Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2021

Volkswagen is strengthening its expertise in the integration of automotive software. At present, high-performance automotive functions can only be achieved by networking many individual software and hardware components. Integrating these components and testing the resulting assembly is a key development task for Volkswagen. As part of its ACCELERATE strategy, Volkswagen is seeking to grow automotive software integration and the digital customer experience as core competencies.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 2, 2021

An all-electric "baby Jeep" could be in the works as part of the brand's goal to have a full lineup of EVs by 2025, according to an Auto Express report. The EV would be positioned below the current Jeep Renegade, a market niche the off-road brand believes could be worth filling, in Europe at least, Jeep design boss Mark Allen indicated in comments.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2021

Micro-mobility company Helbiz is exploring the electrification of its fleet with Lightning eMotors. Following the completion of the current pilot program, Helbiz plans to deploy Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD vans throughout Miami and Washington DC to manage its intra-urban operations. These zero-emission electric vehicles will replace the existing gas-powered vehicles that are used to pick up, transport and drop off Helbiz electric scooters and bikes across each city.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 2, 2021

The 2022 Audi E-Tron GT and the RS E-Tron GT have arrived, giving Audi a pair of wonderfully sleek and futuristic electric vehicles that its E-Tron SUV and Sportback pair just can’t match in panache or curb appeal. But these aesthetics are not the only thing that makes the E-Tron GT so anticipated; it rides on solid bones, sharing its.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2021

Renault Group and Vulcan Energy Resources , a lithium developer targeting carbon-neutral lithium production ( earlier post ), have signed a lithium offtake term sheet. This agreement is for an initial five-year term which can be extended if mutually agreed, with a start of commercial delivery set for 2026. Vulcan announced a similar agreement with LG Energy Solutions two weeks ago.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 2, 2021

Tesla has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle claims that it used software to cut usable battery capacity on 1,743 Model S sedans, Reuters reported Thursday. Owners included in the lawsuit will get $625 each (the rest of the sum goes to fees and attorney costs), according to the report, which cites documents filed last week in the United States.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 2, 2021

Today, we take the Audi E-Tron GT for a drive. Some Tesla owners could be getting money back for time when software updates pinched range. Home solar and smart energy systems are converging around electric cars. And an all-electric “baby Jeep” might be in the works. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2022.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2021

EDF, through EDF Group subsidiary DREEV, has launched a new commercial charging service using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in the UK, in partnership with Nissan. This means businesses can support the grid by consuming low carbon energy, and progress towards their net zero and decarbonization targets, whils reducing their costs. The V2G technology developed by DREEV , which is a joint venture between EDF and Nuvve , allows for two-way energy flow; both recharging an EV’s battery when electric

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Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2021

Fifteen years ago today, on August 2nd, 2006, Co-Founder and CEO of what was then called “Tesla Motors” Elon Musk put out his top-secret Master Plan. Essentially, the cleverly titled document outlined what Musk envisioned for Tesla a few years before it would ever pump an electric vehicle off its production lines. Musk, who has built Tesla from nothing to the world’s most valuable automaker, with the help of employees and other executives, of course, showed the plan that would

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2021

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $42.3-million funding opportunity ( DOE-FOA-0002553 ) to support manufacturing innovations for high performance clean energy technologies to drive economy-wide reductions in carbon emissions, including: Topic area 1: Manufacturing Process Innovation. Next-generation manufacturing processes that improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of energy-intensive industries.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Setting records on the track seems to be something that the Tesla Model S Plaid happens to be really good at. This was proven recently when the flagship all-electric car — the very same vehicle that dominated Pikes Peak’s Exhibition Class this year with the help of EV tuning house Unplugged Performance — set a whole new electric car lap record at Laguna Seca. .

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Electrek

AUGUST 2, 2021

A Tesla Model S Plaid modded by Unplugged Performance broke the electric vehicle lap record at the Laguna Seca race track. more… The post Tesla Model S Plaid modded by UP breaks EV lap record at Laguna Seca appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2021

The Tesla Model X Plaid may not be getting delivered to its customers yet, but the refreshed flagship SUV seems to be well on its way towards being production-ready. This was hinted at by the increasing number of the upcoming vehicle’s sightings across the United States. Just recently, electric vehicle group The Kilowatts spotted what appeared to be a production-ready Tesla Model X Plaid at the San Francisco International Airport’s parking lot.

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Electrek

AUGUST 2, 2021

A Tesla driver in Norway decided to get behind the wheel of his Model S while intoxicated and visibly fell asleep during the drive while Autopilot was activated. The driver-assist system managed to safely bring the electric vehicle to a stop. more… The post Tesla Autopilot brings car to a stop after drunk driver becomes unconscious at the wheel appeared first on Electrek.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Tesla stock ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) soared past the $700 threshold earlier today after strong electric vehicle sales figures in China from rival companies promoted optimism regarding Tesla’s potential July delivery figures. Fueled by a recent price reduction of the Model 3 Standard Range+ variant in July, forward-looking projections could hint toward a strong July for Tesla, building upon the robust Q2 figures the company established in China.

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Electrek

AUGUST 2, 2021

In a new video, we can watch Rivian’s latest R1S electric SUV prototype climb an insane 45-degree slope like it’s nothing. more… The post Watch Rivian’s electric SUV climb an insane 45-degree slope like it’s nothing appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 2, 2021

Drinking and driving is never, ever recommended, and it’s illegal. However, statistics surrounding the phenomenon would suggest otherwise — it happens all the time. While a new video may not be the front page on most mainstream media news sites, since it doesn’t fit the narrative of killer cars driving themselves and killing people, a […].

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Electrek

AUGUST 2, 2021

EV startup Arrival has shared news that its electric van has completed a demonstration at a fully functioning parcel depot without a driver inside. This is the first time the Arrival Van has completed an autonomous drive of this kind, which now paves the way for road testing. more… The post Arrival Van completes first autonomous ride without driver, road tests to follow appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2021

An upcoming update for the Tesla App has recently been shared online, and it hints at some cool, new changes coming to the company’s mobile application. Among these updates are a new, redesigned UI, some quick animated transitions, and direct access to the Tesla Shop. . The Tesla App redesign’s images and clips were initially shared in the Tesla Owners Online forum, though they were also shared on Twitter later on.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Lowering Pollution Exposure Of Disadvantaged California Communities Economists are (perceived to be) notoriously annoying in conversations. The first question that often comes out of our big mouths is “what is … Continue Reading Cars, Trucks and Buses or Power Plants?

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Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2021

Tesla’s entrance into India took a giant step backward as Government officials shot down the potential for import duty reductions on Monday. Attempting to enter the Indian automotive market with its sustainable vehicles, Tesla has petitioned for lower import taxes before committing to a Gigafactory in India. Still, the automaker and the government seem to be having trouble working on an agreement that would keep both parties interested.

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Electrek

AUGUST 2, 2021

After months of horse trading, a bipartisan group of US senators unveiled the legislative text of a 2,700-page, $1 trillion infrastructure bill last night. Here’s what’s in it for all things electric vehicle and clean energy – and what got the chop. more… The post Here’s what is (and isn’t) in the new bipartisan infrastructure bill for EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2021

A fire that broke out this past Friday on the Tesla Megapack battery farm in Victoria, Australia, was brought fully under control on Monday afternoon. The update was confirmed by local authorities who responded to the blaze. The fire, which ended up affecting two Megapack units, started while the massive battery farm was undergoing testing on Friday.

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Electrek

AUGUST 2, 2021

Audi invited us out to Los Angeles for a test drive of the Audi e-tron GT and Audi RS e-tron GT on the scenic Angeles Crest highway to get a feel for just how ridiculously powerful and controlled their new electric car is. more… The post Audi RS e-tron GT impressions – the most powerful Audi yet appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 2, 2021

France, Europe’s second largest auto market, saw a plugin electric vehicle market share of 15.9% in July 2021, up by over two thirds from 9.5% in July 2020. This growth came despite a slight (€1000) trim to electric vehicle incentives from the start of July. This change created a pull-forward in June, and subsequent July […].

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Electrek

AUGUST 2, 2021

A report out of the UK has revealed that US EV automaker Rivian has been in secret talks with the British government about a potential factory outside of the US. This pending Rivian plant could eventually happen, thanks to a proposed support package from the government, although European countries nearby still have proposals on the table. more… The post Rivian in negotiations for UK factory – its first outside the US appeared first on Electrek.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

With motor sports moving hard and fast toward electric drive, a friend recently told me that electric drag-car racing just wouldn't be the same without the deafening roar of combustion engines and the smell of "nitro" fuel. She's 90 years old. I didn't feel like arguing with her. And she had a point: Carmakers and countries are announcing efforts to phase out fossil-fuel burning automobiles in the next two decades.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 2, 2021

There is this general rule that after reaching the midpoint of doing something, the other half normally goes faster — be it going to work, with the journey back always quicker; or driving to your in-laws, when the return miraculously gets shorter. That is not the case for the two EV adventurers from WysokieNapiecie.pl, who […].

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Electrek

AUGUST 2, 2021

Tesla is seeing a delay in its lithium supply for next year as a North Carolina mining project from a new supplier is falling behind schedule. more… The post Tesla’s lithium supply delayed as North Carolina project falls behind schedule appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2021

In the space of two days, SpaceX has outfitted Starship’s first orbital-class Super Heavy booster with four car-sized grid fins, stacked the rocket to its full height, and begun the process of installing up to 29 Raptor engines. As part of what CEO Elon Musk has described as a “Starbase Surge,” SpaceX has reportedly sent hundreds of employees normaly stationed in California, Florida, and Central Texas to Boca Chica.

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InsideEVs

AUGUST 2, 2021

The BMW i4 M50 replaces the i8 as the official safety car of the fully electric FIM Enel MotoE World Cup motorcycle racing series.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 2, 2021

Filling up your car’s fuel tank is a normal and familiar chore for almost every car owner, right? You’re all familiar with the idea of driving a few hundred miles – whether that’s all at once on a road trip or in starts and stops around town – then pulling up to your local fuel […]. The post Opinion: EV Owners Don’t Need a Home Charger appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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Electrek

AUGUST 2, 2021

When learning more about Tesla and its growing fleet of EVs, consumers new to the market have a lot of the same questions. Inquiries such as How much does a Tesla cost? How long does it take to charge a Tesla? How much does it cost to charge a Tesla? Believe it or not, one of the most frequent questions we receive in addition to those above is, How much does a Tesla weigh?

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EV Obssesion

AUGUST 2, 2021

For the third time in succession, Madrid’s principal public transport operator, EMT Madrid, has placed a fleet order with the world’s leading electric bus manufacturer, BYD. The order is for 20 new 40-foot BYD electric buses and, when delivered, will take EMT Madrid’s total BYD fleet to 65. The repeat order underlines EMT Madrid’s confidence […].

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