August, 2021

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Confusion brews as retro-style EV startup Alpha Motor turns on the charm

Green Car Reports

The electric vehicle startup Alpha Motor Corporation posted a video this week that showed the “launch” of its Alpha Wolf electric pickup concept. In it, Joshua Boyt and Jay Lijewski appear together on stage, riffing on ideas the way we’ve seen Silicon Valley types and executives do in a wide range of product debuts. No titles are.

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Radical new electric bike drive system requires no chains or belts, entirely ride-by-wire

Electrek

German company Schaeffler has just revealed an innovative new drive system for electric bicycles that eschews traditional bike chains and belts for an entirely electrical-driven system. The new system is known as the Schaeffler Free Drive and marks the entry of one of the most divergent electric bicycle drivetrains we’ve seen in years. more… The post Radical new electric bike drive system requires no chains or belts, entirely ride-by-wire appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model X Plaid spotted testing Dog Mode in the wild

Teslarati

A Tesla Model X Plaid was spotted in the wild, testing Dog Mode. Back at the Fremont Factory, Model X Plaid vehicles were seen running through the facility’s test track, hinting that Tesla might start ramping the production for its premium SUV soon. A Tesla Model X Plaid was seen parked on the street with a passenger still inside. Sleeping peacefully inside the Model X cabin in 68°F—thanks to Tesla’s Dog Mode—was a pupper obviously waiting for his human companion to return.

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Keep Fuel Dollars Local By Switching To EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Using the example of the southeastern US, a new analysis outlines how electrifying transportation regionally could result in $47 billion in transportation fuel spending retained annually.

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

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We’re Getting Closer to Flying Humanoid Robots

Cars That Think

A couple of years ago, we wrote about a bipedal robot called Jet-HR1 under development at the Guangdong University of Technology. With little foot-mounted ducted fans, Jet-HR1 could step across very wide gaps by using the thrust created by the fans to futz with its center of gravity. That's cool and all, but let's take the logical (or not!) next step and see what happens when those ducted fans get cranked up as high as they'll go: flying humanoid robot !

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Decarbonization Will Require Pricing Reform

Energy Institute at HAAS

When it comes to electrification, all energy prices matter. While a lot of behavior that harms the environment is due to misguided libertarianism or selfishness, much of it also comes … Continue Reading Decarbonization Will Require Pricing Reform.

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The mystery of a Tesla found destroyed on a frozen lake is solved, and it’s a wild story

Electrek

The mystery of how a Tesla Model X was found burnt to almost nothing on a frozen lake in Vermont is now solved. It’s a wild story that involves over half a million dollars of fraud exploiting Tesla’s purchasing process. more… The post The mystery of a Tesla found destroyed on a frozen lake is solved, and it’s a wild story appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Gigafactory Nevada’s solar panel installation is expanding further

Teslarati

Tesla’s Gigafactories in Texas, Berlin, and Shanghai may command the spotlight for the most part these days, but the company’s first Gigafactory in Nevada is still evolving in its own way. As could be seen in a drone flyover of the site, a new batch of solar panels was recently installed in the expansive battery factory’s roof, allowing the company to inch closer to its goal of making Giga Nevada a fully sustainable facility. .

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Tesla Is Taking Over Norway

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla’s recent events in Norway have been groundbreaking. The electric automaker shipped around 1,300 Model Ys to Norway as it began deliveries to Europe recently. It turns out these Model Ys were shipped directly from Gigafactory Shanghai. In turn, all of these are the Tesla’s Made-in-China (MIC) Model Y Long Range variants. This massive delivery […].

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200 Years Ago, Faraday Invented the Electric Motor

Cars That Think

In 1820, the Danish physicist. Hans Christian Ørsted threw electromagnetic theory into a state of confusion. Natural philosophers of the day believed that electricity and magnetism were two distinct phenomena, but Ørsted suggested that the flow of electricity through a wire created a magnetic field around it. The French physicist André-Marie Ampère saw a demonstration of Ørsted's experiment in which an electric current deflected a magnetic needle, and he then developed a mathematical theory to e

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

Brief

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Tesla Semi Payload To Be At Least As High As For A Diesel Truck

InsideEVs

Tesla's Impact Report 2020 says that's due to higher weight allowance for electric semis in the US and EU, plus battery advancements.

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Tesla overtakes Volkwagen, Ford in Norway as Model Y dominates August EV sales

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y has boosted Tesla’s presence and sales in Europe. Charts that track EV sales in Europe reveal that Tesla Model Y sales have already exceeded numbers from legacy automakers in Norway, including Volkswagen, Ford, and Audi. In terms of the full transition to electric vehicles, Norway might be considered the closest to the goal. The Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council (OFV) reported that most new passenger car sales in July were zero-emission cars, taking up 64.1% market sha

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Elon Musk’s companies currently provide jobs to ~110k people worldwide

Teslarati

Elon Musk recently shared a rather interesting update on Twitter — his companies now employ about 110,000 people worldwide. This is quite impressive considering that in the grand scheme of things, Tesla, SpaceX, and Musk’s other ventures are still just getting started. Musk’s update came as a response to a TSLA bull on Twitter who inquired if his companies had already reached the 100,000-employee milestone.

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Gogoro named global leader in light electric vehicle battery swapping, passes 200 million swaps

Electrek

While many people think of Gogoro as an electric scooter company, it’s perhaps more accurate to call Gogoro a battery-swapping network company that also happens to build fast and tech-savvy electric scooters. That’s because the company is becoming increasingly well-known around the globe for its battery-swapping system, especially now that those batteries are being adopted by leading global light electric vehicle manufacturers. more… The post Gogoro named global leader in light

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

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SpaceX installs first ‘Mechazilla’ arm on Starship launch tower

Teslarati

One month after SpaceX stacked Starship’s South Texas ‘launch tower’ to its full height, the company has installed the first arm on what amounts to the backbone of ‘Mechazilla.’ At the end of July, after less than four months of work, a team of SpaceX workers and contractors installed the final prefabricated section of a ~145m (~475 ft) tall tower meant to support orbital Starship launches.

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A note left on a Tesla Model 3 shows just how little people know about electric cars

Electrek

A note that a “concerned resident” left on a Tesla Model 3 after unplugging it shows just how little people know about electric cars. more… The post A note left on a Tesla Model 3 shows just how little people know about electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla survey shows take rate for Full Self-Driving package is surprisingly low

Electrek

A large survey of Tesla owners gives us probably the best idea of the take rate for the Full Self-Driving package. It’s an important metric for Tesla and it is surprisingly low. Or… is it? more… The post Tesla survey shows take rate for Full Self-Driving package is surprisingly low appeared first on Electrek.

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Double Standard For Tesla’s Autopilot Versus Legacy Automaker ADAS Terminology

CleanTechnica EVs

The idea that Tesla shouldn’t use the name “Autopilot” for its advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) is pretty popular among Tesla’s critics. The core argument, in a nutshell, is that people aren’t smart enough to understand that this is a driver-assist package, not a perfect replacement for a human driver. It’s all Tesla’s fault, of course. […].

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Gas Cars Are Declining Significantly & Full Electrics Rising In USA

CleanTechnica EVs

We may have experienced peak fossil car sales in the USA, and the peak year wasn’t even very recently. It appears that the year that will go down in history as the peak year for fossil-powered light-duty vehicle sales was 2016. Ironically, that’s also the year the Tesla Model 3 was unveiled. Fully-electric vehicle sales […].

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XPeng P7 Gets Highest Active Safety Score of All EVs Sold in China — 98.51%

CleanTechnica EVs

XPeng is on a bit of a roll. After passing the 50,000 vehicle milestone with the P7, setting new sales records two months in a row, and leading the Chinese EV startup market, the Guangzhou-based company has announced that the XPeng P7 has the absolute highest safety rating of all electric vehicles sold in China. […].

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Watch Rivian’s R1T easily navigate through at least 3 feet of water

Electrek

In a recent tweet from Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, its upcoming flagship R1T pickup can be seen driving through a “lazy river”-like pool of water, submerged up near its hood. The company and its CEO continue to hype the EV as its initial Launch Edition sits on the precipice of deliveries in September. more… The post Watch Rivian’s R1T easily navigate through at least 3 feet of water appeared first on Electrek.

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3 Electric Vehicles Are Class Leaders In California — Chevy Bolt, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y

CleanTechnica EVs

As reported earlier today, electric vehicles are seeing a higher share of auto sales in California than ever before. The Tesla Model Y is the 2nd best selling vehicle in the state across the board! The Model 3 is the 12th best selling vehicle. Overall, plugin vehicles accounted for 11% of all new auto sales […].

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The Waiting List to Own a Tesla is Growing

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris Tesla’s infamous waiting lists are back. For most models, if you order today, you may be lucky to see your new Tesla this year. Deliveries of Tesla Model Y manufactured by Giga Shanghai have just started in China. Model Y is on the way home! #Tesla #ModelY pic.twitter.com/JJbYMH1H7F — […].

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Tesla Model Y — 2nd Best Selling SUV In California, & Model 3 The 5th Best Selling Car

CleanTechnica EVs

The Tesla Model Y is now the 2nd best selling SUV or truck in California, based on registration data from the first half of 2021. The Model 3, meanwhile, is the 5th best selling car in the Golden Staten, and the 12th best selling light-duty vehicle. Together, those two models as well as Tesla’s older, […].

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Tesla’s 4680 battery offensive in China hits the accelerator pedal

Teslarati

Tesla is looking to find more suppliers that will manufacture its 4680 battery cell in China, with reports that the automaker is already negotiating with several battery companies in the country, according to Chinese media outlets. Tesla unveiled its 4680 battery cell in September 2020 , aiming to create an EV battery capable of more range and power and a longer life span.

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Volkswagen ID.3 Rolls Into China

CleanTechnica EVs

The Volkswagen ID.3, Europe’s second best selling electric car in the first half of 2021, is finally making its way into the Chinese market, the largest auto market and largest electric car market in the world. It appeared at the Chengdu Motor Show today, and pre-bookings of the electric hatchback were opened up. The ID.3 […].

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Tesla’s 4680 battery cell pilot production line hits 70-80% yield: report

Teslarati

Tesla has a number of programs that have the potential to change markets, and one of these is arguably the 4680 cells. Created using a dry electrode process and optimized for price and efficiency, the 4680 batteries could very well be the key to Tesla’s possible invasion of the mainstream auto and energy market. If Tesla pulls off its 4680 production ramp, its place at the summit of the sustainable energy market would be all but ensured.

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Toyota suspends all self-driving vehicles at Paralympic Games after collision with athlete

Electrek

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced an immediate halt to all of its e-Palette self-driving transportation pods operating at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. The decision comes on the heels of an accident that took place in the Paralympic Village yesterday, when a Toyota e-Palette collided with a visually impaired athlete, injuring them. more… The post Toyota suspends all self-driving vehicles at Paralympic Games after collision with athlete appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla is making moves to become an electricity provider in Texas

Teslarati

The sleeping giant that is Tesla Energy is showing signs that it is waking up. This became quite evident in Texas as Tesla filed an application with the Texas Public Utility Commission to sell power in the state. Tesla’s application came as the company pursues a number of high-profile battery storage projects in the state, such as a 100 MW system in Angleton, TX, and a 250 MW battery near Giga Texas.

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Tesla plans to enter Texas deregulated energy market, starts with massive 250 MW battery

Electrek

Tesla has filed to enter Texas’s deregulated energy market and become an official electricity retailer. For a change, the company sees an opportunity not to disrupt but to fix and stabilize the market. more… The post Tesla plans to enter Texas deregulated energy market, starts with massive 250 MW battery appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model Y becomes Norway’s best selling EV in August in less than one week

Teslarati

Less than a week since its arrival, the Tesla Model Y sales have topped the charts with 790 registrations in August—as of this writing. A few days ago, Tesla started its Model Y invasion in Europe with its first deliveries in several EU territories, including Germany, Belgium, and Norway. Norway’s constantly updating registration numbers provide a glimpse into how well the Model Y is being received in a key European EV market.

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SpaceX’s second Super Heavy booster might land in Mechazilla’s arms

Teslarati

CEO Elon Musk says that SpaceX could attempt to catch a Super Heavy booster out of mid-air with a tower-sized ‘Mechazilla’ robot as early as Starship’s second orbital launch attempt. Speaking on Twitter just hours after SpaceX installed said Starship launch tower’s first arms , Musk has thankfully answered a question on the minds of many: how many prototype boosters must be expended?

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Tesla Is Slowly Cutting Into Pharmaceutical & Health Insurance Costs

CleanTechnica EVs

There are so many industries that Tesla is affecting — threatening even. There are a couple that don’t get much thought or attention, though. Although Tesla doesn’t make medicines or cure diseases, it is also having a growing effect on the pharmaceutical industry and the health insurance industry here in America. Dementia & Air Pollution […].

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Tesla is vindicated over fire after salvaged car buyer reveals video showing how fire originated

Electrek

Tesla has vindicated after a Model Y was wrongly blamed for a fire that happened earlier this year in Texas. A video emerged showing that the fire didn’t originate from the electric vehicle. more… The post Tesla is vindicated over fire after salvaged car buyer reveals video showing how fire originated appeared first on Electrek.

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