Green Car Congress
MAY 30, 2022
New research has found that mixing rubber from used tires with bitumen can halve the rate of sun damage to roads. Researchers at RMIT University in Australia collaborated with Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) to discover the ideal blend that is both UV-resistant and withstands traffic loads, with the potential to save governments millions on road maintenance annually.
Green Car Reports
MAY 30, 2022
Volkswagen has rolled out two ID.Buzz electric vans steeped in Star Wars—and part of a collaboration with Lucasfilm and the recent debut of the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series on Disney+. Like the series, the ID.Buzz is arriving later than originally anticipated. Production versions of the VW electric van won’t come to the U.S.
Green Car Congress
MAY 30, 2022
CATL will supply lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries equipped with novel Cell-to-Pack (CTP) technology to Solaris to power its bus models in a bid to facilitate bus electrification. CATL’s LFP battery system features exceptionally long battery life and high thermal stability. By removing the conventional module packaging, the CTP technology increases the battery energy density and payload of the e-bus, making it a good option for sustainable city transportation.
Teslarati
MAY 30, 2022
Elon Musk has given credit to China for its hard work in renewable energy and electric vehicles. The Tesla CEO’s points were shared on both Twitter and Weibo. “Few seem to realize that China is leading the world in renewable energy generation and electric vehicles. Whatever you may think of China, this is simply a fact,” Musk noted. . Few seem to realize that China is leading the world in renewable energy generation and electric vehicles.
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Electrek
MAY 30, 2022
DeLorean has released the first non-teaser images of their upcoming electric vehicle, along with a model name: Alpha5. The car’s official public release will come tonight, Monday, at 9pm Pacific time , and DeLorean plans to show it at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 18. more…. The post DeLorean’s Alpha5 EV is a gull-winged sport coupe that does 0-88mph in 4.35s appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 30, 2022
It’s easy to fall into the Tesla vs. legacy auto narrative. Since the days of the original Roadster, it appeared that Tesla was this company that was determined to make a change by forcing the automotive industry to go electric. But while this was true to a point, Tesla’s battle is much bigger than that. Elon Musk confirmed as much on Twitter recently.
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Teslarati
MAY 30, 2022
Tesla showrooms and other Shanghai businesses are expected to reopen and resume work after the city’s new rules take effect on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Local Shanghai officials stated that the city would eliminate the whitelist that companies need to qualify for to resume work and production. China created the whitelist to support companies resuming operations while minimizing the impact of the latest Covid outbreak in the supply chain.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 30, 2022
An article in The Guardian shows us that you don’t need $50,000 to buy an EV, even in this market. A grandmother in New Zealand found herself mad at oil companies, and one day she decided that she wanted to be done giving them her hard-earned money, so she worked with a friend to build […].
Teslarati
MAY 30, 2022
Prices for key battery materials may have been rising as of late, but Goldman Sachs believes that some price drops are in order. The prediction was outlined by Goldman analysts Nicholas Snowdon and Aditi Rai in a note on Sunday. “Investors are fully aware that battery metals will play a crucial role in the 21st-century global economy. Yet despite this exponential demand profile, we see the battery metals bull market as over for now,” the analysts wrote. .
Electrek
MAY 30, 2022
Aptera announced that it has now received more than 22,000 reservations for its solar-powered electric car, which get to 1,000 miles of range, as it gets closer to production. more…. The post Aptera has more than 22,000 reservations for its solar electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 30, 2022
On Monday, May 30, Stellantis and Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced the launch of a large-sized light commercial van (LCV) for Europe. Stellantis will build the large LCV, and it will be sold in Europe using the Toyota badge. The companies have teamed up in the past on a compact-and mid-sized LCV. The pair kicked off their partnership in 2012 with the mid-sized LCV, produced in Stellantis’ Hordain plant in France.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 30, 2022
Remember the Volkswagen ID Vizzion concept? It regularly appeared alongside ID.3 and ID.Buzz prototypes, and like most early designs, looked pretty exotic. And, like most designs as they move from auto show to final production version, the design has become more tame over time. But unlike the ID.3 (which sadly isn’t going to be released […].
Electrek
MAY 30, 2022
Stockholm-based Candela , the world leader in hydrofoil electric boats that fly above the surface of the water to consume significantly less energy, has just unveiled its newest electric watercraft: the Candela P-8 Voyager. Designed to replace traditional water taxies and commercial passenger watercraft that have conventionally relied on combustion engines for power, the P-8 Voyager is preparing to usher in a brave new world for maritime transportation. more….
Teslarati
MAY 30, 2022
Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai has effectively reached 70% of its pre-lockdown weekly output levels. The milestone came as Tesla added a second shift of workers to augment Giga Shanghai’s vehicle production capabilities. Tesla’s Shanghai-based plant serves as the company’s primary vehicle export hub. When Shanghai initiated its stringent lockdowns near the end of March, however, the facility’s vehicle production was halted.
Electrek
MAY 30, 2022
Elon Musk has long promised that Tesla will deploy solar and batteries to all its Supercharger stations in order to reduce their dependence on the grid. It has yet to happen, and now we are seeing some examples of why it should happen sooner rather than later. more…. The post Tesla needs to deliver on promise to deploy solar and batteries at Supercharger stations appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 30, 2022
Electric cars are crucial to significantly and rapidly reduce our oil consumption, say 51 NGOs from 12 countries ahead of crucial vote on raising emissions standards. Originally published on Transport & Environment. Next week’s vote on EU clean car rules could help pave the way to European energy independence and make significant gains for the environment, […].
InsideEVs
MAY 30, 2022
The company’s fleet department has reportedly managed to get 370 companies to order 85,000 Chevrolet Silverado EV work trucks.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 30, 2022
The DeLorean Motor Company will unveil its new battery-electric gull wing sports car at Pebble Beach this fall.
InsideEVs
MAY 30, 2022
Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta explains that it is better to limit orders to what can realistically be delivered in a timely manner.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 30, 2022
Written by David Waterworth from notes by attendee Paul Wildman Tesla Model 3 Bootcamp 2022 was TOCA’s first Bootcamp since 2019, due to the pandemic and other time demands. How the world has changed for EV enthusiasts in the last 3 years! In another 3 years, with the change of the Australian federal government, it […].
InsideEVs
MAY 30, 2022
The electric compact hatchback will be called Ora Funky Cat in the UK and will launch the EV-only brand in the market.
Electrek
MAY 30, 2022
The Velotric Discover 1 is a great value electric city cruiser with surprising quality given the entry to mid level price. There’s so much to love about this bike, but the look, is undoubtedly the first positive impression. The Discover 1 has a wonderful build that blends utility and aesthetics. more…. The post Velotric Discover 1: $400 Off This Value City Cruiser eBike [Video] appeared first on Electrek.
InsideEVs
MAY 30, 2022
Nobody was hurt but the Normal Fire Department asked for backup from nearby Bloomington.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 30, 2022
Ford recently announced that it is joining the First Movers Coalition, an initiative that aims to get large companies to adopt clean technologies early so they can get off the ground faster. “Ford has a strong track record of firsts in automotive sustainability, from being the only full-line American automaker to stand with California in […].
InsideEVs
MAY 30, 2022
This rugged electric mountain bike is ready to take you beyond the confines of the urban jungle.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 30, 2022
Like all of our readers, I’m pretty sad right now, and that’s an understatement. The horrible mix of emotions that comes with hearing about what happened in Uvalde, Texas is indescribable, but I don’t have to describe it because you’re experiencing it too. I’m not going to comment here on what we need to do […].
InsideEVs
MAY 30, 2022
The vehicles are fully assembled otherwise, but they need this one missing part to be completed.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 30, 2022
EV chargers need electricity. Light poles have electricity. It's all good in Massachusetts.
InsideEVs
MAY 30, 2022
If you're considering a Tesla Model 3, this couple has plenty of details that could prove helpful.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 30, 2022
I read an article earlier today that I found very confusing. An article at Green Car Reports said that some European regulators think EVs shouldn’t be exempted from emissions standards, because they might be emitting more brake dust than conventional vehicles. After digging into it more, I’m still skeptical of what Euro regulators are pushing, […].
InsideEVs
MAY 30, 2022
He takes his very own R1T on a 100-mile off-road drive and then tallies up the numbers.
Push EVs
MAY 30, 2022
The Chinese battery maker partly owned by Volkswagen, Guoxuan, also known as Gotion Hi-Tech will start mass producing its first generation of semi-solid state battery cells later this year. Let’s see some details of Guoxuan’s first generation semi-solid state battery packs. Gravimetric energy density at the cell level : 360 Wh/kg. Gravimetric energy density at the pack level : 260 Wh/kg.
InsideEVs
MAY 30, 2022
Jon Rettinger delivers a solid video about taking the R1T on the road, off the road, and everything else in between.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 30, 2022
Is the Indy 500 ready for electric race cars?
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