Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2022
General Motors will invest more than $81 million into the company’s Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, to prepare the campus to build the Cadillac CELESTIQ ( earlier post ). The investment will be used to purchase and install related equipment to hand-build the CELESTIQ and campus renovation work has already begun. Cadillac CELESTIQ show car.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 16, 2022
Kia has revealed that the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed will be the first place its EV6 GT will be seen in motion. Not to be confused with the 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line, the EV6 GT is the top-performance version of the EV6, and it’s due to deliver 576 hp from a higher-output propulsion system, amounting to a 0-60 mph time of less than 3.5.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2022
NIO held a product launch event that premiered the ES7, a smart electric mid-large SUV, and the 2022 ES8, ES6, and EC6. NIO ES7 inherits the second generation high-efficiency e-drive platform with the SiC power module. 0 to 100 km/h acceleration is within 3.9 seconds. Brembo 4-piston front calipers are standard. 100 to 0 km/h braking is within 33.9 meters.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 16, 2022
Tesla has again raised prices of its vehicles in its U.S. home market—this time amounting to price hikes of $2,000 to $6,000, but sparing some models. The popular Tesla Model Y base price has been boosted by another $3,000, to $67,190 (all including the mandatory $1,200 destination fee), while the Performance version of the Model Y is now.
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Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2022
Ford is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles because the high voltage battery main contactors may overheat, causing the vehicle to lose drive power. The defect affects 48,294 vehicles. In the defective vehicles, DC fast charging and repeated wide-open pedal events can cause the high voltage battery main contactors to overheat. Overheating may lead to arcing and deformation of the electrical contact surfaces, which can result in a contactor that remains open or a contactor that wel
Green Car Reports
JUNE 16, 2022
Tesla prices are up again by thousands. The Kia EV6 is due for an in-motion debut soon. Nio has a new electric SUV. And Toyota's electric SUV concept is already getting some recognition. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A design award was the occasion for Toyota to reveal a bit more about its buzz-worthy Compact Cruiser EV concept. Rooted.
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Green Car Reports
JUNE 16, 2022
Electric off-roaders unveiled for the United States market so far have been huge, but the Toyota Compact Cruiser EV concept shows that doesn't have to be the case. Unveiled in December 2021 alongside a host of other Toyota EV concepts, the Compact Cruiser EV just won the 2022 Car Design Award for concept vehicles—one of the most prestigious.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2022
United and United Airlines Ventures (UAV) announced an investment in and commercial agreement with Dimensional Energy. Dimensional Energy, which recently received a $3.1-million award from ARPA-E ( earlier post ), has developed a reactor and catalysts to convert CO 2 and hydrogen from water into syngas for use in the Fischer-Tropsch process. Under the commercial agreement, United has agreed to purchase at least 300 million gallons of SAF over 20 years from Dimensional.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 16, 2022
Last week, news broke that Ferrari was plotting a third assembly line in Maranello dedicated entirely to EV production. But this turned out to be little more than a preamble for the obligatory announcement that the company would eventually transition toward building electric vehicles. On Thursday, the Italian automaker told investors that all-electric and hybrid models […].
Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2022
FREYR Battery entered into a reservation agreement with Changzhou Senior New Energy Materials Co., Ltd. and Senior Material (Europe) AB to supply battery materials for its Customer Qualification Plant (“CQP”), currently under construction in Mo i Rana, Norway, as well as for the company’s planned combined Gigafactory 1 & 2. Subject to the terms and conditions of the reservation agreement, Changzhou Senior New Energy Materials Co. and Senior Material (Europe) AB have reserved the supply capacity
EV Obssesion
JUNE 16, 2022
Gladstone Ecofest, with the motto Repowering Gladstone, has a history of promoting environmental issues, but also difficulty attracting electric vehicles to the event. Locals seem reluctant to display their Teslas (yes, there are some in this huge coal export hub). The fact that the event is sponsored by major energy companies firmly committed to fossil […].
Green Car Reports
JUNE 16, 2022
Nio on Wednesday the ES7 electric SUV, the first SUV based on the automaker's second-generation vehicle platform. Somewhat larger than the Tesla Model Y, the five-seat ES7 also sports Nio's latest "Design for AD" design language. It appears to be more of an evolution of Nio's previous design language, however, here with prominent wheel-arch.
Electrek
JUNE 16, 2022
Tesla (TSLA) has significantly increased the prices of its electric cars across its entire lineup with some models going up by as much as $6,000. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) significantly increases its electric car prices across its lineup appeared first on Electrek.
Cars That Think
JUNE 16, 2022
In 1997, Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen created a sensation among venture capitalists and entrepreneurs with his book The Innovator's Dilemma. The lesson that most people remember from it is that a well-run business can’t afford to switch to a new approach—one that ultimately will replace its current business model—until it is too late.
Electrek
JUNE 16, 2022
Sony and Honda have officially signed a joint venture agreement to establish a company to build electric cars together. The new company will be called “Sony Honda Mobility Inc.,” notably giving Sony top billing over the established automaker. more…. The post Sony and Honda create joint EV company, and Sony gets top billing appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 16, 2022
Bloomberg Intelligence thinks that Volkswagen could sell more electric vehicles (EVs) than Tesla by 2024, but that even if this does happen, Tesla will still be a key leader in the industry. Volkswagen has been saying this for a while now, and one thing that is for sure is that both companies will be key […].
Electrek
JUNE 16, 2022
Tesla is sending some of its employees who are not in service and are untrained to work on cars into service centers to fix vehicles. It looks like Tesla’s service issues are bigger than we thought. more…. The post Tesla is sending untrained employees to work on cars as service becomes problematic appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 16, 2022
Is Germany next for Tesla’s non-Tesla Supercharger pilot program in Europe? It would seem so. Tesmanian has reported that non-Tesla EV owners are now able to charge at a Tesla Supercharger in Germany, but also noted that Tesla hadn’t made an announcement about this. Drive Tesla Canada has also reported that Tesla briefly opened up […].
Electrek
JUNE 16, 2022
A new study found that more than one out of four public charging stations in the Bay Area were nonfunctional when tested. Depending on your own experience that may sound like a lot, or a little…. more…. The post Study finds more than a quarter of charging stations were nonfunctional appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JUNE 16, 2022
Teslas are capable of impressive feats. They’re advanced enough to navigate themselves from a highway on-ramp to an off-ramp using Navigate on Autopilot, and they’re able to protect their occupants even in frightening crashes. Over the years, Tesla has also garnered a reputation for building vehicles that surprisingly hold up well during floods. This is especially the case in China, as the country is typically hit by a number of typhoons and substantial rainfall every year.
Electrek
JUNE 16, 2022
A team of scientists developed the first global map of chronic oil slicks in the world’s oceans, and found that more than 90% come from humans – significantly more than previously reported. more…. The post It turns out humans are responsible for a lot more oil slicks than we realized appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JUNE 16, 2022
Tesla has installed an additional Megacharger at Frito Lay and PepsiCo.’s facility in Modesto, California, in preparation for the company’s 100 Semi unit order. Frito Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo., finalized an order for 100 Tesla Semi trucks in 2017. As the development of the Semi continues and production nears, the truck has been spotted on public roads several times this week.
Electrek
JUNE 16, 2022
Jackson, Michigan-based Sesame Solar is today unveiling what it claims is the world’s first fully renewable mobile nanogrid – that’s a small microgrid – that runs on solar and green hydrogen. more…. The post Check out this solar + green hydrogen mobile nanogrid with a level 2 EV charger appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JUNE 16, 2022
Elon Musk shared his goal to reach 1 billion Twitter users during an all hands virtual meeting with workers on Thursday, June 16. . According to Yahoo Finance tech editor Dan Howley, Twitter currently has 229 million daily active users, which the social media platform calls daily monetizable active users. “But really, there’s not a whole heck of a lot of people using Twitter at this point.
Electrek
JUNE 16, 2022
Not do be outdone by the United States Postal Service testing out electric bikes as a viable alternative to mail trucks , UPS is doing its own US-based testing of e-bikes for package delivery. more…. The post UPS begins US testing of its cute mini electric vans based on four-wheeled e-bikes appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JUNE 16, 2022
Elon Musk answered a few questions from Twitter workers. He specifically talked about remote work and free speech at the virtual meeting. . Remote Work at Twitter. Musk outlined a remote work setup for Twitter employees, incentivizing exceptional performance. According to people who attended the meeting, the Tesla CEO stated that Twitter workers who are “exceptional at their jobs” may work from home.
Electrek
JUNE 16, 2022
Tesla expands Supercharger pilot program for non-Tesla EV owners to Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. The program to give access to the Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric car owners is now in most of Europe. more…. The post Tesla expands Supercharger pilot program for non-Tesla EV owners to a large part of Europe appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 16, 2022
Recently, I got a chance to ride the brand new Energica Experia, a green touring bike built for the long distance rider looking for a comfortable riding position, long range, carrying capacity, and without compromise on performance. Energica delivers it all with this bike, and then some. The bike is offered with a full outfit […].
Electrek
JUNE 16, 2022
GM announces today that the Cadillac Celestiq, the brand’s electric car after the Lyriq, is going to be a hand-built and 3D-printed ultra-luxury low-volume production vehicle. more…. The post GM announces Cadillac Celestiq electric car is going to be hand-built and 3D printed in low volume appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 16, 2022
From an interview with UQR’s Team Principal, Brayden Klimmer. Students at the University of Queensland (UQ) have access to world class facilities and cutting-edge equipment. A project at UQ called University of Queensland Racing is just one of the ways students can gain industry experience before they graduate. Each year, the UQ Racing team designs, […].
Teslarati
JUNE 16, 2022
As part of their Capital Markets Day, Ferrari has laid out their plans to electrify its brand over the coming years, including the introduction of its first EV model in 2025. After reports came out last week that Ferrari would be expanding their Maranello plant in order to work on new electrified models, the brand has formalized those announcements as part of their 75th Annual Capital Markets Day.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 16, 2022
By Thomas Henderson, as told to David Waterworth My bike is a Yuba (make) Spicy Curry (model), which is a “long tail” style electric cargo bike. We bought it in March 2020 from EarthCycles in Brisbane, and in the last 2 and a bit years we’ve put 5000 km on it. The bike has capacity […].
Teslarati
JUNE 16, 2022
On Wednesday, Chinese EV automaker Nio launched its new ES7 sports utility vehicle, as the competition within China’s EV sector continues to heat up. This is the first SUV application of the “Design for Autonomous Driving (AD).” This will be the company’s first SUV application, which is Nio’s latest design language. “Nio Digital System for Evolving Smart Technology” consists of smart hardware, computing platform, operating system, smart algorithms, and smart a
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 16, 2022
Kinetic plans to add 20 new environmentally friendly buses to the Queensland public transport network this year — 5 new vehicles each on the Sunshine Coast and in Cairns via Sunbus, as well as the 10 slated for the Gold Coast. “This is an exciting moment for public transport customers on the Gold Coast and […].
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