Tue.Feb 04, 2025

article thumbnail

Tesla FSD v12.6.3 is receiving acclaim from drivers

Teslarati

During the fourth quarter earnings call, Tesla executives highlighted that the company has not given up on Hardware 3 yet. The executives noted that the FSD Supervised v12.6 release is like a baby v13, and thus it is a notable improvement over its predecessors. Based on comments from Hardware 3 FSD users, it appears that Tesla executives were not joking at all.

Tesla 120
article thumbnail

EV charging alliance IONNA moves into full-scale deployment of 30k new charger bays in US

Electrek

OEM alliance and EV charging juggernaut IONNA has announced a key milestone today, transitioning from public beta testing in the US to a full-scale national release. The EV charging joint venture intends to deploy over 1,000 bays in the US this year en route to tens of thousands more this decade and has teased some exciting tech to make the overall experience more familiar for American drivers.

article thumbnail

Waymo launches transit credit pilot in Los Angeles

Teslarati

Waymo has launched a transit credit pilot program in Los Angeles, following initial tests in San Francisco last year. On Tuesday, Waymo announced in a press release that it is launching a two-month pilot program in the Southern California city, which will essentially pay $3.00 credits to riders who connect to seven eligible transit stations. The company, which is backed by Google’s parent company Alphabet, will run the program from February 4 through April 1, offering convenient routes to

article thumbnail

Ford Looks to Extended-Range EVs to Juice Demand

The Truth About Cars

Ford is planning a strategic shift as the automotive and political landscapes in the U.S. have jumped all over the map in recent times. The Blue Oval will look to extended-range EVs (EREVs) as a way to electrify future SUVs and pickups, including the Super Duty brand. EREVs arent really a new thing, as the Chevy Volt debuted around a decade ago with the tech, but there hasnt been much movement with the configuration in the last few years.

article thumbnail

How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

article thumbnail

Tesla’s road to gains comes with short-term pain: Bank of America

Teslarati

Bank of America analyst John Murphy acknowledged that Tesla is on the road to gains but has to face some short-term pain on the way. Murphy cited multiple challenges ahead for Tesla, including the company’s transition to producing its new Model Y vehicle. During the last earnings call, Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer Vaibhav Taneja announced that Tesla will start producing the new Model Y in all its factories simultaneously next month. “While we feel confident in our team’

America 96
article thumbnail

Volkswagen reveals initial pricing for 2025 ID.4

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen of America revealed initial pricing for the 2025 ID.4. Production resumes at the Chattanooga factory with 82 kWh models, which carry a starting MSRP of $45,095 for the rear-wheel-drive Pro and $48,995 for the AWD Pro. Models with the 62 kWh battery will have later availability, and all models will receive additional content starting […] The post Volkswagen reveals initial pricing for 2025 ID.4 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

Price 67

More Trending

article thumbnail

There’s finally some Tesla (TSLA) shareholder momentum to fire Elon Musk

Electrek

There finally appears to be some Tesla shareholder momentum to fire Elon Musk from the company after years of concerns being ignored by the board and most shareholders. However, probably nothing will happen as long as the stock (TSLA) is up.

Tesla 145
article thumbnail

Ferrari plans to launch its first BEV later this year

Teslarati

Ferrari has announced plans to launch its first full battery-electric vehicle (BEV) in Italy later this year, slated to be one of six full electric models the company plans to unveil in the coming months. In a statement on Tuesday, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said it would launch its first BEV at a capital markets day event on October 9, located at the automaker’s headquarters in Maranello (via Reuters ).

Ferrari 100
article thumbnail

Used Car of the Day: 1979 Dodge Ramcharger SE

The Truth About Cars

We're going old school with this 1979 Dodge Ramcharger SE today. The seller says it's rust free and the original motor has been replaced. There's a long list of mods that includes Holley fuel injection, a rebuilt transmission, JVC audio, Bluetooth, a winch, Dynomax mufflers, non-functional hood scoops, and more. This one is for sale in Indiana for $36,000.

Dodge 64
article thumbnail

Tesla sales are plunging around the world: Is this just a Musk problem?

The Driven EV News

Tesla sales are plunging in key markets around the world - many by more than 50 per cent. Surveys point to the now damaging impact of Elon Musk's toxic politics. But it is not the only reason. The post Tesla sales are plunging around the world: Is this just a Musk problem? appeared first on The Driven.

Sale 143
article thumbnail

Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

article thumbnail

Stellantis EV exhaust system could cool the chances of a fire

Green Car Reports

Parent company of Dodge, Ram, Jeep envisions an exhaust system for EVs Would identify battery thermal runaway, could help prevent resulting fire by treating gases Dodge Charger Daytona EV already makes the sound of an ICE exhaust system Exhaust systems remove the byproducts of internal combustion, so they might seem superfluous in electric.

Exhaust 140
article thumbnail

Norway EV share hits 96 pct in January, as Toyota tops list and Tesla slumps

The Driven EV News

Norway has hit a record 96 pct share of EVs in the new car market, as Toyota leads the list and Tesla slumps sharply despite a booming new car market. The post Norway EV share hits 96 pct in January, as Toyota tops list and Tesla slumps appeared first on The Driven.

Norway 137
article thumbnail

Lucid’s (LCID) EV sales climbed 50% in January after launching its new Gravity electric SUV

Electrek

After launching its first electric SUV in December, Lucids (LCID) US sales climbed 51% last month from a year ago. According to a new report, Lucid sold 50 Gravity models in its first month on the market.

SUV 131
article thumbnail

Ferrari's first EV debuting Oct. 9

Green Car Reports

Ferrari will move forward with its EV plans in 2025 despite the electrification contraction at many low-volume luxury automakers. The first electric Ferrari is set to debut on Oct. 9. Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna confirmed the date of the automaker's first EV date during its Q4 and 2024 earnings results on Tuesday. Vigna called the upcoming EV the.

Ferrari 122
article thumbnail

ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

article thumbnail

Ferrari is launching its first EV later this year: Here’s a sneak peek of the electric supercar

Electrek

Ferrari looks to shake up the market with its first all-electric vehicle, which will launch later this year. Ferrari confirmed plans to launch its first EV in October as one of six new vehicles debuting in 2025. Ahead of its official debut, the new electric car was spotted testing out in public. Check out a sneak peek of it below.

Ferrari 121
article thumbnail

Ford EVs Set New Sales Records In The U.S. In January

InsideEVs

The Mustang Mach-E led the way with the best-ever January sales.

Sale 118
article thumbnail

Reddit TSLA group moves to fire Elon, Tesla insurance discounts, and big solar

Electrek

On todays episode of Quick Charge , we look at a group of $TSLA shareholders on Reddit who want Elon Musk fired as CEO of Tesla and theyre using his own public words against him. Plus the new Model Y arrives in US showrooms and FSD users can get a break on insurance.

Solar 117
article thumbnail

Australian EV sales crash in January despite ongoing price war

The Driven EV News

EV sales in 2025 have gotten off to a shaky start, with January seeing a big drop across the board, including Tesla and BYD. The post Australian EV sales crash in January despite ongoing price war appeared first on The Driven.

Sale 114
article thumbnail

KORE Power kills $1 billion Arizona EV battery factory plans

Electrek

KORE Power has scrapped plans for its $1 billion lithium-ion battery factory in Buckeye, Arizona, and its CEO and founder has resigned.

Arizona 117
article thumbnail

February 2025 Fuel Price Update: Prices Dip, but Tariffs Could Change the Trend

Green Fleet Magazine

How do gas prices in the U.S. compare to previous weeks? The average price of gas per gallon sees a slight dip in some regions. See what's contributing to the changes.

Price 111
article thumbnail

Genesis GV90 spotted looking like the ultimate ultra-luxury EV [Video]

Electrek

Genesis is preparing to launch its largest, most luxurious electric SUV yet. The Genesis GV90 EV was spotted for the first time in South Korea, revealing its ultra-luxury design.

article thumbnail

The true picture of sepsis in the UK

Innovation News Network

Dr Ron Daniels, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the UK Sepsis Trust, details the realities of sepsis in the UK. The post The true picture of sepsis in the UK appeared first on Innovation News Network.

110
110
article thumbnail

2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Pricing Revealed: Starting Costs and Features

Green Fleet Magazine

Check out Volkswagens latest update for the 2025 ID.4, including details on the starting MSRP, driver assistance features, tech, and more.

Price 109
article thumbnail

Ford To Build EREV SUVs, Super Duty Trucks As EV Plans Shift

InsideEVs

The automakers EV sales are growing, but EREVs could help scale and profits by adding in gas engines to boost range.

Building 106
article thumbnail

Nissan Ariya Proves Its Mettle: 30,000 Miles of Rugged Desert Patrol With Zero Tailpipe Emissions

Electric Cars Report

Deep in the desert south of Phoenix lies Nissans Arizona Testing Center (ATC). Here, summer temperatures regularly exceed 115 degrees Fahrenheit, offering the ultimate proving ground for reliability. Security at ATC is no small task. As a key future vehicle testing location with more than 3,000 rugged acres to monitor, not every vehicle is designed […] The post Nissan Ariya Proves Its Mettle: 30,000 Miles of Rugged Desert Patrol With Zero Tailpipe Emissions appeared first on Electric Cars

Nissan 102
article thumbnail

Stellantis Patents An 'EV Exhaust', But It's Not For What You Think

InsideEVs

The patent is meant to protect an EV from battery fires by using an exhaust-like system in case of thermal runaway.

Exhaust 102
article thumbnail

Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2025

The Driven EV News

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes early results for January. The post Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2025 appeared first on The Driven.

article thumbnail

Mercedes EVs can charge on Tesla Superchargers, starting today

Electrek

Mercedes EVs can now charge on Tesla’s Supercharger network with the use of a NACS adapter. The NACS transition is.

article thumbnail

Nissan e-Trail trademark points to adventure EV

Green Car Reports

A new Nissan trademark filing points to an adventurous electric vehicle from the Japanese automaker—but it's just a hint for now. In a move first spotted by CarMoses, Nissan filed a trademark application for the name e-Trail with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jan. 15. While a trademark filing is no guarantee of.

Nissan 96
article thumbnail

These solar streetlights can withstand Category 5 hurricanes

Electrek

Streetleafs solar-powered streetlights can withstand Category 5 hurricanes, and the company aims to deploy them across Florida to boost storm resilience.

Solar 90
article thumbnail

Delayed! Exotic Polestar 6 roadster pushed back as focus turns to Polestar 7 SUV for 2027

EV Central

Polestar is shuffling its future model plans as it looks to boost sales and take advantage of increasing interest in electric SUVs. The Swedish-based Chinese-owned brand has prioritised the upcoming Polestar 7 over the sexier – and much more expensive – Polestar 6 in the interest of growing sales for the fledgling brand. The Polestar 7 is expected to bring high levels of luxury and performance in an effort to tackle brands such as Porsche and Range Rover with a pint-sized electric SU

SUV 88
article thumbnail

AI-powered breast cancer screening trial to revolutionise early detection in the UK

Innovation News Network

700,000 UK women will take part in the EDITH trial to test the effectiveness of AI in detecting breast cancer earlier. Find out more. The post AI-powered breast cancer screening trial to revolutionise early detection in the UK appeared first on Innovation News Network.

Power 83
article thumbnail

Exotic Polestar 6 roadster delayed as focus turns to Polestar 7 SUV for 2027

EV Central

Polestar is shuffling its future model plans as it looks to boost sales and take advantage of increasing interest in electric SUVs. The Swedish-based Chinese-owned brand has prioritised the upcoming Polestar 7 over the sexier – and much more expensive – Polestar 6 in the interest of growing sales for the fledgling brand. The Polestar 7 is expected to bring high levels of luxury and performance in an effort to tackle brands such as Porsche and Range Rover with a pint-sized electric SU

SUV 88
article thumbnail

The Ionna Charging Network Will Get Amazon’s AI Grocery Store Tech

InsideEVs

You'll be able to grab your snacks and Just Walk Out, with no cashier necessary.

Store 82