Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The Nikkei reports that in 2024, Japan will begin to extract rare earth materials for electric vehicles and hybrids from sea bottom mud in an area off Minami-Torishima Island, a coral atoll in the Pacific Ocean about 1,900 kilometers southeast of Tokyo. The government’s aim is to reduce the country’s reliance on China for rare earth metals. In a 2018 open-access paper published in Scientific Reports , a team of Japanese researchers noted that deep-sea mud containing more than 5,000 ppm total rar

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Plug-in hybrids only achieve their maximum emissions benefit when they are actually plugged in daily, and that isn't happening as often as regulators who set emissions rules assume, according to a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Based on self-reported fuel economy figures from the website Fuelly.com and.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Battery anode and materials company Talga Group reported that recent testing by a global Tier-1 EV manufacturer of unblended Talnode-Si—demonstrated ~5x the energy capacity of graphite-only commercial anodes (1,800mAh/g vs 360mAh/g). Talnode-Si is a composite of graphite, graphene and ~50% silicon designed to boost battery energy capacity when blended into existing commercial graphite anode materials.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 27, 2022

According to recent research from Georgia Tech’s School of Public Policy, a scooter ban may ease sidewalk congestion and keep potential riders and pedestrians safer, but it has a price. In a study looking at the effects of Atlanta’s 2019 ban on e-scooters and e-bikes in the city, travel times rose by around 10% on […].

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2022

VIKINGBUS Danmark A/S has ordered 45 MAN Lion’s City 12 E electric buses, which will be on the road in Denmark’s capital city from next year. The transport company won a tender to operate bus routes in Copenhagen from the Public Transport Authority (PTA) Movia and will in future operate routes in Denmark’s capital as well as on Frederiksberg, in Lyngby, Greve and Høje Taastrup.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In 2023, you or someone you know will be able to send a text message through space. Late in 2022, hardware behemoths Huawei and Apple released cellular telephones capable of texting on traditional satellite-communications networks. A pair of ambitious startups, AST SpaceMobile and Lynk Global, also started building new low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks designed to reach conventional 5G cellphones outside terrestrial coverage.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Japan’s first large-scale offshore wind farm started operation on December 22 – a major milestone in the country’s transition to renewables. more…. The post Japan’s first large-scale offshore wind farm just came online appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 27, 2022

You all know by now how much the CleanTechnica team LOVES electric vehicles. So when we headed to Austin, TX, last month for a team retreat (and the Electrify Expo event – North America’s largest electric vehicle festival), we couldn’t drive around just any rental car. It had to be an EV. Thankfully our friends at UFODRIVE […].

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Electrek

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Kia is teasing its first electric SUV, the EV9 , ahead of its 2023 debut. The three-row electric SUV first appeared as a concept vehicle at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, but as it nears production, Kia is giving us a closer look at what we can expect. more…. The post Kia gives us a closer look at the EV9, its first electric SUV appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Following the Model Y’s debut in Europe earlier this year, the electric SUV quickly became the top registered clean energy vehicle in a handful of countries. Just a few months into the SUV’s young entry into the hotly-contested German market, however, Tesla’s flagship sedan has taken back the throne, leaving the Model Y in second. […].

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Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The Ford F-150 Lightning pickup has been tested in extreme cold conditions. It endured months of real-world winter driving in Alaska and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Its battery has been subjected to temperatures as high as 140°F to as low as minus 40°F in Ford’s atmospheric test chambers. However, all-electric vehicles experience energy decreases in cold […] The post Ford shares tips to help maximize the range of your F-150 Lightning in cold weather during its first winter appeared first o

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 27, 2022

It’s time for another round of Sandy Munro Q&A videos. Yesterday, I shared three from TeslaCon Florida in which Sandy talked about how he went from being a big Tesla critic to a Tesla superbull, how rapidly Tesla innovates (“engineering at the speed of thought” is how he put it), and what he would choose […].

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Electrek

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Tesla used car prices are finally starting to drop. It’s good for the affordability of Tesla vehicles, but it will put pressure on the company’s new car demand. more…. The post Tesla used car prices are finally dropping appeared first on Electrek.

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InsideEVs

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Tesla sold 6,811 Model 3 units in Germany in November, compared to 3,687 Model Y units sold during the same month.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As Tesla prepares to bring the Cybertruck electric pickup truck to production, we explore the potential for the automaker to make a Cybertruck SUV with a third row and up to nine seats. more…. The post Is Tesla going to make a Cybertruck SUV? appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Retail investors in South Korea have bought $2.8 billion worth of Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) stock despite its downward slide these last few months. According to the Korea Securities Depository, day traders bought $160 million worth of Tesla shares up through December 27, 2022. South Korean retail investors continue to buy TSLA stocks amid its downward slide.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 27, 2022

After failing to reach full production capacity in December 2022, Nio (NIO) is lowering its Q4 delivery outlook, citing particular “challenges in deliveries and productions” in addition to ongoing supply chain issues. more…. The post Nio (NIO) lowers Q4 2022 delivery expectations after December supply chain issues appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Placing safety at the forefront of its ambitions, Nissan continues to push the limits to reduce the occurrence of deaths from accidents involving Nissan vehicles, including EVs. In November 2021, Nissan unveiled Nissan Ambition 2030, its long-term vision for empowering mobility and beyond for a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world. Ensuring each vehicle, including […] The post Nissan takes zero chances on safety with Ariya appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Huck Cycles is a North Carolina-based electric motorbike manufacturer that built a name for itself with retro-inspired electric mopeds hand-made by Americans, including by a largely military veteran workforce. Now the company is beginning of production of its latest model, the Huck Stinger electric motorcycle. more…. The post Huck Cycles begins US production of Stinger electric motorbikes appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Energy Consumers

DECEMBER 27, 2022

On December 15th, Rhode Island's Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (EC4) approved the final draft of the 2022 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan. Green Energy Consumers, unfortunately, found the Plan lacking in several ways, which we will detail in this blog.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 27, 2022

With the Tesla Cybertruck finally coming to market next year, some customers are already looking for accessories to personalize their upcoming vehicle. Below we have compiled the best upgrades to make your truck (and yourself) look as good as possible. Unplugged Performance Rims – For the uninitiated, having stock rims on your truck, especially in some parts of the United States, is a crime more heinous than not putting the charger back after charging your vehicle.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Juice Americas launched its portable two-in-one EV charger, the J+ BOOSTER 2 , in North America in August and invited Electrek to review it. Here’s how it went. more…. The post J+ BOOSTER 2 portable EV charger review: More bang for your buck appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Volkswagen plans to unveil a new electric vehicle (EV) during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 on January 3 at 4 pm PST. It plans to showcase the camouflaged version of the new EV and announce its official name. VW is expected to reveal the ID.Aero electric sedan to the world during CES 2023. The legacy automaker teased the launch of the ID.Aero last month in China.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 27, 2022

A few months ago, I decided I wanted to make it a point to go out on more electric-powered adventures. Before that, one of the things holding me back was my 2018 Nissan LEAF. While the range was limited, a long trip I took showed me that it was a rather painful experience (sometimes literally). […].

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 27, 2022

A recent report has emerged claiming that Tesla would also be reducing Gigafactory Shanghai’s output in January 2023. The update seemed bearish for the electric vehicle maker, especially since a shutdown has already been implemented in Giga Shanghai this month. Citing an internal schedule that it reportedly viewed, Reuters claimed that Giga Shanghai would only be running production for 17 days in January.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 27, 2022

There’s a lot of weird mystery around tires for EVs. Some people think a tire is a tire, and that EVs don’t need anything special. Other times, a tire shop might think that EV tires are so different that they won’t know what they’re doing, and thus refuse to even sell you tires. While I’ve […].

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Elon Musk is not exactly the most popular person nowadays. After years of being the whipping boy of critics over Tesla and SpaceX’s missteps and challenges, Musk has attracted an even larger wave of critics since he initiated his acquisition of social media platform Twitter. With Musk now dabbling into politics, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has become one of the world’s most polarizing figures, bar none.

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CN EV Post

DECEMBER 27, 2022

NIO vehicles registered 2,690 insurance units in the fourth week of December, including 1,273 ET5s, 595 ES7s, 439 ES6s, 213 ET7s, 89 ES8s and 81 EC6s. The post China NEV insurance registrations in 4th week of Dec: BYD 51,636, Tesla 8,915, NIO 2,690 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The Tesla Model Y could be the best-selling vehicle of 2023, according to an analysis from Recurrent Auto. Recurrent Auto, an automotive market analysis and retail software company, has released a complete set of predictions for the automotive industry in 2023. Most notably, Recurrent CEO Scott Case predicts that the Tesla Model Y will be the best-selling vehicle of next year.

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CN EV Post

DECEMBER 27, 2022

NIO now expects to deliver 38,500 to 39,500 vehicles in the fourth quarter, down 4,500-8,500 units from its previously issued guidance of 43,000-48,000 vehicles. The post NIO lowers guidance for Q4 deliveries, citing challenges from Covid outbreak appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Tesla owners in Europe took delivery of the Plaid Model S and X vehicles on the days leading up to the Christmas holiday. In August, European reservation holders for the Tesla Model X and Model S Plaid vehicles shared that they received delivery updates from Tesla. Tesla’s online configurator for some European countries showed that deliveries for the premium vehicles would begin in December 2022.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 27, 2022

HeyBike has built a name for itself over the last year or two with a growing number of low-cost electric bikes. And while the brand can’t hope to compete on reputation with the US market’s major players, it sure can compete on price. Meet the electric bike. more…. The post HeyBike Cityrun review: A decent urban e-bike that desperately wants to compete on price appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 27, 2022

IKEA says keeping last-mile services sustainable and cost-effective while meeting customers’ expectations is challenging. But IKEA is making a lot of progress on this front. For the last couple of years, IKEA retailers have been introducing electric trucks for home delivery services. A lot of these developments have been covered right here on CleanTechnica.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Rivian recently teased deliveries of the standard and enhanced versions of the R1T and R1S Dual-Motor AWD. The EV startup mentioned that the Dual-Motor AWD systems for the R1T and R1S will be available in 2023. In its recent tweet, Rivian also noted that Dual-Motor AWD units will come in two versions: standard and enhanced. The standard Dual-Motor AWD R1T and R1S are capable of 600 HP and can run 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds.

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