Green Car Congress
APRIL 14, 2022
The all-new Kia Niro CUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). All Niro models are front-wheel-drive. A 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard in HEV and PHEV.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 14, 2022
The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept completed a 626-mile trip on a single charge, the automaker announced Wednesday in a press release. The car averaged energy consumption of 7.1 kwh per 62 miles over the trip from Sindelfingen, Germany, to Cassis, France, on the Côte d'Azur, according to Mercedes. At the end of the trip, the battery.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 14, 2022
Bridgestone Americas is partnering with LanzaTech to address end-of-life tire waste. The two companies will co-develop the first dedicated end-of-life tire recycling process leveraging LanzaTech’s proprietary CCT (Carbon Capture and Transformation) technology, creating a pathway toward tire material circularity and the decarbonization of new tire production.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 14, 2022
Kia on Wednesday, at the New York auto show, revealed a completely redesigned lineup of 2023 Niro models—including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and EV versions. Niro Hybrid models have a 1.6-liter inline-4 engine paired to a 32-kw electric motor that’s packaged with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. That combination makes 139 hp.
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Green Car Congress
APRIL 14, 2022
PsiQuantum, a company building the first utility-scale quantum computer, with a colleague from Mercedes-Benz R&D, has published an open-access paper in Physical Review Research describing how fault-tolerant quantum computing can accelerate battery designs, including Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries (LiB), the most ubiquitous technology for electric vehicle battery design today.
Teslarati
APRIL 14, 2022
Elon Musk’s Twitter saga just got a lot more interesting, with the Tesla CEO recently proposing a $43 billion takeover of the social media platform. Musk noted that Twitter has extraordinary potential, and he will be unlocking it. Musk placed an offer of $54.20 per share in cash for Twitter, which represents a 54% premium over the company’s closing price when he started buying shares and a 38% premium over the day before his holdings were announced.
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Electrek
APRIL 14, 2022
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sent an official offer to buy Twitter and sent it as an ultimatum as he basically threatens to sell his shares if the offer is not accepted. And the saga continues. more…. The post Tesla CEO Elon Musk makes ‘final offer’ to buy Twitter and take it private appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 14, 2022
by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. Because of the war in Ukraine, many international flights of various airlines are currently affected by the closed airspaces. Specifically, they are forced to take longer routes that avoid these airspaces, increasing the total fuel consumed. Moreover, some of them also need to reduce the number of passengers because they are now required to carry extra fuel and food, further increasing the fuel consumed per passenger.
Teslarati
APRIL 14, 2022
Elon Musk revealed the production timeline and estimated price of Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus when he recently appeared on TED. The Tesla CEO talked with Chris Anderson about Optimus and the humanoid robot’s future in society. Optimus Production and Applications. “You know, the first units that we [Tesla] tend to make are for jobs that are dangerous, boring, repetitive, and things people don’t want to do,” Elon Musk told Anderson.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 14, 2022
Australia-based hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle manufacturer H2X has entered into a partnership with KTM Technologies to create a lightweight and inexpensive origami chassis. KTM is Europe’s largest motorcycle OEM and a leader in the off-road market. KTM Technologies will work with the H2X team to design and develop its vehicle chassis and construction programs.
Teslarati
APRIL 14, 2022
The Boring Company is currently engaging with San Antonio leaders to explore and potentially pursue an underground transportation tunnel system. Similar to the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, the San Antonio project could utilize a fleet of Teslas. The talks come about a month after The Boring Company was identified by the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) as one of the best options for public transportation in the city.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 14, 2022
At the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS 2022), VinFast and Electrify America announced an agreement to provide owners of VinFast electric vehicles with two complimentary charging sessions along with access to Electrify America’s coast-to-coast network in the VinFast mobile app. This cooperation further affirms VinFast’s determination to enter the US market, providing a smart driving experience for all customers.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 14, 2022
Bermuda unveils 30 public electric buses as part of its efforts to fully electrify public transport by 2030, making it more energy independent and sustainable, while building the island’s resilience against impacts of climate change. Hamilton, Bermuda – April 14, 2022 Yesterday, on April 13, at a ceremony attended by the Minister of Transport, Bermuda’s […].
Green Car Congress
APRIL 14, 2022
Envision AESC, a leading Japanese electric vehicle battery technology company, will invest $2 billion to build a new gigafactory in the Kentucky Transpark in Bowling Green, Warren County. The 30GWh plant will create 2,000 skilled jobs in the region, producing battery cells and modules to power the next generation EVs produced for multiple global automotive manufacturers.
Teslarati
APRIL 14, 2022
Twitter has acknowledged Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $43 recent billion acquisition offer, which was outlined in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. A press release from the social media company featured a rather interesting section, with Twitter specifically describing Musk’s offer as an “unsolicited, non-binding proposal.” .
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 14, 2022
Tesla reopened reservations for its next-generation Roadster globally and orders are planned to be fulfilled in 2023. Tesla unveiled the new Roadster in 2017 but had to put orders on hold to focus on ramping up production of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y — and building new factories as part of that. This […].
Electrek
APRIL 14, 2022
A Rivian R1T electric pickup has been spotted impressively pulling a semi truck that appeared to have gotten itself stuck on the side of the road. more…. The post Rivian R1T electric pickup spotted impressively pulling semi truck stuck on the side of the road appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 14, 2022
Tesla recently gave representatives from Austin-based universities a tour of Giga Texas. The University of Texas–Austin’s McCombs School of Business shared a post on LinkedIn giving a “Texas-sized thank you” to Tesla for welcoming Dean Lillian Mills and the University of Texas at Austin President Jay Hartzell. The university wrote, “It was a pleasure getting […].
Electrek
APRIL 14, 2022
GE Renewable Energy announced yesterday on Twitter that the first GE Haliade 150-6 megawatt (MW) wind turbine has now been installed at St. Nazaire, France’s first offshore wind farm. more…. The post France’s first offshore wind farm now has its first wind turbine appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 14, 2022
Police were confused recently as they pulled over an autonomous vehicle in a viral TikTok video that popped across my feed. I’m an avid user of the app and definitely got my laugh that night when I saw the video. The video was initially shared by user @SineadBovell — she used TikTok’s text features to […].
Green Car Reports
APRIL 14, 2022
With increased gas prices driving demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, the average prices for used hybrids and electric cars rose significantly in March compared to the same month last year, according to new analysis from iSeeCars. Average hybrid prices increased 40.5%, while average EV prices increased 35.1%, according to the analysis. Note that.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 14, 2022
Tesla Vision sometimes sees more than just car traffic and other objects. 97.3 The Dawg has shared an interesting story of a TikTok user, @iam3dgar, whose Tesla recently saw ghosts … or something like that. @iam3dgar shared what his vehicle saw as he drove slowly down a road that is next to a cemetery. About […].
Teslarati
APRIL 14, 2022
Rivian Automotive announced it has hired Anisa Kamadoli Costa as its first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer, bringing a proven and successful track record of environmental prioritization to the electric automaker. At Rivian, Costa will be responsible for the company’s sustainability roadmap for both the business and its products. Additionally, she will help lead the Forever Foundation, which Rivian established at its IPO with 8.3 million shares, or 1 percent of the company’s equity.
Electrek
APRIL 14, 2022
Bollinger Motors made an appearance alongside energy company Con Edison at the New York International Auto Show, displaying its ill-fated B2 pickup. However, following recent news of its pivot to commercial EVs, Bollinger shared that it will develop a Class 3 walk-in van prototype for Con Edison. more…. The post Bollinger kicks off venture into commercial EVs by developing and piloting walk-in vans for Con Edison appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
APRIL 14, 2022
SpaceX and NASA have delayed Crew Dragon’s fourth operational Commercial Crew launch for the fifth time as four private Axiom Space astronauts begin their fifth day aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The two Crew Dragon missions have been scheduled just a few weeks apart for several months, which has inextricably linked their launch dates and created a degree of schedule pressure.
InsideEVs
APRIL 14, 2022
Prices start from $40,700 and 55,500, respectively, plus a monthly battery subscription fee depending on mileage.
Teslarati
APRIL 14, 2022
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially lost his position as Twitter’s largest shareholder after Vanguard Group upped its stake in the social media company. The news comes as Twitter’s Board currently ponders a proposition from Musk, who offered to buy the platform for roughly $43 billion. On April 8, Vanguard disclosed it had upped its ownership stake in Twitter to 10.3 percent, equating to 82.4 million shares, displacing Musk as the largest shareholder.
Electrek
APRIL 14, 2022
While some outlets just scrape the web to hawk random e-bikes, Electrek has spent countless hours performing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bicycles. That has helped us find the best electric bikes on the market for just about any budget. Below you’ll see some of the top e-bikes we’ve tested for every price range, current as of April 2022. more….
InsideEVs
APRIL 14, 2022
Developed with help from Italdesign and Williams Advanced Engineering, the 2,200-hp Vayanne should launch in 2025 in a run of 99 units.
Electrek
APRIL 14, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more…. The post Quick Charge Podcast: April 14, 2022 appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
APRIL 14, 2022
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that if Twitter’s board does not accept the terms of his buyout offer, there is a “Plan B.” During Musk’s appearance at TED 2022 , the Tesla CEO, who is also Twitter’s largest shareholder, was grilled about his proposal to buy the social media platform at $54.20 per share on Thursday morning. While Musk detailed his request to buy Twitter was driven by the need for an “ inclusive arena for free speech. ”.
Electrek
APRIL 14, 2022
After electric vehicle company Ideanomics celebrated its successful acquiring of Italian electric motorcycle company Energica last month, the duo hosted an investor and analyst day at the Nasdaq this week. With Electrek in attendance, we heard first hand from the leaders of the two companies about how Energica’s industry-leading technology will now benefit Ideanomics other electric vehicle verticals, and vice versa. .
Teslarati
APRIL 14, 2022
Tesla CEO Elon Musk detailed the “precarious” situation the electric automaker was in as he contemplated the Securities and Exchange Committee’s consent decree from 2018. Musk said that not agreeing to the SEC’s terms would have ended Tesla’s ability to obtain working capital from financial institutions, killing the company. “It’s like having a gun to your child’s head,” Musk said.
Electrek
APRIL 14, 2022
A recent report out of Tokyo says that Toyota is working on an SUV version of its Crown sedan, arriving in hybrid, PHEV, and fully-electric versions for its home country in addition to exports of some versions to China and North America. The Crown was the first Toyota vehicle to be exported to the United States in 1958, and it has remained a mainstay model in the Japanese market for 67 years. more….
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