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The Updated Tesla Model 3 is Available in North America

The Truth About Cars

Pricing for the cars remains the same as last year, but the range for the Long Range model is up to 341 miles, eight better than the previous car. The entry-level rear-drive model’s range stayed flat at 272 miles. The updated interior features a 15.4-inch

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The Boring Company’s Prufrock 3 to launch at Giga Texas

Teslarati

He recently spotted one of TBC’s Prufrock tunnel boring machines (TBMs) being assembled at Tesla’s Texas factory and dove in deeper to gather more info on the project. The tunnel will connect to Giga Texas’ new building extension. TBC states that Prufrock 2 can dig up to 1,600 meters (1 mile) per week.

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Enphase IQ EV chargers adjust to the grid to save you money, and a whole lot more

Baua Electric

Enphase Energy’s new IQ chargers come in four models with charge currents ranging from 32 amps up to 64 amps, promising up 31 to 61 miles of range per hour. The 40-amp IQ 50 EV Charger , for example, needs a 50-amp circuit and can provide up to 38 miles per hour of charging. Or check out the 40-amp IQ 50 EV Charger (9.6

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

I covered the local thriving EV scene here in the South Bay of Los Angeles connecting with the superstar pioneers like Kitty Adams, Dency Nelson, Jim Montgomery, Paul Scott, Linda Nichols, Zan Dubin Scott and so many others. The 2007 EV Parade in Santa Monica with State Senator Fran Pavley. I signed up to reserve one.

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BMW’s 2021 luxury sedan, the 745e PHEV, comes with 16 pure-electric miles

Current EV

Using electric power only, the car will take you 16 miles before the 12.0kWh Lithium-ion battery needs to be recharged. inch driver info display, dynamic cruise control, and a hands-free trunk. The post BMW’s 2021 luxury sedan, the 745e PHEV, comes with 16 pure-electric miles appeared first on Current EV Blog.

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BMW to premiere new i3 and i3s EVs at IAA

Green Car Congress

This extends the car’s overall range in everyday use by 87 miles (140 km), increasing it from around 97 miles (156 km) to a maximum of 180 miles (290 km). The enhanced BMW i ConnectedDrive offering ensures intelligent connectivity through services specially tailored to electric mobility. BMW Digital Charging Service.

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VW BUDD-e EV concept makes US auto show debut; 233-mile range based on EPA cycle; next-gen connectivity and HMI

Green Car Congress

The first vehicle based on the all-new Modular Electric Platform (MEB) designed specifically for plug-in vehicles, the BUDD-e with its 101 kWh battery pack offers a range of up to 373 miles (600 km) based on the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC), or up to 233 miles (375 km) based on EPA drive cycle) miles. Drive, control, consume.

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