Green Car Congress
MAY 6, 2021
Thomas Built Buses (TBB), a leading manufacturer of school buses in North America; its exclusive Virginia dealer, Sonny Merryman Inc.; and Proterra celebrated the delivery of the 50 th Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley battery-electric school bus. The milestone delivery went to Loudon County Public Schools in Virginia as part of phase one of Dominion Energy’s Electric School Bus Initiative.
Green Car Reports
MAY 6, 2021
Tesla has relied on selling emissions credits to boost its revenue, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has been one of its biggest clients. But now that FCA has merged with the PSA Group to form Stellantis, it won't need Tesla emissions credits anymore, the Financial Times (subscription required) reported this week, based on executive comments.
Green Car Congress
MAY 6, 2021
Stockton Unified School District in Stockton, Calif., has partnered with The Mobility House to deploy smart charging strategy and management solutions for the district’s zero-emission fleet project, which is now operational and scheduled to transport students to schools throughout the district. Completed in less than one year, the electric school bus fleet project is part of a series of electrification initiatives by the Stockton Unified School District to become the nation’s leading zero-emissi
Green Car Reports
MAY 6, 2021
Range is the most important consideration for electric-car shoppers, according to a new Autolist.com survey, marking a change from a similar survey conducted by the listings and analysis firm in 2019. Price and charging concerns were top priorities then, but this time 61% of respondents listed range as their top priority, with price (50%) and.
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Green Car Congress
MAY 6, 2021
A report released this week highlights the most significant breakthroughs of the last year in the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) initiative, with details on findings that could translate into significant greenhouse gas (GHG) and tailpipe emissions reductions. Co-Optima researchers are focused on identifying and understanding fuel components known as blendstocks, which can be produced from a wide spectrum of common domestic resources.
Green Car Reports
MAY 6, 2021
Tesla’s smartphone app for its vehicles doesn’t get anything close to a top rating versus other EV brands in a recent study combining customer feedback and an expert assessment. The app ranks sixth out of 14 EV automakers considered in the J.D. Power “OEM EV App Benchmark Study” after Kia, Ford, Porsche, Chevrolet, and.
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Teslarati
MAY 6, 2021
Tesla Model Y yellow cabs may be cruising through New York City (NYC) streets soon, thanks to Gravity’s efforts. The NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) recently approved its pilot program to introduce more battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the yellow taxi industry. Gravity means to participate in TLC’s BEV pilot program with a fleet of Tesla Model Y taxis.
Green Car Congress
MAY 6, 2021
DTE Energy has commissioned a new solar array at the Ford Research & Engineering Center in Dearborn, Michigan. The 2,159-panel array is located on the rooftop level of the Deck 400 parking structure. The array includes an integrated battery storage system and will be used to power newly installed electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The solar array, the third DTE has constructed with Ford, can generate 1,127 MWh of clean energy.
Electrek
MAY 6, 2021
The costs of most existing coal-fired power plants in the US are now more expensive than the total costs of wind and solar as a result of their plunging costs, according to a new study. more… The post Coal is losing the price war to wind and solar faster than anticipated appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
MAY 6, 2021
The California Energy Commission’s (CEC) latest annual report on the Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) program highlights how public-interest research is helping California meet its goal of decarbonizing the electrical system by 2045. EPIC is California’s premier clean energy research and development program. Each year, more than $130 million in EPIC funding is invested in projects that advance the environmental sustainability, reliability, and affordability of the electric system.
Teslarati
MAY 6, 2021
Tesla’s Q1 2021 was one for the books, but the second quarter is shaping up to be even more impressive, with recent reports noting that the company had already sold out its production capacity for Q2 2021. This bodes well for the EV maker’s production and delivery numbers this year. . Citing sources familiar with the matter, EV blog Electrek noted that Tesla had informed its employees that the company’s production capacity for Q2 2021 was already sold out — and that̵
Green Car Congress
MAY 6, 2021
South Korea’s POSCO, one of the world’s top steel producers, is carrying forward a transition of its business structure to focus on “Green & Mobility”, based on various automotive capabilities in the group. In the transition phase of the megatrend represented by low-carbon and eco-friendly environment, POSCO group should go beyond the steel business and take a leap toward becoming a leading company of eco-friendly businesses such as steel and components for electric cars, secondary battery mater
Electrek
MAY 6, 2021
Tesla (TSLA) is currently seeing exceptionally strong demand for its vehicles as it is already sold out for the quarter, according to sources familiar with the matter. more… The post Tesla’s (TSLA) demand is through the roof, already sold out this quarter appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 6, 2021
Amidst reports that Tesla has already sold out its full second quarter production capacity , the electric car maker implemented a new round of price increases for the Model 3 and Model Y, its two most popular vehicles. The latest round of price adjustments adds $500 to the cost of the Model 3 Standard Range Plus, Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor AWD, and Model Y Long Range Dual Motor AWD. .
Electrek
MAY 6, 2021
Tesla is planning a new facility named “Bobcat Project” next to Gigafactory Texas, according to newly filed documents with the local municipality. more… The post Tesla is planning a new facility named ‘Bobcat Project’ next to Gigafactory Texas appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 6, 2021
I recently ordered some groceries online from a local supermarket in Harare and when the delivery arrived I was surprised to see a very big lorry outside the gate to drop off the groceries. When the delivery guy opened the back of the lorry, I was even more surprised to see that only my groceries […].
Teslarati
MAY 6, 2021
There are disadvantages to being considered as the real-life Tony Stark. Just like his comic book counterpart, Elon Musk courts controversy on a relatively frequent basis, whether through his occasional off-the-cuff Twitter commentary or his stance on sensitive subjects. This was one of the reasons why there was much noise after Saturday Night Live announced that the Tesla and SpaceX CEO would be hosting its May 8, 2021 episode. .
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 6, 2021
The CEO of Snow Bull Capital, Taylor Ogan, noticed something interesting this week in a Tesla patent filing. The patent filing, which is primarily about a different matter (“Improper seatbelt usage detection”), included swivel chairs in the front of a Tesla vehicle. Before we jump in a little more, I think it’s worth spending a […].
Teslarati
MAY 6, 2021
Tesla’s market share as a manufacturer is set for a huge boost in Europe, according to Matthias Schmidt of the European Electric Car Report. After having a steady decline in Europe since 2019 due to the emergence of other automakers introducing electric models, Tesla is expected to rebound nicely and retake its dominance in the critical European market.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 6, 2021
Germany saw plugin electric vehicle market share reach 22.1% in April 2021, with full battery electrics at 10.3%, their second highest ever share. The overall auto market recovered year-on-year to 229,650 units, but was still down ~26% from April 2019. April’s combined 22.1% result comprised just shy of 11.8% plugin hybrids (PHEVs) and 10.4% full […].
Teslarati
MAY 6, 2021
Tesla CEO Elon Musk once said that college “is basically for fun and to prove that you can do your chores, but they’re not for learning.” However, a program that is offered by Tesla at Miami-Dade College in Florida that teaches prospective mechanics how to properly service Tesla’s EVs is making quite the name for itself. It was recently listed as one of six non-degree workforce programs that can lead to a quality job and quality career.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 6, 2021
There are reports that Tesla has already sold out of vehicles for the second quarter of 2021. According to the reports, Tesla informed its employees that production capacity for the second quarter is already sold out even though we still have two months left. So much for that “no demand” myth. The reports noted that […].
Teslarati
MAY 6, 2021
Two new studies from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and Transport & Environment (T&E) have suggested that advances in technology would enable battery-powered heavy trucks like the Tesla Semi to become cheaper to own and run compared to their petrol and diesel counterparts. According to T&E, these studies are even more proof that the future of the heavy trucking industry is electric. .
Electrek
MAY 6, 2021
Tesla announced that it will create a database to give greater access to data from their electric cars after being under pressure in China. more… The post Tesla moves to give greater access to data from your electric car after pressure in China appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 6, 2021
Tesla’s rumored sale of its regulatory credits to Volkswagen to help the German automaker reach emissions targets is likely to last “two to three years,” according to VW Auto Group CEO Herbert Diess. The sale of credits will help Volkswagen align with regional emissions targets that could affect the company’s ability to conduct business in China and the United States.
Electrek
MAY 6, 2021
What Arrival is doing is revolutionary, and since our visit last July, we have been desperate to return to its R&D centre in Banbury to see how the EV startup’s electric van and bus designs have developed. more… The post ARRIVAL Exclusive – Inside Britain’s most ‘valuable’ business | FULLY CHARGED appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 6, 2021
A big fan of the Ford Mustang Mach-E noticed yesterday that wait times for the Mustang Mach-E in the USA are looooooooooooong. The following are the indicated wait times on the Ford website: Mustang Mach-E Select — 16+ weeks (i.e., 3½+ months) Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 — 16+ weeks (i.e., 3½+ months) Mustang Mach-E […].
Electrek
MAY 6, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The US solar industry employed 231,474 workers in 2020. By 2035, we’ll need 900,000 solar workers. 2020 saw the largest annual decrease in US energy production on record. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.
Green Car Reports
MAY 6, 2021
Driving range is back at the top of the list in EV shopper priorities. Smartphone apps for EVs are lacking some key elements to ease the transition to fully electric. And will Tesla’s revenue from emissions credits disappear? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Range is now at the top of the list of priorities for EV shoppers, a new.
Electrek
MAY 6, 2021
NIO, one of the most successful new electric automakers to come out of China, is expanding for the first time out of its home country – starting with launching its electric vehicles in Norway. more… The post NIO expands outside of China – starting with launching its electric vehicles in Norway appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 6, 2021
In a further step towards making electric air taxis a reality, Boeing- and Kitty Hawk-backed eVTOL startup Wisk Aero has formed a partnership with Blade Urban Air Mobility to send a fleet of 30 eVTOLs up into the air. There may be some regulatory hurdles to clear before we begin to see passenger-laden eVTOLs in […].
Electrek
MAY 6, 2021
Today in France, Renault CEO Luca de Meo and the Renault brand team shared their new vision of the company. They painted themselves as an energy transition leader on the forefront of the latest technology and services, operating in a more sustainable and responsible manner. As part of the event, they snuck in a few images of the Electric Mégane E-TECH Electric hatchback, including an Android-focused center stack. more… The post Renault Mégane E-TECH Electric production shots revealed as au
Teslarati
MAY 6, 2021
NIO plans to expand its automobile business to Europe, starting with a delivery and service center in Norway. The company revealed details about its plan at the NIO Norway press conference. “From its founding, NIO’s vision is to be a global brand with high-quality products and services to the users worldwide. Norway is a sustainable and innovative country and resonates with our vision,” said William Li, founder, chairman, and CEO of NIO.” (Credit: Nio ).
Electrek
MAY 6, 2021
Commercial EV manufacturer Volta Trucks has just laid out an ambitious road map through 2025, planning an expansion of its vehicle portfolio, sales, markets, and manufacturing facilities. In what the manufacturer is calling its “Road-to-Zero Emissions” strategy, Volta Trucks is focused on decarbonizing the logistic industry beginning with Europe, with expansions now planned for North America and Asia. more… The post Volta Trucks accelerates expansion with 3 new vehicles, plans
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