Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2022
Global oil consumption outpaced oil production for the six consecutive quarters ending with the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21), which has led to persistent withdrawals from global oil inventories and significant increases in crude oil prices. Crude oil production remained restrained as a result of curtailments by OPEC+ members, investment restraint from US oil producers, and other supply disruptions.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 13, 2022
Prices on used Tesla vehicles have soared over the past year. VW is still trailing Tesla on EV deliveries. And the Nissan Leaf and Ariya will coexist in the lineup—but for how long if the EV tax credit isn’t re-upped? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen, probably the most EV-ambitious of the major world automakers for.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2022
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will evaluate whether emissions from piston-engine aircraft operating on leaded fuel contribute to air pollution that endangers public health and welfare. The agency plans to issue a proposal for public review and comment in 2022 and take final action in 2023. EPA has been investigating the air quality impact of lead emissions from piston-engine aircraft near airports for years, and now we’re going to apply that information to determine whether this p
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 13, 2022
With its Leaf, Nissan was the first mainstream, full-line automaker to offer a widely available, mass-produced electric vehicle in the U.S. That was eleven years ago. And while it’s taken Nissan that long to push out a second EV model, the Ariya, the carmaker has made clear that the two models will coexist in the lineup. The new Ariya, due.
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Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2022
In 2021, the Volkswagen brand delivered more electrified vehicles worldwide than ever before, handing over to customers more than 369,000 electric cars (+73% versus 2020), comprising approximately 106,000 PHEVs (+33%) and 263,000 all-electric vehicles (+97%). In a very short time, we have reached a top position for all-electric vehicles in Europe. With our ACCELERATE strategy and the expansion of the model portfolio, we will continue to increase the pace of the e-mobility offensive.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 13, 2022
Volkswagen Group on Wednesday announced that it doubled global EV deliveries in 2021, delivering 452,900 EVs worldwide, including about 17,000 Volkswagen-brand EVs in the United States. Those are respectable numbers for what was in many respects the first year of VW's mass-market EV push, with the VW ID.4 arriving in the U.S. and the ID.3 ramping.
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Green Car Reports
JANUARY 13, 2022
Prices of used Tesla electric cars have soared according to a new report from battery analysis firm Recurrent. The averages prices of most used EV models rose dramatically in 2021 but Recurrent, which markets battery health reports for EVs, appears to connect price increases for new Tesla vehicles to the rise in used-Tesla prices. Average prices.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2022
The BMW Group posted year-on-year sales growth of 8.4% last year, with a total of 2,521,525 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles delivered to customers worldwide. BMW sales reached a new all-time high of 2,213,795 units (+9.1%) last year, with the brand leading the global premium segment. The company more than doubled its sales of fully-electric vehicles in 2021 to 103,855 units (+133.2%).
Teslarati
JANUARY 13, 2022
Tesla Cybertruck production will start on the first quarter of 2023, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. . The source claimed that Tesla is changing features and functions on the Cybertruck to make it more compelling as other all-electric pickups, like the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning, which are joining the segment. Tesla Cybertruck production in the first quarter of 2023 would reportedly be limited before increasing output. .
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2022
BASF has signed a joint development agreement with China BlueChemical Limited Company, a leading natural gas producer, and the chemical engineering company Wuhuan Engineering Co., Ltd. to promote low-carbon development and utilization of marine gas resources. In the Dongfang Industrial Park of Hainan Province, China BlueChemical extracts large quantities of such offshore natural gas (marine gas) from gas fields in the South China Sea.
Electrek
JANUARY 13, 2022
New satellite images show that Tesla significantly expanded its rooftop solar array at Gigafactory Nevada as it aims for it to become the world’s biggest. more… The post Tesla expands Gigafactory Nevada solar array toward goal to become world’s biggest appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2022
On 11 November 2021, Johnson Matthey announced its intention to pursue the sale of all or parts of its Battery Materials business with the ultimate intention of exiting. ( Earlier post.) Although demand for battery materials is accelerating, so is competition from alternative technologies and other manufacturers, the company said at the time. Consequently this is rapidly turning into a high-volume, commoditized market, the company explained.
Teslarati
JANUARY 13, 2022
The Tesla Model Y topped China’s premium SUV segment in 2021 with approximately 169,853 units sold from January to December last year, reported the China Passenger Car Association ( CPCA ). Tesla sold 40,500 Model Y units in December 2021, earning second place in general SUV retail sales. The Haval H6 was the best-selling SUV in China, with 41,456 units sold.
Electrek
JANUARY 13, 2022
EV charging nonprofit Adopt A Charger has announced a collaboration with American automaker Rivian to provide free Waypoint chargers to the public in Yosemite National Park and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). more… The post Rivian will sponsor dozens of free public chargers in National Parks for nonprofit Adopt A Charger appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 13, 2022
China has emerged as a world leader in electric vehicle adoption in recent years. And it turns out 2021 was no exception. According to the Wall Street Journal, “China’s car market snapped a three-year decline last year, helped by strong sales of electric vehicles.” Model Y Performance delivery have officially begun! pic.twitter.com/Za0IHf0QEV — Tesla Greater China […].
Electrek
JANUARY 13, 2022
Citing a report which found hybrid cars offered negligible emissions and fuel consumption advantages when tested on Switzerland’s Alpine roads, one Swiss region has decided to “pull the plug” on subsidies – even calling the claims of hybrids’ environmental advantages a “con.” more… The post Valais, Switzerland pulls plug on hybrid incentives, should the rest of the world follow?
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 13, 2022
Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland has reported that some German environmental groups believe that Tesla’s Giga Berlin is putting their drinking water at risk. The Green League and Naturschutzbund (Nabu) Brandenburg made an announcement claiming that important information was missing in order to assess whether or not the increase in water use would be sustainable, the article noted. […].
Electrek
JANUARY 13, 2022
Ford (NYSE: F) stock continued its upward climb today, reaching a 20-year high and a $100 billion market cap on big hopes for the all-electric F-150 Lightning and plans to lead the industry in battery production capacity by 2025. more… The post Ford market cap blows by $100B on big EV plans, leading US battery output by 2025 appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 13, 2022
SpaceX has begun testing Starbase’s rocket-catching arms with ballast to simulate the weight of Starship and Super Heavy. SpaceX started the process of proof testing those arms about a week ago, beginning with some basic calibration work. Together, the three arms and launch tower amount to a giant custom-built robot that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has deemed “Mechazilla.” Controlled with a complex system of hydraulic and electromechanical actuators spread throughout each structure, S
Electrek
JANUARY 13, 2022
The Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday launched the Better Grid Initiative to develop new and upgraded high-capacity electric transmission lines, which is great news for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure rollout, and clean energy in the US. more… The post The big upgrade to the US power grid is kicking off appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 13, 2022
A new survey found that 69% of respondents want nothing to do with hybrids, plug-in hybrids, or battery electric vehicles -- just good old fashioned internal combustion engines for them, please and thank you.
Electrek
JANUARY 13, 2022
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has said they’re “all-in” on electric cars, but $30,000 price hikes and generalized dealer shenanigans about reservations in the face of ongoing inventory concerns have led some automakers to put their franchise dealer networks on notice , ultimately begging the question: if NADA leads, will the dealers follow ?
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 13, 2022
My friend Shirley is the chairperson of the body corporate in an apartment building by the sea, just north of Brisbane. She is still driving her petrol Beamer, but some of the residents are playing with the idea of buying an electric vehicle. How do they manage charging? What sort of chargers do they put […].
Electrek
JANUARY 13, 2022
Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. recently stated it is still undecided on where to manufacture EVs in the United States, questioning the country’s demand despite soaring sales numbers from competitors miles ahead in their own electrified transitions. more… The post Honda still waffling over EVs in the US claiming consumer uptake is ‘out of whack’ appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 13, 2022
It doesn’t matter how long you’re into cars, there’s always something new to learn. Recently, I learned why some cars seem to have what appears to be worthless dead weight built in. It turns out that that sometimes, there’s good reason to add weight to a vehicle. Pretty often, it’s to make up for problems […].
Electrek
JANUARY 13, 2022
The new Tesla Model S is getting its first third-party yoke steering wheel replacement, but there are caveats – starting with the price. more… The post Tesla Model S gets its first yoke steering wheel replacement, but there are caveats appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 13, 2022
On January 11 of 2022, Fastned published its Q4-2021 shareholder update letter and held its quarterly conference call. Contrary to USA companies that publish financial reports quarterly, in the Netherlands, the financial report is yearly with a condensed interim report after the first half year. The quarterly update letters are sparse with financial details.
Electrek
JANUARY 13, 2022
Many Tesla owners using third-party apps to monitor have found them not to be working in the last few days as Tesla appears to have revoked many log-in tokens – a hacker claims to be behind the action after he supposedly gained access to several Tesla accounts. more… The post Hacker claims to be behind Tesla resetting third-party app access to its vehicles appeared first on Electrek.
Cars That Think
JANUARY 13, 2022
Unitree Robotics , well known for providing affordable legged robots along with questionable Star Wars-themed promotional videos, has announced a brand new, custom-made, 6-degree-of-freedom robotic arm intended to be mounted on the back of its larger quadrupeds. Also, it will save humanity from Sith from Mars, or something. This, we should point out, is not the first time Unitree has used The Force in a promotional video, although their first attempt was very Dark Side and the second attempt see
Electrek
JANUARY 13, 2022
The CycleBoard Rover is unlike anything I’ve tested before. It looks like a scooter and handles more like a skateboard. It’s a wild ride that is hard to describe, but that’s what I’m here to try and do. more… The post CycleBoard Rover review: A strange yet exciting mashup of an electric scooter and a skateboard appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 13, 2022
Falcon 9 booster B1058 has successfully completed SpaceX’s Transporter-3 mission, acing its tenth orbital-class launch and landing in record time in the process. The rocket lifted off as planned from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) Launch Complex 40 (LC-40) at 10:25 am EST (15:25 UTC), Thursday, January 13th with 105 small satellites in tow, marking SpaceX’s third dedicated Smallsat Rideshare Program launch since January 2021.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 13, 2022
Yesterday, I met with Marco Möller, CEO and cofounder of Pionix, and Dr. Shuli Goodman, executive director of Linux Foundation Energy (LF Energy), who shared some details and insights about a major problem in electric vehicle charging and how their project, EVerest, is designed to solve that problem. EVerest is an open-source software stack designed […].
Plug in America
JANUARY 13, 2022
While fires in electric vehicles (EVs) have made headlines in recent years, data from the U.S. government and analyzed by AutoinsuranceEZ point out that there are far more fires in gasoline and traditional hybrid vehicles, even when accounting for the fact that there are more gasoline and hybrid vehicles on the road. Electric vehicles are gaining in momentum and popularity, but many of those who are opposed to transportation electrification are pointing to fire issues with electric vehicles.
Teslarati
JANUARY 13, 2022
In 2014 when Narendra Modi officially became Prime Minister of India, his first message to people around the world was that, under his leadership, Indian manufacturing operations would become one of the world’s most robust. In September of the same year, Modi officially launched “Make In India,” a government initiative that encouraged companies from all corners of the globe to develop, produce, and assemble products in India with sizeable investments into manufacturing.
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