Green Car Congress
AUGUST 25, 2023
Mercedes-Benz is updating the EQB electric SUV for the 2024 model year. First unveiled at Auto Shanghai in 2021, the EQB arrived on the US market in 2022, with the the 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC starting from $54,500 and the EQB 350 4MATIC from $58,050. ( Earlier post.) The update features a fresh look, numerous efficiency updates and new, useful features.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 25, 2023
Kia officially revealed the production-bound version of its EV5 compact electric SUV on Friday at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. At first look it closely follows the EV5 concept revealed in March, although it doesn’t have that model’s solar panels or swivel seats. At that time, Kia clearly laid out how that concept previewed a.
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EV Central
AUGUST 25, 2023
Kia’s diesel-powered dual-cab, the Tasman, won’t be the only ute offering from the Korean brand, with executives confirming it will be followed by an all-electric pickup in Australia. It has been thought that Hyundai would launch an electric ute, while Kia would focus on its diesel dual-cab (which could be called the Tasman, though the name is yet to be officially confirmed) but the brand says it plans to also launch an electric ute in Australia remain on track. “We can’t
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 25, 2023
Ford is revealing the all-new, next-generation version of its popular Nugget camper, combining the latest vehicle and interior features to offer more enjoyable adventures on the road. For the first time, Nugget customers will be able to select an advanced electrified powertrain, with a flexible new plug-in hybrid model. The all-new Nugget camper has been […] The post Next-gen Ford Nugget Camper van set to electrify adventures appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 25, 2023
Volkswagen is opening pre-sales in Europe for its ID.7 all-electric sedan ( earlier post ); customers are now able to order the model in the Pro specification package with a range of up to 621 kilometers (WLTP) at a price of €56,995. With the ID.7, Volkswagen is once again demonstrating the benefits and versatility of its modular electric drive (MEB) platform.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 25, 2023
EV owners experience more problems with their vehicles than owners of comparable internal-combustion cars, according to a new study, but the problem isn't the powertrains. Published Thursday, the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study focuses on the user experience of automotive tech features, things like infotainment systems.
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Cars That Think
AUGUST 25, 2023
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. IEEE RO-MAN 2023 : 28–31 August 2023, BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA IROS 2023 : 1–5 October 2023, DETROIT CLAWAR 2023 : 2–4 October 2023, FLORIANOPOLIS, BRAZIL ROSCON 2023 : 18–20 October 2023, NEW ORLEANS HUMANOIDS 2023 : 12–14 December 2023, AUSTIN, TEXAS CYBATHLO
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 23, 2023
Kia released more details of the Kia EV9, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV, which is comparable in external dimensions to the Telluride. ( earlier post ). At launch, the EV9 will be available in Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line trim levels, offered in two battery sizes and rear-wheel drive or dual-motor AWD configurations. The boxy, triangular design language of the EV9 emphasizes the tension of its short overhangs and long 122.0-inch wheelbase, pushed to the corners over the modular
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 25, 2023
Nissan is reportedly readying a Leaf replacement. Volvo teases an electric minivan. The Kia EV5 bows from China but looks ready to tackle ID.4. And why do EV owners see more quality issues? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Kia EV5 was officially revealed in China, but it appears to be a sweet spot in the vehicle market that would.
Electrek
AUGUST 25, 2023
A Wedbush analyst is estimating that Tesla’s Supercharger network will become a $10 to $20 billion a year business by the end of the decade. more… The post Tesla Supercharger network to become $10 to $20 billion a year business, says Wedbush appeared first on Electrek.
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CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 25, 2023
Ford recently announced something very cool: the latest version of its “Nugget” campervan. Like its predecessor, it’s a collaboration with Westfalia, but now it’s available with at least some electric range.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 24, 2023
The US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of intent to release a funding opportunity that would provide up to $37 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding to advance electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, transportation, and design (DE-FOA-0003120). As of July 2023, more than 3.9 million plug-in electric vehicles have been sold in the US.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 25, 2023
A next-generation Nissan Leaf is among three new EVs recently previewed to dealers, according to an Automotive News report published Thursday. The automaker will launch a new EV "offensive" around 2025 with the goal of launching 19 all-electric models globally by 2030, dealers were reportedly told. For the U.S., that will include the new Leaf, an.
Electrek
AUGUST 25, 2023
EV charging and energy management developer Wallbox announced it is working with Kia America to try and bring viable bidirectional charging capabilities to the homes of EV9 owners. This process will begin with Wallbox’s Quasar 2 EV charger. more… The post Wallbox and Kia team up to try and bring bidirectional charging capabilities to EV9 owners appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 25, 2023
As the electric vehicle revolution moves forward, automobile dealers will want to install EV chargers at their facilities for several reasons. First, they will need them to charge electric cars before they are delivered to customers.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 21, 2023
Mack Trucks, one of North America’s largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, has selected the Allison 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) as the exclusive transmission currently offered for its new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Mack Granite model. The 4500 RDS fully automatic transmission has been offered in the Mack Granite diesel model for more than 20 years.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 24, 2023
In a class of teardrop-shaped electric crossovers, the Mercedes-Benz EQB stands out as refreshingly different—for its upright, more boxy profile. Even though it’s about the same size on the outside as the Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, or VW ID.4, it can feel more spacious inside. And like only the Model Y, it.
Electrek
AUGUST 25, 2023
If you were waiting on a new Compass Yellow Rivian , I hate to break the news, but the EV maker is discontinuing the paint color option. more… The post Rivian is sunsetting its least popular color paint option, and you can probably guess which appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 25, 2023
If you are a Model Y owner looking to take your camping experience to the next level or looking to camp with your Model Y for the very first time, Tesloid has designed the first of its kind custom tailored camping tent for the Model Y.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 19, 2023
Researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), with colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Illinois at Chicago have developed an electrolyzer capable of converting carbon dioxide into propane in a manner that is both scalable and economically viable. A paper on the work is published in Propane is a tri-carbon (C 3 ) alkane widely used as a fuel.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 21, 2023
A recent Ford patent filing examines using bidirectional charging and an adapter to charge multiple vehicles from the same power source—with potential fleet applications. A Ford patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) July 27, 2023, and originally filed January 26, 2022, details the charging of.
Electrek
AUGUST 25, 2023
A new video shows Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with a tap and go payment system at work for the first time. more… The post Watch Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with tap and go payment at work appeared first on Electrek.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 25, 2023
We discussed the engineering underneath 1953’s trio of high-end halo convertibles from Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac last week. All three used different wheelbase lengths of the same C-body full-size, rear-drive platform. And though they all wore unique, brand-relevant styling, it was the Eldorado that had the tallest order and needed to make the best impression.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 19, 2023
Lamborghini unveiled the Lanzador electric concept at Monterey Car Week—a vision of a future purely-electric fourth series production Lamborghini. The concept for the fourth model is not just a technical demonstrator but also a refined laboratory on wheels in terms of sustainable materials. The Lanzador is a preview of the production vehicle that Lamborghini will present in 2028.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 20, 2023
Where are the electric convertibles? It’s time for summer cruises and drive-in movies, segueing into the time when crisp autumn air and colorful leafy backroads beckon. Such weather inspires many to enviously ply the auto market, pondering the possibility of a convertible. Could that open-air delight be an EV? The simple answer is no. There.
Electrek
AUGUST 25, 2023
Renewables provided a quarter of the US’s electrical generation during the first half of 2023 – a slight increase from 2022, according to new US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data. more… The post In a new milestone, renewables generated 25% of US power in the first half of 2023 appeared first on Electrek.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 25, 2023
Not long ago, I had the opportunity to talk with over 300 mostly Australian participants in a Smart Energy Council webinar. It was organized to exploit my unusual timezone alignment with Oz as I spend a few weeks in New Zealand as a digital nomad.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 21, 2023
Researchers from University of Girona (Spain) successfully used electrically efficient microbial electrosynthesis cells (MES) to convert CO 2 to butyric acid. In an open-access paper published in the journal Environmental Science and Ecotechnology , they reported operating the low ohmic resistance (15.7 mΩ m 2 ) cells in a batch-fed mode, alternating high CO 2 and hydrogen (H 2 ) availability to promote the production of acetic acid and ethanol.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 22, 2023
With AI now the technology of the moment in Silicon Valley, researchers have applied it to the problem of solar power for EVs, using a virtual model to govern when power from a solar array is used to drive motors or charge battery packs. As documented in a recent conference paper, researchers from Odisha University of Technology and Research in.
Electrek
AUGUST 25, 2023
Dhp Technology makes folding solar roofs, and now they’re going to be built over 45 rest stops, where they’ll power EV charging stations. more… The post These accordion-like folding solar roofs will power EV charging stations appeared first on Electrek.
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 25, 2023
Stellantis and its U.S. dealership network are driving toward their electrified future. Working with its 2,600-plus dealers, the company is focused on the transition to electric-vehicle sales and service. The addition of AGI’s electrical engineering, project management, fabrication and maintenance capabilities will provide an additional significant resource for Stellantis dealers to help accelerate their electric-vehiclereadiness. […] The post Stellantis Completes Agreement With AGI to Sup
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 25, 2023
Technology group Wärtsilä will power the biggest battery electric ship yet built with its battery-electric propulsion system and waterjets. The vessel is a new ferry being built by Incat Tasmania and has been ordered by Incat’s long-term South American customer, Buquebús. With an overall length of 130 meters, the ferry will be the largest ever vessel of its type.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 22, 2023
The 2024 GMC Hummer EV has achieved a dubious distinction: it has the lowest MPGe rating of any EV currently on sale. The EPA hadn't previously posted range and MPGe ratings for the Hummer EV, as its testing is designed for passenger cars and light trucks that exceeds this model's weight. The cutoff for EPA light-duty vehicle emissions and range.
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