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Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:07:06 +0000 Quick Charge Podcast: November 29, 2023 Category : News Author : Mikey G  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. The post Quick Charge Podcast: November 29, 2023 appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:24:57 +0000 UAW launches campaign to unionize all automakers at once – Tesla, Toyota, etc Category : News Author : Jameson Dow  The UAW has launched an unprecedented campaign to unionize the entire US auto sector at once, with thousands of auto workers at 13 companies announcing simultaneous unionization campaigns. The post UAW launches campaign to unionize all automakers at once – Tesla, Toyota, etc appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:35:40 +0000 Rivian R1T could add a projector for movies on the go Category : News Author : Peter Johnson  The Rivian R1T might get an exciting upgrade. The electric pickup can drive through 3+ feet of water, rock crawl a 100% grade, and take off like a sports car. But what if the Rivian R1T had a mobile projector that could be easily stored in the gear tunnel? That’s what Rivian is scheming up. The post Rivian R1T could add a projector for movies on the go appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:00:30 +0000 Michigan installs the US’s first wireless EV charging public roadway Category : News Author : Michelle Lewis  The US’s first wireless charging public roadway has been installed in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood by the City, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and Electreon. The post Michigan installs the US’s first wireless EV charging public roadway appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:57:20 +0000 GM CEO is ‘disappointed’ in EV production, says affordable models will drive adoption Category : News Author : Peter Johnson  General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra said she is disappointed in EV production this year due to constraints. Meanwhile, GM’s leader believes new, affordable EVs like the Equinox and Bolt will help drive adoption. The post GM CEO is ‘disappointed’ in EV production, says affordable models will drive adoption appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:58:08 +0000 Hyundai and Kia introduce a new ‘Uni Wheel’ drive system that could revolutionize EV design Category : News Author : Scooter Doll  During a “Uni Wheel Tech Day” event held in Seoul earlier today, Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation presented a potentially game-changing approach to the design of an EV’s drivetrain. The Universal Wheel Drive system, or “Uni Wheel” for short, moves main components to the wheel hub, creating additional space in a given vehicle’s interior. Learn more in the video below. The post Hyundai and Kia introduce a new ‘Uni Wheel’ drive system that could revolutionize EV design appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:57:53 +0000 Here’s how Uber is getting rid of its EV drivers’ range anxiety Category : News Author : Michelle Lewis  Uber has partnered with mobility platform developer Smartcar to develop Battery-Aware Matching, which filters an EV driver’s trip requests based on state of charge. The post Here’s how Uber is getting rid of its EV drivers’ range anxiety appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:55:26 +0000 eneloop Pro rechargeable battery bundles start from $34, Jetson Canyon e-scooter at $388, more Category : News Author : Rikka Altland  Be a hero on Christmas Day by having an arsenal of Panasonic’s eneloop Pro rechargeable batteries on hand. Right now, bundles start at $34 on Amazon and include both AA and AAAs to make sure you can power toys and other gadgets. Amazon is also clearing out the Jetson Canyon folding electric scooter at $388 and offering a 50% discount on Sun Joe’s 1,450 PSI electric pressure washer. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories. The post eneloop Pro rechargeable battery bundles start from $34, Jetson Canyon e-scooter at $388, more appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:25:48 +0000 Car dealers falsely claim to be ‘voice of customers’ in push for slower electric car adoption Category : News Author : Fred Lambert  Almost 4,000 car dealerships in the US banded together in a new lobbying effort to ask the government to slow down the adoption of electric vehicles. They even falsely claim to be “the voice of customers” in this Luddite effort. The post Car dealers falsely claim to be ‘voice of customers’ in push for slower electric car adoption appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:45:07 +0000 Tesla Cybertruck has 290 miles (466 km) of range in review unit Category : News Author : Fred Lambert  Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted with about 290 miles (466 km) of range in a review unit ahead of the delivery event tomorrow. The post Tesla Cybertruck has 290 miles (466 km) of range in review unit appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:34:16 +0000 Toyota is raising the price of the 2024 bZ4X with a special financing offer Category : News Author : Peter Johnson  The 2024 Toyota bZ4X will cost slightly more than the previous model. To sweeten the deal, Toyota is already offering a special financing rate. The post Toyota is raising the price of the 2024 bZ4X with a special financing offer appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:45:45 +0000 Audi shares upgrades to off-road RS Q e-tron ahead of its third outing in the brutal Dakar Rally Category : News Author : Scooter Doll  In January 2024, Audi will take on the super tough Dakar desert rally for a third time, bringing with it an upgraded version of its RS Q e-tron prototype. Audi says this year’s fully electric off-road e-tron is safer, more reliable, more comfortable, and even a tad lighter. Can it take the podium in the desert this go around? The post Audi shares upgrades to off-road RS Q e-tron ahead of its third outing in the brutal Dakar Rally appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:37:26 +0000 Leaks reveal next Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle could go cruiser direction Category : News Author : Micah Toll  Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle brand LiveWire is still up to its riding leathers in its second electric motorcycle model, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar. But even as the company is pushing out deliveries of that bike, new leaked details are already revealing design information about the company’s next model. And it may just be the more comfortable cruiser that so many have been waiting for. The post Leaks reveal next Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle could go cruiser direction appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:57:31 +0000 US may cut automakers some slack on stricter rules for EV tax credits Category : News Author : Jennifer Mossalgue  The Biden administration is expected to announce on Friday what will disqualify EVs from eligibility for the $7,500 subsidy. However, the government is reportedly discussing granting automakers a temporary reprieve from the proposed restrictions on EVs containing battery parts or materials coming from China. The post US may cut automakers some slack on stricter rules for EV tax credits appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:11:35 +0000 Volvo, Polestar owner partners with NIO for EV battery swapping Category : News Author : Peter Johnson  Up-and-coming Chinese EV maker NIO is partnering with Geely, the company behind Volvo, Polestar, and several other brands for EV battery swapping. The post Volvo, Polestar owner partners with NIO for EV battery swapping appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:46:20 +0000 Tesla Cybertruck ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar, and beast mode, leak through app Category : News Author : Fred Lambert  Tesla Cybertruck options and accessories have leaked through a mobile app update revealing a ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar option, and new “Beast mode”. The post Tesla Cybertruck ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar, and beast mode, leak through app appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:16:28 +0000 Rolls-Royce calls off bets on electric planes, says low-carbon fuel is the future Category : News Author : Jennifer Mossalgue  Just as the wheels touched down on Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight from London to New York yesterday, powered by a low-carbon fuel engine made by Rolls-Royce, the company has announced a new shift. Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç says it’s time to sell off its electric jet engine unit and focus on other strategies – namely sustainable aviation fuels, or SAF. The post Rolls-Royce calls off bets on electric planes, says low-carbon fuel is the future appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:45:41 +0000 Quick Charge Podcast: November 28, 2023 Category : News Author : Mikey G Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. The post Quick Charge Podcast: November 28, 2023 appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:34:36 +0000 In a first, this electric SOV is charged by offshore wind turbines Category : News Author : Michelle Lewis  A Dutch shipbuilder has officially launched what it says is the world’s first electric service operations vessel (SOV) that can charge offshore. The post In a first, this electric SOV is charged by offshore wind turbines appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:09:59 +0000 Mercedes will swap EQS electric SUV production for new 300-mi GLC EV at US factory Category : News Author : Peter Johnson  Mercedes-Benz plans to stop building its EQS SUV in the US in favor of a new longer-range electric GLC. The move comes as Mercedes plans to make room for its upcoming GLC EV. The post Mercedes will swap EQS electric SUV production for new 300-mi GLC EV at US factory appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:17:07 +0000 Closer look at Tesla Cybertruck – should we be concerned? Category : News Author : Fred Lambert  We get a closer look at the Tesla Cybertruck with one of the units the automaker is now displaying in its showrooms. Should we be concerned about the build quality? The post Closer look at Tesla Cybertruck – should we be concerned? appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:08:48 +0000 Lotus launches its own liquid-cooled charger technology including 450 kW DCFC Category : News Author : Scooter Doll  UK-based automaker Lotus is taking its 2028 electrification goals to another level, announcing a new line of EV charger options to support its growing lineup of all-electric hypercars. The new chargers are available in China en route to other markets soon. The post Lotus launches its own liquid-cooled charger technology including 450 kW DCFC appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:30:05 +0000 Ohio, the state where a river caught fire at least 12 times, just voted to protect oil Category : News Author : Jameson Dow  The Ohio House has voted on a bill to ensure that the state cannot ban gas-powered vehicles, protecting pollution in a state that has one of the worst environmental legacies in the US. The post Ohio, the state where a river caught fire at least 12 times, just voted to protect oil appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:21:52 +0000 BMW reveals first electric M performance car name in new trademark filing Category : News Author : Peter Johnson  A new trademark filing revealed the name of the first BMW high-performance M electric car. The BMW M3 is going electric, likely under the name iM3. The post BMW reveals first electric M performance car name in new trademark filing appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:48:19 +0000 ZeroAvia signs on to provide up to 70 zero-emission engines to new electric airline, Ecojet Category : News Author : Scooter Doll  Hydrogen-electric plane technology developer ZeroAvia announced it has signed an agreement with the newly launched, carbon-conscious airline EcoJet to provide up to 70 zero-emission plane engines. With ZeroAvia’s help, Ecojet looks to become the world’s first all-electric airline. The post ZeroAvia signs on to provide up to 70 zero-emission engines to new electric airline, Ecojet appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:29:54 +0000 Michigan just passed a 100% clean electricity by 2040 law Category : News Author : Michelle Lewis  Michigan has become the 12th state to pass landmark legislation that sets a 100% clean electricity deadline for utilities. The post Michigan just passed a 100% clean electricity by 2040 law appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:35:57 +0000 Fiat 500e will land in the US as one of the most affordable EVs starting under $33K Category : News Author : Peter Johnson  The Fiat 500e will return to the US as one of the most affordable EV options on the market. The brand aims to revitalize sales with the 2024 Fiat 500e starting at under $33,000. The post Fiat 500e will land in the US as one of the most affordable EVs starting under $33K appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:52:26 +0000 Super73 e-motorbike up to $695 off, EGO Power+ electric mower $599, tons of other e-bikes, more Category : News Author : Rikka Altland  Following all of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday action, a pair of discounts go live today that arrive at some of the best prices yet. You can now save up to $695 on Super73’s signature R/X e-motorbikes while locking in a new all-time low on EGO’s Power+ 21-inch electric mower with an elevated 7.5Ah battery at $599. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories. The post Super73 e-motorbike up to $695 off, EGO Power+ electric mower $599, tons of other e-bikes, more appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:40:06 +0000 Nissan’s next-gen LEAF EV is due out next year – here’s what we know so far Category : News Author : Peter Johnson  A new all-electric Nissan LEAF is due out next year. The compact EV that started it all is getting a makeover to compete with new rivals. Here’s what we know about the next-gen Nissan LEAF so far. The post Nissan’s next-gen LEAF EV is due out next year – here’s what we know so far appeared first on Electrek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:05:54 +0000 New US solar capacity additions have edged past natural gas in 2023 Category : News Author : Michelle Lewis  Solar capacity has grown faster in US electrical generation than all other energy sources in the first three quarters of 2023, according to new data from FERC. The post New US solar capacity additions have edged past natural gas in 2023 appeared first on Electrek.
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