Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Recent coverage of increasing EV inventories is missing the point, J.D. Power argues in a new report. EVs accounted for 8.2% of new-vehicle sales in the U.S. through October 2023, up from just 2.6% in 2020. But much recent discussion has focused on the increasing number of EVs on dealer lots, which is taken as an indication that EV demand is.
Electrek
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The first five offshore wind turbines at Vineyard Wind 1 will deliver power to the Massachusetts grid within weeks. more… The post The US’s first large-scale offshore wind farm is about to come online appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 8, 2023
A Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck takes money and energy to operate, but Ford is now trying to show customers one way the truck can earn its keep while parked. The automaker on Thursday announced a project in partnership with Residio Technologies to demonstrate how the Lightning's vehicle-to-home (V2H) capability can be used for home.
Electrek
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Stellantis has announced that it plans to cut what will likely be thousands of jobs from its Jeep plants in Detroit and Toledo, Ohio, blaming California’s emissions regulations for putting the company at a competitive disadvantage. more… The post Jeep-owner Stellantis announces mass layoffs, blames California appeared first on Electrek.
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Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The Ford F-150 Lightning could cut your utility bills. Stellantis is pushing back versus California about deals with other automakers. And is there a “missing mass market” for EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Jeep and Dodge parent company Stellantis is the latest automaker to fight California emissions rules, claiming.
Electrek
DECEMBER 8, 2023
New York City has relaxed its zoning laws for renewables, including opening over 8,500 acres of parking lots for solar canopies. more… The post New York City opens 8,500 acres of parking lots to solar canopies appeared first on Electrek.
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Electrek
DECEMBER 8, 2023
For 2023, Electrek has decided to make the Tesla Model Y its vehicle of the year. Well, it’s not as much us who decided, car buyers did. With Model Y becoming the first electric vehicle to become the best-selling car in the world, how can we not make it the vehicle of the year? more… The post Tesla Model Y is Electrek’s vehicle of the year appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Launching last night at 12:03 am PT (08:03 UTC) from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Base in California, a Falcon 9 delivered another batch of 22 Starlink satellites into orbit. This mission marked the 91st orbital launch of the year for the company. 22 Starlink satellites were inserted into a 53-degree orbital inclination and separated from the 2nd stage just over an hour after lift-off.
Electrek
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The new rugged Scout brand from Volkswagen remains on track to debut its electric pickup and SUV next year. VW Scout CEO Scott Keogh says the designs are upwards of 95% complete. more… The post VW’s rugged Scout EV brand on track to debut electric pickup and SUV next year appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 8, 2023
In an apparent bid to highlight Thailand’s potential position as an electric vehicle manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin personally accompanied Tesla executives on a tour of potential industrial sites last week. “I went out of my way to entertain them so they would fall in love with Thailand,” Thavisin said.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Wowza. For years, we’ve argued that one of the top reasons to buy a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y. [continued] The post Sixt Dumping Teslas Due To High Repair Costs & Depreciation appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Earlier this month, it was revealed by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) that Tesla China was able to sell a total of 82,432 vehicles in November, an increase of 14.31% compared to October’s 72,11 units. The CPCA has now provided a breakdown of the EV maker’s wholesale figures for November, and they are quite encouraging. Out of the 82,432 vehicles that were sold last month , 65,504 were delivered to Chinese customers.
Electrek
DECEMBER 8, 2023
European automakers are looking to affordable EVs to help boost demand. The latest may be a 20,000 euro ($21,500) EV from Volkswagen and Renault. more… The post Volkswagen mulls $21K EV with Renault, but don’t get too excited appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Tesla and IF Metall’s battle in Sweden is reaching dangerous levels as the automaker reports that employees have received threats on social media. Tesla is now prioritizing the safety of employees while the IF Metall strike continues. Jönköpings-Posten (JP) recently visited Tesla’s new facility in Hedenstorp and talked with a representative from the Texas-based automaker. “It is a sensitive situation.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 8, 2023
November saw plugin EVs take 25.7% share in Germany, down from an (anomalous pull-forward) 39.4%, year on year, and in. [continued] The post EVs take 25.7% share in Germany – Policy Tides Continue appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Tesla has sold out of the Model Y Standard Range configuration in China for the rest of 2023 as the automaker attempts to reach its 1.8 million vehicle delivery goal for the year. China has been one of the best-selling markets for Tesla, as demand for its vehicles has routinely put the automaker toward the top of sales rankings for manufacturers. With the introduction of the Model 3 and Model Y, the two cars have helped Chinese residents adopt EVs at a rate that has only been outpaced by Norway,
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 8, 2023
BloombergNEF (BNEF) has a new report out this month, the Zero-Emission Vehicles Factbook. It was especially prepared for the COP28. [continued] The post BNEF’s Hilarious Charts Showing Tiny Hydrogen Vehicle Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 8, 2023
You may have seen the formerly wrecked, then gutted 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid that had most of its body cut off and set the quarter mile record back in August, but now, it is a completely different creation dubbed the “Plaidessey.” YouTube channel BoostedBoiz is making another major change by chopping off what little remained of the Plaid and dropping a 2001 Honda Odyssey body onto what’s left to create the “ultimate sleeper.” In all fairness, the Odyssey body actual
Electrek
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Ford’s F-150 Lightning is the top selling electric truck in the US through November. As production at its Rouge EV plant ramps up, a new video gives us an inside look at how Ford builds its Lightning in the US. more… The post See how Ford builds its F-150 Lightning electric pickup [video] appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 8, 2023
When Swedish union IF Metall set its sights on Giga Berlin last month, the group noted that Hydro Extrusions, a producer of aluminum profiles for the Model Y, would be a central player in its strategy to disrupt the Tesla plant. Recent comments from Hydro Extrusions CEO Jonas Bjuhr have hinted that the Giga Berlin supplier’s employees may end up being hurt by the union’s strategy.
Electrek
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The Bolt EV is not coming back in Ultium format, according to recent statements made by GM. Instead, GM will resurrect the larger Bolt EUV and place it right alongside the Equinox EV in the latest example of the long line of inexplicable moves by GM in the EV space. more… The post GM says next-gen Bolt will be EUV-only as the SUV virus infects the industry appeared first on Electrek.
InsideEVs
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Model Y owner from Sweden shows why battery preconditioning makes a big difference when DC fast charging your EV in the cold.
Electrek
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Tesla is looking to acquire a large piece of land for a factory in Thailand, according to the Prime Minister following a visit from Tesla executives. more… The post Tesla is looking at land for a factory in Thailand, PM says appeared first on Electrek.
Innovation News Network
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Discover how Princeton researchers have succeeded in forcing molecules into quantum entanglement for the very first time. The post Quantum entanglement of individual molecules achieved by physicists for the first time appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The all-electric MINI Cooper stands for emission-free mobility and urban driving pleasure. The new 3-door model is also available in Sport trim, which emphasises the brand’s racing history. With 218 electrically generated hp (160 kW) and 330 Newton metres of maximum torque, the MINI Cooper Electric is way out in front with zero emissions, especially […] The post New MINI Cooper Electric Gets John Cooper Works Trim appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The head of OPEC wrote a letter to its members and urged them to reject any COP28 deal that targets fossil fuels, as seen by Reuters today. more… The post OPEC tells members to reject COP28 deals that target fossil fuels appeared first on Electrek.
InsideEVs
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Even though the Cybertruck tips the scales at almost 7,000 pounds, weight doesn't seem to be an issue for the American EV.
Electrek
DECEMBER 8, 2023
I’ve spent the better part of the last month with the Juiced Scorpion X2 and 2 years with its predecessor the Scorpion X. Juiced has changed a few things with the X2 but what hasn’t changed is that this descendant of one of the first “moped e-bikes” and our once vehicle of the year is still a great ride. But is the X2 really an improvement over the X1?
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Ford’s electric vehicle evolution continues. It’s no EV startup, of course, but many of the people who recognize the EV. [continued] The post Ford EV Sales Up 43% appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The motorcycle industry has long stood at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. While roaring engines and iconic designs have been the pride of the past, the future holds the hum of electric powertrains. Until recently, the electric revolution largely focused on creating the fastest, most powerful electric bikes , often sporting equally hefty price tags.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Earlier this month, Ford announced to dealers that the Mustang Mach-E would be losing access to the tax credits it. [continued] The post Ford Mustang Mach-E To Lose Tax Credit in January appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 8, 2023
When all else fails, blame the government. Stellantis, whose brands include Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat, recently announced layoffs that it blamed on the selective application of California Air Resource Board (CARB) rules. The move could impact thousands of jobs at the company’s Jeep factories in Detroit and Ohio, where it builds the Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, and Gladiator.
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Stellantis and Ample are partnering in battery swapping technology capable of delivering a fully charged electric vehicle battery in less than five minutes. The two partners have agreed to work toward integrating Ample’s Modular Battery Swapping solution in Stellantis electric vehicles. Battery swapping technology allows an EV customer who stops at a battery swapping station […] The post Stellantis EVs to use Ample’s battery swapping tech appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 8, 2023
We're going a bit more mainstream than usual today with our UCOTD pick. Today it's a 2013 Honda Fit in a eye-scorching blue/green color combo. This one has 119,000 miles on the odometer and a five-speed manual transmission. It appears to be well-maintained, with everything working and only normal wear and tear for the most part. The only issue seems to be a failed A/C that's since been repaired.
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