by Electrek | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Tesla is launching today a version of Model 3 with a new ‘mid-range’ battery pack for $45,000 before incentives. The new version, which was never announced, is coming as a surprise and it changes the whole pricing structure of Model 3. more… The post Tesla launches...
by Electrek | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Tesla CEO Elon Musk hasn’t been coy regarding his wish to gamify the Tesla experience and introduce more games to the automaker’s vehicles. They started with the addition of Atari games in their most recent version 9 software update, and Tesla has now even produced a...
by Inside EVs | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
So, what’s this all aboot? Right now, uncounted toque-wearing Canadians are staring despondently into their double-double Timmies (that’s coffee with lots of cream and sugar from the Tim Hortons coffee and donut chain) wondering when they’ll ever be able to buy an...
by Inside EVs | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
So much for Tesla vehicles not “seeing” or stopping for stationary objects. Hopefully, we’ll have much more information soon regarding European NCAP automated testing for the Tesla Model S and other Tesla vehicles. For now, NCAP has released a preliminary video. A...
by Inside EVs | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
How does the 2018 Nissan LEAF ProPilot fare in Euro NCAP testing? Earlier today, we published an article with a video showing Euro NCAP testing of the Tesla Model S. As it turns out, the organization also put the 2018 Nissan LEAF through the same testing process....
by Inside EVs | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
It ain’t easy being green We always hear about electric vehicles startups sprouting like weed on the global market, but we rarely hear about what happens when things don’t work out. The electric motorcycle market could be losing a big player; Alta Motors has...
by Electrek | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
According to multiple independent sources, Alta Motors is winding down business operations and shuttering their electric motorbike production line. The award-winning startup has recently faced issues securing enough funding to continue operations after several...
by Inside EVs | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Techeetah team boss Mark Preston says his squad’s resource-level has “doubled or tripled” since it began working with Formula E manufacturer DS. After two years as a Renault customer squad, Techeetah will run as DS’s works outfit from the start of the 2018-19 season....
by Electrek | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
The official WORX eBay storefront offers its WG170 GT 3-in-1 Electric Trimmer/Edger/Mower for $89.99 shipped. For comparison, it has a list price of $170 and Amazon currently offers it for $120. Today’s deal is the best offer available by at least $10. This 3-in-1...
by Electrek | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Nissan’s highly anticipated long-range Leaf with a 60 kWh battery pack is expected to finally reach the market next year, and the biggest question still looming is how much it will cost… However, dealer documents uncovered today now show that it could start at just...
by Inside EVs | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Just 12 percent will go for diesel power, thanks to media coverage of how dirty it really is and government policy. More than one-fifth of UK car buyers say they will switch to a hybrid or electric vehicle when they come to replace their car, according to new...
by Inside EVs | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
It will be the 4 Series Gran Coupe’s electric brother. In March this year, during the Geneva Motor Show, BMW confirmed it will put into production the i Vision Dynamics concept. Essentially, the model will become the electric brother of the 4 Series Gran Coupe and...
by Green Car Reports | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Tesla acquires land in Shanghai. Jaguar releases MPGe and range numbers for its new I-Pace electric crossover. Google Maps adds electric-car charging locations. And BMW reveals details of its upcoming electric i4. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla...
by Inside EVs | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Yes, electric cars should have exclusive tires, and Hankook is already on board. Electric cars are different in many ways. Yet, automakers that strive to garner success in the segment hope to prove that they are much the same as ICE cars in so many ways. While that’s...
by Electrek | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
BMW’s electrification effort has been questioned by many EV enthusiasts due to the giant gap between model launch and the arguably weird design of the BMW i3. With the upcoming launch of the BMW i4, the German automaker says that it will be more ‘conventional looking’...
by Inside EVs | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
If you aren’t sure about the difference between a Chevy Bolt and Volt, you’re not alone. The decision by General Motors to give the company’s two plug-in electric vehicles such similar names was bound to create confusion. “Did you say Bolt or Volt?” is a common...
by Green Car Reports | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Now that it has finally delivered the first retail example of its I-Pace, Jaguar has released official range and MPGe estimates for this new luxurious electric crossover. As we reported on Monday, the I-Pace is rated at 234 miles of range, a little short of the 240...
by Inside EVs | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Time for BMW to get back to reality. It’s true, the BMW i3 and i8 are pretty futuristic and ultimately unique. However, while they may appeal to some, they aren’t necessarily cars built for the masses. BMW may have had a goal to attract consumers to the brand by...
by Green Car Reports | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
In the midst of escalating trade wars, Tesla is moving ahead with its plans to build a factory in China. The company announced on Wednesday that it signed a “land transfer” agreement with the Shanghai government for a 212-acre plot to build its proposed...
by Inside EVs | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Formula 1 sponsor Heineken has entered into a five-year partnership with Formula E, as the electric championship’s official beer and cider partner. The deal, which was first discussed between the two entities in May before being concluded swiftly in mid-July, will...
by Inside EVs | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Say what? A wagon version of the Porsche Taycan. That’s right and here’s your first ever look at it out testing. More Taycan News Porsche Taycan Could Be Even Less Expensive Than We Thought Porsche Taycan Spotted In U.S. Sporting New Updates Porsche Taycan Platform To...
by Electrek | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Arizona-based electric vehicle startup Atlis Motor Vehicles claims that it achieved “a full charge in 12 minutes, 35 seconds” of a prototype battery pack that it believes is scalable for its upcoming electric pickup truck. more… The post Electric pickup truck startup...
by Inside EVs | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
EV motorists are set for an eco-dividend. The cap hpi, a British company which provides decision support data and software solutions spanning vehicle valuation, validation, collision, mechanical repair, and total cost of ownership, released a report about EV servicing...
by Green Car Reports | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
In a banner day for electric-car drivers, Google announced on Wednesday that it will add electric-car charging stations to Google Maps. The app will now show Tesla Supercharging stations as well as ChargePoint, EVgo, Blink, and SemaConnect networks in the U.S. as well...
by Inside EVs | Oct 18, 2018 | Automotive Technology
Concerned about opting for those Tesla Ultra White seats? YouTuber Erik Strait (DAErik) takes a little dive into the white seat controversy. Many people wouldn’t even consider white seats in any car. This is especially true if they have children and pets. However,...
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