Cars That Think
JANUARY 23, 2025
When AI researchers talk about the risks of advanced AI, theyre typically either talking about immediate risks, like algorithmic bias and misinformation, or existential risks , as in the danger that superintelligent AI will rise up and end the human species. Philosopher Jonathan Birch , a professor at the London School of Economics, sees different risks.
Teslarati
JANUARY 23, 2025
A study from U.K. car insurance comparison service Confused.com has revealed that Tesla is one of the safest car brands in the world. Tesla’s vehicles have proven their safety over the years, highlighting the industry’s shift towards safer vehicles. The findings: In its study, Confused.com analyzed vehicle safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
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Electrek
JANUARY 27, 2025
Solar generation for the first 11 months of 2024 increased by over 26%, while new solar generating capacity added in November was the second-highest monthly total ever reported, according to new data released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). New solar capacity easily surpassed all other energy sources during the first 11 months of 2024, followed by wind, according to the SUN DAY Campaign, which reviewed the data.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 31, 2025
Toyota was again the top selling automaker in the world in 2024. Toyota Motor Corp. ended the year with 10.82 million sales (though, that was down 3.7% from 2023). Top rival Volkswagen AG was well behind with 9.03 million sales (down 2% from 2023). Hyundai Motor Group reached 7.23 sales. [continued] The post BYD Becomes 4th Best Selling Automaker in the World!
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 27, 2025
General Motors small-block V8s have long been famous for boasting solid reliability at competitive prices. But the 6.2-liter L87 motor (found in late-model Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade) is presently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for defects.
Charged EVs
JANUARY 24, 2025
John F. Kennedy International Airport, the busiest airport for international traffic in North America, always seems to be reinventing itself. It opened in 1948 as New York International Airport, although it was typically referred to then as Idlewild. The airport was intended as the worlds largest and most efficient, with no confusion and no congestion.
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Teslarati
JANUARY 24, 2025
Several German businesses such as energy supplier Badenova, house construction company Viebrock, and drugstore chain Rossmann have expressed their intention to steer clear of new Tesla vehicles over Elon Musk’s actions and statements. Swearing off Tesla: Badenova board member Hans-Martin Hellebrand criticized Elon Musk’s activities, as they are allegedly weakening Germany as a business location, as noted in a Kronen Zeitung report. “Elon Musk’s actions, now more or less i
EV Central
JANUARY 25, 2025
The BYD Atto 3 came in for an upgrade in 2024 and has recently had its price sharpened as part of a strategy to boost sales and better take the EV fight to Tesla. As well as the addition of a new price-focused Essential model, the regular Atto 3 is better value than ever courtesy of improved spec and a lower price. There are also new tyres, a larger touchscreen and mildly tweaked design elements, including BYD badging on the boot (instead of Build Your Dreams) and a black design panel for the r
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 30, 2025
The UK’s Electrifying.com recently conducted a survey of car buyers in the UK. The survey found that “60% of car buyers now say Musks controversial reputation actively puts them off buying a Tesla,” the company writes. 60%! Is there any other company where 60% of potential buyers aren’t willing to. [continued] The post UK Survey Finds 60% Of Car Buyers Turned Off By Elon Musk appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 26, 2025
The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is a bit of a head-scratcher. It's got the Wagoneer name but it's not as big and it's on a different platform and it's a battery-electric. It's a big though not too big five-seat large SUV from the brand that already offers the Grand Cherokee. And so on. The Wagoneer S is the first battery-electric Jeep for American consumption, and it uses a 400-volt, 100.5-kWh battery pack that feeds juice to front- and rear-electric motors that are 250 kW/400V each.
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Electrek
JANUARY 25, 2025
So many of the fun electric go-karts Ive found while window-shopping on Alibaba have been of the child-sized variety. To be fair, Im not opposed to folding my body in ways it shouldnt in service of a good time, but itd be nice to get the same experience while maintaining full blood flow to the extremities. Thats where todays find comes in, as a full-size electric go-kart that adults can enjoy, too!
Cars That Think
JANUARY 22, 2025
At the SC24 supercomputing conference held in November in Atlanta, Hafr Jlus Bjrnsson (the actor who played The Mountain in Game of Thrones ), deadlifted a custom barbell weighed down by 453 kilograms (1000 pounds) of solid state drives. The data stored in those drives totaled just over 280 petabytes. Without question, this is the most data lifted by a human in history, says Andy Higginbotham , senior director of business development at Phison Electronics.
Teslarati
JANUARY 27, 2025
A study from Self Financial has determined that the Tesla Model 3 sedan is the most affordable car to run in the United States. Its sibling, the best-selling Model Y crossover also made it to the list. This is quite impressive for Tesla’s two mainstream vehicles as the Model 3 and Model Y are both premium priced. The analysis: For its study , Self Financial considered the running costs of the 50 best-selling vehicles from 2022 to 2024 to find out how much it costs to run a car on average i
Clean Fleet Report
JANUARY 26, 2025
Simulations and Real-World Testing Move EVs Forward As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues on its upward trajectory, improving EV component longevity is critical. Vibration testing enables manufacturers to use real-world simulations to recognize shortcomings and areas for improvement. As a result, EV parts are more reliable, durable and safer for drivers, operating at optimal efficiency for much longer.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 4, 2025
Swiss Re, a top reinsurer globally, has analyzed a lot of data, and it has determined that Waymo’s robotaxis are safer than human drivers, and even safer than human drivers of new cars with the latest advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Swiss Re has more than 500,000 liability claims and. [continued] The post Waymo Robotaxis Safer Than Any Human-Driven Cars MUCH Safer appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 23, 2025
Cadillac teased the performance-oriented Lyriq-V a while ago, but were just now learning the specifics of the Americans brand hotted-up EV. The 2026 Lyriq-V is Cadillacs first V-branded EV and will arrive as the quickest car the automaker has ever made. The Vs two electric motors make a combined 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. Cadillac says the powertrain is good for a 3.3-second 0-60 mph time, making it the automakers fastest-accelerating vehicle.
EV Central
JANUARY 21, 2025
The inbound 2025 XPeng G7 has been outed months before you’re supposed to see it. XPeng dropped some official pics of the super-secrret new SUV in China last week, just before the release of pics via the Chinese governments Ministry of Industry and Information (MIIT) as part of its pre-sale homologation process. Set to be launched in China later this year, the EV start-ups fourth model could become the firm’s biggest seller vying with the firm’s G6.
Cars That Think
JANUARY 28, 2025
I first became aware of the looming transformer crisis in 2022, when IEEE Spectrum contributing editor Robert N. Charette was reporting on the infrastructure improvements required to make the transition to electrical vehicles possible. Modern power grids cant run without transformers, which step voltages up and down for distribution from power plants to power stations and on to homes and businesses.
Teslarati
JANUARY 23, 2025
Tesla China has launched a new incentive for its domestic customers to celebrate the coming Chinese New Year. As per the electric vehicle maker, one of its most popular advanced driver-assist systems will be free to use for 30 days to celebrate the spring festival. Tesla China’s announcement: As could be seen in a poster shared by Tesla China on Weibo, Enhanced Autopilot (EAP) can be accessed by compatible Tesla vehicles across the country for 30 days free of charge.
Clean Fleet Report
JANUARY 26, 2025
The Steps To Take When Your Car Is Towed This article may contain affiliate links. Getting your car towed can be a stressful and unexpected event, often leaving you wondering what went wrong. While every situation is different, there are some common reasons your car might be towed. By understanding these scenarios, you can avoid the hassle and expense that comes with retrieving your vehicle.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 4, 2025
GM is among the automakers celebrating a great year for EV sales, setting the stage for the Cadillac SOLLEI luxury concept EV featuring parts made with mushroom fiber. The post GM’s EV Sales Skyrocket And Soon We’ll All Be Driving Mushroom Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 22, 2025
As part of its electrification push, Ford created an EV certification program for its dealers in 2022, which required significant investments and building modifications. The automaker later canceled the program, and now, its reimbursing dealers for some of their costs related to EV charger installations and other expenses. Ford retailers could receive as much as $240,000 over the coming years.
Electric Cars Report
JANUARY 27, 2025
Polestar Energy the Swedish all-electric performance brands new energy initiative is now fully live in the United Kingdom. After a successful pilot scheme here in the UK, Polestar Energy offers customers smarter, more efficient and cheaper home charging. With the Polestar Energy app, customers decide when they want to use their car and […] The post Polestar Energy is now fully live in the UK appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 17, 2025
Stellantis has reportedly cancelled a bigger-battery version of the Ram 1500 REV electric pickup truck that the automaker previously said would offer 500 miles of range. According to a Wednesday Mopar Insiders report, the truck brand is now telling suppliers that the long-range model has been cancelled, and to cease work and spending on any parts.
Teslarati
JANUARY 31, 2025
The Tesla Semi is still on track to start its production this 2025. This suggests that Tesla’s Class 8 all-electric truck could become a more common sight on public roads soon. The Tesla Semi program: The Tesla Semi was unveiled alongside the next-generation Roadster back in late 2017. The vehicle held its first delivery event in December 2022.
Cars That Think
JANUARY 29, 2025
Wireless technology, such as cellphones, fitness trackers, and medical devices, has become ubiquitous. Before a wireless device is manufactured and sold , its technology is tested by compliance engineering laboratories to ensure it adheres to technical standards established by organizations including the IEEE Standards Association. In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission oversees regulations for all wireless devices, while the Food and Drug Administration focuses on medical t
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 25, 2025
Another new study shows that EV batteries last longer than previously thought while racking up sustainability points, too. The post Ordinary Driving Adds More Life To EV Batteries (It’s Official!) appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 22, 2025
Volvo has been selling EVs under the Recharge name for a while now, but the automaker is shifting to new branding for its latest models. The EX90 is on sale now, and the EX30 is coming soon, but Volvo is also renaming an existing electric model to align with the updated naming system. The XC40 Recharge will be sold as the EX40 for the 2025 model year, leaving the XC name for upcoming electrified gas models.
Electric Cars Report
JANUARY 24, 2025
General Motors has issued a recall order for 2890 Chevrolet Equinox EVs due to a potential issue with their adaptive cruise control system. The recall specifically affects certain 2025 model year all-wheel-drive Equinox EVs. The problem stems from a faulty software calibration within the brake system control module (BSCM). This incorrect calibration can prevent the […] The post General Motors Recalls Nearly 2,900 Chevrolet Equinox EVs appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 23, 2025
Lucid’s new voice assistant incorporates natural-language interactivity SoundHound tech doesn’t rely entirely on a cellular connection Already available in Air, coming soon to Gravity Lucid wants you to have a conversation with your Air or Gravity electric vehicle, and it goes far beyond the requisite wake-up of “Hey.
Teslarati
JANUARY 23, 2025
Chinese NEV maker BYD has rocketed to the top of Singapore’s car sales chart for 2024, beating out giants like Toyota and electric vehicle juggernaut Tesla. Driving the news: BYD sold 6,191 vehicles in 2024, up a notable 337.22% from the 1,416 vehicles it sold in 2023, as per data from the data from the Singapore Land Transport Authority. This allowed BYD to capture 14.39% of the Singapore car market from a total of 43,022 cars sold.
CN EV Post
JANUARY 31, 2025
I smell panic Same nonsense again. Incentives should have been given earlier and not after the Lunar New Year. Give it away for free. It's either the pricing or the ugly ass cars. Cars are not flying out of the factories. Fire the whole lot, seek mergers and sell this junk of a company to the highest bidder. Xpeng delivered 30K vehicles and this junk is still not reporting how many they sold.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 22, 2025
Big cities need to clean up their air, and cutting noise pollution is a great idea as well. Few solutions could be better than electric buses for both of these things. Actually, there may be no better single solution. Electric buses have also now be cost competitive for several years, [continued] The post Mumbai Looking to Roll Out 8,000 Electric Buses by 2027 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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