Green Car Reports
JUNE 7, 2024
Consumer interest in EVs has declined, with car shoppers showing more interest in hybrids, according to a new AAA survey. Only 18% of U.S. adults surveyed said they were "likely" or "very likely" to buy a new or used EV, down from 23% last year. And 63% of respondents said they were “unlikely or very unlikely” to make an EV their next.
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2024
Buying an electric car with at least 300 miles of range is getting more affordable than ever. Several automakers, including Hyundai , Kia, and Tesla, are now offering long-range EVs (those with at least 300 miles range) that are cheaper to buy than the average gas-powered car in the US.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 7, 2024
The federal government on Friday revealed vehicle efficiency standards for 2027-2031 that improve the fleet fuel efficiency of new cars and trucks—slightly. The final rules for Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), announced Friday by the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), set the.
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2024
Is the West afraid of Chinese electric cars? According to BYD CEO Wang Chuanfu, there are many examples of politicians who are worried about low-cost Chinese EVs, hinting at the US and Europe.
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CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 7, 2024
EV sales in Australia showed a slight improvement in May. Although, the battery electric vehicle (BEV) penetration of the market remained steady at approximately 8% in May in a rising market for all vehicles. There were 8,974 BEV sales, a big improvement on April (6,194 units sold) and also greater. [continued] The post EV Sales in Australia Show Slight Improvement — May Update appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
JUNE 7, 2024
After viewers got a glimpse of a Tesla Cybertruck police cruiser last week, Unplugged Performance has now officially unveiled the vehicle, as debuted this week by its UP.FIT government and fleet outfitting unit. On Friday morning, Unplugged Performance officially launched its police cruiser-outfitted Cybertruck from UP.FIT, after it was teased in a brief video from the company last Friday.
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CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 7, 2024
May saw plugin EVs take 25.7% share of the UK auto market, up from 23.1% year on year. Most of the gain was from PHEVs, whilst BEVs barely improved. Overall auto volume was 147,678 units, up by some 2% YoY, and still below pre-2020 norms (~175,000). The UK’s leading BEV brand. [continued] The post EVs Take 25.7% Share of the UK — Tesla Stays Top appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2024
Polaris , which pushed hard into electric vehicles with its Polaris RANGER XP Kinetic electric UTV, has just announced the launch of a “first of its kind” off-road charging network in Michigan’s upper peninsula.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 7, 2024
Drivers of big, gas-guzzling SUVs may feel safer towering over other vehicles, but that isn't necessarily the case, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS on Thursday released safety ratings for three full-size SUVs. The Jeep Wagoneer received a Top Safety Pick award (one level below the highest Top Safety Pick+).
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2024
Over six months after detailing plans for a new 20 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery plant in Europe, China’s Gotion High-Tech has shared precisely where it will set up shop overseas – Morocco.
InsideEVs
JUNE 7, 2024
Thanks to affordable new models from General Motors, Tesla and Hyundai, price parity with gas cars is no longer a distant dream.
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2024
If you drive a Chevy Bolt EV or EUV model, Nissan wants you to buy (or lease) a new LEAF. Nissan is enticing Bolt EV drivers with a new incentive with the purchase or lease of a LEAF.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 7, 2024
Kia’s Telluride just went under a recall advisory over a defect pertaining to power seats. Based on documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front power seat motor on the affected vehicles could overheat due to a stuck slide knob. Since the situation can result in a fire, Kia plans on recalling a whopping 462,869 examples inside of the United States.
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2024
When I recently took a trip to China to see the world of electric micromobility, I was greeted with a wide range of personal electric vehicles. From e-bikes to e-scooters and even e-dirt bikes, I saw it all. But one of the most interesting examples, and clearly the most divergent from our own vehicles in the West, was what I saw while touring Wuzheng’s electric three-wheeler factory.
Innovation News Network
JUNE 7, 2024
Scientists from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed an AI blood test that accurately identifies lung cancer. The post John Hopkins Medicine researchers develop AI blood test to diagnose lung cancer appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2024
Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance has unveiled its new Cybertruck police vehicle under its new Upfit division. Unplugged Performance has emerged.
Innovation News Network
JUNE 7, 2024
Texas A&M researchers have harnessed the power of satellites and Earth Observation to constantly monitor and repair damaged infrastructure. The post Using satellites to monitor damaged infrastructure appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2024
I drove the next-generation R1S and R1T electric vehicles from Rivian, and my main takeaway is that the company is getting better at making electric vehicles. Not that it wasn’t good before, but it clearly needs to keep getting better to get to profitability.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 7, 2024
On-board chargers are the great equalizers for electric vehicle charging — and can be a game-changer for the future of e-mobility. Fraunhofer IZM has managed to bring together some of the most innovative ideas in power electronics to pave the way for a new generation of on-board chargers. Twice the. [continued] The post Bidirectional On-Board Chargers: Smaller, Faster, Cheaper appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 7, 2024
Welcome back to another episode of the TTAC podcast! We chat with Bozi Tatarevic -- motorsport consultant, pit-crew member, and automotive journalist -- about what life is like in the pits. The pit lanes at racetracks, that is. Bozi has worked IMSA and NASCAR and he tells us all about it. Bozi has written for TTAC at times, and today we also talk about NASCAR and gear oil with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy.
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2024
Global open-top tour bus operator Big Bus Tours has added 40 electric sightseeing buses to its fleet in time for the summer holiday season.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 7, 2024
Costco members can get a $1,000 incentive for selected GM EVs through the company's longrunning Costco Auto Program, on top of other state, federal, or dealer incentives. The post How Costco Could Move The Needle On EV Sales In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JUNE 7, 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’s upcoming v12.4 update, Rivian’s next-gen R1s, VW ID.7 GTX, and more.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 7, 2024
The electric vehicle revolution just hit a brick wall in Virginia, when Governor Youngkin dropped out of the new California clean car mandate The post Virginia Bails On Electric Vehicle Mandate, Re-Joins South appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 7, 2024
Earlier today, we brought you the news that the iconic Willow Springs Raceway in California is for sale. Now I am wondering -- if any racetrack in the world was for sale, which one would you buy? For me, the answer is simple -- Road America in Wisconsin. That's because it's the closest world-class circuit to me, and I have a lot of familiarity with the track and the nearest town.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 7, 2024
Another week, another lengthy Full Self Driving (Supervised) test drive. This week I went with longtime CleanTechnica reader, friend, and Tesla bull Dan. We explored an area that has given FSD trouble in the past, and we also meandered into some other areas to see what we could find and. [continued] The post Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised): 40-Minute Drive With Almost No Interventions appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 7, 2024
Racetracks changing hands isn’t a story that always comes with a happy ending, but we’re hoping that the sale of Willow Springs Raceway in California ends positively. The track is listed on Loopnet after being owned by the same family for 62 years. The track is listed without a price, but in reading the listing, it’s clear that the sellers intend to find a buyer who will keep the track open.
InsideEVs
JUNE 7, 2024
J.D. Power’s latest E-Vision Intelligence Report shows the highest-ever quarter-over-quarter increases in satisfaction since 2021.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 7, 2024
Leaking clutch fluid could cause conflagration in some examples of the 2024 Mustang, leading Ford to issue a recall on the popular pony car. At issue is a clutch pressure line which may, in a specific set of circumstances, come in contact with hot exhaust components. This could cause the line to melt, releasing a stream of brake fluid which is used in the clutch system.
Cars That Think
JUNE 7, 2024
Just as early mariners used simple compasses to chart courses across the sea, today’s ships, planes, satellites, and smartphones can rely on Earth’s magnetic field to find their bearings. The difference is that today’s rather more sophisticated compasses have the aid of complex models, like the commonly used World Magnetic Model (WMM), that try to capture the multifaceted processes that create Earth’s magnetosphere.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 7, 2024
The Rivian R1T and R1S have mostly lived up to their initial hype, but they were getting a little long in the tooth compared to the new offerings hitting the market. That said, Rivian recently announced updates to the pair that should help their cause, and the changes bring some stunning specs. The new Quad Motor configuration now has 1,025 horsepower and a sub-2.5-second 0-60 mph time.
Teslarati
JUNE 7, 2024
Tesla China has rolled out a new update for its customers in China. The update introduces a number of improvements to qualified vehicles in the country, including a new UI, more detailed maps, and updates to features like Auto Park, among others. The improvements were outlined by the company in post on local social media platform Weibo. As noted by Tesla China in its Weibo post, its recent over-the-air software update includes functions and improved features that would require drivers to rely l
Green Car Reports
JUNE 7, 2024
Check out first drives of the Rivian R1S and R1T, and the Toyota Crown Signia hybrid wagon. New survey results suggest that more Americans are holding back on EV plans due to charging. And no, thirsty non-hybrid SUVs aren’t safer. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Several big, gas-guzzling SUVs aren’t actually so safe, found.
Electrek
JUNE 7, 2024
Ford will unveil a new all-electric “sports crossover” next week. The new Ford EV crossover will be built on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, following the Electric Explorer. Here’s what to expect from the new model.
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