by Electrek | Dec 11, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Tesla is significantly expanding its retail presence this week with 11 new stores in the US and it’s focusing on locations inside malls with foot traffic. more… The post Tesla is launching a new retail offensive with a focus on malls appeared first on Electrek. View...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
VW is developing a 7-seat all-electric SUV for the U.S. and China Volkswagen is expected to unveil its fifth electric car from the I.D. family – the I.D. Lounge (internal name) – at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019. We already heard about I.D. Lounge in mid-2017...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
“Made on Earth by humans” The Tesla Supercharger features a nicely-designed exterior, but have you ever wondered what lies beneath the smooth, glossy finish of an individual pedestal? We have. And so has Erik and David of the Tesla-centric YouTube channel DÆrik....
by Electrek | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
VW plans to expand its already extensive I.D. electric concepts lineup next year with a luxury SUV and a ‘beach buggy’. more… The post VW to add luxury SUV and beach buggy to its electric lineup appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Result bode well for the future of California company. It’s hard to overstate the importance of China for the future of Tesla. Besides being the world’s most populous country, it now boasts the biggest passenger vehicle market on the planet. Despite a recent...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
There’s quick. Then there’s Tesla Roadster quick. The all-new, yet-to-be-released Tesla Roadster is bonkers. It’s so quick that it makes even the Tesla Model S P100D look comparatively slow. More Tesla Roadster Insanity Engineering Analysis: Tesla Roadster Performance...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
ZF is… gearing up to electrify everything ZF, the German supplier of transmission systems and axles components for cars and buses, is bullish on the future of hybrid and plug-in hybrids (as well as full EVs). Most recently, the company said that it expects hybrid...
by Electrek | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Amazon offers the Greenworks 24V Cordless Jet Blower for $59.99 shipped. Regularly $90, today’s deal is a new Amazon all-time low and the best price that we can find from a trusted retailer. This Greenworks blower is perfect for cold weather cleanup without breaking...
by Electrek | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
A Jaguar I-PACE electric SUV caught on fire in the Netherlands last week while parked in a driveway. The cause of the fire is unknown and the automaker is investigating the event. more… The post Jaguar I-PACE electric SUV caught on fire, automaker is investigating the...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
NIO already produced 10,000 ES8 Chinese manufacturer NIO delivered 3,089 ES8 electric cars in November, which is almost two times more than in October. Total volume since introduction this summer reached 8,030, which is not a bad figure at all. The company maintains...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Old bus batteries to power buildings. Volvo Buses launches a new battery second life research project – probably the first in Europe concerning batteries from electric buses. The second-use for batteries from EVs, after they lose 20% or 30% of initial capacity, is...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
He also reunites with the original Audi R8 e-Tron he drove in the first Iron Man movie. It’s been 11 years since Robert Downey Jr., a.k.a. Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, sat in the seat of the original R8 e-tron However, the German automaker recently...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
2% of new passenger cars in France were electric in November November 2018 was the second-best month for plug-in electric car sales in France. In total, some 5,667 new plug-in cars were registered, which is 65% more than a year ago. Because all-electric passenger car...
by Green Car Reports | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
As world leaders gather at a climate conference in Poland, the U.S. EPA proposes new looser standards for coal plants. A VW executive says electric cars could spell the end of front-wheel drive. And Electrify America opens its first two 350-kilowatt DC fast chargers a...
by Green Car Reports | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Japanese prosecutors charged former Nissan chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn on Monday with underreporting his income for eight years. He was arrested Nov. 19 and has been held in a Tokyo jail since, but has not been formally charged until now. Ghosn is known as the...
by Electrek | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
A consortium of German companies has teamed up to bring to market what could become the first all-electric motorhome: the Iridium E Mobil. more… The post All-electric Iridium E Mobil motorhome is coming to market appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
The fact that Engineering Explained bought a Tesla Model 3 is a really huge deal. This video really speaks for itself. If you follow the electric vehicle movement, you are well aware of the “all-in” factor regarding Engineering Explained. In fact, after a slow start,...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
There are pros (+) and cons (-), but definitely more (+) The Kia e-Niro was recently well received by Autogefühl after a test drive in France. The latest South Korean EV can be boldly considered as a family car, with generous space inside and not too big external...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
The 2018/19 ABB FIA Formula E season will kick off on December 15 with the inaugural Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix. The race will be the first of the Gen2 era, as FE introduces a new car capable of a higher top speed and much greater range. The Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix is...
by Green Car Reports | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Electrify America installed its first 350-kilowatt fast chargers next to a Tesla Supercharging station at an outlet mall outside San Francisco last week. The two new 350-kw chargers are among the fastest publicly available units in the U.S., capable of recharging...
by Electrek | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
British automaker Lotus Cars is reportedly finally planning to go electric with a new $2.5 million” 1,000 hp hypercar to be unveiled in the coming months and come to market early during the next decade. more… The post Lotus to go electric with a $2.5 million 1,000 hp...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
How does the Byton M-Byte stack up to the Tesla Model S and X based on what we know so far? Our good friend Sean Mitchell dives into the upcoming Byton M-Byte crossover. For those unaware of Byton, it’s one of few startups in the EV space that we believe has what it...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Electric buses can replace diesel buses 1:1 Dutch manufacturer VDL Bus & Coach is introducing its new Low Entry variant of electric Citea bus in Europe. The new VDL Citea SLE-129 Electric already attracted first order from Finnish public transport company...
by Green Car Reports | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
On Thursday, EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a new rule that will allow coal-fired power plants to emit more than 35 percent more global warming pollution than the current law allows. The proposal came on the eve of a climate summit in Poland that...
by Inside EVs | Dec 10, 2018 | Automotive Technology
IONITY will place 400 DC fast charging stations in Europe The IONITY ultra-fast charging network is expanding fast in Europe and as of December 8, there were already 32 stations ready, while another 48 are under construction or in the paperwork phase. In late...
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