Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Mercedes-Benz just opened Europe’s first battery recycling plant using an innovative process that the automaker says enables recycling rate to more than 96%, all in-house and ready to be used in future Mercedes EVs.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 21, 2024
U.S. spec is 3-row, 10 in. longer than Euro version out two years ago Larger 91-kwh battery pack, higher-power rear motor EPA range up to 234 miles, 10-80% in 26 min. Starts at $61,545, spans to $71,545 for top 1st Edition AWD VW’s electric Bus reboot is finally arriving in the U.S. And by design, it’s hard to imagine a better way.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Tesla has said that its wireless charging system for the Cybercab has a charging efficiency of “well over 90 percent,” in response to questions about whether the system would be inefficient compared to wired charging. Tesla made the claim on Saturday after tech reviewer Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD, highlighted the “massive heat waste” in wireless charging systems in a post on X, claiming that a “noble goal” in wireless charging for electric vehicle
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 19, 2024
New Nairobi factory triples production capacity in Kenya, fueling the county’s transition to electric motorcycles. Ampersand now has 1150 bikes on the roads of Nairobi. There are over 2 million internal combustion engine motorcycles in Kenya. Motorcycles are mainly used as public transport vehicles in Kenya. These motorcycle taxis are. [continued] The post Ampersand Scales Nairobi Electric Motorcycle Manufacturing Capacity To Meet Kenya’s Growing Demand For Electric Motorcycles appeared first on
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Electrek
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Construction and mining equipment giant Liebherr calls its hydrogen-powered wheel loader the first of its kind in the world. Now, the company says its loader will be part of a pilot project at the Kanzelstein quarry in Gratkorn, Austria.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 21, 2024
As automakers continue to ramp up EV production, they're already thinking about what to do with battery cells once vehicles reach the end of their useful lives. To that end, Mercedes-Benz opened a battery recycling center in Germany. Located in Kuppenheim, in the southern part of the country, Mercedes claimed in a press release that the facility.
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CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Electric school buses and other electric vehicles with vehicle-to-grid capability can help improve grid services for the whole community, by sharing the kilowatts stored up in their batteries. The post This Is How Electric Vehicles Win, One School Bus At A Time appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Tesla is preparing to enter limited trial production of the new Model Y “Juniper” refresh in its Shanghai factory on October 22nd, according to a Chinese car blogger.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 19, 2024
The next-generation hybrid system to be used in the Subaru Forester and Crosstrek will likely offer a step up in horsepower when it reaches the U.S. in these models. Subaru confirmed the Forester Hybrid at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show. Due to arrive at U.S. dealerships late next year as a 2026 model, it's already been spotted testing. This will.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Tesla has released its latest update for the iOS mobile app this week, including a useful feature that makes it easier to access key car controls from an iPhone. On Friday, Tesla launched mobile app v4.38.0 on iOS, including a feature that lets owners add certain car commands to the control center on their iPhone. Owners will now be able to access controls such as lock, climate control, charging port access, honk, and even fart from the convenience of the swipe-up control center menu.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Why we still love our Model 3 after 5 years and ~138,856 miles October 21, 2024, will be the 5-year anniversary of our dual-motor Tesla Model 3 Long Range (see our 2019 delivery day picture above). As of October 14, 2024, the odometer reads: ~138,856 miles. Please find below a. [continued] The post 5 Years & 138,856 Miles on My 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, Where Do I Stand Now?
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Amazon is using a new, proprietary AI solution called Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR) to reduce the time and effort it takes for delivery drivers to locate packages in their vans. Is it a game-changer, or more AI VAPR-ware?
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Ford gave the 2025 Mustang Mach-E a heat pump 2025 Mustang Mach-Es get Ford's BlueCruise version 1.5 The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E costs $38,490 The Ford Mustang Mach-E received a host of updates for 2024, including faster charging, more range on some trims, and polished performance credentials in the form of a new Rally variant and an optional.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Tesla has launched another round of free trials for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised software, just over a week after the company unveiled its Cybercab and Robovan autonomous vehicle platforms. Customers in both the U.S. and Canada received emails this week about another 30-day free trial of FSD Supervised, coming as the second time Tesla has launched such a program (via Not a Tesla App ).
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Extended range electric car sales are up strongly in China, driven by range anxiety and concerns with charging networks. The post The Extended-Range Electric Car Is Red Hot In China appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2024
This week, Voltera announced it was expanding its electric vehicle charging infrastructure network with the addition of two new ZEV infrastructure development sites strategically positioned across key transit hubs in California.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Ford is telling some electric vehicle customers to stop using the North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters it provided for charging at Tesla Supercharger stations. Ford led the industry last year in announcing a shift to the Tesla charge port, and in February it announced that it would ship free adapters to customers in late March. But.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Tesla Model Y seems to have earned the top-selling spot in Europe last month, marking the second time this year the SUV has become the best-selling vehicle. Tesla’s Model Y will earn the best-selling vehicle spot in Europe for September, outselling its closest competitors by around 8,000 units, according to data from market researcher Dataforce in a report from Automotive News Europe this week.
The Truth About Cars
OCTOBER 21, 2024
It's probably safe to say that the 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz is the most buzzed-about anticipated VW debut in quite some time. Certainly it got a lot of attention from passer-by as I tested it in and around San Francisco last week. With so much, uh, buzz hype surrounding this hippie-van-inspired people mover, does it deliver? The ID.Buzz is banking on retro looks, excellent packaging, and the gas-free life of an EV powertrain to appeal to buyers.
Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
A 5.5-megawatt (MW) solar farm just came online in Rivesville, West Virginia, on a brownfield site near a shuttered coal-burning power station.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Diesel engine appears to charge only, with electric motors providing propulsion The formula balances military fuel infrastructure with stealthier electric propulsion GM previously abandoned truck hybrids but this year confirmed PHEVs are coming General Motors has turned a Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty pickup truck into a combat-ready hybrid.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Biloxi Public Schools (BPS) will be acquiring 29 new all-electric school buses and installing charging infrastructure for them. Electric school buses generate no direct air pollution, unlike their diesel and gas counterparts that emit exhaust which harms human health. Diesel exhaust, in particular, is a problem. “In its comprehensive assessment. [continued] The post 29 New Electric School Buses Are Coming To Biloxi, Mississippi appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Tesla has continued to make progress on its Southern California diner, drive-in theater, and Supercharger location throughout the last several months, and as it starts to get close to being finished, recent updates show the latest progress—including the installation of the restaurant’s main doorway. This week, YouTube channel 247Tesla shared a new drone video of the Los Angeles Tesla diner construction site, including new details such as the installation of a front door, a new trench in on
Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Tesla still appears unclear about the names of its new autonomous vehicles, which were unveiled earlier this month. The automaker has filed for new trademarks.
Innovation News Network
OCTOBER 21, 2024
A new BPF Recycling Roadmap has been released, offering updated insights into the UK's plastic waste recycling targets and challenges. The post BPF roadmap calls for urgent action on UK plastic waste recycling appeared first on Innovation News Network.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Volkswagen North America is in desperate trouble, with sales of the ID.4 falling fast. What to do? Fire the manager, of course. The post Desperate Trouble In The US May Force Volkswagen To Rethink Scout Brand appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI has launched its application programming interface (API), officially letting developers integrate Grok into other applications. Musk announced the API launch on Monday, in addition to posting a link to the interface on the xAI website. The announcement also comes after Musk confirmed in August plans to make an API available for Grok, and after the company open-sourced its weights for the software in March.
Electrek
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Kubota’s Ze-421 and Ze-481 model zero-turn electric lawn mowers are the latest in the company’s Ze Electric Zero-Turn range, promising reduced maintenance, simpler operation, and higher levels of operator comfort. The big question now is: when will they be available in the US ?
InsideEVs
OCTOBER 21, 2024
No more waiting in line to refuel your Mirai–just order a fresh batch of cartridges and top up at home. That’s the idea, at least.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Sometimes it’s nice to just get some simple, old-fashioned, positive stories from Tesla. At its core, Tesla — more than 100,000 Tesla employees — are producing great electric cars, rolling our Tesla Superchargers, and spreading clean technologies around the world. I know, the Supercharger team was supposed to be kaput. [continued] The post Tesla Reaches 60,000 Superchargers appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Starlink is now available in Hungary through its official reseller Vannet Telekommunikációs Kft. According to VG, Hungary’s internet connection is good, even by European standards. However, there are still areas of improvement in the industry. In Hungary, the internet connection depend on cases and repeater towers that might not reach certain areas inside a home or business.
Electrek
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Ford has been busy with incremental updates to its popular Mustang Mach-E and they showed off the 2025 version to journalists this week.
InsideEVs
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The film's producer said Musk's behavior veers towards hate speech, which was part of the reason why they denied Tesla usage rights.
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 19, 2024
A recent video over at the Engineering Explained YouTube channel shares a fact that may surprise many readers: the engines in hybrids have a rougher life than those in normal non-hybrid ICE vehicles. While it’s true that they’re spared some of the worst punishment an ICE typically suffers, there are. [continued] The post It Ain’t Easy Being A Hybrid Engine appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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