Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Sony and Honda may be working together on a Civic-sized EV. Lancia rolls out the start of an EV revival. Rivian shines some light on the R2. And Lucid cuts prices. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Thursday, Lucid cut prices on the 2024 Air lineup. Affecting all but the top-performance, tri-motor Sapphire version, the very long-range.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Ford CEO Jim Farley threw the gauntlet at Tesla and its Full Self-Driving autonomous driving system. Farley is confident that Ford Pro is the future. “If you’re looking for the future of the automotive industry, stop looking at FSD and Tesla. Look at Ford Pro. It’s got half a million subscribers with 50% gross margin,” said Farley on Thursday during the Wolfe Research conference.
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
As of Thursday morning, the starting price of the 2024 Lucid Air Pure is just $71,400, reflecting a price cut of $7,500—significantly undercutting the most affordable current version of the Tesla Model S for those who don’t require all-wheel drive. Meanwhile, mid-range Lucid Air Touring models have been cut $8,000, to $79,400; and top.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports today that 62.8 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric generating capacity is coming online in 2024 – here’s how it breaks down.
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Teslarati
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
LG Energy Solution (LGES) CEO Kim Dong-myeong announced that the company will start Tesla 4680 battery production as early as August. “We will do it soon. I think it will be that much, but [the timing] will come and go for a month or two,” CEO Kim told reporters at the event for the Korea Battery Industry Association’s Board of Directors. LGES plans to start 4680 mass production at its Ochang factory in North Chungcheong Province.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Leading global EV maker BYD is making big moves to stay on top of the market. Its latest deal gives Ford and GM supplier BorgWarner rights to its BYD Blade battery packs.
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Electrek
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Ford is open to partnering with the competition on affordable EVS to get a leg up on Chinese EV makers. Jim Farley, Ford’s CEO, said if you cannot compete with the Chinese, “then 20% to 30%” of your revenue is at risk.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Tesla is likely to leave the State of Delaware as its place of incorporation after CEO Elon Musk moved his aerospace company, SpaceX, to Texas yesterday. Musk’s move comes just weeks after a Delaware Court of Chancery Judge revoked his $56 billion pay package that was approved by Tesla Shareholders in 2018. Judge Kathaleen McCormick said the pay package was negotiated by Musk and shareholders were not properly informed.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
With its second all-electric model hitting the market this year, Lucid Motors wants to ensure consumers don’t forget about its flagship sedan – the Air. Having just launched its 2024 Air models a couple of months ago, slashing prices, Lucid has lowered its MSRPs once again, incentivizing potential customers with additional charging and maintenance bonuses as well.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Prices of Tesla electric vehicles have been slashed by more than one-fifth year-over-year, while the entire EV industry has slashed prices by over 10 percent. Although the U.S. new vehicle market slowed down in terms of sales in January, prices are lower, and incentives are higher, meaning things should pick up as the year goes on. For EVs, the average transaction price managed to drop 10.8 percent in January 2024 compared to the same month a year prior.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Rivian is giving us our first look at the more affordable R2 EV. The Rivian R2 will be officially revealed in three weeks. Ahead of its debut, Rivian opened the R2 website, sharing reservations will start at $100.
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Stellantis on Wednesday unveiled the redesigned Lancia Ypsilon hatchback—the historic Italian brand's first EV. This marks the beginning of a revival of Lancia, which has produced classics like the Aurelia, Fulvia, Stratos, and Delta Integrale, but has been largely ignored by Stellantis and predecessor Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). The.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
LG Energy Solution (LGES) signed an offtake agreement with WesCEF to expand its lithium supply chain for the North American market. According to the agreement , WesCEF will supply the South Korean battery supplier with up to 85,000 tons of lithium concentrate. The lithium concentrate supply can be used to produce about 11,000 tons of lithium hydroxide, a raw material for cathodes.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
In 2022, US small-scale rooftop solar saw a tenfold increase over the last decade, according to a new report – here’s why and what needs to happen next.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has switched its state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas. The incorporation switch follows the departure of other Elon Musk-led companies leaving Delaware. Now, everyone is eagerly waiting to see when Tesla will make the switch. Musk announced the news about SpaceX’s Texas incorporation via his social media platform X—formerly Twitter.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Born again truck brand Scout Motors hit a significant milestone this morning, breaking ground in Blythewood, South Carolina, the site of its future US hub for electric truck production. We’re still a ways away from the public debut of Scout’s flagship model. Still, there’s a lot to be excited about, and the brand’s heritage is already garnering a loyal fanbase in full support of its all-electric transition.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The conflict between Tesla Sweden and the trade union IF Metall has been going on for several months now, and even today, the two parties are not seeing eye-to-eye. Tesla has argued that its workers are already well taken care of and that Swedish law allows companies to determine if they want to have collective agreements or not. IF Metall, on the other hand, has maintained that most businesses in Sweden opt in for a collective agreement.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Some early Tesla Cybertruck owners are reporting some rust spots on their brand-new stainless steel pickup trucks. At this point, it’s entirely clear why it is happening, but we have a pretty good idea and an easy fix.
Innovation News Network
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Queensland Pacific Metals provides an update on the status of the Moranbah project and the TECH project and how these already-promising works continue to show the company’s commitments to sustainable battery metals and clean energy. The post An update on QPM’s sustainable battery metals and energy projects appeared first on Innovation News Network.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Jakarta, Indonesia, February 15, 2024 — VinFast Auto today debuts the company’s first range of right-hand drive electric vehicles at. [continued] The post VinFast Introduces Range of Right-Hand Drive Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
In a huge push to give European automakers a fighting chance over China in the EV sector, Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz have raised nearly €4.4 billion to build four new EV gigafactories across the European Union in the coming years.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
For those looking for an e-mobility solution for local and last-mile transportation that’s a step above an e-bike, both in. [continued] The post Seniors May Appreciate This Fully Enclosed 3-Wheeled Electric Mobility Scooter appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Innovation News Network
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The US Department of Energy (DOE) will fund $63m to accelerate the growth of domestic manufacturing of electric heat pumps. The post US invests $63m to boost electric heat pump manufacturing and cut carbon emissions appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Swedish equipment brand Sandvik announced a new battery electric surface drill rig in a bid to create more efficient, cost-effective drilling operations. And, yes – the irony here is delicious !
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Ford is said to be in early stages of dumping parking assistance features on future models because drivers aren’t using the feature enough. Active Park Assist has been around for over a decade at this point. However, the computer-guided parallel parking feature is supposedly not going to be appearing in future models as a way to help the automaker cut production costs.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Tesla is now starting to account for “battery age” in its estimated range calculation for its electric vehicles. I have.
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The Lucid Air is one of the most impressive and expensive EVs on sale today. Its range and acceleration are the stuff of legend, but its price tag means that only the most privileged buyers can get behind the wheel. However, while it’s still quite pricey, the car just got significantly more affordable , and the automaker is offering credits for charging equipment.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Luis Méndez, the sole national presidential candidate for the Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry of Nuevo León (CMIC), talked a bit about the challenges nearshoring might bring as Tesla Gigafactory Mexico takes form. “We have a very interesting task in the coming years with the phenomenon of nearshoring, relocation becomes a very important issue in that sense. 95 percent of companies are micro and small, and the challenge is to train them more and more to face them,” commented Méndez.
Electrek
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Doosan Bobcat is moving ahead with plans to hydrogenate (?) the Korean material handling fleet, announcing its first-ever hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric forklift, and plans to put 30 of the HFCEV forklifts in operation this year.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Rivian has posted some details for the unveiling of its next-generation electric vehicle, the R2. As per the electric vehicle maker, the R2 reveal will be livestreamed on March 7, 2024, at 10 a.m. PST. Details surrounding the R2 are scarce, though Rivian noted on its official website that those who are new to how the company approaches vehicle design could refer to the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV.
Innovation News Network
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
A new collaboration led by Swansea University will support countries in Africa, Asia, and the Indo-Pacific region to increase the scale of sustainable photovoltaic production. The post Supporting solar PV production in Africa, Asia, and the Indo-Pacific region appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Lucid has cut prices on the Air electric vehicle lineup by as much as $8,000 in an attempt to surge demand. The Lucid Air Pure Rear-Wheel-Drive is now priced at $69,900. The most affordable and accessible trim of the Air features a sleek interior and exterior design and a driving range of up to 410 miles. It was previously priced at $77,400. The Lucid Air Touring is now priced at $77,900 and features an All-Wheel-Drive powertrain that produces 620 horsepower.
Cars That Think
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Many college students participate in sports, listen to music, or play video games in their spare time, but IEEE Student Member Gerard Piccini prefers amateur radio, also known as ham radio. He’s been involved with the two-way radio communication, which uses designated frequencies, since his uncle introduced him to it when he was a youngster. His call sign is KD2ZHK.
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Despite having been quoted as confirming the BMW M5 Touring for North America, Domagoj Dukec has just recanted. Earlier statements from the brand’s design head stipulating that our market would have access to both the sedan and wagon versions of the M5 have been taken back — leaving everyone following the story more than a little perplexed. For those wondering what happened, The Car Guide had reported Dukec as confirming the M5 Touring as bound for America during a Portuguese test drive of the r
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