Victorian college installs solar powered electric vehicle charger with view to go off grid and power staff and parents’ cars.
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GM CEO Mary Barra talks Tesla’s full self-driving tech, Cruise’s focus on safety
A recent interview with GM CEO Mary Barra from Axios has provided some of the executive’s insights about full self-driving solutions, competition from Tesla, and the Detroit-based company’s strategy for the deployment of its autonomous driving tech. Barra proved conservative, emphasizing that GM will not deploy its full self-driving suite until it is safer than […]
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Rivian set to debut energy storage project using ‘second life’ batteries from vehicles
Rivian Automotive and the Honnold Foundation are working together in an initiative that is set to use the electric truck maker’s “second-life” batteries as stationary energy storage units in a microgrid project at Adjuntas, Puerto Rico. This marks a huge step for Rivian, which is planning on expanding its reach beyond the manufacture of all-electric […]
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Porsche CEO lays bold claim about the Taycan, praises Elon Musk’s ‘courage’
Porsche CEO Oliver Blume recently went on an interview with German publication Handelsblatt, where he discussed the veteran carmaker’s plans for the Taycan, as well as the vehicle’s impressive performance. Blume even took some time to address Tesla CEO Elon Musk, whom he credits for the automotive sector’s current shift towards electrification. When asked by […]
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‘Tesla fighters’ Audi e-tron, Jaguar I-PACE, face recalls over fire risk, faulty brakes
The Audi e-tron and the Jaguar I-PACE were recently hit by twin recalls over potential safety concerns. Both companies have opted to proactively issue the safety recalls before reports of any untoward incidents concerning the vehicles emerged from owners. In the case of the Audi e-tron, water can get into the all-electric SUV’s high-voltage charging […]
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Rivian R1T and R1S will feature vehicle-to-vehicle charging, says CEO
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe recently shared some new insights about the R1T pickup truck and the R1S SUV in an interview with auto publication The Drive. During his interview, Scaringe discussed Rivian’s battery technology, the company’s plans for the vehicles charging systems, and the media’s usual comparisons between himself and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Rivian’s […]
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News: Pickup Electrification a Hot Topic in U.S.
It’s clear the pickup market is going to see some electric models–soon.
GM and Fiat Chrysler admit that they’re buying regulatory credits from Tesla
Being an automaker that exclusively produces all-electric vehicles, Tesla has been gaining significant revenue over the years by selling federal greenhouse gas credits to fellow carmakers, which are needed by the car companies to offset the sales of internal combustion vehicles in the US market. Filings earlier this year have revealed that two of Tesla’s […]
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Tesla Model S, 3, X takes on Audi e-tron in Autobahn range and efficiency test
German electric vehicle rental company nextmove recently conducted what could only be described as the ultimate Autobahn efficiency and range test, pitting the Tesla Model S, 3, and X against the upstart Audi e-tron and the bang-for-your-buck Hyundai Kona Electric. Following the EV rental firm’s test, it was evident that veteran automakers such Audi still have […]
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Fiat Chrysler proposes merger with Renault amid emissions deal with Tesla
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is making another strategic move to aid in its shift towards electrification, this time proposing a 50-50 merger with Renault that would make the joint venture the 3rd largest car manufacturer in the world with around 8.7 million annual sales. The primary motivation for the deal is to split capital expenditure […]
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