highest rating with a strong crash test performance, headlight evaluation, and advanced safety tech. more… The post Nissan Ariya electric SUV earns 2023 IIHS top safety award, its highest rating appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Our dealer-connected auto industry veteran of many years, Jo Borras, came across a big find this week. It’s a Cox. [continued] The post Electric Vehicle Prices Get MUCH Closer To Conventional Vehicle Prices! appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Tesla has agreed to add more alerts to its Autopilot system to prevent driver misuse as part of a NHTSA “safety recall” of 2 million vehicles that concludes its Autopilot investigation. more… The post Tesla adds more alerts to Autopilot as part of NHTSA ‘safety recall’ appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 13, 2023
There’s a lot of complete BS on the internet about EVs. They supposedly would kill you in a snowstorm, but. [continued] The post Only EVs Can Make Fuel Off-Grid, Keep Working During Long Power Outages appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A new complaint with the FTC alleges that Toyota is engaging in false and misleading marketing of its vehicles, leading to consumer confusion over how “electrified” they really are. more… The post FTC complaint filed against Toyota over its false electrification claims appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A recent report at Reuters gives a picture of how the EV charging industry continues to evolve. Two big trends. [continued] The post Reuters: Competition For Charging Spots Heats Up, Consolidation Coming appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
In a historic agreement, the world has agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels at the COP28 climate summit. Is this a success? Depends on who you talk to. more… The post In a first, the world agrees to the ‘beginning of the end’ of the fossil fuel era appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A look at today’s headlines in several media outlets would likely show a story about Tesla recalling over two million vehicles over a fault in Autopilot. The issue, as per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Safety Recall Report, will be fully addressed through a free over-the-air software update. As per the NHTSA’s report, the Autopilot issue potentially involves 2,031,220 vehicles , including legacy Model S vehicles from the 2012 model year.
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The competition is fierce: There are more than 900 EV charging companies around the world, and they all want prime locations for fast public chargers, according to a new report from Reuters. more… The post Hundreds of EV charging companies are all fighting over the best spots: report appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Recently, Fiat introduced the latest version of the 500e to the United States. But, the company didn’t want to just. [continued] The post Fiat Makes A Splash With The US Release Of The 500e appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
In its latest setback, GM is delaying the launch of EV drive production at its Toledo Propulsion Systems plant in Ohio. The company will now begin building electric drives at the end of 2024. more… The post GM delays another major EV initiative after pushing back electric Silverado, GMC Sierra appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 13, 2023
General Motors announced its intention to drop Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on its upcoming EVs earlier this year. Now we have a new piece out in Motor Trend in which the company explains in so many words that the decision is all about driver safety. Remember that scene in Animal House where the frat was put before a kangaroo court and the brothers in the gallery coughed a certain swear word to indicate their (correct) opinion that the trial was a farce?
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
GM can’t really catch a break on its decision to end support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in-vehicle projection modes. And while that choice does have a defensible business purpose (more on that in a moment), recent comments from Tim Babbitt, GM’s Head of Product for Infotainment, to Motor Trend seem like an unforced error — making an already unpopular move feel even less justifed. more… The post GM claims CarPlay and Android Auto cause “unsafe” driver behavior appeared first o
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the finalization of the new Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) rule designed to prevent auto dealers from utilizing bait-and-switch tactics and hidden junk fees. While these are technically illegal already, CARS is supposed to give the FTC more leeway in determining what constitutes fraud and serve as a warning to dealers that may be crossing the line.
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The upcoming Porsche 718 Boxster EV was spotted testing during a heated session at the Nurburgring. Is this the electric roadster we’ve been waiting for? Watch the Porsche Boxster EV race around the track, lifting off two wheels at one point in its latest testing video. more… The post Porsche’s Boxster EV looks like the electric roadster we’ve been waiting for in new testing video appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Tesla has issued an over the air update as part of a recall campaign involving the Company's Autopilot technology. The post Tesla Will Update Autopilot Software On More Than 2 Million Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The beloved Fiat Panda, the brand’s best-selling model in Europe, will get a new look next summer, as a larger model that’s available in a full electric version for around €23,300 (about $25K). more… The post Fiat to release a new, bigger Panda that is fully electric appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Tesla appears to be rolling out an initiative that should help weed out Cybertruck reservation holders who are not really serious about purchasing the all-electric pickup truck. As per recent observations from the electric vehicle community, Tesla appears to be requiring a $1,000 early access deposit for Cybertruck reservation holders to confirm their order for the vehicle.
Electrek
DECEMBER 13, 2023
GM invited us to San Diego to drive the new Chevy Blazer EV, Chevrolet’s first Ultium-based EV which is just hitting dealerships now – and to try its new Google-based UI, which it’s controversially replacing Apple CarPlay with. more… The post Chevy Blazer EV first drive – is it worth its $56k base price? appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Tesla’s Parts Catalog has been updated to include the newly released Cybertruck. The Cybertruck Parts Catalog provides a pretty good view of the all-electric pickup truck’s design, the prices of some key components, and a number of features that are yet to be acknowledged by Tesla. As observed by members of the Cybertruck Owner’s Club , the prices of some of the all-electric pickup truck’s primary components are actually quite reasonable.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 13, 2023
When it comes to government, almost nothing happens fast. It can take ages just for a spending bill to get. [continued] The post Ohio Opens First Infrastructure Bill (NEVI) Station appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Tesla has faced significant scrutiny over water use at its Gigafactory Berlin over the years, though the automaker has recently highlighted its water recycling efforts in production at the plant. On Wednesday, the Tesla Manufacturing page on X stated in a post that up to 100 percent of Giga Berlin’s process water is recycled using a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant.
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 13, 2023
General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, the world’s best-selling ultra-class haul truck. GM, a leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology, and Komatsu, a global manufacturer of mining and construction equipment, will jointly design and validate the technology. Lightweight and quick to refuel, […] The post GM and Komatsu Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Mining Truck appeared first on Electric Cars Rep
Teslarati
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Tesla has launched its Powerwall home energy storage systems in two new countries over the past couple of months, most recently including in Taiwan. On Wednesday, the Tesla Energy account on X posted that the Powerwall is now available in Taiwan, including a link to the Taiwanese page for the energy storage product. The page shows the Powerwall 2 , though it doesn’t include the Powerwall Plus or upcoming Powerwall 3.
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