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NineDot Energy unveiled its first battery energy storage site in the Bronx, New York City. With a 3.08-MW/12.32-MWh Tesla Megapack system, a 26-kW solar canopy and infrastructure ready for bi-directional electric vehicle chargers, this NineDot Energy site is a model for how to develop future urban clean energy projects. “We are excited to formally cut… The post NineDot Energy unveils 12.32-MWh Tesla Megapack storage project in the Bronx appeared first on Solar Power World.

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) announced Friday a 3-for-1 stock split that would be paid out as a stock dividend on Aug. 24 to shareholders on record as of Aug. 17. The stock would begin to trade on a split-adjusted basis on Aug. 25. Latest Ratings for TSLA View More Analyst Ratings for TSLA View the Latest Analyst Ratings read more

Last month, the company was upgrading the Tesla Giga Shanghai's production lines to increase output later this year.

The China Passenger Car Association raised its estimate after sales of new-energy vehicles more than doubled in July to account for 27 percent of the new auto market.

The Model Y beat the Mercedes-Benz GLC and the BMW X3 to become the No. 1 premium midsize SUV in Europe, regardless of powertrain type.

Back in the glory days of the 1980’s, Can-Am was as hot as it gets, scooping up championships left and right on the track and trails. But just because the sun once set on this storied brand doesn’t mean it can’t rise again. And the unveiling of two new Can-Am electric motorcycles is trying to do just that. Say hello to the Can-Am Origin and the Can-Am Pulse. more… The post CanAm unveils two new electric motorcycles set to reclaim the brand’s historic glory appeared first on Electrek.

It retains much of the original’s look, but it’s thoroughly modern and completely electric.

Luxury German automaker Mercedes-Benz is launching the Mercedes EQ experience, an immersive EV training program to deepen employee knowledge. The program aims to energize, educate, and electrify Mercedes team members around its new EV sub-brand. more… The post Mercedes-Benz launches training program to deepen employee EV Knowledge appeared first on Electrek.

Filed under: Green,Recalls,GMC,Safety,Truck,Minivan/Van,Commercial Vehicles,Electric,Luxury Continue reading 2022 GMC Hummer EV voluntarily recalled for battery connector issue 2022 GMC Hummer EV voluntarily recalled for battery connector issue originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Aug 2022 17:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

During its inaugural partner’s conference in Shanghai, autonomous-centric robotic car brand JIDU shared details of its lofty production expansion goals overseas. Furthermore, the CEO of parent company Baidu, said JIDU’s autonomous driving technology will “lead the Tesla generation.” more… The post Baidu CEO says autonomous tech from ‘Robocar’ brand JIDU will be a generation ahead of Tesla appeared first on Electrek.

One of the largest global automakers, Stellantis, posted its first-half earnings for 2022. Stellantis’s electrification strategy is paying off so far as it takes second place globally in BEV and low emission vehicle (LEV) sales. more… The post Stellantis achieves record first half 2022 earnings, BEV sales climb nearly 50% YOY appeared first on Electrek.

Robin Li, Baidu’s founder, chairman, and CEO, recently shared some bold predictions about the ROBO-01, a vehicle specifically designed to operate using autonomous driving technologies. The ROBO-01 will be produced by Jidu Auto, an intelligent electric vehicle company backed by Chinese internet giant Baidu and automaker Geely.  During its inaugural partner conference in Shanghai today, […] The post Baidu CEO says EV arm’s autonomous driving tech will be a generation ahead of Tesla appeared first on TESLARATI.

Lucid Group launched a new “Stealth Look” option exterior design theme for its Air electric vehicle that brings a new “darker and overtly sporting personality” to the car. Available on Lucid’s Air Grand Touring Performance, Air Grand Touring, and Air Touring configurations, the new changes to 35 of the vehicle’s exterior components bring a darker […] The post Lucid launches ‘Stealth Look’ to bring new personality to Air EV appeared first on TESLARATI.

Mazda has reported its sale numbers for July, which exhibit an overall decline compared to a year ago. What’s even worse, Mazda sold less MX-30 EVs than the number of seats some people have at their dinner tables. As a compliance EV with dozens upon dozens of better options available, the MX-30 is becoming a prime example of how negligible compliance EVs are in the growing market. more… The post Danger of building compliance EVs in 2022: Mazda sells single digits of MX-30 in July appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla has launched a new “Ownership Loyalty Program” with some significant discounts – something that CEO Elon Musk has said Tesla wouldn’t do. But the program is only in China for now. more… The post Tesla launches new ‘Ownership Loyalty Program’ with some significant discounts appeared first on Electrek.

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The MG4 EV compact hatchback will be one of the most affordable electric vehicles in the UK when it debuts in September.

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BMW began its push toward electrification with a pair of purpose-built cars on carbon-fiber platforms, the i3 EV (with or without a gas-engine range extender) and the plug-in hybrid i8. For the M performance division’s first EV, the 2022 BMW i4 M50, the German brand takes a step back to an internal combustion engine platform. The result is a...

U.S. lawmakers are trying to push increased adoption for electric vehicles by boosting the number of available EV charging stations and offering tax breaks on EV purchases. However, it’s looking like all Americans will be paying for the installations of those charging stations, whether or not they drive EVs. Meanwhile, some lawmakers are concerned that […]

The EV startup Arrival is dropping plans for an Uber electric car and electric buses to refocus on electric vans, the Financial Times reported Friday. The project to build a dedicated EV specifically for Uber's ride-sharing service could be revived if sales of Arrival's electric van start generating revenue, according to the report. UK-based...

Called the Stealth Look, this option has dark trim and different wheels. It'll be available for the Grand Touring Performance, Grand Touring, and Touring models.

Filed under: Green,Technology,Autonomous Vehicles,Electric,Future Vehicles Continue reading Baidu says its Jidu Auto EV autonomous tech will be ahead of Tesla by a full generation Baidu says its Jidu Auto EV autonomous tech will be ahead of Tesla by a full generation originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Aug 2022 08:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

ReutersBaidu CEO says EV arms autonomous driving tech will be ahead of Tesla - Baidus electric vehicle (EV) firm Jidu Auto will be one-generation ahead of Tesla in terms of autonomous driving technologies, Baidu chief executive Robin Li said in a statement on Monday. ...

And we're past "peak inflation", says Elon Musk.

The volume just tripled year-over-year again, and exceeded the previous record by almost 30,000.

Only all-electric car sales are still growing, but at a slower and slower pace.

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) confirmed a 3:1 stock split through a press release late Friday, following approval by shareholders at the annual meeting held on Thursday. The split is implemented as a stock dividend, which will be paid on Aug. 24 to shareholders of record as of Aug. 17. read more

In late 2020, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk confirmed he had moved himself to the state of Texas from California. read more

Tesla has always had ambitious goals with regards to its vehicle output. It’s difficult to wrap one’s head around it now, but there used to be a time when the idea of Tesla producing half a million cars a year was already considered unrealistic. But in the 2022 Cyber Roundup (annual shareholder meeting), Elon Musk […] The post Tesla is aiming for 2 million annual vehicle run-rate by end of 2022 appeared first on TESLARATI.

As Tesla closes in on fully autonomous vehicles, more people wonder how the Robotaxi system will work. Elon Musk talked about the Robotaxi system during the 2022 Shareholders Meeting.  Based on Elon Musk’s projections, the Tesla Robotaxi fleet could shake up the rideshare and hospitality industry. He noted that Tesla’s autonomous Robotaxi network would function […] The post Tesla Robotaxi will be like Uber and AirBnB put together appeared first on TESLARATI.

Teslarati will be at the Tesla Takeover on Saturday and we invite you to join us. We have a fun and interactive booth and yes, there will be prizes. The Tesla Owners California Takeover event will be held at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, CA.  There will be contest sessions, speakers, customized Teslas […] The post Teslarati will be at the Tesla Takeover on Saturday. Join us! appeared first on TESLARATI.

BMW is thinking about making more fuel-cell cars—perhaps as an extension of its next-generation EVs. Payments have been made, and the 5,000-vehicle launch edition of the Fisker Ocean is already spoken for. And Toyota is going the extra mile with early owners of its BZ4X EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota is offering a full...

If Tesla hits its run-rate goal, it should be able to produce the next 3 million EVs in a short time compared to the first.

Tesla is no longer the only game in town for a large electric SUV.

BMW could engineer its next-generation EV platform to accommodate hydrogen fuel-cell powertrains as well. As reported by Automotive News, BMW chairman Oliver Zipse mentioned this during the automaker's recent half-year earnings call, saying fuel-cell vehicles will be needed to achieve BMW's electrification goals. BMW is aiming for half of its...

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Ford is now America's #2 BEV brand by volume, behind just Tesla.

Tesla’s Cybertruck, that object of intense fascination and ridicule that may or may not go into production next year, was supposed to start at the extremely attractive price of $39,900. But that was back in 2019 when the Cybertruck was first announced, and as Tesla CEO Elon Musk put it recently, “a lot has changed” since then. Speaking at his company’s annual shareholder meeting, Musk said that the Cybertruck’s specs and price “will be different,” citing inflation and other “various issues” that have cropped up in the three years since the electric truck was first unveiled. “I hate to give a little bit of bad news” “I hate to give a little bit of bad news,” he added, before going on to hype the Cybertruck as “one hell of a product” and... Continue reading…

Tesla revealed that Model Y is on track to be the world’s highest-selling car by revenue this year, and it will likely be the best-selling vehicle by total volume next year. It’s already the world’s best-selling electric car. more… The post Tesla Model Y is on track to be the world’s best-selling car appeared first on Electrek.

Mercedes-Benz is developing a Maybach-enhanced version of the recently revealed 2023 EQS SUV, and a prototype has just been spotted. The reveal should take place in 2023 meaning we'll likely see the full-size Maybach EQS SUV land at dealerships as a 2024 model. It will be the ultra-luxury sub-brand's first electric vehicle. The prototype lacks...

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Meanwhile, the Tucson PHEV set a new sales record.

We highlight the most important details from Tesla's annual meeting, which was packed with primarily positive news.

As factories in Berlin and Texas ramp up, Tesla forecasts annual production of 2 million cars next year ahead of its long-term goal of building 20 million vehicles year.

The Tesla Model S Plaid will go on sale in Europe priced from €138,990 (£118,005) Plaid variants of Model S and Model X to go on sale in Europe in December; no date is yet set for UK Tesla will release the 1100bhp tri-motor Plaid variants of its Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X in Europe at the end of the year, putting the cars back on sale outside of the US for the first time in nearly two years. The American firm had originally halted sales of its biggest models in September 2021 to focus on a backlog of orders bound for US customers, with just the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y remaining for purchase. At the time, Tesla boss Elon Musk blamed ongoing parts-supply issues, with prospective Model S and Model X buyers asked to pre-order

Electric vehicle maker Lordstown Motors released its Q2 2022 earnings report today, and despite not delivering an EV yet, the company posted its first operating profit. more… The post Lordstown Q2 2022 earnings highlights, Endurance EV update appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW has just launched the iX and i4 electric vehicles, as well as an electric version of the current 3-Series exclusively in China, but these will be superseded starting from 2025 by a new generation of BMW electrics based on a platform dubbed the Neue Klasse (German for “New Class”). The Neue Klasse platform is being developed from...

We'll get a first glimpse of the Neue Klasse and its "spectacular digital experience" at IAA 2023, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse promises.

Nikola Motors is emerging from the dark after releasing its Q2 2022 earnings. After a strong performance, Nikola is trending again – this time for the right reasons. more… The post Nikola Q2 2022 earnings: rising Tre BEV deliveries, remains on track for rest of the year appeared first on Electrek.

Volkswagen has confirmed pricing for the U.S.-made 2023 ID.4 electric SUV, which includes a smaller-battery base model. The lower starting price doesn't make it one of the EV market’s price leaders, but with today's higher prices, it’s competitive. And likely due to inflation, American assembly of the rest of the lineup hasn't made it...

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Another one bites the dust. Another sedan that is, specifically Nissan's Maxima which will cease production in mid-2023.News of the Maxima's demise was first announced to employees, suppliers and dealers on Wednesday, Nissan spokesman Dan Passe told Motor Authority.The Maxima is built at Nissan's plant in Smyrna, Tennessee. The automaker moved...

Kawasaki may have taken its sweet time to get into the electric motorcycle game, but the company appears to be making up for lost years. New VIN filings in the US point to two electric motorcycles that could be unveiled later this year. more… The post Kawasaki expected to unveil two lower-cost electric motorcycles for the US later this year appeared first on Electrek.

Here at Electrek, we have spent endless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through the thousands of miles at this point, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Below you’ll find some of the top e-bikes we’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of August 2022. With summer still in full swing, one of these electric bikes just might be your next set of wheels to help finish out this riding season! more… The post Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in August 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

A worrying sign is that even the market share decreased.

Cadillac has been spotted testing an electric compact crossover for the first time. It's one of five electric vehicles Cadillac will launch as part of General Motors' plan to have 20 EVs on sale in North America in the coming years. The first was the Lyriq mid-size SUV that arrived for the 2023 model year. There will also be the Celestiq flagship...

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CEO Peter Rawlinson blamed the "extraordinary supply chain and logistics challenges" the company faced in the second quarter.

Electric cars like the BMW iX increase manufacturing carbon footprint by 40% German firm also targets supply chain as a whole in a bid to reduce overall emissions by 20% A major operational reset in BMW's factory and supply chain is hunting down huge, 60% savings in CO2 by 2030 to offset rising energy use as the company pushes towards net-zero carbon. At odds with their capacity to slash carbon output in use, electric car batteries are actually increasing carbon production in manufacturing, because of the heavy energy consumption of the mining/refining process for the rare earth metals used inside the cells. In fact, BMW's analysis suggests that the switch to battery-electric powertrains for its whole output of 2.5 million cars will increase the

ACT joins Victoria with a commitment to phase out the use of gas in homes and businesses by 2045, and shift to electrification backed by solar and storage. The post ACT to quit gas by 2045, shift to all-electric homes and business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy (Joint Office) announced that all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico submitted EV infrastructure deployment plans for President Biden’s $5 billion fund. The submissions were necessary under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The plans unlock the first round of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s […] The post 50 U.S. states submit EV infrastructure plans for Biden Administration’s $5B fund appeared first on TESLARATI.

The new Netflix hit, “The Gray Man,” features several new Audi EV models, but Audi is not stopping there. The German automaker is rolling out extensive plans to expand its US EV market position. more… The post Audi EV models featured in hit Netflix film, plans to ramp US EV output appeared first on Electrek.

A few days ago, Tesla Model S and Model X Plaid reservation holders in Europe reported that they received delivery updates from the electric vehicle maker. It was a welcome wait for many, especially considering that some customers of the flagship EVs placed their orders in early 2021.  Tesla has since updated its online configurator […] The post Tesla Model S and Model X Plaid Europe deliveries to start December 2022 appeared first on TESLARATI.

Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) upcoming annual shareholding meeting is quite unique. Based on trademark filings from the company and its scheduled livestream on YouTube, Tesla seems to be rebranding its annual meeting of stockholders as the “Cyber Roundup.” Needless to say, the excitement surrounding the meeting is notable.  Tesla’s annual shareholder meetings typically involve the company and […] The post Top 15 questions Tesla investors want answered during the Cyber Roundup 2022 appeared first on TESLARATI.

It looks like any typical Rolls-Royce interior, complete with physical controls for everything.

This is the first time the BEV version of the new Kona was spotted by our spies.

Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Twitter wants all of Tesla’s documents and communications related to Elon Musk’s bid to take over the social media company, according to a new subpoena filed August 2nd. The electric car maker is the latest company to be drawn into the increasingly sticky mess that Musk created when he first proposed — and later attempted to abandon — a plan to buy Twitter. Twitter is suing Musk in Delaware court to force him to go through with his $44 billion plan to buy the San Francisco-based company. Musk is attempting to abandon the deal, claiming Twitter violated their agreement by failing to disclose accurate information around spam accounts. Twitter argues that Musk signed a contract to buy the company, and is using spam accounts as a false... Continue reading…