Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2021

An international group of experts led by WMG, University of Warwick working together as a part of an ISO technical committee, has published the first international (ISO) safety standard for Level 4 automated driving systems, taking them a step further towards being more widely available. One of the first applications of Level 4 autonomous vehicles is expected to be low-speed automated driving (LSAD) systems, such as pods.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 11, 2021

Pandemic year or not, gas prices run on supply and demand. Those simple rules have again pushed up prices at the pump, leading many more Americans to once again think about fuel efficiency. Several unexpected things have driven the price hikes this time, including OPEC drama on the supply side, and a spike in demand due to a rapid recovery from.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2021

Alumobility, a non-profit organization focused on solutions to advance the adoption of aluminum automotive body sheet, announced the results of its technical study demonstrating affordable lightweighting through the proposed conversion of a mass-produced C-segment SUV passenger door from steel to aluminum. The results of the study show the new aluminum door design meets or exceeds safety and other customer performance criteria to reach 45% weight savings.

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Teslarati

JULY 11, 2021

Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta testers have been sharing footage and pictures of Version 9 since its release over the weekend. Recently, a member of Tesla’s FSD Beta program tested out the company’s Pure Vision system through a foggy road — and the results were impressive. . Tesla enthusiasts from @WholeMarsBlog took a Model 3 running FSD Beta V9 and shared a video of their experience.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2021

Several companies have initiated a “Responsible Lithium Partnership” aiming to work towards responsible natural resource management, including lithium, in Chile’s Salar de Atacama. This cross-industry partnership is funded at its inception by BASF, Daimler AG, Fairphone, and Volkswagen Group. The partnership intends to foster a dialogue among local stakeholders, generating—and synthesizing scientific facts—and seeking solutions in a participatory manner.

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Teslarati

JULY 11, 2021

Tesla lowered the Model 3’s price in Australia over the weekend, making the base variant cost AU$59,990 before incentives. With the price drop, the Tesla Model 3 is now eligible for rebates in certain Australian states, like New South Wales and Victoria. The Tesla Model 3 drive-away prices vary, depending on the Australian state or territory. All the Model 3 drive-away prices Tesla listed in its configurator include additional fees, like the delivery fee.

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Teslarati

JULY 11, 2021

During MotorTrend’s test of the Tesla Model S Plaid, the automotive publication remarked that the vehicle showed an uncanny tendency to be robotic in its consistency, posting performance figures that never varied by more than a fraction of a second. It was an interesting observation for Tesla’s new flagship sedan, seeing as the “Raven” Model S Performance, the Plaid’s predecessor, tended to perform worse as its battery discharges. .

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 11, 2021

As I revealed and discussed in a recent CleanTech Talk podcast, the Volkswagen ID.4 won the 2021 CleanTechnica Car of the Year award. This article is another celebration of the vehicle, as well as an explanation of why it won — sort of. One unique thing about our awards is that we pick the finalists […].

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EV Obssesion

JULY 11, 2021

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) improves efficiency and performance Smaller battery or greater range thanks to CVT More torque when towing and driving off-road Faster acceleration and higher maximum speeds Continuously variable shifting for optimum comfort and convenience Stuttgart, Germany/Tilburg, Netherlands – The electromobility business is booming.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 11, 2021

Fort Lauderdale is considering a proposal from the Boring Company to dig a tunnel from downtown to the beach. Other companies have 45 days to submit proposals of their own.

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Electric Auto Association

JULY 11, 2021

EAA member develops a new EV cable delivery system BY Jim Owens: Member, Electric Auto Association. Disadvantages of usual charging process. My wife and I have owned 2 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) since 2015. We liked the cars but disliked the retrieval, uncoiling, dragging, and untangling of the charging apparatus. The cable took up floor space, was always dirty, and was a constant tripping hazard.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 11, 2021

WholeMarsBlog shared a now-deleted Reddit post on Twitter that provided clues to just how soon Tesla’s first structural pack with the new 4680 battery cells will be ready. The post was deleted before I saw it, but the headline stated, “4680 battery is ready!” Tesla workers sign the first structural pack with 4680 cells $TSLA […].

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InsideEVs

JULY 11, 2021

The infrastructure will be open for the industry.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 11, 2021

The Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market continues in the fast lane, with 8,821 plugin registrations logged last month. That meant that last month’s PEV share of the overall passenger auto market was 26% (18% BEV), pulling the year-to-date PEV share to 20% (10% BEV) and the total tally to 32,079 units. The market share is […].

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EV Obssesion

JULY 11, 2021

No suspicion of unlawful defeat devices against BMW Group European Commission enters uncharted territory for antitrust law Settlement agreed after most allegations dropped Applying for leniency was not an option for the BMW Group Talks had no influence on company’s product decisions and therefore did not disadvantage customers at all […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 11, 2021

I love seeing the tremendous growth of electric vehicle sales in Europe, which is likely to achieve more than 10% of new car sales being plugin vehicle sales this year, but there is something bittersweet about it. The bitter part is that Europe’s quick EV adoption makes the story in the United States quite a […].

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EV Obssesion

JULY 11, 2021

Urban freedom “It’s early in the morning. The city is awakening. On the way to my garage I breathe in the still cool air. I’m wear a casually cut parka that’s both fashionable and functional at the same time. The protectors are inconspicuous but give me a sense of security. I’m ready for the […]. The post The New BMW CE 04 – the Silent Revolution appeared first on EV Obsession.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 11, 2021

Lithium-ion batteries are becoming a popular option for electric golf carts.

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EV Obssesion

JULY 11, 2021

Originally published on by University House, University of Warwick One of the first applications of Level 4 autonomous vehicles is expected to be low speed automated driving (LSAD) systems, such as pods However, lack of safety standards has hampered their commercial deployment on public roads An international group of experts led by WMG, University of […].

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Electric Vehicles India

JULY 11, 2021

Nio Inc to have 4,000 battery swapping stations globally by 2025. NIO has unveiled ‘NIO Power 2025’, the battery swap station deployment plan, at its first NIO Power Day in Shanghai. The Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc has planned to install 4,000 battery swapping stations globally in 2025. The company president Qin Lihong said it plans to have 4,000 battery swapping stations globally in 2025.

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InsideEVs

JULY 11, 2021

OCPP stands for Open Charge Point Protocol.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 11, 2021

A Stylish Performer and Best Value in A Luxury Sedan. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. The 2021 Cadillac CT5 may be the the best value in a midsize luxury sedan. Starting at under $40,000, the CT5 comes in four trims: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, and the V-Series. Competing with the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series , Kia Stinger , Genesis G70 , Polestar 2 and the Lexus ES , the CT5 brings credible performance with the base engine, and has an overall att

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InsideEVs

JULY 11, 2021

This young woman and child should not have to put up with such blatant abuse.

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Teslarati

JULY 11, 2021

An 11-way, 1,000-mile endurance test has proven that long trips with an electric vehicle in the United States are now possible, though those who are not driving Teslas may find themselves a bit challenged. These were the findings of motoring publication Car and Driver , which held a long-distance race between 11 EVs that are currently sold in the United States. .

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InsideEVs

JULY 11, 2021

It's offered in standard SUV form, or as a 'Sportback' coupe.

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InsideEVs

JULY 11, 2021

Is the new version quicker than the old?

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