Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The Tesla Model 3 is now one of the top 10 leased vehicles in the U.S., marking the first time an EV has appeared among the top leased vehicles, according to credit report provider Experian. In the second quarter of 2023, the Model 3 was the seventh most-leased vehicle in the U.S. The top leased vehicle was the Ford F-150 pickup truck, which is.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Norway has installed the world’s northernmost solar farm and battery storage in the Svalbard archipelago, just south of the North Pole. more… The post The world’s northernmost solar farm is about to come online appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Hyundai’s top U.S. executive on Tuesday suggested that the company is hoping to speed up construction at its $7.6 billion manufacturing complex near Savannah, Georgia, dubbed the “Metaplant.” The move is prompted by what the Hyundai Motor Group has called the inherent unfairness of the Inflation Recovery Act to companies relying.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has partnered with Tesla to offer low-interest financing on electric vehicle (EV) purchases. Through the partnership, buyers can access CBA loan options directly from Tesla’s website, with the bank offering fixed interest rates of 5.49 per annum, according to an announcement on the lender’s website on Wednesday.
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Electrek
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Canadian solar cell and panel maker Silfab Solar is opening a flagship $150 million solar cell factory in South Carolina. more… The post A new 1 GW solar cell factory is launching in South Carolina appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The United States Federal Communications Commission recently approved Starlink’s two new dish designs. One of the new Starlink dishes was a mini version made to be more portable for customers. According to SpaceX’s FCC application, the Starlink mini dish’s measurements are 11.4 inches by 9.8 inches. SpaceX claimed that the Starlink mini dish is made for portability.
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Electrek
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Close to six months after announcing a massive order from GM’s BrightDrop , logistics and vehicle rental specialist Ryder is deploying its first batch of electric vans across the US. The deployment kicks off Ryder’s process in adding 4,000 BrightDrop EVs to its fleet over the next two years. more… The post Ryder deploys first of 4,000 BrightDrop electric vans into its rental fleet across these 4 cities appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Larry Ellison of Oracle is planning to use the Tesla Cybertruck as an upcoming police car, he said. Ellison, a former member of Tesla’s Board of Directors and a good friend of CEO Elon Musk, made the announcement yesterday at the Oracle CloudWorld conference in Las Vegas, highlighting the unique design of the Cybertruck and how it was his favorite car. “Our next-generation police car is coming out very soon,” Ellison said at the conference. “It’s my favorite police
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Tesla Cybertruck is being teased as a “next-gen police vehicle” by former Tesla board member and Oracle founder, Larry Ellison. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck teased as ‘next-gen police vehicle’ by former TSLA board member appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Tesla has paused production of the Cybertruck and Model Y at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, and one person thinks that the break could last through the end of the month. After reporting news earlier this month that Tesla would pause Giga Texas production for upgrades to general assembly lines #2 and #3 , drone videographer Joe Tegtmeyer reiterated the point on X on Wednesday, adding that he thinks the factory may keep Cybertruck and Model Y production paused until the end of September.
Innovation News Network
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Discover nickel's role within the renewable energy revolution and how the industry is working assiduously to mitigate environmental impact. The post The role of nickel in the renewable energy revolution appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Tesla has long kept the Model 3 Highland wrapped with bumper covers to hide the vehicle’s new look, which includes a streamlined and sleek front end and new taillight designs. With the release of the Model 3 Highland in Asia and Europe in the past few weeks, Tesla has uncovered the vehicle in the United States for the first time, allowing the full product to be seen on roads despite it not being released here quite yet.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Tesla has added a Model 3 Performance sweepstakes to its referral program in order to boost incentives at the end of the quarter. more… The post Tesla adds Model 3 Performance giveaway to referral program to boost incentives appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Elon Musk claimed on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Neuralink would soon get its first human patient as human trials are set to begin soon. Yesterday, Neuralink gained approval to begin recruiting humans for its initial clinical trials, which will aim to solve various ailments, including limb function and depression. Neuralink stated on its X account that it is looking for patients who have quadriplegia due to cervical spinal cord injury or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS, y
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
China’s largest automaker, BYD , is set to take on Toyota on its home turf. BYD launched the all-electric Dolphin hatchback starting at ¥3.63 million ($24,570) in Japan Wednesday as it looks to take on Toyota head-on. more… The post BYD launches affordable Dolphin EV in Japan to unlock market dominated by Toyota appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
General Motors (GM) has shut down a manufacturing plant in Kansas and laid off the site’s roughly 2,000 workers after the automaker stated plans to do so last week. The news comes as the latest amidst strikes from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union targeting Ford, GM and Stellantis. Following the UAW strikes at a GM assembly plant in Wentzville, Missouri last Friday, the automaker said on Wednesday that it doesn’t have work available for its Fairfax, Kansas workers, according to NBC News.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
US President Joe Biden is taking executive action to launch the American Climate Corps, which will train 20,000 young people to work in the clean energy economy. more… The post Biden just launched a Climate Corps that will create 20,000 jobs appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Shirley and Bruce bought their dual/twin-motor Volvo XC40 Recharge, with 4 wheel drive, because they wanted to go green without screaming virtue signaling and ostentatious wealth. “We decided not to buy an electric Mercedes,” they told me. The message given by the Volvo is that they are environmentally conscious, in a subtle way.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The Tesla board settlement that occurred earlier this year saw the directors of the company return more than $700 million for allegedly overpaying themselves. Now, the lawyers who helped make that happen are looking for a payout of their own, and it would result in $10,690 per hour for each of them. The lawyers are now requesting that the Delaware Court of Chancery judge overseeing the case, Kathaleen McCormick, approve a $229 million payout that would be the largest ever result from a sharehold
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
As the American EV maker ramps up production to meet its goal of building 52,000 electric vehicles this year, it’s never been easier to own a Rivian EV. Rivian’s new R1T Dual-Motor Large Pack configurations are hitting the R1 shop with enough range to make it from Boston to Philly with some to spare. more… The post Rivian Dual-Motor Large Pack R1Ts hit the R1 Shop with road trip range appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Minivans are undefeated as family haulers, but a recent announcement from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) casts doubt on their ability to protect the precious cargo in their back seats. The crash-testing organization gave all four American minivans below-acceptable ratings in its new moderate front overlap test, which was recently updated with a stronger focus on back-seat protection and safety.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Jill Pestana is a California-based battery scientist and engineer who recently shared on X that she was researching electric vehicles because she intended to buy one.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under a federal probe over perks and transactions between the company, the CEO, and other companies under Musk’s control. more… The post Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under DOJ probe over perks and transactions appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
It’s no secret that Volvo wants to become a completely climate-neutral company, and the automaker has promised to go fully electric by the end of the decade. As part of that transition, Volvo is completely phasing out its iconic diesel powertrains by early next year. The automaker doesn’t sell diesels in the United States but said the fuel was its “bread and butter in Europe” just a few years ago.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Could it be? The Nismo EV we’ve been waiting for? A sleek Nissan Ariya prototype was spotted at the Nurburgring recently, featuring several Nismo-like design features. more… The post Nissan Ariya EV shown with sporty design overhaul hints at Nismo going electric appeared first on Electrek.
InsideEVs
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Ryder has ordered the first 200 BrightDrop Zevo electric vans this year and plans to add 4,000 units to its fleet through 2025.
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
As electric vehicle numbers grow, recent reports might lead some people to fear fire risks will increase. The data suggests the opposite is true. The post Electric vehicle fires are rare, risk for petrol and diesel vehicles at least 20 times higher appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Moots is known for its premium, hand-built bikes that focus on a high level of craftsmanship designed for dedicated riders. Now the company is bringing that same level of professionalism to its first e-bike, the Moots Express – although you probably wouldn’t realize the bike was even electric if you saw it whizz by on the trail. more… The post Moots launches premium ‘adventure-ready’ e-bike that you probably can’t tell is electric appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The United Kingdom (UK) has delayed a ban on diesel and petrol cars by five years, officially pushing the initiative back to its original deadline. The news has upset some automakers as they have already made integral investment decisions based on the upcoming goal. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday that he would delay the gas car sales ban until 2035, citing hopes to soften financial burdens on individual households, according to a report from Reuters.
Innovation News Network
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Discover how to build reliable Machine Learning models that can understand complex equations whilst using less training data than expected. The post Building reliable Machine Learning models with limited training data appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electric Cars Report
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Ryder System, a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, announces the deployment of its first BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric vans at four strategic Ryder facilities in California, Texas, and New York. The introduction of BrightDrop’s electric vans within Ryder’s rental fleet marks an important step in the company’s ongoing efforts to […] The post Ryder Deploys its First BrightDrop Zevo 600 Electric Vans into Rental Fleet appeared first on Electric Ca
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
It is yet again time to showcase the type of car that makes automotive journalists drool -- a manual transmission wagon. In this case, a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. This S 4Motion has 111,000 miles on it and is quite modified. There's a GTI seat swap and uninstalled components for a 2-inch lift. Other mods include a clutch kit and turbo upgrade, a high-flow cat and downpipe, a high-pressure fuel pump, an aluminum intercooler, a steel oil pan, an adjustable front sway bar kit, winter tires,
Electric Cars Report
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
David Brown Automotive, the name synonymous with British craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless design, has today revealed the arrival of Mini eMastered. The all-electric creation marks a new era for David Brown Automotive, and will set new standards for zero-emissions, urban driving elegance. Mini eMastered combines the marque’s world-leading expertise in bespoke luxury with iconic, classic […] The post David Brown Automotive reveals its first all-electric model: Mini eMastered appeared
The Driven EV News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Swedish-based automaker Volvo Cars has announced that it will end production of all diesel-powered car models by early 2024. The post Volvo to end diesel car production in early 2024 on its route to all electric appeared first on The Driven.
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