by Electrek | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Shell has announced its acquisition of Sonnen, a German company that specializes in home energy storage. Mostly known for its home battery packs, Sonnen also expanded into home EV charging last year. What does it mean for the industry which includes Tesla’s Powerwall?...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
ABT e-Transporter has more kWh than any electric VW so far. ABT Sportsline, as the world’s largest tuner for vehicles of the Volkswagen Group (especially Audi), through its ABT e-Line subsidiary, is introducing a very special version of the Volkswagen Transporter –...
by Green Car Reports | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Presidents’ Day Weekend typically brings deals in car showrooms. And this month is no exception. As electric-car fans wait for a slew of new models to hit the market this spring, some of the same cars that have made up recent months’ best deals appear...
by Electrek | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
After rumors earlier this week that GM and Amazon were interested in Rivian, an electric pickup and SUV maker, the company has now confirmed that they are closing a $700 million round of funding led by Amazon. more… The post Electric pickup truck startup Rivian...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
This just in…Rivian gets big backing from Amazon. Electric truck and SUV maker Rivian just got an influx of $700 million in funding in an investment round led by none other than Amazon. More Rivian Truck News Detailed Elaboration On The Rivian, GM, Amazon Deal: Video...
by Electrek | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Electrek Green Energy Brief: A daily technical, financial, and political review/analysis of important green energy news. Today in EGEB, Vestas extends its lead in onshore wind turbines. A Trump-backed Kentucky coal plant has been marked to close. New wind investments...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Another day, another petrol retailer is switching to fast charging PKN Orlen, a major Polish oil refiner and petrol retailer, is launching a charging infrastructure project. The plan is to install 150 fast charging stations at selected fuel stations on select transit...
by Green Car Reports | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
In just one model year, Kia has more than doubled the rated driving range for the Soul EV. The 2020 Kia Soul EV, which is expected to reach dealerships this spring, will go 243 miles on a charge—four more miles than the Kia Niro EV—according to the EPA, in ratings...
by Electrek | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
With new design sketches, Audi is today unveiling the design of the Q4 e-tron – a new all-electric compact SUV to go into production in “late 2020/early 2021.” more… The post Audi unveils design of Q4 e-tron – a new all-electric compact SUV appeared first on Electrek....
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Yes, it’s really LOUD! But, how does it actually work? It seems Tesla Sentry Mode is so loud it could wake up your neighbors. Perhaps that’s a good thing if someone is trying to steal your car. We couldn’t wait to hear Bach’s Toccata and Fugue blasting those haunting...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Renault continues strong growth Thanks to a surge of ZOE sales in its best January ever, Renault begins the year 2019 with 4,417 EV sales, which is 76% more than a year ago. EV share out of overall Renault volume also improved in Europe to 5.25% among passenger cars,...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Will GM and Amazon’s huge investment in Rivian play out? Why does it make sense? Our good friend Sean Mitchell has become a bit of an expert on Rivian. While many publications, including mainstream media, are just learning about the upcoming EV company, Mitchell has...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
TESLA ROAD TRIP HACKS AFTER DRIVING THROUGH 48 STATES Guest Contributor: Steve Sasman*; Editor’s Note: Driving both an older Model S and new Model 3, Steve went on an epic 48-state road trip visiting 107 Tesla stores and meeting over 500 Tesla employees. Here, Steve...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Rate of growth in Sweden accelerated to 53% Sweden is consistently striving to higher plug-in car market share, which in January amounted to roughly 13%. Passenger plug-in car registrations increased by 53% to 2,665, which is pretty awesome, especially when the...
by Green Car Reports | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Judging from recent news reports, it’s all too easy to focus on the limitations on electric cars—range, recharge speeds, and most recently, their cold weather performance. Some things, though, electric cars can do that others can’t. Take Tesla’s new...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Crowdfunding for an A.I. enhanced prototype is underway. Have you wanted to build your own epic hypercar but never figured out all the technical design stuff in school? If you have some spare cash, Zava Hypercars is ready to make your dream come true. The Italian...
by Electrek | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
A week after the first shipment of Model 3 vehicles arrived in Europe, Tesla is reportedly ending its contract with the company preparing the vehicles at the port due to complications. more… The post Tesla ends contract to prepare Model 3 for delivery in Europe a week...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
It’s in Norway, so it’s perfect if you’re pining for the fjords. Whether you’re ready to make your first journey in an electric vehicle or your last, this Tesla Model S is exceptional. Heavenly, even. Heavily modified — it’s been bequeathed a rather long landau roof —...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
The British carmaker might also migrate all mainstream models to a single flexible platform in preparation for electrification of their entire model range While Jaguar is in a hole these days – mostly of its own making – the company is looking at an electrified future...
by Electrek | Feb 14, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Volvo is again teasing the Polestar 2, its first all-electric car, with yet another a new picture ahead of the unveiling planned for later this month. more… The post Volvo teases Polestar 2 electric car with new picture ahead of unveiling appeared first on Electrek....
by Electrek | Feb 14, 2019 | Automotive Technology
The 2020 Kia Soul EV was given a 243-mile range rating by the EPA, slightly besting Kia’s own Niro EV in range. more… The post 2020 Kia Soul EV gets 243-mile EPA range rating appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Electrek | Feb 14, 2019 | Automotive Technology
The next Formula E race is this Saturday, at the classic racing circuit Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in the heart of Mexico City. Before I spoil the results of the last Formula E race with our race recap, the race is available in full on Formula E’s YouTube page. ...
by Inside EVs | Feb 14, 2019 | Automotive Technology
The delay of customer deliveries extends to March Audi recently demonstrated the e-tron to Winfried Kretschmann, Minister-President of Germany’s federal state of Baden-Württemberg, who said “I am very pleased that the e-tron is now the first purely battery-electric...
by Inside EVs | Feb 14, 2019 | Automotive Technology
In Europe BYD expands from buses to trucks and vans BYD launched in Spain three zero emission commercial vehicle product lines targeted at fleet customers in Europe. The offer consists of BYD T6 light truck, BYD counterbalance forklift, BYD Q1M yard tractor, BYD...
by Electrek | Feb 14, 2019 | Automotive Technology
The first Tesla owners are starting to receive Tesla‘s Sentry Mode software update and it’s resulting in our first visual look at the new feature, which apparently includes a Space Odyssey AI Easter egg. more… The post First look at Tesla’s Sentry Mode with Space...
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