Mon.Oct 02, 2023

article thumbnail

Electric VW Golf, Highlander Hybrid Nightshade, EV charging oases: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

VW confirms an electric Golf. A California firm shows a more convenient vision for EV charging stations, while Electrify America taps into the grid at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. And the Toyota Highlander goes Nightshade. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid remains one of the highest-mpg three-row SUVs.

article thumbnail

1,234 HP Lucid Air Sapphire Enters Production In Casa Grande, Arizona

InsideEVs

The Tesla Model S Plaid’s archnemesis starts at an eye-watering $249,000 before taxes and fees.

Arizona 145
article thumbnail

Electric VW Golf set for Wolfsburg plant, scalable EV platform

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen on Friday confirmed plans for a new electric version of the Golf hatchback, to be built in Wolfsburg, Germany, starting later in the decade. A more specific timeline wasn't given, but VW confirmed the Golf will be one of several EVs based on its next-generation dedicated EV platform, known as SSP. Announced in 2021, SSP is due to be a.

Germany 172
article thumbnail

The world’s longest subsea cable that will send clean energy from Morocco to the UK just got a big boost

Electrek

A plan to build the world’s longest subsea cable that will carry clean energy from Morocco to the UK just got streamlined. more… The post The world’s longest subsea cable that will send clean energy from Morocco to the UK just got a big boost appeared first on Electrek.

Morocco 145
article thumbnail

How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

article thumbnail

2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 36-mpg 3-row SUV adds Nightshade look

Green Car Reports

The 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid adds a new Nightshade Edition grade for the coming model year, while remains otherwise unchanged. Already available on several other Toyota models, including the smaller Corolla Cross Hybrid for 2024, the Nightshade Edition amounts to a blackout appearance package. On the Highlander Hybrid Nightshade, the blackout.

article thumbnail

Tesla Cybertruck interior revealed in best video yet

Electrek

A short video was posted to the internet today with the best view of Cybertruck’s interior yet, including a glimpse at the car’s main interface in action. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck interior revealed in best video yet appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla 144

More Trending

article thumbnail

Tesla manages to weasel its way out of the Full Self-Driving class action

Electrek

Tesla has managed to weasel its way out of a class-action lawsuit over its Full Self-Driving claims because it argued that customers have agreed to take any issue to arbitration in their contracts. more… The post Tesla manages to weasel its way out of the Full Self-Driving class action appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla 143
article thumbnail

Electrify America opens 350-kw EV fast charger at Grand Canyon

Green Car Reports

Electrify America on Wednesday announced the opening of a DC fast-charging station near the Grand Canyon, putting its natural splendor within reach of more EV drivers. Located at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center at the south entrance of Grand Canyon National Park in Tusayan, Arizona, the charging station includes six individual chargers with power.

America 141
article thumbnail

Watch Tesla Cybertruck launch like a rocket from a standstill

Electrek

We get a rare look at a Tesla Cybertruck launching from a standstill, and it looks more like a rocket than a pickup truck. more… The post Watch Tesla Cybertruck launch like a rocket from a standstill appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla 141
article thumbnail

The Elias project: Artificial Intelligence research for sustainable innovation

Innovation News Network

Learn about the Elias project which is focused on AI research as a driver for economic development and sustainable innovation. The post The Elias project: Artificial Intelligence research for sustainable innovation appeared first on Innovation News Network.

140
140
article thumbnail

Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

article thumbnail

Cheapest Model Y ever? Tesla starts selling Model Y RWD in US for $44k

Electrek

Tesla has updated its US website to add a cheaper Model Y RWD with a base price of $43,990 which, after incentives, might make it the cheapest Model Y ever available in the US. more… The post Cheapest Model Y ever? Tesla starts selling Model Y RWD in US for $44k appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla 141
article thumbnail

Norway: Plug-In Car Market Share Hits Record 93% In September 2023

InsideEVs

The Tesla Model Y represented almost a quarter of all new car registrations.

Norway 140
article thumbnail

Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 numbers, misses expectations

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) released its Q3 numbers today, and the automaker missed expectations by a decent margin despite warning Wall Street. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 numbers, misses expectations appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla 140
article thumbnail

Watch The First Tesla NACS To CCS1 Adapter In Action

InsideEVs

We get the exclusive opportunity to check out an adapter that allows authorized CCS1-equipped EVs to charge at Tesla Superchargers.

Tesla 140
article thumbnail

ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

article thumbnail

Petroleum Diesel is Disappearing from California

Energy Institute at HAAS

The state’s low carbon fuel standard is driving a shift to renewable diesel.

Diesel 138
article thumbnail

Tesla Wages To Go Up In The Wake Of UAW Strike, Barclays Predicts

InsideEVs

Barclays analyst Dan Levy said the strike would affect the labor costs of all automakers in the US, including Tesla.

Tesla 138
article thumbnail

Chinese EV leaders BYD and NIO achieve record EV sales as price war looms

Electrek

Several leading Chinese EV makers, including BYD and NIO, posted strong sales results this week. NIO hit a new record in Q3, while BYD continued its dominant streak with record-breaking EV sales in September. more… The post Chinese EV leaders BYD and NIO achieve record EV sales as price war looms appeared first on Electrek.

BYD 137
article thumbnail

NIO Unleashes The EC6, Its Most Advanced EV Yet

CleanTechnica EVs

Chinese all-EV maker NIO released the EC6 last week, which is built on the new, next-generation NT2.0 platform that has increased range, faster charging, better performance, and more advanced driver assistance features. Just last May, NIO released the ES6, a family-oriented SUV, and in June it launched the ET5T, a tourer/wagon with high-performance capabilities.

Chinese 137
article thumbnail

MIT scientists used solar power to make drinking water cheaper than tap water

Electrek

MIT scientists have designed a solar-powered desalination system that turns saltwater into drinkable water at a higher volume – and lower cost. more… The post MIT scientists used solar power to make drinking water cheaper than tap water appeared first on Electrek.

MIT 136
article thumbnail

Rivian More Than Doubled EV Production And Deliveries In Q3 2023

InsideEVs

New records bring the company closer to meeting the increased annual guidance.

article thumbnail

Reality Check: The IEA Busts 10 Myths About the Energy Transition

CleanTechnica EVs

Renewables are growing exponentially, RMI has shown. The shift is transformative, but also widely undercounted. The International Energy Agency’s latest findings — on renewables’ rise and oil demand peaking — add urgency to this transition. There is as much naysaying about the clean energy transition as there are ways to accelerate it.

Energy 135
article thumbnail

Tesla launches a slightly updated Model Y in China

Electrek

Tesla has launched a slightly updated Model Y in China with an LED light strip, new wheels, and faster acceleration. It’s not a major update, but it is worth noting. more… The post Tesla launches a slightly updated Model Y in China appeared first on Electrek.

China 133
article thumbnail

Zambia Proposes Removing Customs Duty on Battery-Electric Vehicles & Charging Systems

CleanTechnica EVs

Here is some good news from Zambia. Presenting the 2024 National Budget, Hon. Dr.

Zambia 135
article thumbnail

NSW to allow additional weight to pave way for electric trucks and end archaic road rules

The Driven EV News

NSW follows South Australia in allowing extra weight on certain axles to support the introduction of electric trucks on to the state's roads. The post NSW to allow additional weight to pave way for electric trucks and end archaic road rules appeared first on The Driven.

Australia 133
article thumbnail

Tesla Cybertruck To Boost Brand's Loyalty Rate Further: Analyst

InsideEVs

S&P Global Mobility analysts say the Cybertruck offers existing Tesla owners another reason to stay with the brand.

Tesla 132
article thumbnail

Rivian (RIVN) EV deliveries climb in Q3 to beat estimates, on track to hit annual guidance

Electrek

California-based Rivian (RIVN) beat Q3 analyst estimates Monday as EV deliveries and production continue climbing. As production ramps, the EV maker remains on track to hit its 52,000 target for 2023. more… The post Rivian (RIVN) EV deliveries climb in Q3 to beat estimates, on track to hit annual guidance appeared first on Electrek.

article thumbnail

Tesla Model Y Gets Beadlock Off-Road Wheels From Unplugged Performance

InsideEVs

Priced at $1,123.75 each, the wheels are "a taste of what's to come" for the Cybertruck, said Unplugged Performance's CEO.

Price 131
article thumbnail

Volvo teases new images of the EM90 electric minivan revealing a big boxy back end, new face

Electrek

Volvo is teasing its first electric minivan, the EM90, again. The new images reveal a big boxy back end and sleek design features. more… The post Volvo teases new images of the EM90 electric minivan revealing a big boxy back end, new face appeared first on Electrek.

Minivan 129
article thumbnail

Volkswagen Hires Rivian, Tesla Veteran To Help Sort Out Its Software Woes

InsideEVs

Sanjay Lal has an impressive pedigree. Can he get the VW Group back on track?

Tesla 131
article thumbnail

BETA Technologies cuts ribbon on new Vermont facility; electric aircraft production is underway

Electrek

All-electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies is putting the finishing touches on a new assembly facility in its native Vermont we learned about earlier this year. With two impressive electric aircraft in its arsenal working to get certified for commercial flights, BETA is already assembling eVTOLs at its new home. Here’s the latest. more… The post BETA Technologies cuts ribbon on new Vermont facility; electric aircraft production is underway appeared first on Electrek.

Vermont 126
article thumbnail

Mass Market EV Ownership Costs 18 Percent More Than Gas Cars: Report

InsideEVs

Certain premium EVs and their gas-powered counterparts are closer to price parity than mass-market models.

Gas 128
article thumbnail

Tesla (TSLA) surges back to positive on annual delivery goal reassurance

Electrek

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged back up and recovered from a premarket tumble as the market seems to be reassured by the reiteration of the automaker’s annual delivery goal. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) surges back to positive on annual delivery goal reassurance appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla 126
article thumbnail

Rivian R1S Caught Testing New Tesla Supercharger Stall In Alaska

InsideEVs

It’s the first Magic Dock-equipped Supercharger in the state.

Alaska 127
article thumbnail

Honda reveals new electric SUV and sedan concepts in latest video

Electrek

With Honda’s EV offensive finally starting, the Japanese automaker is already giving us a preview of what could be its next-gen electric SUV and sedan concepts in its latest video. more… The post Honda reveals new electric SUV and sedan concepts in latest video appeared first on Electrek.

Honda 124