Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The City of New York will invest $420 million in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and alternative fuels to accelerate the transition to an all-electric municipal vehicle fleet. The new investments, the largest ever made in the electrification of a public vehicle fleet, will help the City achieve an all-electric fleet by 2035, five years sooner than the previous goal of 2040.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 24, 2021

BMW has confirmed EPA range ratings for the i4 sedan and iX crossover SUV, mostly hitting the automaker's targets. In xDrive50 dual-motor all-wheel drive launch guise, the iX achieves an EPA range of 324 miles with 20-inch wheels, 315 miles with 22-inch wheels, and 305 miles with 21-inch wheels, BMW confirmed in an updated press kit for the the.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Methane pyrolysis technology company Monolith, a leader in clean materials production (e.g., hydrogen, earlier post ; carbon black, earlier post ), has received conditional approval for a $1.04-billion loan from the US Department of Energy (DOE). Established via the Title XVII Innovative Energy Loan Guarantee Program, the loan will allow Monolith to expand its clean hydrogen and carbon black production facilities in Hallam, Nebraska.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Environmental groups in Germany seem to really care about the usage of water near Tesla’s Giga Berlin, and are especially concerned with how much water Tesla will use. Let’s hope they have that same energy for the LEAG coal mine, which uses more water than Tesla needs for Giga Berlin. Teslarati recently noted that Tesla […].

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Australia-based Syrah Resources Limited signed a binding offtake agreement with Tesla to supply natural graphite Active Anode Material (AAM) from its vertically integrated AAM production facility in Vidalia, Louisiana. Tesla will offtake the majority of the proposed initial expansion of AAM production capacity at Vidalia at a fixed price for an initial term of four years commencing from the achievement of a commercial production rate, subject to final qualification.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Clean energy sources generated a record 834 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity, or about 21% of all electricity generated in the US in 2020, the US Energy Information Administration ( EIA ) reported yesterday. That includes wind, hydroelectric, solar , biomass, and geothermal. more… The post Clean energy was the No. 2 source of electricity in the US in 2020 appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Before I get into this story, this isn’t the followup to Joe’s experience at a Ford dealership. Joe actually reached out to me with a followup, but I wanted to allow the dealership some time to at least keep their promise to Joe. However, another EV buyer reached out to CleanTechnica and shared her story […].

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The zero-emission electric commercial vehicle market has a challenge at its core: battery sourcing and supply conditions. Now, CALSTART has released Commercial Vehicle Battery Cost Assessment: Strategic Sourcing Challenges for North American Truck and Bus OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers , authored by YUNEV LLC, to provide insight on the factors affecting battery costs for the US commercial vehicle industry and offer an overview of the current state of battery sourcing and supply chain considerations.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The Tesla Arcade is likely one of the most unique additions to a car in recent memory. The addition of Tesla’s gaming console adds something to do when Supercharging or could be a source of entertainment for when Tesla vehicles are fully autonomous (although that could be some years away). It truly revolutionized the experience of owning a vehicle for entertainment purposes.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released a new Request for Information (RFI) on the scale-up and demonstration of renewable fuels. The RFI, titled “Overcoming Barriers to Renewable Fuel Scale-Up and Demonstration,” ( DE-FOA-0002615 ) seeks input from biofuels producers and technology developers about their readiness to scale process technologies to pilot- and demonstration-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, and renewable marine fuels.

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EV Obssesion

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The Dallas Morning News has reported that Elon Musk is a finalist for the Texan of the Year award and shared some of his philanthropic work in Texas since moving there. I think it’s been either a year, a little over a year, or just under a year since he’s moved there (I can’t keep […]. The post Texan Of The Year Finalist, Elon Musk, Has Been Quietly Helping People In Need appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 24, 2021

A recent sighting of the Rivian Amazon delivery van in Woodhaven, Michigan, revealed something quite surprising about the all-electric cargo carrier. While the van itself looks sleek and futuristic, it is also incredibly large — a bit daunting, even. A short video of the Rivian delivery van in an EVgo charging station was recently posted on Twitter by EV advocate @MissGoElectric , who was driving in her Tesla Model S when they came across the rare vehicle.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Tesla has released a rare new blog post, something that doesn’t happen often since the company dissolved its PR department. In the post, Tesla releases more details about its v11 holiday software update, including something for non-Tesla owners. more… The post Tesla releases rare blog about v11 holiday update with a surprise for non-Tesla owners appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Researchers at Yale have examined the claim that EV supply chain emissions cancel out the environmental benefits of driving electric and determined it is false.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Multiple job postings recently added to LinkedIn by NIO’s Vice President suggest that the Chinese automaker’s expansion into the US could be coming sooner rather than later. NIO has recently shared plans to expand to 25 different countries and regions by 2025. more… The post NIO LinkedIn job postings hint at possible expansion to US market appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Road trips are the highlight of the year for a lot of families. As the transition to electric vehicles gains momentum, many people wonder how easy is it to do their normal road trips in the age of electric vehicles. Of course, there are now a lot more EV models to choose from these days […].

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Electrek

DECEMBER 24, 2021

When it comes to custom themed electric bicycles, US e-bike company Super73 pretty much always wins first, second, and third place. Everyone else is simply playing for an honorable mention. The brand has gone all out on probably more than a hundred custom themed e-bikes by now, often partnering with fun brands and sports teams to redesign its popular moped-style electric bikes.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Even chip shortages and supply-chain snafus haven’t stopped the Pyrenees-worthy ascent of e-bikes, whose sales are leaving traditional bikes in their dust. If more evidence were needed that e-bikes and micromobility are a cool defense for a toasting planet, consider this: Porsche, the venerable sports-car purveyor, recently acquired a majority stake in Greyp.

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EV Box

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Many potential electric vehicle (EV) drivers suffer from range anxiety—the fear that their car’s battery will die on them mid-trip. The truth is that scenario is not very likely to happen.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Tesla has released a new software update that lets drivers use their Tesla vehicles as actual megaphones to communicate with their surroundings. Don’t be shocked if people start talking to you through their Tesla on the road. more… The post Tesla lets drivers turn their cars into megaphones with new software update appeared first on Electrek.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 24, 2021

In 2022, cars in many countries must start carrying automatic emergency braking. The technology has been around for years, but requiring it marks a major safety milestone for active safety. That’s the sort that prevents a crash instead of protecting you from its effects. The European Transport Safety Council, a not-for-profit advocacy group in Brussels, estimates that automatic braking can reduce traffic death rates by as much as 20 percent.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 24, 2021

This week on the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla v11/holiday update, the price of the Tesla Roadster going away, Taiga starting production of its electric snowmobile, and more. Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com. more… The post Podcast: Tesla v11 holiday update, Tesla Road

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Wylie, my Tesla Model Y, went for its first road trip this week. The car has a lot still to teach me.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 24, 2021

You’ve strung the lights, trimmed the tree, and put in that order for that minced meat pie that only grandpa eats… but wait. In the flurry of turkey legs and way too much football, you missed the Black Friday sale from BLUETTI! Fear not friends, BLUETTI has extended its savings through the 2021 holiday season to ensure your twinkle lights (or anything else for that matter) stay bright into 2022. more… The post Cap off 2021 fully-powered with up to 30% off in BLUETTI’s Chr

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InsideEVs

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Tesla already received thousands of pre-orders/reservations for the Semi since 2017.

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Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 24, 2021

e-Ashwa Automotive launches 12 models of electric scooters & motorcycles . e-Ashwa Automotive Private Limited an electric vehicle company has launched 12 models of electric scooters and motorcycles which is operated by lithium-ion batteries. The company has launched all the models under its own brand e-Ashwa brand it comes with a price ranging between Rs 58,000-Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

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InsideEVs

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Kia seems to have created a really talented and desirable EV that’s just racking up the positive reviews.

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EV Obssesion

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Trolleybuses Solaris to deliver another 48 trolleybuses to Budapest New York City EV News New York City makes record-breaking new investments in clean energy and electric vehicles; releases roadmap for aggressive emissions reductions from government operations $420M in electric vehicles and infrastructure; all-electric fleet by 2035 Commercial Vehicle Battery Cost Assessment: Strategic Sourcing Challenges for North American […].

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InsideEVs

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The market launch is scheduled for Q1 2022 with an MSRP of $83,200 (+$995 DST).

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Electric Sports Cars, SUVs, Cruiser, Pickup and Vans. Toyota Mega Web , one of our favorite automotive attractions in Tokyo, is preparing to close its doors at the end of this month. Located in the Palette Town entertainment complex in Odaiba, Mega Web “theme park” includes the Toyota City Showcase new car showroom, History Garage car museum, Ride One test-drive track and more.

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InsideEVs

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Join us as we go behind the scenes of Extreme E.

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