GM’s replacement of Bolt EV batteries could bring older versions of the electric car more range than when new. Subaru gives us a peek inside the Solterra EV. Karma is chasing the fleet market with plug-in commercial trucks. And could synthetic fuels reverse the end for ICE? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
Month: August 2021
The Faraday Battery Challenge, a project initiated by the UK government to promote advanced battery technologies, has announced a new £10-million round of funding, which will be shared across 17 projects being undertaken by businesses and research institutions across the UK. The funded projects cover a wide range of topics, including a new sodium nickel
Motional, alongside Hyundai Motor Group, has shared the first image of its next-generation robotaxi based around the Ioniq 5 EV. The Ioniq 5 robotaxi, as it is being called, will be used in completely driverless public ride services beginning in 2023. Motional is a developer specializing in autonomous driving technology headquartered in Boston. It exists
Tritium technology provides Alaskan residents with access to DC fast charging TORRANCE, Calif., August 31, 2021 — As the Biden Administration works toward a new goal of 50 percent electric vehicle (“EV”) sales by 2030, the importance of creating a robust electric vehicle charging network in all parts of the country is greater than ever. As part
Ford recently hosted a “Ford Electrification” event at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. In fact, just the other day we shared a video with you about the $39,000 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro, which is the base, commercial model of Ford’s upcoming electric pickup truck. Fast-forward to the present, and we have another video for you that
By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 31, 2021 Just recently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was reminded of the fact that the company needs to expand its network of physical service centers. This is a point that needs to be highlighted these days, especially as Tesla’s vehicle production and deliveries reach new records. With Tesla poised
Battery swapping is an old idea with a troubled history. Better Place, an Israeli startup that was a promising early promoter of EVs, made battery swapping a centerpiece of its strategy—it went bust in 2013. Tesla demonstrated a swapping system for Model S in 2013, but dropped the technology in 2015. Chinese EV startup NIO
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If you’re a fan of Toyota’s iconic off-roader, the Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Museum in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a must-see. With the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing, that may not be possible for many people, but the museum now has an online virtual tour that lets you check things out from the comfort of
Audi has big plans for mobility services, not just EVs. Tesla is seeking to sell electricity where it can’t sell its cars yet. Rivian is planning an IPO. And what’s behind the retro charm of the Alpha Wolf? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is reportedly making a move toward becoming a
In the small rural community of Ortonville, Minnesota, Henry Nelson is a mail man with a difference. His community relies on him, and he relies on his Model S. With its superior handling, exceptional reliability, and low running costs (except, perhaps, the occasional car wash), Model S is the only choice for Henry. Learn more:
Sandy Munro talks about when electric cars fully defeat gas cars ( ICE ) and who will make it happen? The government? The market? Infrastructure? Tune in and find out! Subscribe to Sandy’s channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/MunroLive OUR SPONSORS: ❤️ NeoCharge: Get your NeoCharge Smart Splitter today using the discount code “EFORELECTRIC” at https://bit.ly/3iqK9Hb ❤️ FLO:
Robert Llewellyn takes a look at the 100% electric Bollinger B1 ‘sport utility truck’ at the Los Angeles Motor Show in 2017. He chats with Jeff Holland, from Bollinger Motors, about this tough, practical and exciting car, one of the first electric all terrain vehicles soon to go into production. Bollinger Motors: BOLLINGER MOTORS –
Bollinger Motors has taken a different path than most EV startups. Its Class 3 Bollinger B1 SUV, which debuted in 2017, was designed as “a no-nonsense back-to-basics all-electric sport utility truck.” Now the company plans to add Class 4 and 5 electric platforms to its lineup. “We started from day one working on Class 3
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The end of leaded gas use globally will prevent more than 1.2 million premature deaths. Electrifying transport could add $47 billion annually to the US Southeast’s economy. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now
Following the debut at the motor show in Chengdu, Chinese customers will be able to reserve an ID.3 via a pre-booking system prior to the market launch in October. Recent months have already seen a growing number of customers choosing an ID.4 or ID.6. As a result, deliveries of vehicles from the ID. family have
BYD‘s all-new Dolphin model, also known as the EA1 (code name), is one of the stars of the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show in China. It’s the first model based on the new BYD e platform 3.0 architecture and also the first model in the new Ocean series. In the coming years, we will probably see
By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 30, 2021 Elon Musk recently shared a rather interesting update on Twitter — his companies now employ about 110,000 people worldwide. This is quite impressive considering that in the grand scheme of things, Tesla, SpaceX, and Musk’s other ventures are still just getting started. Musk’s update came as a
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