The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Consumer Reports has concluded its annual car reliability survey and the resulting data for 2023 has not been kind to all-electric vehicles. Plug-in hybrids shared similar troubles, with Fisher stating that their usage of two entirely separate powertrains adds complexity that can undermine reliability.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 22, 2023

And will data reporting requirements make the federal EV charging network reliable? Toyota is seeking to boost U.S. production of hybrid powertrains. The upcharge will be high to get a Silverado EV with a 450-mile range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2022

A University of California Berkeley study of EV fast-chargers points to serious reliability issues for charging infrastructure in the nation's biggest EV market. The study (via Automotive News) looked at 181 DC fast-charging sites in the greater Bay Area, covering 657 individual chargers. Of that total, 72.5%

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Flywheel energy storage may be used to help charge rental cars in New York. And a major annual survey again finds that hybrids are more reliable than EVs. Lucid is going for range numbers that will top all other electric SUVs with its upcoming Gravity. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2024

A new reliability scoring feature is now available on every R1S and R1T to show the most reliable fast chargers on your trip. Rivian adds new reliability scoring feature in new update Rivian, like Tesla, built its vehicles from the ground up with a focus on software.

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Innovation News Network

JANUARY 8, 2024

Discover more about the potential for reliable connectivity in Africa and its importance in the digital age. The post Reliable connectivity in Africa: From rural communities to record-breaking runners appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Innovation News Network

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Researchers have shown that untreated kraft lignin can be used to make organic solar cells even more environmentally friendly and reliable. The post Wood materials can create reliable organic solar cells appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Teslarati

APRIL 29, 2023

A new report from Rate Your Charge shows the massive gap in reliability between Tesla and its competitors. Today, the organization Rate Your Charge has published a report showing that Tesla continues to lead regarding charger reliability, and it’s not even close. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com !

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Teslarati

MAY 16, 2023

The Tesla Model 3 has annihilated its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts in a new reliability study from Germany. Thanks to the incredible mechanical simplicity of electric vehicles, it should come as little surprise that EVs are, on average, significantly more reliable than their fossil-fuel-powered counterparts.

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Innovation News Network

MARCH 27, 2023

The post AI predictive maintenance used to achieve transport reliability appeared first on Innovation News Network. Artificial Intelligence predictive maintenance can enhance the socio-economic and environmental impact of public transport.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The post Australia cracks down on EV fast charger reliability to address range anxiety appeared first on The Driven. Government funded EV fast chargers to have 98 pct uptime requirement, as well as bigger bays, "drive-through" options and a targeted common payment system.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Tesla and Nissan stand the test of time when it comes to reliability. Consumer Reports gathered data from numerous surveys to see which electric vehicles (EVs) were the most reliable–Tesla and Nissan stood out. However, the EV6 still has some aging to do before it can match the Tesla Model 3’s reliability track record.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring electric vehicle charger reliability data to be published by charger operators. EV charger reliability has been heralded as the worst problem facing electric vehicles by EV advocates and haters alike. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com !

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Innovation News Network

JULY 8, 2022

Global climate change is real, and the world needs clean, safe, and reliable energy sources in order to mitigate the effects of carbon dioxide released from fossil fuels. The post Accident tolerant fuel: Ensuring safe, sustainable and reliable nuclear power plants appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Tesla has a knack for not performing well in some reliability and dependability surveys , and the most recently released assessment from Consumer Reports continued that trend after the electric automaker finished 27th out of 28 total brands. The Model X was rated Tesla’s least reliable vehicle and received 5 out of 100 possible points.

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Teslarati

JULY 28, 2023

And as per a Bloomberg survey of over 5,000 Model 3 owners, it would appear that the all-electric sedan is actually very reliable. When asked if the Model 3 has been more reliable than previous cars that they owned, the majority of the respondents noted that they strongly agreed or agreed with the statement.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The Tesla Model Y flubs in fit and finish—and reliability. And we digest what GM’s stepped-up electric vehicle investment means. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors yesterday stepped up the amount of its expected investment on EVs and autonomous tech through 2025.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

which will help develop cells with improvements in reliability and performance that could be used in future applications for electric vehicles. You can also reach me on Twitter @KlenderJoey , or if you have news tips, you can email us at tips@teslarati.com. Li, along with Fred Hu, William Fitzhugh, and Luhan Ye, all Ph.D.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 23, 2024

Electrify America sets aside more money for reliability, but is it enough? Toyota might see an EV-sales ceiling that’s below its own EV targets. And could we tap into old phone infrastructure to allow EV charging for street parking? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 21, 2022

An EV reliability survey completed in China has listed the Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3 as two of the most reliable electric vehicles on the Chinese market. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com ! The post Tesla Model Y dominates Chinese reliability survey appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Tesla is partnering with electric vehicle charging reliability platform ChargerHelp! Perhaps the biggest issue facing EV adoption is charger reliability. The issue pushed California Governor Gavin Newsom to write the “ EV Charging Reliability Transparency Act ,” a bill supported by ChargerHelp!, ChargerHelp!

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Innovation News Network

JUNE 28, 2023

The post MOTOR5G: Artificial Intelligence for safer and more reliable wireless ecosystems appeared first on Innovation News Network. Learn about the MOTOR5G project, which uses Artificial Intelligence to enable smarter and safer wireless ecosystems.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

US sets a minimum reliability standard for government-funded EV chargers. Australia urged to follow new US reliability standard appeared first on The Driven. Australia has been urged to follow as EV drivers are delayed and frustrated. The post Broken EV chargers?

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Green Car Reports

MAY 28, 2023

The biggest EV news of the week came on Thursday, when Ford and Tesla made an announcement that might change the. Is megawatt charging a threat to hydrogen fuel-cell tech? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 26, 2023.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

FLASH, a software-based parking company, is launching a new cloud-based EV charging solution aimed at reducing charging downtime. The new EV charging solution is based entirely on the cloud, allowing owners to maintain chargers in real-time from anywhere.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The post Australia’s desperate need for more reliable fast-chargers as EV numbers jump appeared first on The Driven. The Australia Electric Vehicle Council has released its 2022 recap showing solid growth in EV (and hybrid) market share.

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Electrek

APRIL 10, 2024

Ideanomics -backed electric farm tractor builders Solectrac offered farmers quiet, clean, and reliable operation with mountains of torque – but the latest news out of California is all bad as the company faces eviction and its dealers abandon the brand.

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EVehicleShop

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Kia EV6 got the number 1 ranking in the list of the most reliable electric cars in the world. Surprisingly electric vehicles still looked highly skeptical as they aren’t as reliable as an ICE-based car. Probably fewer EV charging stations and poor EV infrastructure … Kia EV 6 most reliable EV in the Globe.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The post LIPOWER combines reliable off-grid power with solar energy and is currently offering up to $400 off appeared first on Electrek. Its latest portable power station, the MARS-2000 is LIPOWER’s best product to date and rounds out an entire lineup of energy storage solutions to fit any need and budget. Have a look.

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Innovation News Network

APRIL 26, 2024

Alex Brew, Regional Director, Northern Europe at Vertiv, discusses how AI enhances the efficiency and reliability of digital infrastructure. The post Digital infrastructure: How AI can help improve efficiency appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Department of Energy lab may have reached a new power-and-efficiency threshold for wireless charging; at 120 kwh and a 97 percent. Wireless charging shows its efficiency potential. The Tesla Model S loses its spot on a respected consumer publication’s top list. And who should succeed Musk? All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Innovation News Network

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover why battery health tests are critical to determine the reliability of a second-hand electric vehicle. The post The insurance industry should make better use of battery health tests for EVs appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Teslarati

JULY 10, 2022

Tesla and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) invitd 25,000 customers to create the world’s largest distributed battery to support grid reliability, the utility announced. VPPs are a valuable resource for supporting grid reliability and an essential part of California’s clean energy future.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Today, we have details on the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SUV, Tesla is rated poorly on reliability by Consumer Reports, and why Porsche's 800-volt charging system for electric cars could prove significant. Tesla was ranked 25th out of 29 car brands in the 2016 Consumer Reports reliability survey. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Which electric car gets great satisfaction but subpar reliability ratings? The biggest news this week came with new. What did a bill in California propose instead of the high-speed rail project from San Francisco to LA?

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

News: 2024 Mazda CX-90 An All-New Three-Row SUV Mazda brought the automotive media to Malibu, California, this week to reveal the all-new 2024 CX-90 three-row, eight-passenger SUV. Built on an all-new platform, the CX-90 is larger, wider, and longer than the other Mazda SUVs including the incumbent big wagon, the CX-9.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

All the details are out for the fully electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, and we have some backstory about the project and a ride-along in this new electric pony car. The Tesla Model S and Model 3 are back on Consumer Reports’ good side. And the BMW i4 is shaping up for being a Tesla Model 3 rival. This and more today at Green Car Reports.

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