Green Car Congress
AUGUST 18, 2023
Acura unveiled its first all-electric model: the new 2024 Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S. The ZDX A-Spec single-motor variant is anticipated to receive an EPA range rating of 325 miles. The ZDX was co-developed by Acura with GM. ( Earlier post.) Acura will offer the ZDX A-Spec in both single-motor (rear-wheel-drive) and dual-motor (all-wheel-drive) configurations.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 18, 2023
In the Rocky Mountain town of Salida, Colorado, adventure calls. Rafting in the summer, skiing in the winter, cycling and brewing year round, it’s a gateway to high mountain fun at 7,000 feet above sea level. It’s also a place where Rivians outnumber Teslas, at least two to one. So it seemed upon my arrival with the 2023 Rivian R1S.
Electrek
AUGUST 18, 2023
Honda has confirmed that its and Acura’s vehicles in North America will adopt NACS, a charging connector designed by Tesla’s NACS. That move is driven by GM’s own adoption of th charging standard and Honda’s dependence on GM’s EV platform in North America. more… The post Honda confirms it will adopt Tesla’s NACS, driven by GM’s adoption appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 18, 2023
We used to produce a lot of total cost of ownership analyses for the Tesla Model 3 and other electric vehicles, but especially the Tesla Model 3. Something I learned from that is that one of the biggest cost of ownership factors — or the biggest — is depreciation.
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Green Car Congress
AUGUST 17, 2023
CATL introduced Shenxing, the first 4C superfast charging LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery, capable of delivering 400 km (249 miles) of driving range with a 10-minute charge as well as a range of more than 700 km (435 miles) on a single full charge. CATL expects Shenxing to alleviate fast charging anxiety for EV users, and open up an era of EV superfast charging.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 17, 2023
Official EPA range ratings for Dual-Motor versions of the Rivian R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup truck are in—with both models maxing out at 352 miles. The maximum range rating is achieved with the 135-kwh Large Pack and 21-inch wheels. Opting for 22-inch wheels drops range to 341 miles for both the R1S and R1T. Either way, that.
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Electrek
AUGUST 18, 2023
After images leaked of the Lamborghini Lanzador EV Thursday, the Italian sports car maker finally unleashed the beast at Monterey Car Week. Lamborghini’s first electric car is a high-riding 2+2 GT with a bold stance. more… The post Lamborghini officially reveals the commanding Lanzador EV, its first 100% electric vehicle appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 16, 2023
The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is accelerating demand for critical minerals (lithium, cobalt and nickel) and copper that are vital to energy transition technologies. However, ensuring enough qualifying supply to meet that demand faces “considerable challenges,” according to a new analysis by S&P Global. The new study finds that US energy transition demand will continue to accelerate and be materially higher for lithium (+15%), cobalt (+14%) and nickel (+13%) by 2035 than was projected befo
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 16, 2023
Rivian claims its R1S electric SUV is the first EV to tackle the Rubicon off-road trail, long considered a yardstick for hardcore off-road vehicles. Located in El Dorado County California due west of Lake Tahoe, and approximately 80 miles east of the state capital of Sacramento, the Rubicon Trail is often listed at 22 miles long, but about half of.
Teslarati
AUGUST 18, 2023
Recent photos shared by electric vehicle enthusiasts online have revealed that a fleet of Tesla Cybertruck units has been delivered to the Fremont Factory. At the time the photos were taken, a total of nine Cybertrucks could be seen at the electric vehicle maker’s Fremont, California plant. The Cybertruck fleet was sighted by EV advocate group The Kilowatts , which has kept a close eye on Tesla’s developments in the area.
Innovation News Network
AUGUST 18, 2023
The DigiBUILD Project combines Big Data and Artificial Intelligence tools with the aim of making the EU’s building stock climate neutral. The post DigiBUILD Project: High-quality data-driven services for a digital built environment appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 16, 2023
The production of renewable diesel at Neste’s Singapore refinery expansion has been restarted in early August, according to the company’s plans. The production line at the expanded part of the refinery was shut down in June for unexpected equipment repairs. The ramp-up of the production at the expanded part of the refinery continues and is planned to be completed by the end of the year.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 15, 2023
Five years after it was originally promised, and five months after the start of production was announced, Faraday Future has delivered one FF91 electric SUV. The first customer vehicle was delivered August 12 to a representative of dealership Private Collection Motors at the latter's facility in Costa Mesa, California, according to a Faraday.
Teslarati
AUGUST 18, 2023
Tesla has officially laid down the law on employees leaking pictures and videos of the Cybertruck, which has been one of the few ways fans have been able to keep up with the pickup’s development. For a few months, Tesla Cybertruck images and videos have emerged from within the factories, giving us looks at the latest developments regarding the vehicle.
Innovation News Network
AUGUST 18, 2023
Learn about the vast clean energy, technological, and scientific uses of helium isotopes, from fusion reactors to medical imaging. The post The clean energy and scientific uses of helium isotopes appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 15, 2023
Sacrilege Motors, a bespoke performance, restoration and electric-conversion studio, is partnering with UK-based powertrain supplier Fellten , a designer and manufacturer of systems used in converting classic cars into electric vehicles. Fellten has engineered systems for a variety of classic brands and models, starting with Porsche 911s, Classic Minis, and Land Rover Series and Defenders.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 17, 2023
Acura on Thursday officially revealed its first fully electric vehicle, the 2024 Acura ZDX. Initial specs show this inceptive EV effort for the Honda luxury and performance brand to enter the fast lane with some impressive specs, including up to 500 hp and a projected range up to 325 miles. If it feels like Acura already revealed the ZDX, it.
Teslarati
AUGUST 18, 2023
Tesla Cybertrucks are Supercharging in numbers at Giga Texas. A few units were spotted using the automaker’s electric vehicle chargers at the factory yesterday as the Cybertruck nears deliveries. Earlier this month, a single Cybertruck was spotted at Giga Texas, using the factory’s Supercharger piles located on the property. It was the first instance of a Cybertruck being seen plugged into a Supercharger and gave us an additional look at the frunk of the vehicle, as an insert was spo
Electrek
AUGUST 17, 2023
As automakers battle for market share in the new electric era, a few stand out among the crowd. Namely, Tesla maintained its status as the world’s largest EV maker in Q2, with BYD closing the gap. Meanwhile, the third largest EV maker may surprise you. See who else made the list below. more… The post Top 10 EV makers Q2 2023: Tesla first, BYD second, but third may surprise you appeared first on Electrek.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 16, 2023
Electrify America has begun commercial operation of the new 75MW Electrify America Solar Glow 1 solar photovoltaic renewable energy generation project in San Bernardino County, CA, announced last year. Electrify America Solar Glow 1 is the result of a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with developer Terra-Gen. Electrify America is the largest open network of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles in the US to enter into a virtual power purchase agreement for new renewable energy ge
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 15, 2023
Tesla on Monday added lower-priced versions of its flagship Model S sedan and Model X SUVs. In new Standard Range form, the Model S and Model X now start at $80,130 and $89,880, respectively, including a mandatory $1,390 destination fee, representing a $10,000 price drop versus what had up until now been the lowest-price versions of the two.
Teslarati
AUGUST 17, 2023
The Tesla Cybertruck is, for all intents and purposes, a very large vehicle. With its hulking design and cold steel exterior, the Cybertruck is an imposing presence on the road. It is then quite a sight when such a large pickup truck is spotted moving so nimbly, it almost looks like a much smaller vehicle. The Cybertruck footage was captured by longtime drone Tesla Giga Texas watcher Joe Tegtmeyer , who was fortunate enough to spot the all-electric pickup truck during a recent flyover of the com
Innovation News Network
AUGUST 17, 2023
Discover how the DELISA-LTO project determines the most affected and threatened components of VVER reactors during long-term operation. The post The DELISA-LTO project: Increasing the operational safety of VVER reactors appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 14, 2023
Canada-based General Fusion announced a new Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) machine that will fast-track the company’s technical progress. To be built at the company’s new Richmond, British Columbia headquarters, this machine is designed to achieve fusion conditions of more than 100 million degrees Celsius by 2025, and progress toward scientific breakeven—the point at which the energy produced through a fusion reaction equals or surpasses the energy required to sustain and initiate that rea
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 17, 2023
Fisker on Thursday revealed a full gallery of images of its upcoming Alaska electric pickup, along with a few new details for this eagerly anticipated and relatively affordable EV. As Fisker claimed at the product’s intro a couple weeks ago, as part of its Product Day, the Alaska will be both the world’s most sustainable pickup truck.
Electrek
AUGUST 17, 2023
Tesla is hiring to launch a new in-house “Tesla Rental Program” with a pilot program coming to collision centers in Texas. more… The post Tesla wants to launch an in-house rental service appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 17, 2023
The Ford Mustang has always been known for affordable -- or affordable-ish -- performance. The newest vehicle in the pony-car lineup will be priced not to compete with Camaros and Chargers but single-family homes. Meet the $300,000 Mustang -- the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD. This limited-edition Mustang is street-legal, though it has been designed in conjunction with the Mustang GT3 race car -- a car that is slated to run at the 24 Hours of Le Mans next year.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 14, 2023
A team from Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology and FPT Motorenforschung reports in an open-access paper in the journal Fuel on the performance and emission characteristics of an 11-liter heavy-duty compression ignition engine which was optimized specifically for DME (dimethyl ether) combustion. The DME engine was based on an FPT Cursor 11 serial-production-engine.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 14, 2023
A recent Ford patent filing hints that the automaker is investigating ways of charging EVs while driving. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 20, 2023, and originally filed Jan. 20, 2022, the patent application in question is titled "Roadway Charging Coil Alignment and Monitoring" and deals with wireless.
Teslarati
AUGUST 17, 2023
Tesla has threatened Core Lithium with a potential lawsuit pertaining to a failure to execute an agreement the two companies had over an agreement to supply the automaker with lithium spodumene concentrate from Core’s Finniss Lithium Project. Core said in an Equity Raise Presentation yesterday that it had received a notification from Tesla of a potential legal claim regarding the binding terms it entered in March 2022: “Core has received a notification from Tesla of a potential legal claim
Noodoe
AUGUST 17, 2023
With the opening of its new offices in Brisbane, Noodoe links its Californian and Australian efforts to galvanize the business community in the fight against climate change. The post Noodoe Links US and AUS Efforts to Combat Climate Change appeared first on Noodoe - Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 13, 2023
A joint research team from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and collaborators have developed a stable artificial photocatalytic system that is more efficient than natural photosynthesis. The new system mimics a natural chloroplast to convert carbon dioxide in water into methane, very efficiently using light. A paper on this team’s latest work was published in Nature Catalysis.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 13, 2023
Automotive supplier Magna this week unveiled a new piece of hardware for decoupling EV drive motors that the company claims can boost range by up to 9%. Disconnecting drive motors when their power is not needed reduces energy consumption and drag-torque losses from the motor and its gearbox, Magna said in a press release. That helps boost overall.
Electrek
AUGUST 17, 2023
As Jaguar revamps its lineup to prepare for the electric future, the I-Pace will reportedly be left behind. Jaguar’s new CEO is taking the British luxury automaker in a different direction, with its first next-generation EV, a four-door GT, due out in 2024. more… The post Jaguar is scrapping the I-Pace as part of its EV revamp, electric 4-door GT due 2024 appeared first on Electrek.
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