Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The BMW i3 electric car will get a successor, but without the "polarizing design" of the original, the automaker's development boss said in a recent interview with Automotive News. "A lot of people liked it, but in the eyes of others the i3 was not a real BMW. A bit of an outsider in the classroom if you will," Frank Weber said of the original i3.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
What was once the world’s largest steel mill is about to become Maryland’s first permanent offshore wind turbine factory. more… The post The world’s largest steel mill will get a second life as a wind turbine factory appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Nearly 40 years ago, General Motors invented the rare-earth magnet and thus laid the foundation for modern electric motors. But now the automaker is moving on to a different technology. GM recently announced a partnership with Niron Magnetics, a Minnesota-based company that claims to have developed automotive-grade permanent-magnet motors without.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Some media say EV demand is slowing, and other media claim there’s record demand. So what’s going on? ZETA’s Albert Gore and I chatted about it. more… The post Which is it, already – is US EV demand slowing or growing? appeared first on Electrek.
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Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The electric vehicle brand Polestar has announced that it plans to make the first EV with extremely fast-charging, semi-solid-state battery cells from the tech firm StoreDot. The announcement was made as part of a Polestar Day event held in Los Angeles on Thursday, where the companies demonstrated both the charging of StoreDot’s.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Mercedes-Benz announced a new partnership with Buc-ee’s, known for operating the “world’s largest convenience store,” to expand its premium EV charging network. more… The post Mercedes teams up with the ‘largest convenience store’ operator for EV charging appeared first on Electrek.
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Teslarati
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Tesla is taking the first steps to launch its business in Chile. Tesla has reportedly registered its name with the government, and it was published on September 28 with its intentions in the country being “the import, export, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and sale of vehicles, especially electric vehicles.” In October, Teslarati reported that Tesla had already published several new job positions in the country, including a Country General Manager, a Tesla Sales Advisor, an
Electrek
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, Ford’s new electric crossover was spotted testing for the first time. The Ford Capri will be revived as the second EV born from the partnership. more… The post Ford’s new electric crossover with VW caught testing for the first time appeared first on Electrek.
InsideEVs
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The Lucid Air's newest OTA update will let the electric sedan charge most other EVs just by connecting a new cable to its charge port.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Jersey Central Power and Light ( JCP&L ), which serves over 1 million customers in central and northern New Jersey, is going to make its largest power grid upgrade in company history. more… The post New Jersey is going to get a nearly $1B power grid upgrade appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Elon Musk’s relentless pursuit of innovation knows no bounds, and his latest venture, xAI, has unveiled a promising product that could. [more] The post Tesla’s Future: Integration of xAI’s Grok & What It Means appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The increasing popularity of electric bicycles with their convenient electric boost has seen more and more commuters riding each day, especially car drivers who wouldn’t have otherwise opted for two wheels. This growth in cycling has spawned calls for improved bike lanes and additional bicycling infrastructure. Some drivers have interpreted this call for safer bike lanes as if it was some type of “war on cars”.
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Hyundai is developing a new generation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for affordable EVs, The Korea Herald reported this week. The automaker is undertaking a two-year joint venture with battery makers based in its home country of South Korea that aims to see development work on LFP batteries completed in 2024, and for the batteries to.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Hot on the heels of the United Auto Workers’ strike victory against the “Big Three” US automakers, President Joe Biden said he would support UAW’s push to unionize Tesla and Toyota ahead of a planned meeting with UAW president Shawn Fain. more… The post Biden says he supports UAW push to unionize Tesla, Toyota appeared first on Electrek.
Innovation News Network
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Filtration technology is key to optimising bioenergy production and reaching global decarbonisation strategies. Read more here. The post Optimising bioenergy production to meet net zero goals appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
A Volkswagen electric vehicle under $35,000 in the US? That could be the case soon. Head of strategy at VW Group America, Reinhard Fischer, said the automaker aims to build an EV under $35,000 in the US or Mexico. more… The post Volkswagen wants to launch an EV under $35K in the US, says it’s not scaling back appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Today's UCOTD is a rare one, at least for us -- we tend to pull from the same mix partly because of how we perceive the tastes of the B and B and partly because certain forums are simply more active than others. Well, today, this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle floated up into the list I use to pull picks from. It has what the seller says is a "rare custom" 14-H Pewter paint job with a Buick pewter roof paint job.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Following in Telsa’s footsteps, Volvo has just signed a contract with Italian giga press maker IDRA to install two of its largest presses at a new site in Slovakia. The giga presses – what will likely be a reconfigured version of the same Giga Press 9000 that is making Telsa’s Cybertruck – are the world’s largest, the size of a small house and producing a clamping force of more than 9,000 tons. more… The post Volvo inks deal for enormous, Tesla-style giga press appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The days of crackly AM radio appear to be numbered, despite efforts to keep up with emergency alert systems that depend on the technology. Automakers inaccurately complained that keeping AM radio could interfere with sensitive electronic equipment and EV features, but a new report shows that the arguments were really about their bottom lines. The Drive reported that the Center for Automotive Research and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation released a joint document arguing against keeping AM
Electrek
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Lucid Motors has introduced a new feature it calls “RangeXchange” which enables vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging, meaning current and future Lucid owners can recharge other EVs using their battery’s stored energy… as long as you buy the adapter cable. more… The post Lucid Motors (LCID) introduces RangeXchange, offering vehicle-to-vehicle charging capabilities appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
We’re just weeks away from the Tesla Cybertruck’s official unveiling, but the company hasn’t yet released specs or even a price. A recent leak could shed light on the issue, as an “insider” sent what they claim are Cybertruck specs to The Fast Lane EV. First, there’s no way of knowing if these specs are accurate or if they apply to the version of the truck we’ll see in a few weeks.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Volkswagen’s EV production woes in Germany continue. Volkswagen announced it’s pausing EV production at its German plant due to a lack of electric motors. more… The post Volkswagen is pausing EV production at its German plant again due to a lack of e-motors appeared first on Electrek.
Innovation News Network
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Learn about HotGestures, a new virtual reality tool where 3D modelling applications can be controlled using the user’s hand movement. The post HotGestures: New virtual reality tool allows users to build and control shapes appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Polestar will trial StoreDot’s “extreme fast charging” technology on its upcoming Polestar 5, enabling the addition of 100 miles of range in 5 minutes of charging. more… The post Polestar will trial StoreDot’s ~350kW DC-capable battery on Polestar 5 prototype appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The UAW’s efforts to unionize Tesla and Toyota have the support of U.S. President Joe Biden. “Absolutely,” the President said when asked about the UAW’s interest in unionizing Tesla and Toyota. The U.S. President slighted Tesla for a long time, and many of the company’s supporters felt that it was because of the fact that the automaker is not unionized.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
In a controversial move, Switzerland has decided to tax electric cars in the same way it does for gas guzzlers, saying that special tax exemptions are no longer necessary. more… The post Switzerland pulls the plug on tax breaks for electric vehicles appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles, has reached a milestone of one million quarterly active drivers on its network. To celebrate the occasion, ChargePoint has rolled out a major update to its driver app, which millions of drivers rely on to find, charge and pay for the fueling of their […] The post ChargePoint EV Charging Network Reaching One Million Quarterly Active Drivers appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Polestar has announced that it will create two large trial virtual power plants in California and Gothenburg, Sweden, to examine how Polestar 3’s vehicle-to-grid capability could be leveraged to help stabilize grids and earn money for EV owners while their vehicle is parked. more… The post Polestar wants to save the grid with V2G Virtual Power plant trial in CA/Sweden appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Veloz, the California-based public-private partnership which tracks EV sales data and infrastructure buildout in California for over 10 years, shared the Q3 Electric Vehicle Market Report, which shows tremendous EV growth in California and nationwide. Veloz’s Q3 EV Market Report shows a substantial year-over-year increase in EV market share in California, with 26.75% of new […] The post California EV Sales Reaches 27% of All New Car Sales in Q3 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
A new undercover investigation commissioned by green group Transport & Environment (T&E) shows that sales staff of leasing companies in France rarely promote battery electric cars to customers, unlike some of their German counterparts.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Tesla is recalling 159 Model S and Model X over an airbag issue. Vehicles affected by the recall were part of the 2021 to 2023 model year. The issue is partly due to the fact that the Model S and Model X are offered with both a yoke and a traditional round steering wheel. As could be seen in the NHTSA’s Safety Recall Report , the Model S and Model X should be equipped with a different driver airbag depending on whether the vehicles are equipped with a steering yoke or a round steering whee
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The new Bolt will be produced in Kansas — probably. The UAW wants to get stronger. And the UAW says its strikes are not the cause of rising car prices.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The strike against Tesla Sweden is escalating as the IF Metall union gains support from more organizations, including Seko, Fastighets, and the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO). The Real Estate Employee’s Union, Fastighets, has already stated that it will stop cleaning Tesla premises in Sweden. Shortly after Fastighets’ announcement, Seko indicated it would stop delivering packages to Tesla’s workshops and offices nationwide.
Electric Cars Report
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Polestar is working with StoreDot to bring their extreme fast charging (XFC) technology to production. Dubbed ‘100-in-5’, it sees 100 miles (160 km) of range charged in just five minutes, can be integrated into battery pack formats that are already available, and does not need to rely on a battery pack design revolution. At Polestar […] The post Polestar and StoreDot to showcase extreme fast charging technology in Polestar 5 prototype appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
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