Tue.Nov 26, 2024

article thumbnail

Rivian CEO Says The Tesla Model Y Is Still The Best EV Under $50,000

InsideEVs

The Model Y sets the bar, according to Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe.

Tesla 145
article thumbnail

Fortescue signs $600m deal for battery electric mining equipment in pursuit of real zero

The Driven EV News

Fortescue signs deal for $A600 million of battery electric mining equipment from Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer XCMG, in pursuit of its goal of real zero emissions by 2030. The post Fortescue signs $600m deal for battery electric mining equipment in pursuit of real zero appeared first on The Driven.

Battery 144
article thumbnail

Renewables powered 24% of US electricity in first 3 quarters of 2024

Electrek

During the first three quarters of 2024, renewables increased their output by almost 9% year-over-year, and solar is still leading the charge, reports the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Renewable 140
article thumbnail

SpaceX launches to continue as Judge denies halt request

Teslarati

Federal Judge Rolando Olvera denied an environmental group’s request to halt SpaceX launches. Judge Olvera found no evidence to support the group’s arguments and concluded that SpaceX launches should continue. On October 9, 2024, environmental group Save RGV submitted a request for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction against SpaceX.

Water 136
article thumbnail

How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

article thumbnail

Elon Musk fires back on excluding Tesla from California’s new EV incentive he wants to kill

Electrek

Elon Musk fired back at California Governor Gavin Newsom who said the state might exclude Tesla from a new EV incentive meant to replace the federal one Musk is trying to kill. The knives are out.

Tesla 139
article thumbnail

Tesla Doubles Referral Bonus

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has tried offering several different types of incentives in the past year to stimulate more sales in the US. From Full Self Driving (FSD) transfer to 0.99% APR financing to free Supercharging to referral discounts, Tesla keeps offering more reasons to buy a car right now. The latest offer, [continued] The post Tesla Doubles Referral Bonus appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Tesla 128

More Trending

article thumbnail

New BMWs And Minis Are Driving Themselves Off The Assembly Line

InsideEVs

What began as a pilot program in 2022 is now a fully operational system at two BMW factories, with more to come.

BMW 127
article thumbnail

UCLA receives $20M to electrify bus fleet and deploy California’s first in-road EV charging system

Electrek

The Events and Transportation Department at UCLA has secured a grant from the state of California totaling nearly $20 million. The funding will be used to transition the university’s bus fleet to 100% electric vehicles, expand service, and fund California’s first in-road EV charging system with the help of Electreon.

Fleet 126
article thumbnail

VW Tiguan and Atlas hybrids in the works, but not soon

Green Car Reports

2025 VW Tiguan debut didn't include hybrid model VW dealers are asking for hybrids A hybrid Tiguan and Atlas are planned, but not for years On Wednesday the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan debuted ahead of the 2024 LA auto show, but notably absent was a hybrid model. In a roundtable with Green Car Reports and other media on Thursday, Thomas Schäfer.

Hybrid 121
article thumbnail

Tesla boosts referral reward to $2,000 discounts on new EVs, even Cybertruck

Electrek

Tesla has boosted its referral rewards to a $2,000 discount on new electric vehicles in the US, even its brand new Cybertruck.

Tesla 125
article thumbnail

Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

article thumbnail

Starlink Direct-to-Cell gets US commercial license from FCC

Teslarati

The United States Federal Communication Commission (FCC) granted Starlink a US commercial license for Direct-to-Cell (Starlink Cellular) operations. “In this Order and Authorization (Order), we grant in part and defer in part, with conditions, the application, as amended, of Space Exploration Holdings, LLC (SpaceX) to construct, deploy, and operate a constellation of second-generation non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) fixed-satellite service (FSS) satellites, known as its Gen2 Starlink constellatio

article thumbnail

Porsche will keep gas-powered and hybrid vehicles alive as EV sales slow

Electrek

In a drastic shift of plans, Porsche’s upcoming EV lineup may not be so electric after all. The luxury brand plans to launch a new series of gas-powered vehicles and hybrids as it deals with slowing EV sales.

Gas 121
article thumbnail

Tesla China keeps momentum with 16,700 new vehicle registrations in Q4’s 8th week

Teslarati

Tesla China saw 16,700 new vehicle registrations in the week of November 18-24, 2024. This represents a 2.34% decrease from the 17,100 new vehicle registrations that were posted in the week ending November 17. Tesla does not report its weekly domestic sales figures, though a general idea of the company’s overall performance in the domestic Chinese auto market can be inferred through new vehicle registrations.

China 120
article thumbnail

BYD just launched its new Sealion 07 midsize electric SUV in another European market

Electrek

With sales surging in China, BYD is taking its business overseas as it looks to keep its record growth streak alive. BYD just launched its new midsize electric SUV, the Sealion 07, in another European market. Can BYD’s new electric SUV compete with Tesla’s top-selling Model Y?

BYD 121
article thumbnail

ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

article thumbnail

CATL launches Tectrans battery for commercial vechicles 

Teslarati

On November 24, 2024, Chinese battery maker, CATL, officially launched new batteries for heavy-duty commercial vehicles under its Tectrans brand. During CATL’s live broadcast for the new Tectrans batteries, it was noted that the electrification of heavy-duty commercial vehicles has resulted in a few challenges to producing battery cells. Some issues CATL has addressed with the Tectrans batteries include short range, slow energy replenishment, and rapid life decay, reported CN EV Post.

article thumbnail

Check out Kia’s upgraded EV6 GT with 650 hp, starting at just over $50,000 in Korea

Electrek

The most powerful car Kia has ever made just got even better. Kia upgraded the EV6 GT, its electric sports car, giving it a stylish facelift and even more power. And it’s still one of the most affordable sports cars (gas or EV) you can get your hands on. The new EV6 GT launched in Korea on Tuesday, starting at just over $50,000.

Kia 121
article thumbnail

Drivers using ‘cooperative steering’ more likely to stay engaged: IIHS

Teslarati

A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has highlighted the potential benefits to “cooperative steering” automated driving systems in keeping drivers engaged. The study found that the likelihood a driver will remain engaged when driving with partially automated systems is higher when using “cooperative steering,” in which manual movements to the steering wheel don’t disengage the software, according to the study results shared in a press r

GM 119
article thumbnail

GM’s next electric pickup truck might actually be a Hyundai or vice versa

Electrek

Pickup trucks and SUVs dominate the North American market and are gaining traction overseas. Seeing the opportunity, GM and Hyundai are reportedly teaming up to launch an electric pickup.

Hyundai 118
article thumbnail

Rivian CEO: The world doesn't need another Tesla

Green Car Reports

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe sees few compelling sub-$50k EVs Scaringe is amused by the interest in Scout CEO believes it's important to have a variety of EV choices "The world doesn't need another one of those," said Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, referring to Tesla. "We think Tesla has done an amazing job," said Scaringe, during a roundtable session last.

Tesla 118
article thumbnail

Dodge Charger EV is even cheaper to finance than the gas model with 0% APR [Update]

Electrek

The world’s first electric muscle car is finally here, and Dodge is already sweetening the deal for buyers. The Dodge Charger Daytona EV is launching with 0% APR, making it even cheaper to finance than the outgoing gas-powered model. Lease prices for the electric Charger start as low as $549 per month, but the Hellcat-like Scat Pack model may be an even better deal.

Dodge 118
article thumbnail

Tesla Optimus & Neuralink collaboration now closer to fruition [Op-Ed]

Teslarati

A collaboration between Tesla Optimus and Neuralink is now closer to fruition. Neuralink’s feasibility trials are expanding to include tests on controlling a robotic arm with the N1 implant. “This is an important first step towards restoring not only digital freedom, but also physical freedom. More info to come, but the CONVOY Study will enable cross-enrolling participants from the ongoing PRIME Study ,” noted the company in its announcement.

Tesla 117
article thumbnail

More Kia PHEVs coming, 60 miles on electric in “a couple years"

Green Car Reports

Kia is serious about boosting PHEV electric miles—and sales It’s still working on hybrid, ICE development Range-extended EVs could be the future of hybrids While Kia works to expand sales of American-made EVs, it’s also aiming to broaden sales of hybrids, while expanding a plug-in hybrid lineup that may keep growing—not.

PHEV 114
article thumbnail

Hyundai Motor to invest $479M in Malaysia

Teslarati

Hyundai Motor will invest $479 million in Malaysia over the next five years, starting in 2025. The South Korean automaker aims to support Malaysia’s electric vehicle ecosystem through its investment. Hyundai also plans to promote EV sales, build charging stations, and establish a battery manufacturing facility in Malaysia. However, Hyundai will initially focus on internal combustion and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in the Malaysian market.

Malaysia 116
article thumbnail

Leapmotor C10 Catches Our Eye!

CleanTechnica EVs

Want some attention? Deliver your new Leapmotor C10 SUV electric vehicle by Black Hawk Helicopter on national television! You can watch the video here. One lucky viewer of “Sunrise” got the surprise of her life. And Leapmotor got some national attention in Australia. Follow that up by displaying your vehicle. [continued] The post Leapmotor C10 Catches Our Eye!

Australia 114
article thumbnail

Rivian gains conditional $6.6B loan commitment for Georgia factory

Teslarati

Rivian has announced the conditional approval of a loan of up to $6.6 billion for its previously delayed Georgia manufacturing facility, set to help the company fund production of its upcoming R2 SUV and R3 and R3X crossovers. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has granted Rivian conditional approval for the Georgia factory loan as part of its Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) program, according to a press release shared by the automaker on Tuesday.

Georgia 116
article thumbnail

EcoFlow Black Friday takes 60% off DELTA 2 at $399, Segway Ninebot MAX G30LP 50% off, Rexing EV chager adapters, Camplux, more

Electrek

We’ve got some big Black Friday sales change-ups for today’s Green Deals, with EcoFlow adding a bunch more savings opportunities to its event before ending later in the week, with the DELTA 2 Portable Power Station , for example, dropping to a new $399 low, among others. Next, Segway has dropped the price further on its Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter to a new $400 low, and following this trend of updated savings, we spotted Camplux’s Nano 3 Pro Electric Portable Shower falling further from last w

Buy 114
article thumbnail

BYD says its Shark 6 plug in ute collects nearly 4,000 orders ahead of first deliveries

The Driven EV News

BYD gets nearly 4,000 orders on its upcoming Shark 6 ute with first production utes to land in coming weeks. The post BYD says its Shark 6 plug in ute collects nearly 4,000 orders ahead of first deliveries appeared first on The Driven.

BYD 113
article thumbnail

Baidu to reportedly expand Apollo Go Robotaxis to Hong Kong before year’s end

Electrek

Apollo Go, tech company Baidu’s autonomous robotaxi service, will reportedly expand its services to Hong Kong before the end of 2024. Hong Kong marks the next city in mainland China where Baidu’s robotaxis may be operational as the company continues to grow as the leader in autonomous public rides in the country.

China 113
article thumbnail

UK sees lowest rate of out-of-charge EV battery issues to date: report

Teslarati

Figures shared at the Transport + Energy Forum at Warwick University indicated that electric vehicle breakdowns due to low battery charge had hit their lowest-ever level in the U.K. As per a report from the AA, instances of electric cars breaking down due to insufficient battery charge now account for just 1.85% of EV-related breakdowns. As per GB News , the AA handles about 8,000 breakdowns across all vehicle categories daily.

Charging 113
article thumbnail

Seven Strategies to Reduce Preventable Accidents

Green Fleet Magazine

“Accidents” suggest inevitability, but most crashes are preventable — caused by driver actions and behaviors. Here’s why shifting the narrative can improve road safety.

111
111
article thumbnail

Tesla China now has over 400 domestic Tier-1 suppliers: report

Teslarati

Recent reports from local media outlets have claimed that Tesla now has over 400 Tier-1 suppliers in China. From this number, over 60 have reportedly entered the electric vehicle maker’s global supply chain, as per a recent report from Shanghai Securities News. In a comment to the publication , a source from Tesla China reportedly noted that Tesla will work with suppliers to create safer and more efficient products.

China 113
article thumbnail

New YMCA & Childcare At Ford’s BlueOval City

CleanTechnica EVs

BlueOval City is Ford’s big EV production center under development in Tennessee. It is basically where the future of Ford Motor Company is being built. As the name implies, it is not just a factory, but a broad and diverse center or “city.” It reminds me a bit of the. [continued] The post New YMCA & Childcare At Ford’s BlueOval City appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Tennessee 111
article thumbnail

Porsche to Continue ICE Development As EV Demand Wavers

The Truth About Cars

Porsche is backing off its most aggressive electrification plans. The legendary German automaker recently said it would continue developing internal combustion engines across its catalog to satisfy customer demand as EV sales take a hit. Porsche CEO Lutz Meschke said, “There is a clear trend in the premium luxury segment in the direction of combustion-engine cars, therefore we will react in our product cycle.

Porsche 109
article thumbnail

California Surpasses 2 Million EVs Sold Milestone In Q3

Electric Cars Report

California is driving the transition to a zero-emissions future, having surpassed 2 million EVs sold statewide—more than any other state in the nation. According to the latest data from the California Energy Commission (CEC), in Q3 2024 alone, Californians purchased 115,897 EVs, making up 26.4% of all new vehicle sales in the state. With 30.3% […] The post California Surpasses 2 Million EVs Sold Milestone In Q3 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.