Green Car Reports
MAY 16, 2021
The startup WattEV aims to build a 25-megawatt electric-only truck stop in Bakersfield, California, with charging powered by a solar array. The site will be open to the public, but WattEV also plans to use the charging stations for its own fleet of vehicles. While a 25-MW capacity, with 40 charging stalls, is the long-term goal, the site will.
Electrek
MAY 31, 2021
Public transportation just got way cooler. Premium Swedish electric boat maker Candela has just unveiled the new Candela P-12, an electric hydrofoil water taxi. more… The post Candela’s P-12 electric hydrofoil water taxi unveiled, costs 85% less than gas boats to run appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 31, 2021
Anaheim resident Jesse Leal Rodriguez was recently charged with three counts of attempted murder and three counts of assault on a person causing great bodily injury, as per the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. Rodriguez is suspected of being the man responsible for a string of attacks involving BBs shot through vehicles’ windows on freeways in the Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles counties. .
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 28, 2021
The Texas legislative session is coming to an end, and a bill that would have allowed Tesla (and other EV manufacturers) to directly sell vehicles in the state died in committee. This means that Tesla will be in the absurd position of having to ship made-in-Texas vehicles out of the state and then ship them […].
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EV Adoption
MAY 25, 2021
No. One of the common arguments you hear from people in America who are not fans of the idea of electric vehicles is that they are mostly charged from electricity produced from coal power plants. And hence, while electric vehicles themselves produce zero carbon emissions, charging them increases the amount of electricity generated from fossil fuel energy sources such as coal.
InsideEVs
MAY 3, 2021
You need to look no further than Tesla's own website for proof.
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Electrek
MAY 31, 2021
TeslaCam, Tesla’s onboard integrated dashcam system using Autopilot cameras, helped the police make an arrest in a strange case that has been terrorizing Southern California’s roads for weeks. more… The post Tesla’s onboard cameras help police arrest suspect terrorizing drivers with random car shootings appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
MAY 31, 2021
New Tesla Model Y owners are reporting that their electric SUVs are being delivered without lumbar support on the passenger side. It’s unclear if it’s a problem with production, or if Tesla removed the feature that generally comes standard in premium vehicles. more… The post Tesla delivers new Model Y without passenger lumbar support, and it’s unclear why appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
MAY 31, 2021
Tesla Powerpacks are currently being deployed at a critical hospital in Haiti where it is having issues maintaining sustainable power. more… The post Tesla Powerpacks to help power critical hospital in Haiti having issues with its solar system appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 30, 2021
A local resident and unofficial SpaceX observer has reported hearing a test of one of Starship’s Raptor engines that lasted more than five minutes at the company’s McGregor, Texas development facilities. If accurate, it could be the longest static fire of a Starship engine that SpaceX has ever completed in the two years since full-scale Raptor testing first began.
Teslarati
MAY 30, 2021
Company director Neil Collins and his wife Alison were driving home from their home in Bunwell to visit Holkham, England, in their Tesla Model 3 when something horrifying happened. While rounding a corner, the couple came upon a truck carrying pallets of concrete bricks, and the massive vehicle was moving pretty fast. . Too fast, in fact. As noted by Collins in later comments to local news, the truck was already leaning over while it was rounding the corner, and he could tell that something wron
Teslarati
MAY 29, 2021
This is a preview from our weekly newsletter. Each week I go ‘Beyond the News’ and handcraft a special edition that includes my thoughts on the biggest stories, why it matters, and how it could impact the future. Tesla’s recent decision to scrap Radar in favor of a Camera-based approach for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving aligned with the company’s plans and statements over the past few Earnings Calls.
Teslarati
MAY 28, 2021
The Tesla Cybertruck unveiling had, for lack of a better word, some unexpected events. Even Elon Musk himself admitted that he lost a lot of his rhythm after the vehicle’s now-infamous failed Armor Glass demonstration. The failed demo resulted in much of the latter part of the Cybertruck’s unveiling getting a bit rushed. Save for Tesla’s ATV, much of the Cybertruck’s accessories were not discussed at all. .
Teslarati
MAY 28, 2021
SpaceX has shipped the first of one or two flight-proven Falcon 9 boosters from Florida to California in the latest sign that the company is preparing to begin dedicated polar Starlink launches in the near future. On May 27th, a Reddit post revealed a Falcon 9 booster arriving at Vandenberg Air/Space Force Base (VAFB), the home of SpaceX’s West Coast SLC-4E launch pad.
Teslarati
MAY 27, 2021
During its unveiling, the Tesla Cybertruck’s tri-motor configuration was announced with some very impressive specs, including a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds, a towing capacity of 14,000 pounds, and a top speed of 130 mph. But beyond this, the tri-motor Cybertruck was also announced with 500+ miles of EPA estimated range. A 500+-mile range is extremely impressive considering the Cybertruck’s massive size and likely weight.
Teslarati
MAY 27, 2021
Tesla has activated its vehicles’ camera-based driver monitoring system. The presence of the new feature was shared by Tesla owners who recently took delivery of his Model Y. As shared by new Tesla owner Kevin Smith , his vehicle was equipped with the company’s pure vision Autopilot system. This meant that some features such as Smart Summon and Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance were temporarily disabled, and Autosteer was limited strictly to 75 mph.
Teslarati
MAY 27, 2021
A recent video walkthrough of what appears to be a production Tesla Model S Plaid has provided some interesting new details about the upcoming all-electric flagship sedan. Apart from an updated yoke that features ridges next to its scroll wheels, the recently-sighted Midnight Silver Model S Plaid had updated door handles as well. . The Tesla Model S Plaid was confirmed by the EV maker in its Q4 and FY 2020 Update Letter, and since then, the vehicle has been rendered to have black door handles.
Electrek
MAY 28, 2021
A new patent application for the Tesla Cybertruck user interface has revealed a bunch of potential new accessories, features, and even a range of up to 610 miles for the electric pickup truck. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck UI patent hints at new accessories, features, and even up to 610 miles of range appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 31, 2021
For several months now, Tesla has been implementing price increases for the Model 3 and Model Y. Elon Musk recently explained why Tesla has raised the price of its vehicles despite removing features from its products, specifically the lumbar support for the passenger seat of the Model Y. . Recently, longtime Tesla supporter @Ryanth3nerd expressed his displeasure via Twitter at Tesla’s price increases and removal of lumbar support for the Model Y.
Teslarati
MAY 27, 2021
Tesla rolled out several new patents related to the Cybertruck today, one of them being the “bulletproof” Armor Glass that CEO Elon Musk talked about on several occasions. The Cybertruck’s durability has been one of the vehicle’s most notorious features. The patent describes the multi-layered design that Tesla will use across several of its cars to prevent owners from spending big bucks on new windshields or windows after a scratch, crack or chip.
Teslarati
MAY 27, 2021
The Tesla Cybertruck’s many features are now appearing as patents that the automaker has submitted to the United States Patent Office, and one of the most notable is the tonneau, or truck bed cover. While the retractable design of the tonneau provides convenience at the touch of a button for owners, it will protect any goods or cargo that drivers will store in the Cybertruck’s massive bed.
Electrek
MAY 27, 2021
Tesla’s plan for a retractable solar bed cover on its Cybertruck electric pickup truck has been revealed in a new patent application. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck retractable solar bed cover revealed in patent appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 27, 2021
On Tuesday, an explosion at the Callide Power Station , a coal-fired power plant in central Queensland, Australia, resulted in mass power outages from the New South Wales (NSW) border to Cairns. More than 470,000 customers were affected, particularly as the explosion caused a cascading impact on the Queensland grid. . The chaos created a frequency excursion that had to be immediately addressed.
Teslarati
MAY 27, 2021
Tesla’s next generation of vehicles like the Cybertruck and the Made-in-Texas Model Y will likely be built with a structural battery pack. Together with the company’s 4680 cells and megacasted parts, Tesla’s integrated battery system is expected to improve its vehicles’ mass and range significantly. . During Battery Day, Elon Musk explained that the use of structural batteries on electric cars could be compared to how passenger aircraft eventually used their wings to stor
Electrek
MAY 27, 2021
A new bill to reform the federal electric car tax incentive in the US has passed the US Senate Finance Committee. It includes increasing the electric vehicle tax credit to up to $12,500, but it was expertly crafted to give less to Tesla vehicle buyers. more… The post Electric car US tax credit proposed to $12,500, less for Tesla vehicles appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 27, 2021
The state of California recently ordered 52 solar-powered EV chargers from San Diego-based Beam Global. The off-grid clean energy chargers will provide electricity in emergency situations and charge zero-emissions state fleets. They will be paired with energy storage systems in order to provide electricity during outages, at night, and when weather reduces solar production.
Teslarati
MAY 28, 2021
Tesla Autopilot safety features are still active in Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have been manufactured without radar, the automaker said on its website. On Tuesday, Tesla announced that Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured from May 2021 would no longer equip the radar systems that were utilized by the Autopilot and Full Self-Driving suites.
Teslarati
MAY 26, 2021
Tesla asked artists to submit graffiti art samples to cover Gigafactory Berlin recently via its official Twitter account. The EV automaker plans to cover Giga Berlin’s concrete walls with graffiti art. “If you want to help cover Giga Berlin in awesome graffiti are, send us your work at GigaBerlinArt@Tesla.com,” the company tweeted recently. '153Design' Frankfurt-Oder pic.twitter.com/6QRnU3PMIf — @GF4Tesla.build #GigaBerlin.
Teslarati
MAY 26, 2021
SpaceX says that its 14th Starlink launch of 2021 will also be the first mission to fly a reusable Falcon payload fairing for the fifth time, marking a significant milestone just 18 months after fairing reuse began. Scheduled to lift off no earlier than (NET) 2:59 pm EDT (18:59 UTC) on Wednesday, May 26th, Starlink-28 will be SpaceX’s 12th dedicated Starlink launch and 14th Starlink launch overall this year – representing more than 780 satellites safely delivered to orbit in five mon
Teslarati
MAY 26, 2021
Tesla appears to have overcome the challenges that have plagued the Model S Plaid’s deliveries for the past few months. This was hinted at in a recent drone flyover of the Fremont Factory, which revealed large numbers of the flagship electric sedan seemingly being gathered for customer deliveries. . New footage of the Fremont Factory’s holding lots was provided by drone operator and electric vehicle advocate Gabeincal , who has been following the progress of Tesla’s facilities
Electrek
MAY 26, 2021
Ford has confirmed upcoming electric vehicles based on its new EV platform, including an electric Explorer and a Lincoln version based on the same electric SUV. The automaker is even hinting at an electric Bronco. more… The post Ford confirms upcoming electric Explorer, Lincoln electric SUV, and maybe even a Bronco EV appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
MAY 25, 2021
Telsa could dominate the United States and Canada’s used car industry as politicians contemplate introducing tax credits and rebates for used electric vehicles (EVs). Transport Canada, a federal institution responsible for transportation policies and programs, is considering ways to introduce federal rebates for used electric vehicles. The United States seems to be exploring similar policies.
Teslarati
MAY 26, 2021
Elon Musk’s Boring Company performed capacity testing in Las Vegas at its Las Vegas Convention Center Loop yesterday as the Sin City prepares to reopen with no restrictions on June 1st. In preparation for Las Vegas to welcome back travelers, visitors, and residents alike to the downtown area after over a year of quarantine, the Boring Company is preparing for the first days of operation with its newly constructed Vegas Loop, a public transportation option that aims to give travelers effici
Electrek
MAY 25, 2021
Tesla today announced the official transition to “Tesla Vision” without radar on Model 3 and Model Y. In the process, the automaker warns of some limitations on Autopilot features at first. more… The post Tesla announces transition to ‘Tesla Vision’ without radar, warns of limitations at first appeared first on Electrek.
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