Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 18, 2023
It seems EV drivers who get free fast charging are taking full advantage of it. Those that fast charge for free stay plugged in nearly twice as long as those that pay, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Analysis of data from 2.4 million charging sessions over a three-year period, from Jun. 30, 2020, to Jun. 30, 2023, showed that the.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Two solar cycle paths came online in the Netherlands, and they’re the country’s first to have 1,000 square meters (10,764 square feet) of solar surface area each. more… The post The Dutch are riding their bikes on two new solar cycle paths appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Tesla confirmed it is developing a wireless inductive electric vehicle charging platform for owners in an interview with Jay Leno. Earlier this year, Tesla hinted it was working on a wireless charging system for EVs, where owners could simply pull their cars over a stationary platform or device that would eliminate the need to plug in vehicles directly.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Tesla has removed Disney+ from some of its vehicles amid Elon Musk having an online fight with Disney CEO Bob Iger. The fight started when Disney halted its advertising on X after Musk agreed with and amplified antisemitic content, for which he eventually apologized. more… The post Tesla removes Disney+ from vehicles amid Elon Musk’s Twitter beef with Bob Iger appeared first on Electrek.
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Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In a recent local council meeting, Grünheide’s treasurer shared that Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is the municipality’s largest taxpayer. Treasurer Kerstin Lang shared that Tesla made a total payment of €6 million in trade tax in 2022 to the municipality of Grünheide. For comparison, Lang stated that the entire budget for a community of 9,000 residents was about €20 million.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Tesla has confirmed it is working on a wireless inductive home charger for its electric cars after teasing it earlier this year. more… The post Tesla confirms wireless inductive electric car home charger is coming appeared first on Electrek.
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Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla plans to offer a “mod package” that is going to turn the Cybertruck into a boat – at least to traverse 100 meters of water. more… The post Tesla to offer package that turns Cybertruck into an actual boat appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 18, 2023
A new solid state battery teams a US startup with a centuries-old ceramics firm for next generation energy storage. The post New Solid State EV Battery Deploys Ceramic “Brain” From Saint-Gobain appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
GM and Ford EV owners are going to be the first to gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network starting in February 2024. more… The post GM and Ford EV owners to get Tesla Supercharger access as soon as February appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 18, 2023
China’s BYD has introduced one of its most technologically advanced vehicles yet—and a direct threat to the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 in Mexico. The BYD Seal will start at an equivalent to less than $45,000 in Mexico, the company recently revealed. That’s a few thousand dollars less than Seal’s starting point in.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Tesla appears to have axed Disney+ from its vehicles just a few weeks after CEO Elon Musk told Disney frontman Bob Iger off at a conference as the entertainment company pulled advertising from Musk’s social media platform X. Tesla owners started to notice Disney+ was removed from the Theater this past weekend, as YouTube, Netflix, Twitch, and Tutorials remained.
The Driven EV News
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Nio's electric sedan lays claim to being the EV with the longest range after driving over 1,000 km on a single charge using a new mass-produced swappable semi solid state battery. The post Nio ET7 drives 1,044 km on single charge with semi solid state battery appeared first on The Driven.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 18, 2023
For the past five years, Intel has lagged behind Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Samsung in advanced chip manufacturing. Now, in an attempt to regain the lead, the company is making a bold—and risky—move, introducing two novel technologies in its desktop and laptop Arrow Lake processor, due out in late 2024. Intel hopes to leapfrog its competitors with new transistor technology and a power-delivery system that would be the first of its kind.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Anyone who has followed Tesla for an extended period of time would know that CEO Elon Musk says a lot of aspirational things about the electric vehicle maker’s products. Some of them initially sound implausible when initially mentioned, but Tesla has also developed a tendency to actually release features that Musk teased, regardless of how strange they might be.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 18, 2023
France's revamped EV incentives favor European-made EVs and exclude those from China, a list of qualifying vehicles shows. Reuters reported Thursday that 65% of EVs sold in France will still qualify for a rebate of up to 7,000 euros (approximately $7,600) under new rules that went into effect Friday. The list includes the Tesla Model Y.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Arguably the most exciting part of Tesla’s 2023 Holiday Update is the addition of High Fidelity Park Assist. The feature, which allows drivers to see a 3D reconstruction of their vehicles’ surroundings while parking, has long been requested by electric vehicle owners, especially considering the popularity of 360-degree cameras in mainstream vehicles.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
National Grid Renewables has broken ground on what will be the largest solar farm in Kentucky once it comes online in 2024. more… The post Coal-state Kentucky just broke ground on its largest solar farm appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Automotive manufacturing expert Sandy Munro has released yet another video discussing the Tesla Cybertruck, this time talking with Head of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy and others about how the vehicle’s steel panels are produced. On Monday, Sandy shared a new episode of Munro Live , which featured a tour of Tesla’s Cybertruck manufacturing line at its Gigafactory in Texas.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Anyone who follows EV news closely understands the mainstream media frequently gets electric vehicles wrong. The negative news stories are. [continued] The post Ford Lightning Electric Pickup Truck For $37,000 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
As global EV sales climb, Nissan looks to compete with leaders like Tesla and BYD. Nissan now plans to export EVs made in China globally to drive down costs and boost sales. more… The post Nissan will export EVs made in China globally to compete with Tesla and BYD appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
It is no secret that the Tesla Cybertruck looks quite a bit better without side mirrors. Thus, while the vehicle is delivered to consumers with a pair of standard side mirrors, CEO Elon Musk has noted in the past that the removal process of the components should be very easy. “They’re required by law, but designed to be easy to remove by owners,” Musk wrote on X , then known as Twitter, back in October 2021.
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The F-150 Lightning is already the smartest truck Ford has ever built, but the company wants to make it even more functional. Ford’s latest idea for the Lightning frunk could make it the best work (or tailgating) truck, too. more… The post Ford’s latest F-150 Lightning frunk idea would make it the ultimate work truck appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The Canadian government plans to approve the new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, phasing the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035. As per an anonymous senior government official , Canada’s federal government will pass a new regulation requiring all new vehicles sold in the country by 2035 to be zero-emission cars. The new legislation considers zero-emission cars to include battery-electric, hydrogen, and plug-in electric vehicles.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The Chevrolet Trax was once on my short list for worst vehicles on the market. I remember some years ago, before joining TTAC, going to San Diego for the launch of the first-generation Trax. All I could think was that the little runabout was something to be avoided unless you just wanted cheap transport in crossover form. The 2024 Chevrolet Trax Activ remains affordable, but unlike its predecessor, I actually enjoyed driving it.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Like it or hate it, the Tesla Cybertruck is a historic piece of machinery. The Cybertruck unit that underwent a completely-unnecessary-but-undoubtedly-cool bullet test, even more so. It is then no surprise that the Petersen Automotive Museum recently announced on social media that new Cybertrucks will be on display starting December 18, 2023, including the unit that underwent some “Al Capone” style testing.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 18, 2023
As shown in reports I published in recent days, Volkswagen is one of the auto industry leaders in US EV. [continued] The post 1st Phase of Volkswagen North America Gigafactory Complete appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Nordic Tesla (TSLA) investors are pushing the Texas-based automaker to sign a collective agreement with Swedish union IF Metall. Sixteen major Nordic investors recently sent a letter to Tesla, urging the company to resolve the conflict with IF Metall. The one way to end the conflict with the Swedish union is to sign a collective agreement. According to Ekot , the letter to Tesla reads: “…we are deeply concerned about the current conflict in Sweden and Tesla’s attitude towards the right to
Electrek
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Tesla has announced that it will raise factory worker pay for some workers at its Nevada Gigafactory by 10% or more. The news comes not long after UAW’s historic strike wins , in which it earned 25% pay increases at all of the Big Three American automakers. After VW, Hyundai, Toyota, and Honda did the same recently, this shows how union wins tend to affect entire industries, raising conditions for even nonunionized companies who have to compete for workers. more… The post UAW win helps nonunion
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Trevor Milton, the founder of zero-emission truck manufacturer Nikola, has been sentenced to four years in prison for multiple counts of fraud. After U.S. prosecutors last week suggested a sentence of 11 years for Milton , New York-based U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos sentenced the Nikola founder to four years in prison on two counts of wire fraud and one count of securities fraud.
Innovation News Network
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The PILOTING project aids in the deployment of Artificial Intelligence to enable critical infrastructure inspection and maintenance. The post PILOTING project: Using robotics for infrastructure inspection and maintenance appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Tesla announced plans to compensate for electric vehicle (EV) subsidies in Germany after the government abruptly ended the incentives program for EVs. The Texas-based automaker said it would also maintain its manufacturer’s share of €2,250 in its new Model 3 and Model Y orders, starting December 18 to 31. Model Y prices in Germany before Tesla’s compensation are as follows: Model Y RWD – €44,890 Model Y Long Range – €54,990 Model Y Performance – €60,990 Below are th
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Chris and Julie Ramsey, husband and wife adventurers, have completed their all-electric journey to the South Pole in Antarctica. Their 10-month, 30,000 km adventure that started on the frozen Arctic Sea at the 1823 Magnetic North Pole, has seen them drive the varied terrains and conditions of North, Central and South America before carefully traversing […] The post Pole to Pole electric vehicle expedition reaches the South Pole appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio has garnered a $2.2 billion investment from a firm backed by the United Arab Emirates, as it continues to push to introduce its EVs in additional markets. Nio’s investment comes from Abu Dhabi-backed firm CYVN Holdings, after the automaker also gained a $1 billion round of financing from the company in July, according to Financial Times.
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 18, 2023
TPS, the parts business of Volkswagen Group UK, is supercharging its parts delivery service with the addition of 25 all-electric CUPRA Born and Volkswagen ID. Buzz models to its fleet. The new fleet of electric vehicles will be rolled out across TPS’s network of centres, including three CUPRA Born models into the Northern Ireland delivery […] The post TPS adds all-electric CUPRA Born and ID.
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