Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. Technology upgrades like Full Self Driving remain available to buy, but are not delivered via an over-the-air update. Road Test: 2019 BMW i8 Roadster. Autopilot remains somewhat controversial.

Electric Cars 105

Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Teslarati

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Last evening, Tesla removed any mention of the Cybertruck’s three variants, opting for a more straightforward “Buy Now” button that only allows you to place a deposit on the vehicle without choosing which configuration you want to buy. In November 2019, Tesla unveiled the all-electric Cybertruck. Credit: Tesla.

Tesla 143

Tesla F-150 Texas Buy 143

EV Adoption

AUGUST 19, 2021

The provision requires that a new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle purchased by the taxpayer has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $80,000 or less. If the regulation refers to vehicle “lines” — then as long as any version of a model, for example, Lucid Air, Tesla Model S, GMC Hummer EV, etc.,

Tax Credit 98

Tax Credit Tax Parts Hummer 98

Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A so-called "structural battery pack" (also called "cell-to-pack" construction), touted as a Tesla innovation, is in fact already a staple of several EVs, especially in China—including General Motors' red-hot, roughly $5,000 Wuling Mini. It's basically a giant box without dividers," Munro says.

Batteries 144

Batteries Battery Production Tesla 144

Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

Extreme E invests in local environmental projects at each site, and buys carbon offsets to compensate for what emissions it cannot avoid. The battery packs were made by Williams Advanced Engineering, and a few other components such as motors, inverters and braking systems were made by undisclosed companies. Total torque is 450 Nm.

Saudi Arabia 67

Saudi Arabia Hydrogen Fuel Charging 67

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Yet Cadillac is leading the high end of General Motors’ ambitious move into EVs for all its brands. Its battery capacity is rated at 102 kilowatt-hours, and for early models, a single electric motor estimated at 250 kilowatts (340 horsepower) powers the rear wheels. For 2019, it was 214,000 vs 156,000.

All-Electric 52

All-Electric Cadillac North America GM 52

EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

To date, two manufacturers — Tesla and General Motors — saw the tax credit phaseout completely. The credit is not available for Tesla vehicles acquired after December 31, 2019 and General Motors EV purchased after March 31, 2020. Hyundai Motor will offer a suite of American-made electric vehicles to U.S. market demands.

Tax Credit 116

Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 116