Green Car Reports
MAY 17, 2024
The tire maker Michelin provides original-equipment tires for seven out of 10 EVs sold in the U.S. And yet it acknowledges that EV drivers shouldn’t be buying as many tires as they are. It’s a technology challenge on multiple fronts. EVs wear through tires quicker, as they weigh more and their torque-rich motor systems tear away more.
Electrek
MAY 15, 2024
The US has now officially surpassed 5 million solar installations, a significant landmark in its shift toward clean energy, according to data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 17, 2024
Volkswagen announced this week that it has two new PHEV versions of the Golf and has ended its collaboration with Renault. The post Volkswagen Pulls Back On Electric Car Plans appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Driven EV News
MAY 13, 2024
Damning new report finds nearly all major car companies are actively sabotaging world's efforts to avoid catastrophic global warming, and Japan companies are the worst. The post Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds appeared first on The Driven.
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Green Car Reports
MAY 13, 2024
Volkswagen has confirmed feature, trim, and color combinations for the upcoming 2025 ID.Buzz in its long-awaited U.S. specification. The ID.Buzz will initially arrive for the U.S. in a launch-only 1st Edition version, VW confirmed, plus two other trims: Pro S and Pro S Plus. Pricing of the U.S. version won’t be announced until close to its.
Electrek
MAY 14, 2024
Toyota has the worst climate lobbying score of any automaker, and the third-worst 2030 EV production plans, according to InfluenceMap’s annual report on climate lobbying.
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Teslarati
MAY 16, 2024
Tesla has won approval for its expansion of Gigafactory Berlin, its production facility in Germany, after a meeting between community members and local officials was held on Thursday. The meeting took place in the Hangelsberg district of Grünheid under police protection, as protests against the expansion have been going on since the weekend. Other opponents of the expansion have been living in the forest surrounding the factory in treehouses as a form of protest.
Green Car Reports
MAY 16, 2024
Aptera late Wednesday announced the end date for its crowdfunding stage, as it seeks private capital on its way “towards high-volume production” of its high-efficiency, three-wheel solar EV. The company’s Regulation A crowdfunding, which bypasses traditional investors and the stock market and emphasizes smaller amounts, will end.
The Driven EV News
MAY 14, 2024
Labor commits $6.7 billion to an unproven green hydrogen industry, but neglects help to electrify Australia's transport sector which is projected to be the biggest source of emissions by 2030. The post Nothing in budget for electrifying transport, which will be highest emitting sector by 2030 appeared first on The Driven.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 17, 2024
Global EV sales reached 1.1 million units in April 2024, according to EV research-house, Rho Motion, bringing year-to-date (YTD) sales to 4.3 million, 22% greater than the same period in 2023. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) represent 64% of units sold so far in 2024, with the remaining 36% Plug-in Hybrid. [continued] The post Over 4 Million Plugin Vehicles Sold Globally in 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
BYD officially launched its new Sea Lion 07, a mid-size smart electric SUV poised to rival Tesla’s top-selling Model Y. Starting at 189,800 yuan ($26,250), the BYD Sea Lion 07 is the first EV based on its new e-Platform 3.0 Evo.
Green Car Reports
MAY 11, 2024
Despite recent layoffs, the Tesla Supercharger network is due for an expansion, CEO Elon Musk claims. Tesla will spend "well over" $500 million on the Supercharger network this year, Musk said Friday on X (formerly Twitter), the social media network he owns, adding that this investment will fund "thousands" of new chargers and is separate from any.
The Driven EV News
MAY 15, 2024
Global sales of fuel cell hydrogen vehicles plunged further in the first quarter to just 2,382. The sale of EVs is expected to nearly double in 2024 to 17 million. The post Global hydrogen vehicle sales plunge further to be tiny fraction of EV sales appeared first on The Driven.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 17, 2024
In 2010, I was consulting to Canadian National Railroad, at the time with the legendary Hunter Harrison as CEO. It was one of many times my decarbonization proposals bounced off of organizations, something that’s been inordinately useful in helping me understand how hardcore businesses view the space. At the time, [continued] The post Electric Trucks Are Already Lower Carbon Than Rail In Much Of North America appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
MAY 11, 2024
Tesla Megapacks are getting ready to arrive on-site at a massive upcoming energy storage site in Australia, according to one official. The Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub (MREH) is currently under construction near Melton, Victoria, and it will soon receive 444 Megapacks, according to a post on X on Thursday from Victoria Minister Lily D’Ambrosio.
Green Car Reports
MAY 13, 2024
It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With the electric version of its military-grade G-Class, Mercedes-Benz promises even more freedom from pavement than all those American-built flagwavers, and it does it all with batteries. And it’s a sort of.
The Driven EV News
MAY 16, 2024
A call has gone out for projects that think big on ways to achieve the rapid conversion of half the Australian vehicle fleet to EV’s – over 10 million vehicles. The post Retrofit nation: Call for mass conversion of Australia’s truck fleet to spark battery industry appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
MAY 17, 2024
China’s first major sodium-ion battery energy storage station is now online, according to state-owned utility China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage.
Teslarati
MAY 17, 2024
Ford is asking suppliers to help with its quest toward profitability in its electric vehicle efforts, as its survival depends on cost-cutting. Ford has spent billions attempting to compete with industry giants like Tesla, and in Q1, it recorded a $1.3 billion operating loss for its EV and software division, known as Model e. It responded by announcing changes to its overall expenditure, which was previously $10 billion planned for its EV unit.
Green Car Reports
MAY 16, 2024
BMW still aims for about 50% global EV sales by the end of the decade, in line with a plan the automaker rolled out in 2021, but still isn't ready to declare an end date for internal combustion. "By 2030, all-electric vehicles should account for about half of our deliveries," CEO Oliver Zipse said Wednesday in a speech to shareholders. But the.
The Driven EV News
MAY 15, 2024
Advertising spending on gas-guzzling SUVs is growing rapidly, while ad spending for EVs and small cars is being cut, putting transport emissions targets at risk. The post Surge in Australian fossil car advertising undermining efforts to clean up transport appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
MAY 15, 2024
An Oakland, California, school district is the first in the US to transition to a 100% electric school bus system with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.
Teslarati
MAY 15, 2024
An apparent Tesla Model 3 test vehicle was recently spotted in Palo Alto, California, with a rather unique setup. As could be seen in photos of the vehicle, the new Model 3 has been stripped of its side mirrors and it has been set up with cameras that are in very unique locations. Images of the apparent Tesla Model 3 test vehicle were shared on social media platform X by electric vehicle advocate Nic Cruz Patane.
Green Car Reports
MAY 15, 2024
U.S. EV and hybrid sales fell in the first quarter of the year, according to a Tuesday update from the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA). Sales of battery electric vehicles (full EVs) dropped to 7.0% of overall light vehicle sales in the first quarter of 2024 from 8.1% in the previous quarter. Nationally, sales.
The Driven EV News
MAY 13, 2024
Key specs and name of BYD's upcoming powerful electric hatchback have been revealed, including a faster top-speed than the Seal. The post BYD’s new electric hot hatch specs and name uncovered appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
Tesla’s head of Cybertruck manufacturing has left the company. It’s unclear if he was involved in yet another round of layoffs or if he left on his own accord.
Teslarati
MAY 11, 2024
Tesla has launched its latest buying incentive for the Model Y, this time offering a special, super-low interest rate for those who purchase the SUV by the end of this month. On Friday night, Tesla launched the promotional financing on its website for the Model Y, offering a 0.99 percent APR interest rate for buyers who finance the electric vehicle (EV) on an order placed by May 31.
InsideEVs
MAY 17, 2024
The new Chevy Equinox EV is now the cheapest way to get more than 300 miles of range in a new car. Thank Ultium's scale for that.
The Driven EV News
MAY 14, 2024
Another affordable EV maker to launch models in Australia in late 2024, thanks to the owner of Peugeot, Fiat, Jeep and more. The post Another Chinese EV brand targets Australia market with low-cost electric hatchbacks appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
MAY 13, 2024
Tesla has now disclosed that it is spending money to promote its shareholders vote to approve of Elon Musk’s $55 billion compensation package.
Teslarati
MAY 13, 2024
Tesla is walking back some of the layoffs to its Supercharger team, according to a new report, as the electric automaker brought back a key executive in one of the most crucial parts of its business. In April, Tesla laid off many members of its Supercharging team, including two key executives : Max de Zegher, who was the Director of North American Charging, and Rebecca Tinucci, a Senior Director of the Charging Team.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 15, 2024
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST is a significant advancement in electric pickups, offering a 450-mile range, 10.2kW onboard power, and innovative features like the Multi-Flex Midgate. It competes with other electric pickups like the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T, aiming to make a significant impact in the. [continued] The post Chevrolet Is Releasing Silverado EV RST Soon, The First Legacy Electric Pickup Designed From Scratch To Be An EV appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Driven EV News
MAY 11, 2024
BYD's new EV platform with improved motors and charging speeds to arrive in Sea Lion 07 EV in weeks. The post BYD promises big gains, faster charging speeds, as it launches upgraded EV platform appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
MAY 14, 2024
According to credit card data, only about 2% of the Tesla owners who used Full Self-Driving in the free month trial ended up buying it after.
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