Green Car Reports
MAY 17, 2024
The tire maker Michelin provides original-equipment tires for seven out of 10 EVs sold in the U.S. And yet it acknowledges that EV drivers shouldn’t be buying as many tires as they are. It’s a technology challenge on multiple fronts. EVs wear through tires quicker, as they weigh more and their torque-rich motor systems tear away more.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 17, 2024
Global EV sales reached 1.1 million units in April 2024, according to EV research-house, Rho Motion, bringing year-to-date (YTD) sales to 4.3 million, 22% greater than the same period in 2023. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) represent 64% of units sold so far in 2024, with the remaining 36% Plug-in Hybrid. [continued] The post Over 4 Million Plugin Vehicles Sold Globally in 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Green Car Reports
MAY 17, 2024
Mitsubishi plans to update its U.S. lineup with new hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs over the next few years. The automaker on Thursday unveiled a new business plan called "Momentum 2030" which includes plans for one new or refreshed model to be introduced between 2026 and the end of the decade, nearly doubling the automaker's U.S. lineup from.
Teslarati
MAY 17, 2024
Ford is asking suppliers to help with its quest toward profitability in its electric vehicle efforts, as its survival depends on cost-cutting. Ford has spent billions attempting to compete with industry giants like Tesla, and in Q1, it recorded a $1.3 billion operating loss for its EV and software division, known as Model e. It responded by announcing changes to its overall expenditure, which was previously $10 billion planned for its EV unit.
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Green Car Reports
MAY 17, 2024
Honda will leverage EV hardware in a new all-wheel drive system for future hybrids, while also targeting two million annual EV sales by the end of the decade, according to a Thursday business update from the automaker. The all-wheel drive system for hybrids will use an electric motor developed for EVs to power one axle, eliminating the mechanical.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 17, 2024
Volkswagen announced this week that it has two new PHEV versions of the Golf and has ended its collaboration with Renault. The post Volkswagen Pulls Back On Electric Car Plans appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 17, 2024
In 2010, I was consulting to Canadian National Railroad, at the time with the legendary Hunter Harrison as CEO. It was one of many times my decarbonization proposals bounced off of organizations, something that’s been inordinately useful in helping me understand how hardcore businesses view the space. At the time, [continued] The post Electric Trucks Are Already Lower Carbon Than Rail In Much Of North America appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Green Car Reports
MAY 17, 2024
Honda promises more all-wheel-drive hybrids. Mitsubishi teases new EVs and hybrids for the U.S. And we run through why you shouldn’t need to buy EV tires as often in the future. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda has confirmed that it plans to make two million EVs annually by 2030. And, as part of a presentation outlining all.
Electrek
MAY 17, 2024
China’s first major sodium-ion battery energy storage station is now online, according to state-owned utility China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage.
Teslarati
MAY 17, 2024
Tesla is planning to utilize a data center in China to train its self-driving algorithm as the company continues to develop fully autonomous electric vehicles, a new report states. The company will reportedly shift some of its data processing to the Chinese region and plans to develop a data center just two weeks after winning approval for its Full Self-Driving suite in China.
Electrek
MAY 17, 2024
If you’ve been eyeing a new Rivian R1T , now may be the time to start shopping. Rivian is offering R1T lease rates as low as $559 per month, which is even cheaper than the Nissan Titan.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 17, 2024
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is coming to America. I’ve been pushing for that for about a decade. I recall a conversation I had with a Volkswagen executive in Amsterdam about 6 years ago where we were talking about this and how much people loved the Buzz concept, but he asked. [continued] The post Can the VW ID. Buzz Achieve High Sales Volume in the USA?
Electrek
MAY 17, 2024
An affordable Chevy Camaro EV? That could become a reality. GM President Mark Reuss says the Camaro needs to be revived as a real pony car, hinting it could start at $35,000, similar to the new Equinox EV.
InsideEVs
MAY 17, 2024
The new Chevy Equinox EV is now the cheapest way to get more than 300 miles of range in a new car. Thank Ultium's scale for that.
Electrek
MAY 17, 2024
Following the launch of BYD’s first pickup, the Shark PHEV, Toyota is testing an all-electric Hilux BEV model. Toyota is preparing to produce its first electric pickup in Thailand by the end of next year.
Teslarati
MAY 17, 2024
During the Tesla Cybertruck’s first delivery event, Elon Musk showcased a video of the all-electric pickup truck racing and winning against a base Porsche 911 in a drag race — while it was towing another Porsche 911. The video was an incredible demonstration of the Cybertruck’s performance, though avid industry watchers later questioned the EV maker’s demonstration.
Electrek
MAY 17, 2024
The first model of NIO’s new low-cost Onvo brand, the L60 electric SUV, could lead to a sales surge, according to at least one analyst. Aimed at Tesla’s best-selling Model Y, the NIO Onvo L60 could boost sales to over 20,000 per month as an even more affordable ($30K) option.
Teslarati
MAY 17, 2024
Last night, Tesla adjusted the price of the Model 3 Performance, increasing it by $1,000. Simultaneously, it made the white interior option for the Model 3 Performance free of charge but raised it to $2,000 for the other configurations. Here’s why. Tesla Model 3 Performance Price Increase Tesla’s price increase of the Model 3 Performance was the second since its launch on April 23.
Electrek
MAY 17, 2024
Honda is debuting a hydrogen semi truck concept at this year’s Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, an annual expo focusing on clean medium and heavy duty vehicles, next week in Las Vegas.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 17, 2024
The independent testers have never rated a vehicle as “very good” before The flagship model from the all-electric ID. family received an overall score of 1.5 Best ratings in the categories engine/drive (1.0), safety (1.1) and environment (1.2) It is the flagship model from the all-electric ID. family and is. [continued] The post Volkswagen ID.7 Receives Historic Top Score In ADAC Vehicle Test appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
MAY 17, 2024
Hot on the heels of a historic victory where VW workers in Tennessee voted to join the United Auto Workers union , Mercedes workers in Vance, Alabama have narrowly voted against joining UAW themselves. The plant makes several cars, among which are the electric EQS and EQE SUVs. The vote comes a day after another union victory in Alabama, where the New Flyer bus plant, which makes some EV buses, joined UAW.
Innovation News Network
MAY 17, 2024
Indiana University research suggests that precipitation is contaminating all five of the Great Lakes with PFAS pollution. The post PFAS pollution raining down on all five Great Lakes appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
MAY 17, 2024
Volkswagen has ended talks with Renault to launch an affordable EV, according to sources. However, a low-cost Volkswagen electric car is still in the plans.
Electric Cars Report
MAY 17, 2024
EV charging solutions company ChargePoint announced its support for the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), the latest addition to ChargePoint’s DC fast charging lineup. The system is estimated to be capable of dispensing enough energy to power approximately 1000 homes, so the immense rate of charge will help enable the electrification of commercial trucking.
The Truth About Cars
MAY 17, 2024
The Chevrolet Malibu is dead. Or, at least, it will be come November. This despite the fact that the sedan was the third-best selling Chevrolet, behind only the Equinox and Silverado. On the other hand, Q1 sales for the car were down 13 percent year-over-year. And I am sure some Malibus were being bought by fleets, not Joe and Jane down the street. Either way, I think the fact that Chevrolet will not, at least for a while, have a sedan on offer is a bad decision.
Teslarati
MAY 17, 2024
Tesla is warning vehicle owners that new vehicles will be without Steam Gaming support, which was launched with the Model S and Model X in December 2022 with the annual Holiday Update. Steam is a gaming platform that offers a massive library of games, and Tesla enabled the ability to play various titles nearly two years ago. It was something CEO Elon Musk pushed as a major development in the Summer of 2022.
Electrek
MAY 17, 2024
Tesla is telling new Model S and Model X buyers that they won’t have access to Steam gaming inside their electric vehicles.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 17, 2024
Lilium is one of the top electric aircraft companies we’ve been keeping an eye on for the past several years. It’s always seemed to have a pretty sensible, practical, efficient approach to getting electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles to the next level. Just one week ago we got. [continued] The post Lilium Looking to Expand into High-Volume Production Facilities in France appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
MAY 17, 2024
Criminals beware! The Chevy Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) is in the hands of the coppers, and it offers some serious torque and acceleration. We got the chance to not only get behind the wheel of this custom BEV for law enforcement but also ride along with some officers in a simulated chase. Check out the full video below.
InsideEVs
MAY 17, 2024
Tesla’s growing inventory can sometimes even be seen from space, via satellite images. So what's the problem?
Electrek
MAY 17, 2024
Tesla is reportedly in the early stages of planning to build a data center to train its self-driving AI in China.
InsideEVs
MAY 17, 2024
Join me and Tom Moloughney at the Natick Mall Cars and Coffee on Sunday, May 19, before chatting EV stuff at Lucid's Boston Seaport store.
Electrek
MAY 17, 2024
On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla getting close to Full Self-Driving, Equinox EV is here, Chinese EVs, and more. Sponsored by SplitVolt: The Splitvolt Splitter Switch automatically shares power from your existing 240V dryer socket with your Level 2 EV charger.
The Truth About Cars
MAY 17, 2024
Just a bit ago I opined that GM/Chevy are being, uh, not very smart by killing the Chevrolet Malibu. I extended that out to Ford and Stellantis, as well. While I don't think every OEM needs a sedan -- the Subaru Legacy is unlikely to be missed -- I think the Detroit Three do. So, reader, I ask of you -- am I wrong? This is another chance to call me a dummy in the comments below -- or perhaps you agree with me.
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