Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The 2024 Genesis GV60 gets a number of updates for its sophomore model year, including a new rear-wheel-drive model that boasts more range and a lower price than the existing all-wheel-drive versions. Starting at $53,195 (including a mandatory $1,195 destination charge), the GV60 Standard RWD gets an estimated 294 miles of range from a 77-kwh.
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 e-truck drove more than 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) through the Alps with only one charging stop. more… The post A 40-ton Mercedes-Benz e-truck just drove 1,000 km with only one stop to charge appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Hyundai has announced that it will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for EVs in the U.S. and Canada. The change applies to all-new and refreshed Hyundai EVs, starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, Hyundai Motor North America explained in a Thursday press release, with Canada set to follow in the first half of 2025. The.
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Tesla has started to hire for a lot of positions meant to deploy a volume production line for the Tesla Semi electric truck at Gigafactory Nevada. more… The post Tesla goes on hiring spree to finally bring Tesla Semi to volume production appeared first on Electrek.
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Teslarati
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Tesla seems determined to push as many Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover sales in the United States this fourth quarter. As per updates on Tesla’s official order pages for its two best-selling all-electric vehicles, the Model 3 and Model Y have received a fresh batch of price cuts. The Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), the all-electric sedan’s most affordable variant in the US, now starts at $38,990.
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Mere days after seeing Hyundai, Genesis and Kia EVs charging at Tesla Superchargers, all three of the brands under the Hyundai Motor Group umbrella have confirmed a pivot to the North American Charging Standard (NACS). more… The post Confirmed: Hyundai Motor Group is latest automaker adopting NACS appeared first on Electrek.
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Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Tesla prices have been falling all year, and today we’ve got another price cut to report on most trims of Tesla’s most popular models, leaving the Model 3 at the lowest price it’s ever been. more… The post Tesla prices keep dropping, Model 3 & Y now at lowest prices ever appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 5, 2023
With elections imminent and a right-leaning coalition expected to win, New Zealand new car buyers are about to lose massive bonus/malus benefits from purchasing an electric vehicle. Hence, September’s a buying spree! The NZ market is experiencing a politically-driven pull, with electric vehicles taking 34% of the auto market in September.
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Volvo’s fully electric vehicles are trending as sales rose by double-digits in every region in September. In the US, Volvo EV sales increased 631% as the automaker finds its rhythm. more… The post Volvo sees higher demand for EVs as fully electric sales hit 15% share mark appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Wright Electric is at the cutting edge of molten battery and high output electric motor technology for electric airplanes of the future.
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The first customers are receiving their Rivian R1T electric pickups with the Max Pack battery offering the longest range for an electric pickup on the market. more… The post First Rivian R1T Max Pack EVs with 410 miles of range reach customers appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 5, 2023
September saw the UK EV share at 23.4% of the auto market, up from 22.4% year on year. Full electric sales grew in volume by 19% YoY, slightly less growth than the overall market. Overall auto volume was 272,610 units, up 21% YoY, though still far below pre-2020 seasonal norms.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Lobbyists for the Detroit Three automakers claim a proposal for stricter federal fuel economy standards would set the automakers up for billions of dollars in fines, according to a Reuters report. The report is based on a letter from the American Automotive Policy Council, representing General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, to the U.S. Energy.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 5, 2023
It appears that the feud between Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, and the Anti Defamation League (ADL) has ended, at least for now. In a recent press release , the ADL noted that it acknowledges X’s efforts to combat antisemitism. The group will be resuming its advertisements on X, too. “We appreciate X’s stated intent over the last few weeks to address antisemitism and hate on the platform.
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Sales of Chattanooga, Tennessee-built VW ID.4s rose more than 60% in Q3 year-over-year – but it’s nowhere near its 2023 target. more… The post VW ID.4 sales see a record quarter, but giddyup already appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Tesla wants energy, water, road, and rail infrastructure built in preparation for its massive Gigafactory in Mexico, and it is requesting the government to solidify these things before it begins construction. Tesla chose Mexico earlier this year as the location of its next automotive production plant, and because of its massive effects in terms of economics for the country, the automaker needs to secure the necessary infrastructure to ensure success.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The oil-killing solid-state EV battery of the future will put the squeeze on oil for transportation, but the petrochemicals problem persists.
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Your Rivian EV is getting a slew of new features, improvements, and other bug fixes as the latest update rolls out. Rivian introduced a new Drive Modes app, giving a comprehensive visual of the vehicle with improved range estimates while towing. more… The post Rivian improves towing, range estimates, and introduces new UI in latest update appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Tesla released an updated Model Y with fresh interior designs and new wheels in China last week, and the changes with ambient lighting can now be seen in a new leaked video that shows the cabin of the all-electric crossover. In late September , Tesla decided to add a few new features to the Model Y crossover, but these updates would only take place in the Chinese version of the vehicle.
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
This morning, Lucid Motors has announced the launch and immediate start of sales for a new rear-wheel drive (RWD) variant of its Air Pure sedan. Today’s latest trim closes out the lineup of Lucid’s flagship EV, now offering a variety of trims from the RWD pure, the the tri-motor Sapphire. Don’t get it twisted, though, this “most affordable” Lucid model delivers more range than nearly any other EV on the market. more… The post Lucid Motors launches RWD Air Pure variant, its most affordable trim t
Teslarati
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Rivian confirmed with Teslarati that it has started delivering R1T Max Pack trucks to customers. Earlier this week, Rivian Forum members noticed that the R1S Max Pack appeared on the company configurator. They also noticed that the R1T Max Pack button appeared on Rivian’s inventory shop—although it could not be selected at the time. Rivian reached out to Teslarati following the report to confirm the news.
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy has announced a major milestone in bringing its energy-dense cells to EVs one day. A-Samples of its 100+ Ah Factorial Electrolyte System Technology (FEST) solid-state battery cells are making their way to the company’s automotive partners around the globe – who those specific OEMs are though is up for dispute. more… The post Factorial Energy ships A-samples of 100+ Ah solid-state batteries to its automotive partners appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 5, 2023
In 2017, General Motors sold Opel and Vauxhall to Frances PSA Group — which later merged with Fiat Chrysler to form Stellantis — basically ending its involvement with the European market. However, the company vowed a return in 2023 and that’s now taking place in Switzerland. The American automaker has officially confirmed that it has begun taking orders on the battery-powered Cadillac Lyriq crossover, with deliveries assumed to commence in the first half of 2024.
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
It’s been nearly a two-year journey since XPeng Motors originally announced its mid-sized luxury SUV, the G9 – a model born into expectations from its creators as a potential best seller in its respective segment. I recently found myself on a tour through Europe that included the Netherlands and thought, “The G9 recently arrived here, why not ask XPeng for a loaner to tour the countryside in?
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 5, 2023
People across socioeconomic classes may feel that electrifying everything just isn't meant to be in their lives. The full life affordability of electric appliances and vehicles seems lost in translation all too often, unfortunately.
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
EV maker Rivian’s stock is plummeting Thursday after revealing plans to issue $1.5 billion in convertible debt. In connection with the offering, Rivian also released preliminary third-quarter revenue. more… The post Here’s why Rivian (RIVN) stock is plummeting today appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Kia is joining Jaguar, Honda, Fisker, Ford, GM, Volvo, Polestar, Nissan and Rivian in adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles. The South Korean automaker announced that its electric vehicle customers will have access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Starting from Q4 2024, Kia plans to […] The post Kia becomes latest automaker to adopt Tesla’s NACS charging standard appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
General Motors is gearing up to reenter Europe with a new EV offensive. To spearhead the campaign, GM announced Thursday it’s taking orders for the Cadillac Lyriq in Switzerland. more… The post GM kicks off European EV campaign with $90,000 Cadillac Lyriq, more models coming appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 5, 2023
After a slow start, Toyota appears primed for action, with new EVs coming in the next few years. A recent trademark application surfaced on the bZ forums , suggesting one of them could be a boxy electric off-roader or sports car.& Toyota applied to trademark “FT-3e,” which will be immediately familiar to keen-eyed enthusiasts. The automaker rolled out an FT-4X concept a few years ago that brought FJ-inspired styling and rugged off-road capability.
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Light eVTOL developer Opener.aero has announced it has changed its company name to Pivotal, following the debut of first scalable production aircraft, Helix. Despite the new nomenclature, Pivotal will continue business as usual as it looks to open order for the Helix eVTOLs very soon. more… The post eVTOL developer Opener rebrands as Pivotal, unveils production-ready Helix aircraft appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 5, 2023
I’ve had, for whatever reason, a consistently unfavorable view of Toyota’s Corolla for quite some time. Not an anti-Corolla bias, mind you. I kept an open mind every time I drove one. And every time I did, I felt let down. And that was before I compared the car to its rivals, such as the usually solid Honda Civic or the ever-improving Hyundai Elantra.
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) reported rising Q3 revenue, EV deliveries, and vehicle sales on Thursday. However, most of the growth is due to sales to a related company. more… The post VinFast (VFS) is trending again as third-quarter EV deliveries rise, but questions loom appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 5, 2023
In what must surely be some of the least surprising automotive news you’ll read today, the corporate duo of Hyundai and Genesis have announced they will be adopting the North American Charging Standard for its EVs. This change will debut in the final quarter of next year. As an aside, we’ll reiterate what we’ve been saying every time an automaker makes this declaration (and about all of them have, by now): This wholesale shift to NACS, which really wasn’t a “charging standard” at all in the true
Electrek
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Sustainable next-generation aircraft developer REGENT has taken another major step toward the manufacturing and marketing of its all-electric seagliders for advanced air mobility (AAM) services by securing $60 million in Series A Round funding round. more… The post REGENT’s AAM seaglider attracts $60 million in Series A funding appeared first on Electrek.
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