Electric Vehicles & The Utility Grid — A Match Made In Heaven
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 18, 2023
Some people are scared that electric vehicles will crash the utility grid. In two recent reports, researchers debunk such nonsense.
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Huge Solar Canopy For Electric Buses Coming To Austin, Texas
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 27, 2023
It looks like Austin, Texas, is going to get a bit cleaner thanks to its CapMetro regional public transportation provider, which is making progress toward a zero-emissions future for Austin. In cooperation with BP Pulse, HOLT Renewables announced that it will design and build a pioneering solar-powered charging infrastructure solution for CapMetro. A big one.
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Rystad Energy expects strong growth in hydrogen pipelines through 2035
Green Car Congress
APRIL 11, 2023
Independent research and business intelligence company Rystad Energy estimates that there are about 91 planned hydrogen pipeline projects in the world, totaling 30,300 kilometers and due to come online by around 2035. Today, more than 4,300 kilometers already exists for hydrogen transportation with more than 90% located in Europe and North America, the company notes.
EV models outnumber PHEV choices for the first time since 2014
Green Car Reports
APRIL 16, 2023
Plug-in hybrid tech continues to be something that neither automakers nor regulators can completely agree on. Some, like Toyota, Volvo, BMW, and others see them as a smart, effective bridge technology to EVs while others, including GM and Honda see them, at least for now in the U.S., as an unnecessary complication in the shift to EVs. In light of.
How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim
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Timber! The World’s First Wooden Transistor
Cars That Think
APRIL 29, 2023
Transistors inside modern computer chips are several nanometers across, and switch on and off at hundreds of gigahertz. Organic electrochemical transistors, made for biodegradable applications, are milimeters in size and switch at kilohertz rates. The world’s first wooden transistor, made by a collaboration of researchers through the Wallenberg Wood Science Center and reported this week in Publications of the National Academy of Sciences , is 3 centimeters across and switches at less than one He
Comment on NIO sues vlogger for $290,000 for spreading false information by Tim Manriquez
CN EV Post
APRIL 29, 2023
He should have been made to pay more!! I'm so sick of these people spouting crap about a great car company that makes an excellent product that looks amazing, in an attempt to get the stock price to drop so they can short it and make a few bucks. They do damage to the company's reputation, while risking many employee's job who have families to support.
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The first of China’s desert solar and wind projects is online, and it’s huge
Electrek
APRIL 28, 2023
The first of many solar and wind projects in China’s deserts is now online, and it’s capable of powering 1.5 million households. more… The post The first of China’s desert solar and wind projects is online, and it’s huge appeared first on Electrek.
Fraunhofer leading “MaSSiF” research project on solid-state sulfur-silicon batteries
Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2023
The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden is leading a research project targeting a new generation of sulfur-based batteries. The focus of the research project “MaSSiF – Material Innovations for Solid-State Sulfur-Silicon Batteries” is the design, construction and evaluation of lightweight and low-cost sulfur-based prototype cells with high storage capacities.
Volvo EX90 electric SUV already sold out for its first year
Green Car Reports
APRIL 28, 2023
The 2024 Volvo EX90 is still a few months away from the start of deliveries, but the electric SUV is already sold out for its first year of production. Volvo confirmed this in a press release detailing its first-quarter 2023 financial results, although it didn't disclose how many vehicles would be built in the first-year production run, only.
California Reaches EV Sales Goal Two Years Early
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 28, 2023
Tesla and other electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common on California’s roads, and the state recently surpassed an important EV adoption milestone. More buyers than ever are going electric, supporting the state’s plans to ban new gas car sales by 2035.
Meet Mr. Internet: Vint Cerf
Cars That Think
APRIL 30, 2023
It was June 1973. For the past three months, Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn had been working together on a problem Kahn had been pondering for some time: how to connect ground-based military computers seamlessly to communications satellites and mobile radios. The ARPANET and the way it handled communications was already well established. But extending it to handle multiple networks—whose reliability couldn’t be taken for granted—was a different story.
Tesla is most popular used EV brand in Carmax’s 2023 Electric Vehicle Consumer Report
Teslarati
APRIL 28, 2023
CarMax, the United States’ largest used car retailer, has observed a significant increase in consumer interest in electric vehicles, particularly Teslas. The firm’s findings were outlined in the company’s 2023 Electric Vehicle (EV) Consumer Report. According to CarMax, searches for “electric” vehicles doubled between February 2022 and February 2023.
California bans new diesel trucks effective 2036, a world first
Electrek
APRIL 28, 2023
The California Air Resources Board has voted unanimously to finalize its Advanced Clean Fleets rule, a massive new regulation on medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles that, among other things, requires all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicles sold or registered in the state of California to be zero-emission come 2036. more… The post California bans new diesel trucks effective 2036, a world first appeared first on Electrek.
How much does wheel type affect range? Stunning results of Model Y Performance test
The Driven EV News
APRIL 25, 2023
For a City Slicker, bigger tyres on a Model Y Performance are fine. If you plan on long distance driving, the energy wasted may be an issue. The post How much does wheel type affect range? Stunning results of Model Y Performance test appeared first on The Driven.
NIO Capital invests in Chinese SiC chip maker
CN EV Post
APRIL 26, 2023
Qingchun was founded in March 2021, and the core team members have been involved in SiC semiconductor technology for over 20 years, according to NIO Capital. (Image credit: NIO Capital) NIO Capital has invested in a local Chinese silicon carbide (SiC) chip maker as it continues to expand its investments in the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry chain.
BYD Unleashes The Seagull In China — And Its Cheaper Than A Petrol-Powered Honda Fit!
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 29, 2023
Earlier this month, BYD launched the updated Qin Plus EV. It comes with a high-efficiency heat pump as standard. The electric motor has been upgraded to 150 kW. So, you can get a full BEV with a heat pump, with a 150 kW motor, and with a 57.
The Flipper Zero: A Hacker’s Delight
Cars That Think
APRIL 26, 2023
Readers of this Hands On are likely to fall into one of two camps: those who’ll view the Flipper Zero with fascination, and those who’ll view it with loathing. Among the former are security researchers and hardware developers trying to debug a wireless setup. Among the latter are IT folks charged with defending their realm from physical or network attacks.
Ford patent draws inspiration from the Tesla Model X
Teslarati
APRIL 27, 2023
Ford has patented a new gullwing door design, which likely takes a little inspiration from the Tesla Model X. Besides Tesla’s evident impact on the auto industry switching to electric vehicles, its other significant contribution is to automotive design. Despite all of its vehicles now being on the market for numerous years, they maintain a futuristic essence to them.
Police believed Tesla fire was due to battery, turns out it was arson
Electrek
APRIL 27, 2023
A Tesla Model S was found on fire parked on the street in Spokane, Washington. The police first believed that it caught on fire by itself due to its battery, but it turns out it was arson. more… The post Police believed Tesla fire was due to battery, turns out it was arson appeared first on Electrek.
World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density
The Driven EV News
APRIL 20, 2023
"A new era of universal electrification of sea, land and air transportation." CATL announces new battery that doubles energy intensity. The post World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density appeared first on The Driven.
NIO App sees major changes to vehicle configurator, here are latest model wait times
CN EV Post
APRIL 20, 2023
NIO App's vehicle configurator now available for only 5 models, and the ET7 wait time is back on display. (Screenshot on April 21.) The vehicle configurator on NIO's (NYSE: NIO) Chinese mobile app sees significant changes, following the company's launch of the new ES6 and the 2023 ET7 at the Shanghai auto show. NIO's website currently showcases seven models -- the new ES8, ES7, new ES6, EC7, EC6, ET7, and ET5.
New Interactive Map Shows EV Charging Stations Near U.S. National Parks
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 25, 2023
Snacks: Check. Road trip tunes: Check. An interactive map showing electric vehicle charging stations at the national park you are visiting: Check, check, and check. As electric vehicle (EV) adoption grows — and tourism to U.S.
Haptic System Creates Finger-Touch Sensations Hardware-Free?
Cars That Think
APRIL 22, 2023
One of the trippiest virtual-reality experiences that I’ve ever had was being able to touch an object that didn’t exist. Getting immersed in a virtual world through a headset that provides video and audio is one thing, but adding in touch is somehow transformative; physical interaction brings you into that virtual world in a much more direct way. But as with everything related to VR or AR, it’s all extremely hardware intensive.
Tesla Model S Plaid faces its toughest drag race opponent yet
Teslarati
APRIL 29, 2023
A Tesla Model S has taken on a highly modified Audi R8, producing nearly 1,400 horsepower, in one of the closest drag races yet. Thanks to its incredible off-the-line speed, the Tesla Model S, specifically the Model S Plaid, has become an icon within the drag racing world. Not only does the Tesla easily crush essentially every sedan available on the market today, but it takes some of the most expensive one-of-one hypercars to come even close.
Tesla (TSLA) inventory reaches new high, pointing to price cuts not working
Electrek
APRIL 27, 2023
Tesla’s (TSLA) inventory in the US has reached a new high, which is worrisome at this time in the quarter, and it is pointing to price cuts maybe not working as well as the automaker intended. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) inventory reaches new high, pointing to price cuts not working appeared first on Electrek.
Canberra fast becoming Australia’s little Norway as EV share hits 19 pct
The Driven EV News
APRIL 16, 2023
Canberra now leads Australia's EV uptake but the seeds were sown many years ago by the dedicated members of ACT's electric vehicle groups. The post Canberra fast becoming Australia’s little Norway as EV share hits 19 pct appeared first on The Driven.
NIO keeps goal of doubling sales this year despite price war causing greater challenges
CN EV Post
APRIL 17, 2023
NIO maintains its previously mentioned goal of doubling sales, despite greater challenges to meet the goal, said William Li. (William Li (left), founder, chairman and CEO of NIO, and Qin Lihong, co-founder and president of the company, participate in a media group interview. Photo taken by CnEVPost.) NIO (NYSE: NIO) is confident it will see sales double this year, despite a rare price war that disrupted the Chinese auto industry in the first quarter.
The Sodium-Ion Battery Is Coming To Production Cars This Year
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 22, 2023
Lithium is abundant, but difficult to extract and purify for use in batteries. Last year, the price of lithium carbonate peaked at over $80,000 per ton, although it has come down considerably since then.
Your Robotic Avatar Is Almost Ready
Cars That Think
APRIL 16, 2023
Robots are not ready for the real world. It’s still an achievement for autonomous robots to merely survive in the real world, which is a long way from any kind of useful generalized autonomy. Under some fairly specific constraints, autonomous robots are starting to find a few valuable niches in semistructured environments, like offices and hospitals and warehouses.
Elon Musk predicts Starship will be ready for another launch in just 6-8 weeks
Teslarati
APRIL 30, 2023
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk noted that it would likely take about six to eight weeks to get the infrastructure prepared before Starship could launch again, at least from a pad standpoint. Musk shared the update in a recent Twitter Spaces conversation. During the Twitter Spaces session, Elon Musk noted that the outcome of the Starship flight test was generally in line with his expectations and perhaps even slightly exceeded them.
Tesla says Elon Musk’s statements on self-driving ‘might have been deep fakes’ in bizarre defense
Electrek
APRIL 27, 2023
Tesla has decided to use a bizarre defense in a lawsuit brought by the family of a Tesla owner who died in an accident while using Autopilot a few years ago. The automaker claimed that CEO Elon Musk shouldn’t be made available to explain some of his statements on self-driving because some of the public comments might have been “deep fakes.” more… The post Tesla says Elon Musk’s statements on self-driving ‘might have been deep fakes’ in bizarre defense appeared first on Electrek
VW says e-fuels “complete nonsense”, and combustion engine will be dead by 2035
The Driven EV News
APRIL 13, 2023
VW brand chief Thomas Schäfer said e-fuels are "complete nonsense" and confirmed company's plan to scale up EV production. The post VW says e-fuels “complete nonsense”, and combustion engine will be dead by 2035 appeared first on The Driven.
NIO launches new ET7, unveils new ES6 at Shanghai auto show
CN EV Post
APRIL 18, 2023
The 2023 ET7 is already taking order lock-ins, with deliveries to start in mid-May. The new ES6 is now available for pre-order, but the official launch and delivery will be in late May. | NIO US | NIO HK | NIO SG NIO (NYSE: NIO) today officially launched the 2023 model year ET7 sedan and gave the debut of the revamped ES6 SUV as planned. The 2023 ET7 is now available for pre-order and order lock-ins, with deliveries to begin in mid-May, William Li, founder, chairman and CEO of NIO, announced t
Tesla Just Passed 4 Million Cumulative Sales (Charts)
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 21, 2023
Below are 9 charts showing Tesla's rapid quarterly sales charts and graphs as well as its cumulative sales growth from quarter to quarter. Tesla's sales growth continues to be phenomenal.
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