Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 17, 2023
General Motors announced Tuesday that it is delaying scaled-up production of its full-size electric pickups for a whole year, to late 2025. That extra year of time idling GM’s Orion Assembly in Michigan won’t be filled by additional production of the Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, however. Those models are still due to go out of.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
In a seemingly bizarre yet tragic twist, a new study says that EV owners are a fickle bunch. After purchasing an electric vehicle, half of EV owners go back to ICE vehicles as either a replacement car or a second vehicle – all with the exception of Tesla owners, who are (no surprise) notorious for their fierce brand loyalty. more… The post Half of EV owners will go back to an ICE vehicle (not counting you, Tesla drivers) – study appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 17, 2023
BMW announced Tuesday that it will adopt the Tesla charge port and corresponding North American Charging Standard (NACS) for battery electric models in the U.S. and Canada starting in 2025. Drivers of BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce EVs with CCS charge ports will gain access to Tesla Supercharger stations using an adapter, starting in early 2025.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
BMW Group is the latest legacy automaker to confirm it will adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS), delivering EV drivers in the US and Canada access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. more… The post BMW Group to adopt NACS across its EV brands, enabling Tesla Supercharger access appeared first on Electrek.
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Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Nissan has revealed the third of four advanced EV concepts headed for a debut at the Tokyo auto show later this month. Called the Hyper Tourer Concept, it fits in alongside the Hyper Urban and Hyper Adventure concepts. It reconceives the minivan, assuming a future in which autonomous-driving technology will allow people to enjoy the company of.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Volta Trucks, which had planned to begin selling its heavy EV trucks in the US this year , has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. A short statement from the company paints a pretty grim picture, with some of the blame laid at the feet of Volta’s battery supplier Proterra, which filed for bankruptcy itself in August. more… The post EV truck manufacturer Volta files for bankruptcy appeared first on Electrek.
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Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Tesla hasn’t released an Autopilot safety data report in about a year. It’s not clear why, but it is disappointing as the company is being opaque with its self-driving data while missing timelines to deliver on its promises. more… The post Tesla hasn’t released Autopilot safety data in a year – something to hide? appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 17, 2023
The made-in-Tennessee Nissan Leaf is eligible for the EV tax credit. Nissan electrifies the minivan around solid-state batteries. And Rivian aims to make towing more predictable. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The latest software update for Rivian R1S and R1T electric trucks provides a revamped interface for drive modes and a.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Jeep and Ram owner Stellantis looks to take on the incoming competition with its new Citroen e-C3 electric car. Starting at around $24,500 (23,300 euros), Stellantis calls the new EV “The first European affordable electric car.” An even cheaper version is due out in 2025. more… The post Stellantis unveils affordable electric Citroen e-C3 to challenge Chinese EVs appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Researchers at Chalmers are now presenting a new and efficient way to recycle metals from electric car batteries. The method makes it possible to recover 100% aluminum and 98% lithium from spent electric car batteries. At the same time, the loss of valuable raw materials such as nickel, cobalt and manganese is minimized.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Tesla has started to roll out its new “Driver Drowsiness Warning” feature, which leverages the cabin camera for driver monitoring. more… The post Tesla rolls out Driver Drowsiness Warning leveraging cabin camera appeared first on Electrek.
Cars That Think
OCTOBER 17, 2023
When Figure announced earlier this year that it was working on a general-purpose humanoid robot, our excitement was tempered somewhat by the fact that the company didn’t have much to show besides renderings of the robot that it hoped to eventually build. Figure had a slick-looking vision, but without anything to back it up (besides a world-class robotics team, of course), it was unclear how fast it would be able to progress.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Volvo Cars is going big on wind power – its Torslanda factory in western Sweden is going to be powered by a 1 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm. more… The post A Volvo Cars factory in Sweden will be powered by a 1 GW offshore wind farm appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 17, 2023
When it comes to the number of EVs and the number of charging stations, it’s a weird relationship. Building more charging stations helps more EVs sell, because the EVs become more useful. But, people don’t want to build charging stations if there won’t be customers.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Electric bicycles have never been more popular , meaning more riders than ever are discovering the freedom and utility of riding e-bikes. But with many companies offering “one size fits most” e-bikes, women and smaller riders are often left out. That’s why Integral Electrics set out to design e-bikes that fit female riders better. more… The post The first electric bike designed by women, for women appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Here at CleanTechnica, we have a habit of bagging on Toyota in recent years. Toyota was doing quite well a few years ago, pushing aggressively into hybrids when few other companies gave electrification the time of day. But, the company kind of got stuck there.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
BYD is launching its SEAL electric sedan in Australia as it looks to surpass Tesla in EV sales. Starting at AUD 49,888, the BYD SEAL comes in roughly $12,000 cheaper than the Tesla Model 3. more… The post BYD unveils SEAL electric sedan pricing for Australia, undercutting Tesla’s Model 3 appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Whether new Tesla messaging techniques are necessary or not is under dispute. Even if adopted, they are just a starting place for Tesla to maximize its long term market share.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
The Toyota Kayoibako is a new EV concept from the brand that’s all about maximizing space — a concept we can get behind. This small multipurpose EV is actually inspired by shipping containers, and it certainly looks like something out of the hold of an interplanetary cargo hauler. It’s the latest concept unveiled as part of the company’s Japan Mobility Show announcements. more… The post Toyota’s new EV van concept is a box on wheels from outer space appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 17, 2023
In a response to Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford’s statements on Monday, the UAW noted that workers at non-union automakers like Tesla and Toyota are not the enemy. Instead, they are the UAW’s future members. During his speech in Ford’s hometown of Dearborn, Michigan, Bill Ford noted that high labor costs could limit spending on developing new vehicles and investing in factories.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Tesla has released a new video demonstration of its latest self-driving software following Elon Musk’s underwhelming livestream. more… The post Tesla releases new video of self-driving software appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 17, 2023
By diversifying materials now, manufacturers are anticipating the challenges of sustainable sourcing and working to reduce the impact of future supply chain disruptions.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
One month after securing a fresh seed round worth $15 million, personal eVTOL developer Jetson has achieved certification for flights in uncontrolled airspace in Italy, the first ultra-light aircraft manufacturer to do so. With operational authorization also in place, Jetson’s ONE “flying cars” could be taking to the skies of Italy soon. more… The post Jetson ONE ‘flying car’ becomes first eVTOL certified for flight in Italy appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Tesla rolled out an over-the-air (OTA) software update to almost 55,000 Model X units this week, due to an issue in which a vehicle controller malfunctioned and the car failed to warn drivers of low brake fluid. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a recall on 54,676 Tesla Model X vehicles on Tuesday built between 2021 and 2023, due to vehicle controllers failing to detect low brake fluid and subsequently not displaying a warning light (via Reuters ).
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Lower-priced electric cars are on the way. Hyundai is slashing EV lease prices on the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 , offering some of the cheapest rates since launching. more… The post Hyundai slashes EV lease prices on the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 following Tesla appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 17, 2023
BMW is the latest of many automakers to officially adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS), meaning future electric vehicles (EVs) built by the company will include Tesla’s charging port and get access to the vast Supercharger network. On Tuesday, BMW signed an agreement with Tesla to adopt the NACS, and the company’s vehicles will gain access to the Supercharger network in early 2025, as announced in a press release.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
NHTSA announced that Tesla is recalling over 54,000 Model X, but the fix for the “recall” is another over-the-air software update. more… The post Tesla recalls over 54,000 Model X, but it’s another software update appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 17, 2023
SpaceX was successful in launching 22 Starlink satellites from a Falcon 9 rocket this evening at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. SpaceX initially planned to launch this batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral last week on October 8, but wind conditions forced the company to stand down and reschedule. The launch was pushed back to this week, and as SpaceX waited for favorable conditions, it pushed today’s launch back from 5:20 P.M.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
The agile two-seater Stella Terra solar car just finished a 620-mile off-roading adventure in Morocco and the Sahara, all on a single charge. The designers behind the project say it isn’t just about maximizing range and distance, but showing off the car’s lightweight, aerodynamic design and its ability to traverse tough terrain without any major drama or head rattling.
The Driven EV News
OCTOBER 17, 2023
High Court dumps Victoria EV road tax in major win for electric vehicle advocates. The post High Court dumps Victoria’s “world’s worst” EV road tax appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
The Australian High Court has reversed a tax on EVs levied by the Victorian state government, which was hailed as the “worst EV policy in the world” as it taxed EVs and not gas-powered vehicles. more… The post Australian High Court reverses ‘world’s worst EV policy’ appeared first on Electrek.
The Driven EV News
OCTOBER 17, 2023
An old bus battery is being used to support EV fast chargers in a trial that hopes to avoid the need for network upgrades. The post Old bus battery given second life to to support EV fast chargers appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Lucid Motors initially planned to build 10,000 cars in fiscal year 2023 , but early Q3 2023 data published by Lucid today would seem to put that figure in serious jeopardy — if not make it an outright impossibility. more… The post Lucid Air production plummeted in Q3 appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Tesla has shared a video of a hands-free drive demonstration of its Full Self-Driving suite in Austin. The FSD suite is not available to customers in a hands-free nature, but Tesla disabled the requirement for a new video it shared on X, formerly known as Twitter. Tesla shared the video to demonstrate the capabilities of Software Version 11.4.7, which is the current version of the FSD Beta program.
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