Cars That Think
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Nestled at the foot of a steep, forested hill, 16 kilometers outside Wellington, New Zealand is a rather unassuming building; one among many on a research campus that was first established in the 1940s. From outside, theres little to suggest that this is the birthplace of a remarkable piece of technology bound for the International Space Station (ISS) in the coming months.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The European passenger plugin vehicle market scored 244,000 registrations in January, a progression of 18% YoY. Positively, BEVs (168,000 units, +37% YoY) continued to grow despite the drop in EV incentives in certain markets. On the other hand, plugin hybrids (PHEVs) were down, dropping by 5% year over year (YoY). [continued] The post 100% Electric Vehicles = 17% Of New Car Sales In Europe In January appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
An initial version of what is effectively Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) has started going live in China this week, and some early users are commenting on how well it’s performing in the countrydespite only being available in North America previously. In response to some of these reports, Elon Musk has revealed how the system has so quickly adapted to China’s road signs and traffic laws, noting that the company’s emphasis on video-based training makes the FSD-based syste
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Rivian vehicles continue having issues with their headlights. You may recall that the company has to issue an over-the-air update to resolve a software issue that was causing some vehicles exterior illumination to fail. But there have likewise been some mechanical problems pertaining to cold weather, with the latest issue forcing a recall of roughly 17,000 examples of the Rivian R1S and R1T.
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Cars That Think
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Quantum sensors take the biggest roadblock for quantum computersunwanted interference, or noise and turn it into a strength. Noise wrecks quantum computers because the quantum states they use for computation are affected by the slightest disturbances from the environment. But quantum sensors use those disturbances to detect minuscule changes in magnetic and electric fields.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Several days ago while browsing the Tesla website, there were two used Model 3s each for about $16,000. Then, it seemed like a good idea to write about them because thats obviously quite a low price. However, after waiting a couple of days and revisiting the site, I noticed they. [continued] The post A Tesla Model 3 For $23,000? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Electrek
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Kia recently held its annual EV Day event overseas, and we were one of the select outlets invited to attend in person. During that time, Kia executives outlined the Korean brands global EV strategy, which reiterated its unwavering approach to going all-electric, bolstered by several new models that made global debuts, including the Concept EV2, PV5 lineup, and the Kia EV4, which we learned will officially be sold in the US.
Cars That Think
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Extreme weather events are increasingly impacting eastern and southern Africa, with Mozambique among the worst affected. In response, the country is overhauling its early warning system in collaboration with the Savona, Italy-based International Center for Environmental Monitoring Research Foundation (CIMA). Together, they aim to enhance the capacity for forecasting and responding to floods, droughts, and cyclones.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Like it or not, auto dealerships are a vital part of the distribution network for both new and used cars. At the moment, they are being squeezed by the adoption of electric vehicles requiring less servicing and a price war in Australia. Can they survive? Should they survive? And what. [continued] The post Can Auto Dealerships Survive the Squeeze? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The Tesla Cybertruck has earned a “Best Tech” award from one automotive publication, along with a major shout-out to one particular chassis feature that the company employed in a complete shift away from industry norms. On Tuesday, Motortrend called the Cybertruck the “Best Tech” winner for its chassis technology, and specifically for the electric truck’s unique steer-by-wire system.
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Lucid Motors is about to have a busy 2025. Yesterday, the automaker announced that CEO Peter Rawlinson would step down , and in the same breath, it announced plans to double production to 20,000 units. Marc Winterhoff, Lucids current chief operating officer, will fill the CEO chair while a replacement is found by the board. Rawlinson will step away from CEO duties into a role as a strategic technical advisor to the chairman of the board.
Electric Cars Report
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
The BMW Group has acquired two zero-emission fuel cell trucks, as it launches a pilot operation as part of the European H2Haul project, which is aimed at promoting hydrogen mobility in freight transport. The post BMW Testing Two Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Trucks in Leipzig appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
I was at a Tesla Supercharger today, and as I was about to leave, I saw a Rivian R1S connected to one of the Supercharger stalls. This is a V2 Supercharger station, and my understanding is that no non-Teslas can Supercharger on V2 Superchargers, but I also saw a Mercedes-Maybach. [continued] The post How Many Customers Can Rivian Steal From Tesla? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Tesla and CEO Elon Musk have doubled down on plans to deploy in-house robotaxi ride-hailing services, as highlighted in a recent conversation with Uber’s top executive. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says that Musk was not interested in talking about utilizing the Uber platform for Tesla’s future robotaxis, as detailed in a recent report from Fortune.
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
New chargers and longer-range EVs have put range anxiety to bed for many people, but it now appears that EV owners need to be wary of cyberattacks at charging stations. A recent study from Upstream found more than 400 cyberattack incidents last year, an increasing share of which landed at EV chargers. While the number of charger attacks is small compared to the overall figures, they are increasing in frequency and potential impact.
EV Central
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
When you think EVs in Australia, youre really thinking two brands, at least at the moment Tesla, which started the movement here and maintains a healthy sales lead. And BYD, the massive global player from China that has Musks mob firmly in its sights. So with Tesla confirming the long-awaited refresh of its Model Y (Australias best-selling EV, by the way), it was only a matter of time before BYD returned serve, with the brand now launching an all-electric vehicle into our most popular vehicle s
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
From the immortal humorous lyrics of Shania Twain, my evaluation of FSD Supervised V12.6.3 (2024.45.32.15): That Dont Impress Me Much! Ive been driving with and obsessively using Teslas artificial intelligence software in my Model 3 now for over 5 years and nearly 150,000 miles, both on Interstate highways and city. [continued] The post Tesla Full Self Driving Supervised V12.6.3: That Dont Impress Me Much!
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Polestar wants to poach some of Tesla’s customers with a new trade-in promotion for leases on its latest electric vehicle (EV) and first SUV. On its website last week, the automaker said buyers can save up to $20,000 when trading in a Tesla vehicle and leasing a Polestar 3 SUV. The promotion combines the $5,000 Polestar Conquest Bonus, which is available for eligible customers who currently own or lease a Tesla vehicle, and the $15,000 Polestar Clean Vehicle Incentive, as detailed by the c
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Despite carmakers sinking untold amounts of R&D trying (and mostly failing) to convince us otherwise, many drivers prefer a measure of smartphone mirroring to whatever iConnectStarDriveLink car brands foist upon their wares. In that vein, Apple has made a small but notable change to CarPlay in its latest iOS update. With screens in our vehicles rapidly growing to jumbotron sizes, third parties like Cupertino are able to make tweaks to take advantage of the digital real estate.
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Skoda Kodiaq, now in its second generation, was unveiled at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq has been unveiled in India, The new-gen Kodiaq is larger in dimensions in comparison to its predecessor, Skoda is all set to launch the second generation Kodiaq SUV in India soon. The carmaker is expected to drive in its most expensive offering in the next few weeks after showcasing the SUV at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo held last month.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The EU-India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership included a plan to develop a waste-to-hydrogen facility in Pune, led by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and The Green Billions Limited (TGBL). The 450 crore ($54M) project was intended to process 3.8 million metric tons of waste using Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) and. [continued] The post India-EU Hydrogen Partnership Flagship Project Collapsing Due to Ruinous Economics appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Tesla has made a decision regarding the future of its flagship vehicles, the Model S and Model X, which both have been sticking around for “sentimental reasons” and have no true alignment with the company’s future goals of growth. The Model S and Model X were Tesla’s first two vehicles to be offered to the public. They were essentially fundraisers for future, mass-market, affordable models, according to Elon Musk’s “Tesla Master Plan,” but their ability
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The gloriously insane Polaris Slingshot gets a new special edition trim level to celebrate its tenth year on the market. Simply called the Slingshot 10, it builds on the top-rung R model with its own colorway, commemorative graphics, and other sundry badging. That paintwork, called Radiant Red Pearl, is exclusive to the package and apparently plays homage to the original Slingshot Red which first adorned the trike all those years ago.
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Report suggests GSA may be forced to pull the plug on thousands of EVs and chargers GSA's biggest fleets are USPS, Dept. of Defense; 20% of its 2024 light-vehicle orders were EVs Could affect chargers at national parks, VA hospitals, other venues The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which manages all federal government buildings and has.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
The new Volvo ES90 is powered by 800-volt technology, helping to create a car that goes further and charges faster than any electric Volvo before The ES90 can add up to 300 kilometres of range in just 10 minutes of charging and offers a driving range of up to 700. [continued] The post Faster & Further than Any Volvo Car Before: New ES90 Adds 300km in 10 Minutes & Goes 700km on One Charge appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Tesla is upgrading its ridiculously large Cybertruck windshield wiper after owners reported some issues with excessive streaking being left behind on the front glass. The Cybertruck’s massive windshield wiper was amongst the most commonly speculated and talked-about features of the all-electric pickup prior to its release to the public in November 2023.
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Right-to-repair advocates believe that if you own a car, you should be able to have it fixed anywhere, not just at the dealers service department. Many in the auto industry have fought back against these proposals because they would force automakers and other companies to provide diagnostic tools and other resources to independent repair shops. Some states have passed right-to-repair legislation, but Congress appears ready to take up a bill that could make right-to-repair the law of the land.
Electric Cars Report
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
European Testing Tour Winter 2025: Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 proves practicality and energy efficiency on wintry 6,500 kilometers through Northern Europe The post Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 completes winter tests appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Toyota has gone through dozens of pairs of shoes dragging its feet on battery-electric vehicles. There may be no more notable laggard on electric vehicles (though, neighboring Honda gives it a run for its money). I pointed out yesterday that despite all of its hype for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. [continued] The post Toyota’s Late Shift to BEVs Evident in Latest Financials Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Tesla China has formally started local deliveries of the new Model Y.The milestone was confirmed by the electric vehicle maker in a post on its official Weibo account. The announcement: In its post, Tesla confirmed that domestic deliveries of the revamped all-electric crossover have begun in China. Tesla China also hinted at its confidence in the new Model Y, as the company urged customers to compare the revamped all-electric crossover with its rivals in the market. “Thank you for your att
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Last year, Ford recalled around 30,000 Mustangs for an issue that caused shaky steering, but at least some of those cars may need another trip to a dealer service department. The automaker recently re-recalled a few hundred cars to correct problems arising from the first fix. Ford Mustangs from the 2022 and 2023 model years are affected by the second recall, which kicked off when Ford started receiving warranty claims last year.
EV Central
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Created to battle it out with the latest Porsche Macan EV and incoming Juniper Tesla Model Y Performance, the production-ready Alpine A390 electric coupe SUV will be officially unwrapped on May 27. Already previewed by the rakish Alpine A390 Beta concept, the new A390 promises to contuinue what the small Alpine A110 coupe started by setting a new benchmark for handling within the electric mid-size performance SUV segment.
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Geely Philippines just introduced its first all-electric model, the EX5, last week. This launch is part of a broader strategy by Geely Motor Philippines (GMP) to establish a firmer foothold in the region, underpinned by a transition to operations led directly from its Hangzhou headquarters. The EX5, a key component. [continued] The post Geely Releases EX5, Signals Revitalization of Operations in the Philippines appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Tesla has shed new details on the Cybercab, specifically its long-distance capabilities relating to things like road trips and cross-country traveling. The narrative surrounding the Cybercab has been that it will be centrally focused on short distances and ride-sharing within cities, at least at first. Tesla said it would launch Cybercab rides in certain jurisdictions as a precaution initially, starting in Austin, Texas, and then moving to other cities.
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