GM on Thursday posted an update about its recall—made over fire concerns—that makes most 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV models only able to charge up to 90%. The update suggests that GM might not need to replace or modify battery packs in affe…
Category: Syndicated
Tesla Model Y Vs Ford Mustang Mach-E Visual Comparison And Drag Race
These all-electric performance crossovers are exceedingly similar, so what sets them apart?
Leaked Patent Drawings Reveal Karma’s Upcoming Electric SUV
It looks like an SUV of the times, with hints of Porsche Cayenne and Maserati Levante.
VW confirms ID.5 electric SUV coupé, starts pre-production
Volkswagen has confirmed that its next ID electric vehicle is going to be the ID.5, a coupé version of the ID.4 electric SUV.
The vehicle is already in pre-production.
more…
The post VW confirms ID.5 electric SUV coupé, starts pre-production ap…
GM Finds A Software Solution For Chevy Bolt EV Fires
But what if the issue is actually with the batteries?
Hyundai explores battery leasing to lower EV prices, coordinate reuse
Hyundai is looking into battery leasing as a way to lower electric-car prices and ensure environmentally-conscious reuse of battery packs. The automaker on Thursday announced a memorandum of understanding with the South Korean government and partner co…
EGEB: Why some wind turbines froze in Texas, but don’t in the Arctic
Texas utility ERCOT said that frozen wind turbines were the “least significant factor in the blackout.”
The US installed record amounts of wind and solar in 2020, despite the pandemic.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to t…
Tesla Model 3 among winners of Consumer Reports’ Green Choice award
The Tesla Model 3, along with several Toyota hybrids, captured Consumer Reports’ new Green Choice award for the most environmentally-friendly vehicles available to car buyers. The Model 3 joined the Toyota Prius, Toyota Corolla, and Toyota Camry on the list for the new award, which according to CR Director of Testing Jake Fisher, is a […]
The post Tesla Model 3 among winners of Consumer Reports’ Green Choice award appeared first on TESLARATI.
BorgWarner to acquire AKASOL
BorgWarner and AKASOL have signed an agreement to position BorgWarner to expand its commercial vehicle electrification capabilities. As part of the agreement, a subsidiary of BorgWarner will pay €120 per share in cash for all outstanding shares of AKASOL. Headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, AKASOL designs and manufactures customizable battery packs for buses, commercial vehicles, rail… Read more »
Bluebus electric minibus, with solid-state LMP batteries, operating in France
The French city of Triel-sur-Seine has launched a trial of an electric shuttle service that uses a six-meter electric bus made by Bluebus, a subsidiary of the Bolloré Group. The minibuses, which will be delivered this summer, are part of an order for up to 800 e-buses from three manufacturers by Île-de-France Mobilités, an agency… Read more »
