Green Car Reports

APRIL 19, 2024

“Trapped” accelerator pedals are. And saving seconds with soap may have initiated an in-person recall of thousands of Cybertrucks. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. The post Tesla Fremont Factory puts pedal to the metal as end of Q4 approaches appeared first on TESLARATI. Watch the recent drone flyover of the Fremont Factory in the video below. Just send a message to simon@teslarati.com to give us a heads up.

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Electrek

MARCH 2, 2023

A deadly Tesla crash in China last November, which at the time was subject to swirling social media rumors that blamed it on Autopilot or brake failure or too-powerful electric motors, turns out to have just been another example of pedal confusion.

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Teslarati

APRIL 20, 2022

The new vehicle won’t have a steering wheel or pedals as it will fully utilize Tesla’s full self-driving (FSD) software. Since the robotaxi vehicle will not have a steering wheel or pedals, FSD will need to be fully refined and ready to take on most roads by the time Tesla launches the product.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

In these early Rivian vehicles produced from June 10, 2021, to October 31st, 2022, in extreme heat, the certain accelerator pedal part would be activated to slowly move the vehicle forward much like an idling ICE vehicle. We will also be replacing the accelerator pedal in affected vehicles at no cost to our customers.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Electric bikes, which provide motor assistance to make pedaling easier, have seen surging popularity over the past decade as a fun and efficient alternative form of transportation. Now, a new study is showing just how much more efficient (and fun) e-bikes are than pedal bikes.

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Electrek

MARCH 11, 2022

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially changed a long-standing rule that is now creating a path for automakers to deliver self-driving vehicles without steering wheels or pedals. The post Rule change now allows deliveries of self-driving vehicles without steering wheels or pedals appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 16, 2023

The automaker has sold 1,216 cars since then, and 47 percent of them had three pedals.& Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our& newsletter. & The Supra’s manual comes from the BMW 3 Series with gearing from the M3.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 20, 2021

also effectively enables one-pedal driving by expanding the use of vehicles’ regenerative braking systems. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. gets one-pedal driving, smoother slowdowns appeared first on TESLARATI. Release notes for #FSDBeta V10.7 pic.twitter.com/BFFiQh7iww. The post Tesla FSD Beta 10.7

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

All without a driver … or pedals … or even a steering wheel. more… The post No pedals, no problem: Zoox begins first robotaxi rides on public roads in California appeared first on Electrek. Autonomous robotaxi developer Zoox has announced two major milestones this month as it inches closer to a full launch to the general public.

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Electrek

AUGUST 22, 2022

Tesla claims Autopilot is currently preventing about 40 crashes per day just by correcting drivers pressing the wrong pedal, something that has led Tesla to be accused of sudden acceleration in the past. The post Tesla says Autopilot is preventing ~40 crashes per day from wrong pedal errors alone appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 18, 2023

Though it would be nice if the four-cylinder also picked up an available third pedal. Adding the third pedal might make the car a bit more engaging to drive, but it doesn’t really change much else. I especially applaud Toyota’s decision to match the manual to the bigger and more powerful six-cylinder engine. In which case, learn.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The Vässla Pedal has just launched as the Swedish mobility startup’s latest futuristic-looking electric bike, complete with high performance parts like torque-sensing pedal assist functionality. The post New Swedish electric bike Vässla Pedal with torque sensor launched on World Car-Free Day appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MAY 16, 2022

In fact, I go nearly everywhere by electric bike and I barely even touch pedal bikes anymore. The post It’s National Bike Month, and pedal bikes are great. Here’s why. But I only ride electric bikes. Here’s why appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2021

The post Tesla’s 4680 battery offensive in China hits the accelerator pedal appeared first on TESLARATI. Don’t hesitate to contact us with tips! Email us at tips@teslarati.com , or you can email me directly at joey@teslarati.com.

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Teslarati

APRIL 18, 2024

Resent observations from Tesla customers have indicated that the electric vehicle maker temporarily stopped Cybertruck deliveries due to an issue with the all-electric pickup truck’s accelerator pedal. Amidst news of this update, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared some thoughts on the Cybertruck’s accelerator issue.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

News: 2024 Hyundai Kona EV All-New Electric Small SUV Hyundai gave members of the automotive media a brief drive in the all-new 2024 Kona Electric. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by Hyundai.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

more… The post Popular e-bike maker reveals data showing electric bikes offer similar exercise benefits to pedal bikes appeared first on Electrek. Belgium-based urban electric bicycle manufacturer Cowboy has shared interesting data gleaned from its ridership, providing insight on how much fitness benefit is offered by electric bikes.

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Electrek

JULY 8, 2022

But not the Honbike U4, as this is one new e-bike that looks so sleek and elegant that you’d never guess it had an electric motor or battery on board. The post The new belt-drive Honbike U4 electric bike looks so good, you’d think it was a purely pedal bike appeared first on Electrek.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 10, 2023

News: 2024 Hyundai Kona EV Takes Lead as Redesigned Small SUV Debuts Hyundai introduced the all-new 2024 Kona at the New York International Auto Show this past week. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Story by John Faulkner.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 24, 2017

Today, we look at an update on the Tesla Model 3, explain what one-pedal driving is, and insert some reality over how much fuel-economy rules will actually cost. New York state finally released details of its new electric-car incentive program, and turns out that plug-in cars over $50,000 get lower cash.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 10, 2023

News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV Cadillac’s Biggest SUV Goes All-Electric Cadillac has jumped to the head of the class by announcing the 2025 Escalade IQ will be the most luxurious full-size, three-row, seven-passenger electric SUV when it debuts in late 2024. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by Cadillac.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 19, 2024

Tesla has recalled Cybertruck due to a defective accelerator pedal and in the process, the automaker confirmed having delivered at least 3,800 deliveries. There appeared to be a stop sale on the Cybertruck over the last few days as Tesla looked into a potential issue reported by owners regarding a slippery accelerator pedal.

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Electrek

APRIL 19, 2024

Tesla has recalled Cybertruck due to a defective accelerator pedal and in the process, the automaker confirmed having delivered at least 3,800 deliveries.

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Electrek

JULY 13, 2022

This week on a special episode of Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most interesting news and announcements from Eurobike 2022, the largest electric bicycle trade show in Europe. Special episode for Eurobike 2022 with the latest e-bike news appeared first on Electrek. The post Wheel-E Podcast!

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Toyota has made it easy to understand when to use each mode, as Eco is for maximizing fuel and battery range and is best used on the open highway; Normal is for all-around in-town driving; while Sport will improve and sharpen the feel when tromping on the accelerator pedal.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 7, 2021

Volkswagen says why there isn’t one-pedal driving on the ID.4. And Mercedes-Benz shows a completely new interface due first in its electric flagship. Sono Motors is preparing to show the next version of its solar car. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Teslarati

MAY 21, 2023

As per a recent report from North Shore News , the investigation into the incident has now been completed. “While accidents caused by a mistaken press of the accelerator pedal have been alleged for nearly every make/model of vehicle on the road, the accelerator pedals in Model S, X, and 3 vehicles have two independent position sensors.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The kind of car many of us pine for -- a sporty compact with three pedals. Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter. It appears pretty clean and it's an Autobahn with a stick. If this is suited to your tastes, click here.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A year and a half ago, we broke the news about a wild new drive system for electric bikes that lacked any mechanical connection between the pedals and wheels. more… The post Radical new ride-by-wire electric bike drivetrain with no chains or belts begins production appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 16, 2024

According to The Verge , numerous owners and reservation holders have claimed that reports of a sticky accelerator pedal being the cause. The alleged issue is that the throttle (not technically the correct term for something using an all-electric powertrain) pedal cover is getting hung up.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 25, 2024

It has three pedals and a row-your-own gearbox, in addition to the Winter and Premium Plus packages. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter. There's also an Alcantara interior. Click here to learn more.

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Electrek

MARCH 14, 2024

The growth includes a broader net of available autonomous routes, longer hours in different weather conditions, and higher top speeds… all without pedals! Autonomous technology developer Zoox shared its latest milestone in a blog post today, expanding its unique driverless robotaxi operations in California and Nevada.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 13, 2023

The news about Tesla this week includes arguments over automatic OTA updates, one-pedal driving, and deep fakes of Elon Musk.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 15, 2024

People are reporting significant problems with brand-new deliveries, such as pedals falling off the Cybertruck (this could become a bigger story over time), and the company recently had a massive number of excess vehicles in its inventory. The situation isn’t much better with Tesla’s existing vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Recall documentation states that DC fast charging and “repeated wide open pedal events” could overheat the high-voltage battery main contactors, causing them to deform and arc. Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by & subscribing to our& newsletter.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews, including the latest on the Polestar 6. See image gallery at cleanfleetreport.com ]The post News: Dodge Reveals Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Story by John Faulkner.

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