Green Car Reports
JANUARY 14, 2024
EVs could help drive down electricity rates by better-utilizing grid infrastructure, according to three recent studies summarized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), an energy-policy advocacy organization. These studies describe a shift to a higher, but better-distributed electricity load that makes better use of.
Electrek
JANUARY 19, 2024
Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of German heavy truck maker MAN Truck & Bus, told reporters that it was, “ impossible for hydrogen to effectively compete with battery electric trucks.” But if that’s true, why is MAN still working on hydrogen fuel cell technology?
Teslarati
JANUARY 19, 2024
Tesla has officially broken ground on the $3.6 billion expansion of Gigafactory Nevada, which will add 4 million square feet of manufacturing space and two new facilities for Semi and 4680 cell production. Tesla announced the project nearly a year ago , on January 24, 2023. The project is expected to add 6,500 additional full-time employees and produce enough 4680 cells for 2 million light-duty vehicles every year.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 14, 2024
Having crossed some technical hurdles, low cost sodium batteries are hurtling towards the market for grid energy storage, EVs, and more. The post Sodium Batteries Challenge Lithium-Ion On Cost, Supply Chain appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Green Car Reports
JANUARY 19, 2024
Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Honda provided a first look at future EV models planned for 2026 with the Saloon and Space-Hub concepts. Both are envisioned for its 0 Series (Zero Series) platform. At least some of these models will be U.S.-made, and they’ll arrive in the U.S. first—before Japan, China, and Europe—the automaker.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
BMW has crossed the “tipping point” as the automaker shifts from gas-powered vehicles to EVs. According to BMW’s CFO, from here on out, most of its growth will come from electric vehicles. more… The post BMW declares ‘tipping point’ in shift from gas-powered cars to EVs as sales heat up appeared first on Electrek.
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CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 14, 2024
The US electric vehicle market continues to grow — despite many headlines implying the contrary. In the 4th quarter, sales. [continued] The post US EV Market Grows 29% in 4th Quarter, Tesla Holds 56% Market Share appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 15, 2024
Honda built its original reputation around affordable small cars like its Civic. Yet decades on, segueing into an era of EVs, it has no battery-electric equivalent to the Civic. As Honda’s global CEO alluded this past week in a Q&A with Green Car Reports and various automotive and tech media at CES, it doesn’t see how the parallel.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
Panasonic said it will produce a new and improved version of the 2170 cells used in Tesla Model 3 and Model Y at the plant in Nevada that it operates with Tesla “sometime during 2024 or 2025,” according to a new report in Bloomberg. The new cells, which pack a lot more energy density, could help reduce EV prices, the company states. more… The post Panasonic to soon make new batteries for Tesla, could ‘reduce’ EV prices: report appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 15, 2024
Electric car cold weather fears were recently dispelled in Norway. Norway has been experiencing a cold wave since the beginning of the year, increasing the need for car recovery services. Svein Setrom from rescue service company Vikings Assistance Group noted a sharp increase in missions since 2022. Setrom has a clear winner in mind regarding cars and the cold: electric vehicles (EVs).
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 19, 2024
While there are regular reports about sales performances of the best selling EVs, as one can see here, here, and. [continued] The post Top 10 Battery Producers In The World — 2023 (Provisional Data) appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Cars That Think
JANUARY 16, 2024
You’re familiar with Karel Čapek, right? If not, you should be—he’s the guy who (along with his brother Josef) invented the word “robot.” Čapek introduced robots to the world in 1921, when his play “ R.U.R. ” (subtitled “Rossum’s Universal Robots”) was first performed in Prague. It was performed in New York City the next year, and by the year after that, it had been translated into 30 languages.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
Elon Musk has made a bizarre statement in which he appears to complain about his smaller stake in Tesla and said that he prefers building products elsewhere unless he gets a bigger stake in the company. The statement is particularly bizarre when you consider the fact that he himself recently sold tens of billions of dollars worth of Tesla stock to buy a grossly overpriced Twitter. more… The post Elon Musk complains about his smaller stake in Tesla after wasting it on buying Twitter appeared firs
Teslarati
JANUARY 15, 2024
Tesla could potentially offer cheaper prices on electric vehicles in the near future as Panasonic expects to roll out its updated and refined versions of the 2170 and 4680 battery cells as early as this year, its Chief Technology Officer for EV batteries said. Tesla and Panasonic have worked together for years, jointly operating the Gigafactory Nevada facility together and working cohesively as a unit to push EV efforts forward.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 18, 2024
Electric trucks are taking on more short haul delivery and drayage tasks in the United States and drivers couldn't be happier. The post People Who Drive Trucks For A Living Really Like Driving Electric Trucks appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Innovation News Network
JANUARY 15, 2024
Funded by a $1.9m grant from NTIA, a new Rice University project is advancing 5G network testing methods. Read more here. The post 5G network testing revolutionised with $1.9m federal grant appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
Ultimately, Tesla would like for its Optimus humanoid robot to help build cars. It can’t do that just yet, but Elon Musk has shared a new video of the robot impressively folding clothes. more… The post Tesla Optimus robot can’t build cars yet, but it is folding clothes appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 18, 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck is already in production, but customer deliveries of the all-electric pickup truck are still just beginning. This means that for some who ordered the vehicle years ago, it would still take some time before they can take delivery of their Cybertruck. For one Cybertruck reservation holder, this is simply time that he does not seem to have.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 14, 2024
In model year (MY) 2023, the highest top range for an EV was 516 miles on a single charge (Lucid. [continued] The post Top Range for 2023 EVs Was 516 Miles on a Single Charge in USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Cars That Think
JANUARY 19, 2024
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Cybathlon Challenges : 2 February 2024, ZURICH Eurobot Open 2024 : 8–11 May 2024, LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, FRANCE ICRA 2024 : 13–17 May 2024, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN RoboCup 2024 : 17–22 July 2024, EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS Enjoy today’s videos!
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a new solid state battery that can be recharged in 10 minutes. more… The post Harvard develops a solid state battery that charges in minutes appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 19, 2024
The Tesla Model Y is on track to become Europe’s best-selling car in 2023, and it’s not even close. As per preliminary figures from market researcher Dataforce, the all-electric crossover has gained an overwhelming lead over its closest competitor, the Dacia Sandero, with 97% of sales in the EU, the EFTA countries, and the UK being counted.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 14, 2024
There are reports the EV revolution is slowing down in the US. Don't believe it. More affordable models and better charging are almost here. The post The EV Revolution In The US Is Just Getting Started appeared first on CleanTechnica.
InsideEVs
JANUARY 17, 2024
Teslas are having trouble charging in the extreme cold, but there's a myriad of factors that contribute to the problem. Let us help explain.
Electrek
JANUARY 18, 2024
Tesla told employees today that it will do another pay adjustment, a second in a few weeks, after employees expressed disappointment with the last one. But the automaker has now delayed the second pay increase, which is happening amid the CEO, Elon Musk, asking for a historic compensation package.
Teslarati
JANUARY 16, 2024
Japanese carmaker Mazda has announced that it will be adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard for its upcoming battery electric vehicles. Mazda’s EVs that would be equipped with Tesla’s NACS standard are expected to be launched in North America from 2025 onward. Mazda announced its NACS adoption in a press release. As noted by the automaker, the company’s adoption of NACS would provide its customers with a broader range of charging options.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 18, 2024
The Canadian firm Worksport is on track to send solar panels flying onto millions of pickup trucks, electric or not, in the form of tonneau covers. The post Army Of Pickup Trucks To Ding Diesel And Gas With New Solar Panels appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electric Cars Report
JANUARY 19, 2024
Audi makes history: for the first time, a low-emission prototype with an electric drive, high-voltage battery and energy converter wins the world’s toughest desert rally with the Audi RS Q e-tron. The Spaniards Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz secured Audi’s first victory in the Dakar Rally after around 7,900 kilometres with a lead of 1h 20min. Mattias Ekström/Emil […] The post Historic victory for Audi RS Q e-tron at the Dakar Rally appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Electrek
JANUARY 15, 2024
A Tesla Model Y owner decided to build his own solar roof that can add over 20 miles of range to the electric SUV per day. more… The post Tesla owner builds his own deployable solar roof for Model Y appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 15, 2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he is “uncomfortable” helping the company continue its path to revolutionize AI and robotics with the current voting share he has. The comments show Musk is ready for a new compensation package and that he may consider developing important technology outside of Tesla if he does not receive a higher voting share. There has been a lot of talk regarding Musk’s current compensation package with Tesla.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 18, 2024
Some electric vehicle (EV) owners in Chicago discovered their batteries had died in sub-zero temperatures. Drivers also moaned that charging. [continued] The post The Art Of Charging An EV In Frigid Cold appeared first on CleanTechnica.
InsideEVs
JANUARY 19, 2024
Also, the charging speeds are below par, but on the flip side, the sound system is awesome and the car is “a dream to drive.
Electrek
JANUARY 16, 2024
A new collaboration between three different companies will see US-produced battery cells that could soon lead to fireproof e-bike batteries. more… The post Get ready, American-made fireproof electric bike batteries are coming appeared first on Electrek.
Teslarati
JANUARY 18, 2024
More Tesla Model 3 Highland vehicles have landed in Australia, ready for delivery. “Many more upgraded Tesla Model 3(s) are arriving in Australia now,” noted EV influencer Esther Kokkelmans. “So happy that more of these beautiful cars will be seen on the Australian roads soon.” Kokkelmans also shared that the Tesla Model 3 Highland units in the pictures she shared were delivered in Sydney.
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