Tue.May 28, 2024

article thumbnail

Ford Mach-E GT review, VW ID.4 recall, wireless EV charging for fleets: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Does wireless EV charging make sense for commercial vehicle fleets? Is VW solving its earlier ID.4 display flickers and flaky controls with a recall remedy? And is the Mustang Mach-E GT worth the premium? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT goes quicker with a new rear motor from the F-150 Lightning, and.

F-150 180
article thumbnail

Top US coal producer Wyoming just approved a $1.2B solar farm

Electrek

Wyoming just approved its largest solar farm – 771 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar plus battery storage.

Wyoming 145
article thumbnail

Review: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT goes with Lightning

Green Car Reports

The Mach-E is Ford’s only dedicated electric vehicle, with no gasoline equivalent. Yet it won’t let you, or anyone driving near you, mistake it for anything but a member of the Mustang family. In the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, the design cues and prancing-horse logos still deal out an overstated hand of pony-car attitude. I reach.

Ford 174
article thumbnail

Renewables provided almost 30% of US electrical generation in March

Electrek

Renewables are now the second-largest source of US electrical generation behind natural gas, which averaged a 40.5% share during Q1 2024 but fell to 39.4% in March.

Renewable 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

Will Scaling Solve Robotics?

Cars That Think

This post was originally published on the author’s personal blog. Last year’s Conference on Robot Learning (CoRL) was the biggest CoRL yet, with over 900 attendees, 11 workshops, and almost 200 accepted papers. While there were a lot of cool new ideas (see this great set of notes for an overview of technical content), one particular debate seemed to be front and center: Is training a large neural network on a very large dataset a feasible way to solve robotics?

Boston 144
article thumbnail

Toyota, Japanese rivals promise more efficient next-gen ICE engines amid the shift to EVs

Electrek

Despite the market moving toward EVs, Toyota , Subaru, and Mazda are committed to developing next-generation ICE engines. The new engines are “tailored to electrification” with integrated EV components.

Toyota 144

More Trending

article thumbnail

Australian maker of battery integrated EV chargers hopes to succeed where Tritium failed

The Driven EV News

eLumina to launch manufacturing facilities in Gold Coast as it lands orders for its battery-integrated EV charging solutions, many to replace stock made by the collapsed Tritium. The post Australian maker of battery integrated EV chargers hopes to succeed where Tritium failed appeared first on The Driven.

Batteries 142
article thumbnail

Nissan Turns To Gigacasting To Slash Costs And Complexity Of Future EVs

InsideEVs

The automaker follows Tesla as it aims to reduce parts expenses by 10% and save a billion dollars in development costs.

Future 138
article thumbnail

Volkswagen aims to debut new affordable electric vehicles in 2027 with prices around $22,000

Electrek

Volkswagen is aiming for its new low-cost electric vehicles to debut in 2027. The new affordable VW EVs are expected to be priced around $21,800 (20,000 euros).

article thumbnail

BYD Sea Lion 7 EV seen in right hand drive, preparing to launch in 2024

The Driven EV News

BYD's new all electric sleek SUV previewed for right-hand-drive markets like Australia, revealing key details. The post BYD Sea Lion 7 EV seen in right hand drive, preparing to launch in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

BYD 133
article thumbnail

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

Brief

article thumbnail

Rehired Tesla Supercharger manager beautifully explains why he came back

Electrek

A recently rehired Tesla Supercharger team member beautifully explained why he came back and gave a respectful nod to his former leader fired by Elon Musk.

Tesla 136
article thumbnail

Tesla adds two awesome new features with recent software update

Teslarati

Tesla is adding two awesome new features, among plenty of others, with its most recent Software Update, v.2024.20. Released internally over the weekend, Tesla is refining its massive Spring software update, which is packed with many features. We wrote about them here, and you can read up on all the improvements the automaker made to its vehicles. However, there are two major improvements with the recent update that were detailed in the most recent release notes.

Tesla 131
article thumbnail

Volkswagen's 20,000-Euro EVs Are Coming In 2027

InsideEVs

Europe's biggest automaker has a plan to stave off the Chinese EV competition.

Chinese 131
article thumbnail

Magna Steyr in discussions with several Chinese automakers to localize EV production in Europe

Electrek

Austria-based contract manufacturer Magna Steyr has confirmed that several Chinese OEMs are discussing the possibility of local EV production ahead of further sales in Europe. The decision may be swayed by the looming threat of tariffs Europe may impose on China as several automakers continue to expand to new markets overseas.

Chinese 130
article thumbnail

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

Oil

article thumbnail

The First Tesla Cybertruck Dashcam Videos Are In, And It’s All Hate

InsideEVs

It turns out that some people really hate Tesla’s angular pickup.

Tesla 128
article thumbnail

NYC congestion pricing is coming. Here’s how to get out of it

Electrek

New York City is on the brink of implementing congestion pricing, a bold move aimed at reducing traffic in Manhattan’s most congested areas. While this initiative promises to alleviate gridlock and generate funds for public transportation, it also means drivers will face additional costs to navigate through certain parts of the city. But what if I told you there’s a way to avoid these fees entirely?

article thumbnail

EV charging points to hit 64 million globally by 2029

The Driven EV News

New research published this week suggests that the number of charging points around the globe will skyrocket to 64 million by 2029. The post EV charging points to hit 64 million globally by 2029 appeared first on The Driven.

Global 127
article thumbnail

Hyundai taps ex-Porsche, Apple Car exec to bolster performance as it transitions to EVs

Electrek

Hyundai is bringing on ex-Porsche and Apple exec Manfred Harrer to lead the development of its new luxury Genesis Magma brand. The appointment is expected to help accelerate Hyundai Motor’s (including Kia’s) transition to electric with “top-tier” EV leadership.

Porsche 128
article thumbnail

Toyota Is Working Backwards To Stuff Engines Into EV Platforms

InsideEVs

Plus, more firms push back against Musk's pay package as xAI gets loads of funding and Ford relaxes its dealer EV requirements again.

Engine 125
article thumbnail

Here's how wireless charging could cut costs for commercial EVs

Green Car Reports

Two recent wireless charging pilot programs show the potential for the technology's use with commercial EV fleets. The Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University are working to outfit a quarter-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 231 in West Lafayette, Indiana, for wireless charging of electric trucks. A test truck provided by Cummins.

article thumbnail

BYD Unveils Plug-In Hybrid With 1,305 Miles Of Total Range

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD says cars with its latest plug-in hybrid technology have a range of 1200 miles and up to 80 mpg. Are those claims real? The post BYD Unveils Plug-In Hybrid With 1,305 Miles Of Total Range appeared first on CleanTechnica.

BYD 125
article thumbnail

Tesla updates its Autopilot dog house and makes a cabin improvement with new update

Teslarati

Tesla made changes to its Autopilot dog house and also improved how your cabin will feel in the Summer months as warmer weather approaches for many of us. The two improvements are a part of Tesla’s 2024.20 Software Update , which started rolling out internally to employees this past weekend. Tesla’s Autopilot dog house is more commonly referred to as “Autopilot Jail,” and it punishes those who abuse its abilities.

Tesla 125
article thumbnail

The Base Tesla Model 3 Has Just 148 HP In Singapore

InsideEVs

Tesla has limited the power of the Model 3 to 110 kilowatts (148 horsepower) in Singapore and the Model Y to 159 kW (213 hp) in Turkey.

Singapore 124
article thumbnail

Lilium (LILM) inks new partnership to bring eVTOL jet rides to the South of France

Electrek

eVTOL jet developer Lilium has signed another pivotal partnership overseas that will bring aviation technology operations to the South of France and possibly other parts of Europe. The advanced air mobility startup is working with UrbanV out of Italy, and Aeroports de la Côte d’Azur forge to implement a vertiport network in the French Riviera, which could very well be the first region in Europe to enable regional eVTOL travel.

France 123
article thumbnail

New machine learning technique can accurately detect microplastics

Innovation News Network

Optical analysis and machine learning techniques can now readily detect microplastics in water using inexpensive porous metal substrates. The post New machine learning technique can accurately detect microplastics appeared first on Innovation News Network.

Water 122
article thumbnail

Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 electric SUV looks even bigger in latest US testing video

Electrek

A new Hyundai three-row electric SUV is set to hit the US market. Ahead of its official debut, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 was caught testing in the US. From the looks of it, the electric SUV looks even bigger and bolder in person.

SUV 121
article thumbnail

Lion Electric Unveils the Groundbreaking Lion8 Tractor, An All-Electric Class 8 Commercial Truck

CleanTechnica EVs

GCWR: up to 127,000 lbs – highest of the electric vehicle (EV) truck market Driving Range: up to 275 Miles (440 kilometers) Battery Capacity: up to 630 kWh Level III Charge Time (DC): charging to 80% SOC in 1.5 hours Powered by Lion’s Heavy-Duty battery packs (high-energy-density proprietary 750V battery. [continued] The post Lion Electric Unveils the Groundbreaking Lion8 Tractor, An All-Electric Class 8 Commercial Truck appeared first on CleanTechnica.

article thumbnail

Ford teases new F-150 Lightning-based EV SuperTruck ahead of Pikes Peak [Video]

Electrek

Ford Performance is at it again. The high-performance unit is teasing its new Ford F-150 Lightning -based EV SuperTruck ahead of its official debut. To showcase its abilities, Ford’s new electric SuperTruck will compete in the upcoming Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

F-150 118
article thumbnail

Vessev Launches World’s First Premium Tourism, Electric Hydrofoiling Vessel 

CleanTechnica EVs

Revoutionary electric hydrofoiling vessel set to unlock entirely new opportunities in marine passenger transport through enhanced capability State-of-the-art America’s Cup foiling technology maximizes efficiency Super smooth experience akin to travelling on a quiet waterborne airplane The VS-9 will be commercialized by Fullers360, New Zealand’s largest ferry operator Technology, which is.

Mariner 121
article thumbnail

Tesla to appear at energy conference in Germany next month

Teslarati

Tesla has announced plans to appear at an upcoming energy storage conference in Germany in the coming weeks as the company continues to ramp up its energy business. The electrical energy storage (ees) conference is set to take place next month in Münich, Germany, with Tesla Energy being one of 760 total exhibitors. Tesla shared the news on its LinkedIn page dedicated to its energy business on Tuesday, noting that it will be taking part in the event’s Intersolar Forum.

Germany 118
article thumbnail

19 Model Year 2023 Light-Duty EVs Have a Driving Range of 300+ Miles

CleanTechnica EVs

Model year (MY) 2023 had 19 light-duty EV models from 11 different manufacturers with an Environmental Protection Agency certified driving range of 300 miles or more. MY 2016 marked the first time an EV model was certified for 300 miles or more on a single charge. The number grew slowly. [continued] The post 19 Model Year 2023 Light-Duty EVs Have a Driving Range of 300+ Miles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Light 118
article thumbnail

How The BYD Seal Does In A Real-World Range Test

InsideEVs

The Chinese electric sedan is one of the biggest rivals to the Tesla Model 3. Can its range keep up?

Range 116
article thumbnail

Zero-Emission Vehicles Sales Still Going Well In California

CleanTechnica EVs

The State of California has the most zero-emission vehicles in the US, and sales of this vehicle type are still doing well. Californians purchased just over 102,000 zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the first three months of 2024. Another fact is that the State of California is on track to reach. [continued] The post Zero-Emission Vehicles Sales Still Going Well In California appeared first on CleanTechnica.

article thumbnail

Five EVs that lease for under $300/month

Electrek

Last February there were nine EVs that leased for an average monthly cost of under $400 before tax and license. Since then, factory incentives have become even more attractive, and now four of those nine are leasing for under $300/month. A fifth EV, one that leased for over $400/month back then, has plunged into the sub-$300 club after a $120/month cut in cost.

Tax 115