Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Battery-electric 2024 BMW i5 models will make up roughly half the full range of the eighth-generation mid-size BMW 5-Series sport sedan that first debuted in 1972. As with its larger sibling, the BMW i7, the electric version—though all but identical on the outside—is clearly superior to its gasoline counterparts. Now, the higher-volume.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The Tesla Model Y is set to break a 37-year sales record in Denmark, set in 1986 by the Opel Kadett for most cars sold in a calendar year. The Opel Kadett sold 16,686 vehicles 37 years ago, and the Model Y is just ten vehicles away from breaking the record, a report from FDM , a Danish publication, said. The Model Y has averaged over 100 registrations per day, and it is set to officially break the record today, December 20. “Electric revolution – Tesla breaks 37-year-old sales recor
Electrek
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The City of Dundee in Scotland planned and paid for an EV charging hub on a former gas station site, and they pretty much thought of everything. more… The post This Scottish EV charging hub is next-level extraordinary appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The Tesla Semi started its first consumer deliveries last year, but the vehicles were only delivered to one customer: PepsiCo. Since then, the Tesla Semi fleet has grown into almost 100 vehicles, as confirmed by Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy. Moravy and Tesla Design Chief Franz von Holzhausen were recently featured in a pretty extensive episode of Jay Leno’s Garage.
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Electrek
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Days after Chinese automaker NIO showcased the massive range potential of its incoming 150 kWh solid-state batteries, their manufacturer, WeLion , shared some insight on when consumers can expect to see the technology roll out in mass quantities. This could herald a new era of EV mobility of safer cars that charge faster and drive farther. more… The post WeLion reportedly expects to send NIO 150 kWh solid-state batteries at volume in Q2 2024 appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Tesla set out to make something different when the company decided to release the Cybertruck. And with the all-electric pickup truck now being delivered to customers , one could state that the company really did make something special — and the world’s roads will never look the same. It takes a certain level of guts and unsoundness of mind, after all, to release a vehicle like the Cybertruck to the market.
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Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The Biden administration backs NACS, and VW finally caves to the Tesla standard. Nio goes 650 miles on a charge to show off its semi-solid-state battery tech. And how good is the electric version of BMW’s 5-Series? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the BMW i5 EV, we found this electric sport sedan to be better all.
Electrek
DECEMBER 20, 2023
An affordable Lucid (LCID) electric car? Lucid has already started developing its high-volume EV lineup, poised to rival the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. more… The post Lucid’s (LCID) answer to the Tesla Model Y, Model 3 could come sooner than expected appeared first on Electrek.
Innovation News Network
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Galvanic Energy CEO Brent Wilson examines the history and progression of petrolithium exploration. The post The evolution of petrolithium appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The EV race is heating up as BYD looks to catch Tesla in global sales into the end of the year. Its newest electric SUV, the Song L, is aimed directly at Tesla’s sweet spot in the Model Y. The new BYD Song L scored over 8,000 orders in its first three days on the market. more… The post BYD’s new Tesla Model Y-rivaling electric SUV earns over 8K orders in impressive debut appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 20, 2023
It appears that the Model 3 Highland will be the first Tesla to actually feature adaptive headlights. This was hinted at in European certification documents that were recently shared online. Adaptive headlights are considered a step up from traditional headlights, as they can modulate their light to illuminate the road as optimally as possible. With the feature in place, a vehicle could illuminate areas depending on speed and driving conditions, increasing driver safety and visibility.
Electrek
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Nearly half of Buick dealers took buyouts from GM this year instead of committing to selling and servicing EVs. more… The post Half of US Buick dealers chose buyouts over selling EVs in 2023 appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Tesla and Origence, which describes itself as the leading credit union technology company in the United States, have announced a partnership that will allow the automaker to offer car buyers financing through a credit union when ordering a vehicle through the company’s website. Credit unions are an advantageous way to finance a vehicle because they can offer lower rates, lower or fewer fees, and more personalized service than a traditional large bank can.
Electrek
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Tesla has secured a new credit union partner to help reduce monthly electric car payments amid elevated interest rates. more… The post Tesla secures new credit union partner to reduce electric car payments appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Tesla’s 2-million-vehicle Autopilot “recall” involved the company releasing software version 2023.44.30 as a free over-the-air update to affected vehicles. With their updated software in place, Tesla’s electric vehicles would be able to display more prominent alerts to drivers who are using features like Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, among other things.
Electrek
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Tesla has reportedly decided not to give stock-based compensation to employees as part of their annual performance review. more… The post Tesla removes stock-based compensation this year, report says appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 20, 2023
I wrote the other day about Tesla Optimus and posed the question of whether it was a “savior” for the. [continued] The post Getting Off The Fence: Tesla Bot Looks Like Tesla’s Next Giant Success appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 20, 2023
If you see something, say something. That's what they say. Well, I've seen something problematic lately, and now I feel like it's time to use this platform to put a PSA out into the world. I've noticed a disturbing trend over the past few months. I've seen far too many people here in Chicago with a pooch perched in their lap while driving. Yes, yes, I know -- anecdotal evidence I've noticed in a small slice of the world does not a trend make.
Electrek
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Waymo has released a report saying that its Waymo Driver self-driving vehicles outperform human drivers significantly, leading to much fewer crashes and injuries when compared to benchmark human drivers. more… The post Waymo says its self-driving cars are safer than human drivers by up to 10x appeared first on Electrek.
Innovation News Network
DECEMBER 20, 2023
New research into large language models has shown that they repeat conspiracy theories, harmful stereotypes, and other forms of misinformation. The post Large language models found to repeat misinformation appeared first on Innovation News Network.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Edmunds has added a Chevy Blazer EV to its long term test fleet but the car has spent much of its time in the shop for repairs. The post Edmunds Bought A Chevy Blazer EV, Then The Problems Began appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Sacrificing much, GM spent billions and billions of 1980s dollars on technology and engineering entities at the behest of CEO Roger Smith, who wanted to transform The General into a company more resembling a conglomerate like GE. Half a decade later Smith was gone, and the remaining brass began to unwind the costly EDS and Hughes deals and return GM to its standard operating procedure.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The Government of Nuevo León laid out plans for the upcoming Tesla District, encompassing Gigafactory Mexico and some surrounding areas. The Government of Nuevo León recently announced that work on Giga Mexico’s entrances and exits has started along the Monterrey-Saltillo Highway in the municipality of St. Catarina. A few construction prep works have begun on the Tesla Mexico gigafactory site, including land leveling, topographies, and general cleaning.
EV Club of CT
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Photo above – Mohegan Sun President Jeff Hamilton cuts the ribbon in front of the Tesla store Tesla Store Opens on Tribal Land Finally, Connecticut consumers have a place to go to buy a Tesla.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Tesla managers reportedly informed some salaried employees about a rather unpleasant surprise this week — there will be no merit-based equity awards for 2023. Despite the update, Tesla employees will still receive cost-of-living increases and adjustments to their base pay, as per a report from Bloomberg News. The publication cited four Tesla workers who work in different departments within the company as its source of information.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Buick reportedly spent 2023 closing a lot of dealerships. The brand lost 47 percent of its American retail locations through the year, which has been attributed to General Motors buying out storefronts that refused to invest in the necessary changes required to sell all-electric vehicles. With GM still saying it’s committed to pivoting its lineup entirely toward electrification by 2030, it wants dealerships to install requisite charging stations as service centers undergo some retooling.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Tesla Sweden has started delivering new cars without registered license plates amid IF Metall’s ongoing strike. With only a few days left until Christmas, Tesla customers in Sweden receive new vehicles without registered license plates. The license plates arrive a few days after customers take delivery of their new cars. With the current delivery process, Tesla customers cannot drive their new vehicles for a few days while waiting for the new license plates.
Electrek
DECEMBER 20, 2023
A fire at GM’s Factory Zero EV plant Tuesday night caused the automaker to halt production. No employees or firefighters were injured, but the building was evacuated as a precaution. The fire was non-vehicle related. more… The post GM shuts down production at its Factory Zero EV plant after a fire breaks out appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Tesla earns a lot of bad press for its semi-autonomous driving features and misbehaving drivers, but the automaker’s charging network is rarely a target of criticism. Other companies have jumped on board with Tesla’s Superchargers, vowing to adopt the standard for new EVs, and now Tesla has a handful of new automakers joining the fray. Audi, Porsche, Scout, and Volkswagen will all move to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) starting in 2025.
Electrek
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Hyundai Mobis , Hyundai’s largest supplier, will unveil its latest EV tech at CES next month. The leading global supplier is teasing its first transparent display screen using holographic tech. It will also introduce its future mobility vehicle for the first time. more… The post Hyundai supplier teases transparent display screen using holographic, new EV appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Five leading freight haulers are eager to test the new long haul, heavy duty GenH2 hydrogen fuel cell truck from Daimler Truck. The post New Fuel Cell Electric Truck Gets A Big Thumbs-Up appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Toyota launched sales of its all-new Crown Sport PHEV model in Japan. A new addition to the Crown line-up, the Sport PHEV model is designed to enhance its fun, sporty driving experience. While retaining a beautiful design that resonates with the senses, the Crown Sport PHEV model promises drivers a sportier feel incorporating exclusive equipment […] The post Toyota Launches All-New Crown Sport PHEV In Japan appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
DECEMBER 20, 2023
I want to preface this story with a caveat: Lemons exist (and I don’t mean the fruit). Sometimes, you just get a bad car. And generally speaking, I have a very empathetic view toward the job of vehicle software engineers. The functions that customers expect their vehicles to perform have grown immensely in the past 10 years, going from basic command and control interfaces to fully featured smartphone operating systems with multiple applications and always-on internet connectivity.
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors announced planned implementation of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for future products in the North American region, beginning in 2025. To enable existing customers with a Combined Charging System (CCS) charging port to access the Tesla Supercharger network—which would greatly expand charging provider choice—the brands are exploring adapter […] The post Volkswagen, Audi, And Porsche Will Adopt Tesla’s NACS Plug In 2025 appeared first
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