Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Mercedes-Benz is making a number of changes to its EQE and EQS electric SUV and respective sedan/hatchback models for the 2024 model year, including updates to improve range and a new braking system that could address a common complaint about earlier models. In the EQS and EQE, Mercedes tuned its regenerative braking for efficiency, opting for.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Two electric car models powered by sodium ion batteries went into production in China in late December. It this the start of a trend? The post Electric Cars Powered By Sodium Ion Batteries Go On Sale In China appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Vinfast will use franchised dealerships to sell cars in the U.S.—starting in the state where the company also plans to build a factory. While Vinfast already has a few company-operated showrooms, its first franchised dealership opened this week in Cary, North Carolina, in partnership with the Leith Automotive Group. As of Thursday, the.
Electrek
DECEMBER 29, 2023
The world’s longest land and subsea interconnector – between the UK and Denmark – started commercial operations today. more… The post The world’s longest land and subsea interconnector just came online appeared first on Electrek.
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Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Vinfast shifts to dealership sales. Mercedes-Benz tweaks its EV lineups for more range—real-world especially. And want an exciting EV under $40,000? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Have you waited out the market roller-coasters of the past couple years? We rounded up all the affordable EVs that are arriving in 2024 and 2025, and if.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 29, 2023
According to the World Resources Institute, the number of electric school buses operating or delivered in the United States rose. [continued] The post Electric School Buses More Than Doubled In USA From March 2022 To June 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Toyota isn’t the most popular auto brand among EV fans. Ironically, many normal folk think Toyota is an EV leader. [continued] The post Toyota Gets Roasted And An FTC Complaint From Public Citizen For Misleading Advertising appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Elon Musk has announced that he will be holding company talks for his two biggest businesses, SpaceX and Tesla, next month. The talks will be publicly posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Musk’s company talks for Tesla and SpaceX were mentioned by the CEO in a post on X. As per Musk, he would be holding SpaceX’s talk next week.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 29, 2023
For as long as I’ve been covering electric cars (over a decade), there have been two clear electric vehicle leaders. [continued] The post BYD On Verge Of Surpassing Tesla In BEV Sales — And Some Funny Ideas People Have About BYD appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 29, 2023
What could very well be the first Tesla Cybertruck crash has been reported in California. The vehicle, which appears to be a company car, was involved in a collision with a Toyota Corolla. Images taken of the two vehicles after the crash hinted at the performance of the Cybertruck’s tough stainless steel panels during a real-world collision. Reports of the crash were initially reported on the r/Cybertruck subreddit , with user u/boddhya sharing photos of the vehicles that were involved in the
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 29, 2023
A recent video by CNBC takes an in-depth look at a problem Hertz is having: lack of demand for Tesla. [continued] The post Hertz: Not Enough Teslas Are Getting Rented appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Amidst the buzz surrounding Tesla’s electric vehicles, a less flashy but equally important part of the company’s business continues to gain momentum. This was hinted at in a recent drone flyover of the Lathrop Megafactory in California, a facility dedicated to the production of the Megapack, Tesla’s flagship battery storage unit. Aerial footage captured on Thursday by drone operator Tesla watcher Met God in Wilderness revealed a sizable inventory of 339 Megapacks at the Lathrop facility
Electrek
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Fisker’s (FSR) stock is soaring after announcing EV deliveries climbed over 300% from last quarter. The EV maker plans to accelerate its pace after delivering around 4,700 Fisker Oceans in 2023. more… The post Fisker (FSR) stock bounces after EV deliveries climb 300% in Q4 appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 29, 2023
The Fremont Factory may no longer be Tesla’s most productive and efficient plant, but it is still a facility that can churn out serious volumes of all-electric vehicles. This was highlighted in a drone flyover of the factory this week. Avid Tesla watcher Met God in Wilderness , who has been observing the Fremont Factory and the Lathrop Megafactory for some time now, captured footage of the facilities yesterday, December 28.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Lost a bit in the holiday rush here at TTAC was a new Reuters story about Tesla blaming the buyers of its cars for parts failures. It's a long, thoroughly investigated piece and I am still working through it. We didn't cover it due to our small staff and the holiday blur -- we almost certainly have hit it any other week. But from what I've seen so far, Tesla has a lot of explaining to do.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Tesla Australia deliveries have stalled over the past few months. The issue stems from the Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) Glovis Caravel, which has been prohibited from making deliveries due to biohazard concerns. According to AIS data, the Glovis Caravel arrived in Brisbane, Australia, from China at the end of October. The Clovis Caravel reportedly carried a few “months worth” of Model Y deliveries from China.
Electrek
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Is Rivian planning its own home energy system like the Tesla Powerwall? The EV maker’s recent patent for an Energy Storage Device hints one could be coming. more… The post Is Rivian planning a Tesla Powerwall-like home energy storage system? appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Gebrüder Weiss, a European logistics company, recently announced that the company’s Peak Evolution Team has achieved a remarkable feat: setting. [continued] The post Solar-Powered Truck Achieves World EV Altitude Record appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Tesla has leaked its ‘Powershare Mobile Connector’ through its user manual, but it’s so far unclear how it’s different from Tesla’s regular mobile connector. more… The post Tesla leaks Powershare Mobile Connector appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 29, 2023
The product people at Cadillac made a crucial decision early in the Fifties with regard to the positioning of the second generation Eldorado: It would be less expensive, and less special. The unique content of the exclusive limited-run 1953 Eldorado meant it had a stratospheric price that put it out of reach for the vast majority of consumers. The subsequent 1954 Eldorado appeared with a more reasonable price, and was a fancy trim package atop the new Series 62 convertible.
Electrek
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Japanese industry leaders, including Toyota , Nissan, Honda, Subaru, Panasonic, and seven others, are teaming up to develop advanced vehicle software. more… The post Toyota, Nissan, 10 others join forces to form a new research group powerhouse for software appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Today we bring you a Fox body that's ready to race. This 1991 Ford Mustang is setup for drag racing. It's heavily modified -- I will let you wade through the listing. The highlights include a racing dashboard, a safety cage, aluminum heads, a Holley carb, nitrous, and more. The car is street legal, and according to the seller, drives well on the street.
Electrek
DECEMBER 29, 2023
China’s EV battery developer Gotion High-Tech continues its global expansion, celebrating its latest milestone in new technologies this month. Gotion rolled its first battery pack off its new assembly line near Silicon Valley – its first product manufactured in the United States. more… The post China’s Gotion High-Tech rolls first battery pack off its new US assembly line appeared first on Electrek.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 29, 2023
The ON Semiconductor Foundation , an onsemi Giving Now program, recently awarded the IEEE Foundation a two-year grant totaling US $137,125 for IEEE TryEngineering to develop content about semiconductor technology for middle school students and their teachers. The preuniversity outreach program is overseen by IEEE Educational Activities. Onsemi , headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., funds STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) educational activities for underprivileged youth in un
Electrek
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Two months after Rivian started delivering EVs with its long-anticipated Max battery pack, we’ve seen our first real-world range comparison, and the results are… just ok. Despite over 50 miles more EPA range than the Large Pack, the first real-world tests show that the gap is significantly narrower. more… The post Rivian Max Pack doesn’t deliver much extra range in first real world test, especially for $10k appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Fisker reported a surge of over 300% in its electric vehicle deliveries for the last quarter, resulting in the handover of approximately 4,700 vehicles for the entire year. The substantial increase in quarterly sales was driven by robust demand for the Fisker Ocean One launch edition SUV, which is priced at around $68,999, the company […] The post Fisker Sold 4,700 EVs in 2023, Deliveries Grow Over 300% from Q3 to Q4 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
DECEMBER 29, 2023
A Tesla Cybertruck just had a real-world crash for the first time as people are trying to determine the level of safety of the electric pickup truck. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck just had its first real world crash appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Tesla recently began rolling out its refreshed Model 3 sedan in some global markets, and the automaker is now gearing up for an update to its best-selling model. Bloomberg broke the story, which claims that the Model Y is due for a thorough update next year. The source said that Tesla would begin production of the refreshed Model Y at its Shanghai Gigafactory in mid-2024.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Volkswagen Group continues its efforts to lead the EV transition in Europe, and that includes making sure that Volkswagen Group. [continued] The post Volkswagen Group’s Elli Now Has 600,000 Charging Points appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 29, 2023
With Toyota discussing its desire to build an automatic transmission dedicated for performance applications, driving enthusiasts around the world are eager to find out when the unit will be affixed to the GR Yaris. Meanwhile, Americans want to know when it will be adapted for the GR Corolla and prospective performance products Toyota may actually sell in the United States.
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 29, 2023
My brother and his wife took the plunge and bought a non-Detroit Three vehicle this year: a Volvo XC60. They. [continued] The post The Transition To Electric Vehicles Is Plagued By Software Issues appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Amidst the buzz surrounding Tesla’s electric vehicles, a less flashy but equally important part of the company’s business is gaining momentum. This was hinted at in a recent drone flyover of the Lathrop Megafactory in California, a facility dedicated to the production of the Megapack, Tesla’s flagship battery storage unit. Aerial footage captured on Thursday by drone operator Tesla watcher Met God in Wilderness revealed a sizable inventory of 339 Megapacks at the Lathrop facility’s holdi
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 29, 2023
A recent video from TFLEV shows us that you don’t necessarily need to buy an expensive electric pickup to tow. [continued] The post Budget EV Towing With The ID.4 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 29, 2023
General Motors’ Cruise has had an exceptionally tough 2023, but the company isn’t going down without a fight or, in this case, a massive lawsuit against the city of San Francisco. GM has paid San Francisco $108 million in taxes and $13 million in interest since 2016 and now wants it back. Rather than taxing GM and Cruise separately, as the automaker claims it should, the city lumped them together, resulting in higher tax bills.
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