Electric Vehicles & The Utility Grid — A Match Made In Heaven
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 18, 2023
Some people are scared that electric vehicles will crash the utility grid. In two recent reports, researchers debunk such nonsense.
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Huge Solar Canopy For Electric Buses Coming To Austin, Texas
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 27, 2023
It looks like Austin, Texas, is going to get a bit cleaner thanks to its CapMetro regional public transportation provider, which is making progress toward a zero-emissions future for Austin. In cooperation with BP Pulse, HOLT Renewables announced that it will design and build a pioneering solar-powered charging infrastructure solution for CapMetro. A big one.
Rystad Energy expects strong growth in hydrogen pipelines through 2035
Green Car Congress
APRIL 11, 2023
Independent research and business intelligence company Rystad Energy estimates that there are about 91 planned hydrogen pipeline projects in the world, totaling 30,300 kilometers and due to come online by around 2035. Today, more than 4,300 kilometers already exists for hydrogen transportation with more than 90% located in Europe and North America, the company notes.
EV models outnumber PHEV choices for the first time since 2014
Green Car Reports
APRIL 16, 2023
Plug-in hybrid tech continues to be something that neither automakers nor regulators can completely agree on. Some, like Toyota, Volvo, BMW, and others see them as a smart, effective bridge technology to EVs while others, including GM and Honda see them, at least for now in the U.S., as an unnecessary complication in the shift to EVs. In light of.
How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim
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Timber! The World’s First Wooden Transistor
Cars That Think
APRIL 29, 2023
Transistors inside modern computer chips are several nanometers across, and switch on and off at hundreds of gigahertz. Organic electrochemical transistors, made for biodegradable applications, are milimeters in size and switch at kilohertz rates. The world’s first wooden transistor, made by a collaboration of researchers through the Wallenberg Wood Science Center and reported this week in Publications of the National Academy of Sciences , is 3 centimeters across and switches at less than one He
Comment on NIO sues vlogger for $290,000 for spreading false information by Tim Manriquez
CN EV Post
APRIL 29, 2023
He should have been made to pay more!! I'm so sick of these people spouting crap about a great car company that makes an excellent product that looks amazing, in an attempt to get the stock price to drop so they can short it and make a few bucks. They do damage to the company's reputation, while risking many employee's job who have families to support.
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California Reaches EV Sales Goal Two Years Early
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 28, 2023
Tesla and other electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common on California’s roads, and the state recently surpassed an important EV adoption milestone. More buyers than ever are going electric, supporting the state’s plans to ban new gas car sales by 2035.
The first of China’s desert solar and wind projects is online, and it’s huge
Electrek
APRIL 28, 2023
The first of many solar and wind projects in China’s deserts is now online, and it’s capable of powering 1.5 million households. more… The post The first of China’s desert solar and wind projects is online, and it’s huge appeared first on Electrek.
World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density
The Driven EV News
APRIL 20, 2023
"A new era of universal electrification of sea, land and air transportation." CATL announces new battery that doubles energy intensity. The post World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density appeared first on The Driven.
Meet Mr. Internet: Vint Cerf
Cars That Think
APRIL 30, 2023
It was June 1973. For the past three months, Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn had been working together on a problem Kahn had been pondering for some time: how to connect ground-based military computers seamlessly to communications satellites and mobile radios. The ARPANET and the way it handled communications was already well established. But extending it to handle multiple networks—whose reliability couldn’t be taken for granted—was a different story.
NIO Capital invests in Chinese SiC chip maker
CN EV Post
APRIL 26, 2023
Qingchun was founded in March 2021, and the core team members have been involved in SiC semiconductor technology for over 20 years, according to NIO Capital. (Image credit: NIO Capital) NIO Capital has invested in a local Chinese silicon carbide (SiC) chip maker as it continues to expand its investments in the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry chain.
Tesla FSD update 11.4 dramatically improves vehicle behavior
Teslarati
APRIL 17, 2023
Tesla has issued yet another giant update for its Full Self Driving (FSD) software, dramatically improving vehicle behavior in numerous situations. Despite the controversy that seems to consistently surround Tesla’s autonomous driving suite , it just keeps improving, with new features and capabilities added at an astounding rate. Now, Tesla has issued yet another dramatic update to Full Self Driving, bringing significant improvements in vehicle intelligence and the dream of fully autonomou
The Sodium-Ion Battery Is Coming To Production Cars This Year
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 22, 2023
Lithium is abundant, but difficult to extract and purify for use in batteries. Last year, the price of lithium carbonate peaked at over $80,000 per ton, although it has come down considerably since then.
California bans new diesel trucks effective 2036, a world first
Electrek
APRIL 28, 2023
The California Air Resources Board has voted unanimously to finalize its Advanced Clean Fleets rule, a massive new regulation on medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles that, among other things, requires all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicles sold or registered in the state of California to be zero-emission come 2036. more… The post California bans new diesel trucks effective 2036, a world first appeared first on Electrek.
UK: Battery Electric Vehicles Reached A Record Monthly High Of 46,626 Units In March
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 10, 2023
UK new car registrations in March bounced back by 18.2% to deliver the best ‘new plate month’ performance since before the pandemic, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase saw 287,825 units delivered, the eighth consecutive month of growth for the new car market, as supply […] The post UK: Battery Electric Vehicles Reached A Record Monthly High Of 46,626 Units In March appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Haptic System Creates Finger-Touch Sensations Hardware-Free?
Cars That Think
APRIL 22, 2023
One of the trippiest virtual-reality experiences that I’ve ever had was being able to touch an object that didn’t exist. Getting immersed in a virtual world through a headset that provides video and audio is one thing, but adding in touch is somehow transformative; physical interaction brings you into that virtual world in a much more direct way. But as with everything related to VR or AR, it’s all extremely hardware intensive.
Comment on BYD posts over 400% year-on-year Q1 profit growth by John Hanna
CN EV Post
APRIL 27, 2023
So: - despite selling a mix of NEVs that includes a large proportion of small-battery hybrids, instead of only pure EVs, and - despite selling ~25% more vehicles in Q1/'23 than Tesla, and - despite BYD's net profit being reported here as up 593% for Q1/YoY Tesla still made 5X BYD's net profit for Q1/23. Huh? Let that sink in: fewer vehicles, 100% pure BEVs, large price reductions in light of the global-economy-driven suppression of demand generally, and Tesla makes 5 times the net profit in Q1.
Tesla Semi price at around $250,000 per unit: report
Teslarati
APRIL 14, 2023
The Tesla Semi is already being delivered to customers, but a lot of information about the production version of the all-electric Class 8 long-hauler is still under wraps. Following the delivery of more Tesla Semi units to PepsiCo earlier this week, however, some details about the vehicle were shared. Among the most interesting aspects of the Tesla Semi is its cost, especially considering that electric vehicles tend to be more expensive than their combustion-powered counterparts.
Tesla Just Passed 4 Million Cumulative Sales (Charts)
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 21, 2023
Below are 9 charts showing Tesla's rapid quarterly sales charts and graphs as well as its cumulative sales growth from quarter to quarter. Tesla's sales growth continues to be phenomenal.
Police believed Tesla fire was due to battery, turns out it was arson
Electrek
APRIL 27, 2023
A Tesla Model S was found on fire parked on the street in Spokane, Washington. The police first believed that it caught on fire by itself due to its battery, but it turns out it was arson. more… The post Police believed Tesla fire was due to battery, turns out it was arson appeared first on Electrek.
Scientists hail new battery with 4 times energy density of lithium-ion
The Driven EV News
APRIL 2, 2023
New battery developed by researchers in US could provide "thousand mile" range for EVs and open up new possibilities for long-haul transport and electric planes. The post Scientists hail new battery with 4 times energy density of lithium-ion appeared first on The Driven.
Your Robotic Avatar Is Almost Ready
Cars That Think
APRIL 16, 2023
Robots are not ready for the real world. It’s still an achievement for autonomous robots to merely survive in the real world, which is a long way from any kind of useful generalized autonomy. Under some fairly specific constraints, autonomous robots are starting to find a few valuable niches in semistructured environments, like offices and hospitals and warehouses.
Pony.ai starts offering robotaxi service in Guangzhou without safety officer in vehicles
CN EV Post
APRIL 25, 2023
This is the first such permit issued in Guangzhou, where Pony.ai's 17 robotaxis have been approved to provide robotaxi service without safety officers. (Image credit: Pony.ai) Pony.ai, a Chinese self-driving startup backed by Toyota Motor and NIO Capital, has been granted a permit for robotaxi service without safety officers in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, after receiving a similar permit in Beijing last month.
Tesla posts more Cybertruck jobs based in Texas
Teslarati
APRIL 13, 2023
As Tesla enters Q2 2023, it prepares to start Cybertruck production. Recently, Tesla posted more Cybertruck jobs based in its Texas HQ. With Easter in the past, Tesla is inching closer to the start of initial production for the Cybertruck, which is expected to start this summer. Gigafactory Texas has been a bubble of activity since the beginning of the year, starting with the assembly of its 9,000-ton Giga Press for the Cybertruck’s origami-like exoskeleton.
Triple Electric Road Train Trial
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 20, 2023
Janus Electric has partnered with Oz Minerals and Qube to trial a triple road train powered by a converted electric semi. For the initiated, that’s a prime mover pulling three trailers, and they will be doing this in the harshest conditions in South Australia’s outback.
Tesla (TSLA) inventory reaches new high, pointing to price cuts not working
Electrek
APRIL 27, 2023
Tesla’s (TSLA) inventory in the US has reached a new high, which is worrisome at this time in the quarter, and it is pointing to price cuts maybe not working as well as the automaker intended. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) inventory reaches new high, pointing to price cuts not working appeared first on Electrek.
EB Charging Announces the Integration and Rebranding as Blink Charging UK
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 3, 2023
Blink Charging Co., a leading manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of EV charging equipment and services, is rebranding of EB Charging to Blink Charging UK following its acquisition in April 2022. The rebrand provides Blink with a significant visible footprint of more than 1225 chargers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. “The market opportunity in […] The post EB Charging Announces the Integration and Rebranding as Blink Charging UK appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
What Flight 50 Means for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
Cars That Think
APRIL 8, 2023
JPL’s Ingenuity helicopter is preparing for the 50th flight of its 5-flight mission to Mars. Flight 49, which took place last weekend, was its fastest and highest yet—the little helicopter flew 282 meters at an altitude of 16 meters, reaching a top speed of 6.50 meters per second. Not a bad performance for a tech demo that was supposed to be terminated two years ago.
NIO supplier Innovusion partners with Fuyao to put LiDAR behind windshield
CN EV Post
APRIL 20, 2023
Innovusion and Fuyao have begun joint research that has resulted in LiDAR integration behind the front windshield with less than 10 percent attenuation of detection performance. (Image credit: CnEVPost) The roof LiDAR setup has been complained by some to affect the aesthetics of the vehicle design. Now, local Chinese LiDAR manufacturers are working to put the component inside the vehicle.
Tesla Cybertruck Mega Frunk confirmed in production beta photo
Teslarati
APRIL 14, 2023
Last month, 13-time Tesla owner and early TSLA investor Matthew Donegan-Ryan shared a rather interesting tidbit about the Cybertruck’s production version. According to the longtime TSLA investor, the all-electric pickup truck will be fitted with a frunk that’s unlike any other in Tesla’s existing lineup. A recently shared image has seemingly confirmed this statement.
Tesla Broke 2 Important Quarterly Records In Q1
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 8, 2023
The first three months of the year were eventful for Tesla, to say the least, with sweeping price drops and the announcement of a new gigafactory in Mexico. Through all of it, Tesla has continued to increase its sales and production, clinching two significant quarterly records in Q1.
Tesla says Elon Musk’s statements on self-driving ‘might have been deep fakes’ in bizarre defense
Electrek
APRIL 27, 2023
Tesla has decided to use a bizarre defense in a lawsuit brought by the family of a Tesla owner who died in an accident while using Autopilot a few years ago. The automaker claimed that CEO Elon Musk shouldn’t be made available to explain some of his statements on self-driving because some of the public comments might have been “deep fakes.” more… The post Tesla says Elon Musk’s statements on self-driving ‘might have been deep fakes’ in bizarre defense appeared first on Electrek
Daimler Truck launches RIZON medium-duty electric trucks in the United States
Electric Cars Report
APRIL 30, 2023
The Daimler Truck group announced the launch of a line of electric trucks in the US market under the new brand name RIZON. RIZON delivers customer-focused zero-emission trucks and mobility solutions from one of the world’s largest and most experienced commercial vehicle manufacturers, Daimler Truck. RIZON’s identity is rooted in the brand’s commitment to form […] The post Daimler Truck launches RIZON medium-duty electric trucks in the United States appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
10 Graphs That Sum Up the State of AI in 2023
Cars That Think
APRIL 8, 2023
The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has assembled a year’s worth of AI data providing a comprehensive picture of today’s AI world, as they have done annually for six years. And I do mean comprehensive—this year’s report came in at 302 pages. That’s a nearly 60 percent jump from the 2022 report, thanks in large part to the 2022 boom in generative AI demanding attention and an increasing effort to gather data on AI and ethics.
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