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Inside EVs
- BYD Shark, A Plug-In Hybrid Ford Ranger Rival, Launches In Mexicoon May 14, 2024
The BYD Shark marks the Chinese automaker’s foray into the popular pickup truck segment. Will it ever come to the U.S.?
- Where Can You Charge An Electric Car?on May 14, 2024
At home is the preferred spot, but you can charge at other locations, too.
- $59,990 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Has 'Serious Performance On Dirt Roads'on May 14, 2024
This Mach-E variant has taller suspension and rally tires, and Ford says it can go sideways around a gravel road.
- Scout Will Reveal Two EVs This Summer. What Do You Want To See?on May 14, 2024
The VW Group subsidiary will soon give us the first glimpse of its retro-modern electric SUV and pickup truck.
- Rivian R3X: Everything We Knowon May 14, 2024
The Rivian R3X is the “performance variant of R3" and promises great performance both on and off-road.
Green Car Reports
- 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Biden tariff hikes: Today’s Car Newson May 14, 2024
The Biden administration hikes tariffs on various goods from China, and it goes beyond just EVs and batteries. Kia refreshes its three-row hybrid SUV. And Subaru is looking to Toyota for more of its EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of Mercedes' electric G-wagen, we found it to be a better, more precise off-roader...
- Biden hikes tariffs to keep Chinese EVs outon May 14, 2024
The Biden administration on Tuesday took a serious protectionist stance, revealing sweeping tariff hikes affecting $18 billion of Chinese imports, with electric vehicles and their supply chain at the core. Specifically, tariffs on electric vehicles rise from 25% to 100% this year. The hikes aren’t just on finished EVs, but on critical...
- Report: Subaru to add Crosstrek Hybrid, lean on Toyota for EVson May 14, 2024
Subaru will lean on Toyota for three more electric crossovers through 2026, but it first will revive the Crosstrek Hybrid, Automotive News reports. The previous Crosstrek Hybrid was actually a plug-in hybrid, which borrowed powertrain components from Toyota. It was launched for the 2014 model year and lasted for two generations before being...
Automotive Addicts
- Official: Biden Admin Imposes 102% Tariff on Chinese-Made EVs, Computer Chips, Medical Productson May 14, 2024
Just yesterday we reported that Biden could impose a 100% tax on Chinese EVs (electric vehicles) imported to the US. Now, it is official – the Biden administration has implemented Full Article »
- Fisker Ocean Investigated by NHTSA over Phantom Emergency Braking Issue Adding to Long List of Afflictionson May 14, 2024
The NHTSA’s recent scrutiny of the 2023 Fisker Ocean unveils a troubling issue resulting in phantom automatic emergency braking. The agency has launched an investigation after receiving eight complaints detailing Full Article »
- Probe Into Alphabet’s Waymo Service Opened by NHTSA Over Self-Driving Vehicles’ ‘unexpected behavior’on May 14, 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation into the performance of Alphabet’s Waymo self-driving vehicles due to reports of unexpected driving behavior that may have violated Full Article »
- New Car Preview: 2026 Rivian R3on March 7, 2024
But wait, there’s more! Rivian, the innovative automaker known for its electric vehicles, recently unveiled an exciting addition to its lineup at the reveal event for the new Rivian R2 Full Article »
- New Car Preview: 2026 Rivian R2on March 7, 2024
Rivian unveils its latest addition to the lineup, the 2026 Rivian R2. Positioned as a more accessible option compared to its predecessors, the R2 presents a compelling entry point into Full Article »
- Updated 2025 Porsche Taycan Is Menacing – 938HP, 0-60 mph in 2.3 Seconds, 320 kW Charging Speed, Can Cost Over $210Kon February 7, 2024
Porsche has unleashed a beast with the updated 2025 Taycan, a car that may not flaunt radical visual changes but packs a serious punch from its electric motors. Boasting a Full Article »
Electrek
- Toyota once again ranked as worst automaker on climate lobbying globallyon May 14, 2024
Toyota has the worst climate lobbying score of any automaker, and the third-worst 2030 EV production plans, according to InfluenceMap’s annual report on climate lobbying. more…
- Ford set up a secret course in its backyard to fine-tune the new Mustang Mach-E Rallyon May 14, 2024
To ensure its new Mustang Mach-E Rally car is ready to tackle any terrain, Ford set up a secret course to test it. Ford says its new electric rally car is a testament to what’s possible when you combine passion with design and engineering. Check out how the Mach-E Rally car evolved below. more…
- Will Biden’s new 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles affect e-bikes?on May 14, 2024
The Biden Administration announced sweeping new tariffs on imported goods from China, including increasing tariffs on electric vehicles from China. But will electric bicycles be impacted? more…
- Porsche kicks off Macan EV production at its newly upgraded planton May 14, 2024
After investing nearly $1 billion over the past several years, Porsche launched electromobility at its production site in Saxony. The investment was designed to expand the facility so Porsche could ramp up Macan EV production. more…
- This retail fueling giant is about to integrate DC fast charging at a lot of gas stationson May 14, 2024
Gas pump and convenience store equipment technology giant Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR) has launched a DC fast charging system that can be seamlessly integrated into its retailers’ gas stations. more…
Clean Technica
- Making Batteries Takes A Lot Of Lithium. Some Of It Could Come From Wastewater.on May 15, 2024
Most batteries used in technology like smart watches and electric cars are made with lithium that travels across the world before even getting to manufacturers. But what if nearly half of the lithium used in the U.S. could come from Pennsylvania wastewater? A new analysis using compliance data from the ... [continued] The post Making Batteries Takes A Lot Of Lithium. Some Of It Could Come From Wastewater. appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Automakers Continue To Lobby For Global Heating, Against EVson May 14, 2024
We’ve turned a big corner when it comes to electrification of the auto industry. Just 5–10 years ago, automakers were largely laughing at electric cars, slow-walking the transition, and had modest electrification plans. That changed with the anticipation for and arrival of the Tesla Model 3, EU regulations requiring than ... [continued] The post Automakers Continue To Lobby For Global Heating, Against EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Green Hydrogen Tentacles To Spread Across USon May 14, 2024
A new $1.16 billion loan from the Department of Energy will help kickstart a network of green hydrogen production facilities in the US. The post Green Hydrogen Tentacles To Spread Across US appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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- FAA to start new environmental review for Florida SpaceX Starship launcheson May 14, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it intends to start a new environmental review for future Starship launches from Florida. The decision to start a new review comes after SpaceX has made changes and wants to build new infrastructure and ship upgrades, something the FAA did not consider during the first review in 2019. Some The post FAA to start new environmental review for Florida SpaceX Starship launches appeared first on TESLARATI.
- China EVs are still behind Tesla, says Lucid CEOon May 14, 2024
According to Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson, Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are still behind Tesla. “If you look at the advance in core EV technology, they’re still years and years behind Tesla. In terms of elegance of their drive train technology, the batteries, the way things are integrated…it’s not even close. “I was looking at a The post China EVs are still behind Tesla, says Lucid CEO appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Stellantis eyes nickel supply in Indonesiaon May 14, 2024
Stellantis has its eyes set on Indonesia’s nickel supply. The legacy automaker is reportedly discussing a potential investment into a nickel smelter in Indonesia with Vale and China-based Huayou Cobalt. Stellantis talks with Vale and Huayou hint that the company still believes in an future with electric vehicles. As per the Financial Times, Stellantis is talking with Vale and Huayou Cobalt to secure battery metals The post Stellantis eyes nickel supply in Indonesia appeared first on TESLARATI.