Summary – Tesla China had 14,100 new vehicle registrations in the week of June 24-30, 2024 – This was a 19.42% drop compared to the previous week – Tesla China’s…
Summary – Tesla repair costs and parts availability have reached parity with industry players – Tesla repairs typically cost about AU$4500 to AU$5000 per repair – Front impacts on Teslas…
Summary – Electric motors deliver torque instantly, outperforming gas engines – Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is fast on twisty roads and beat expensive SUVs in drag race – Ioniq 5 N (priced at $67,000) outperformed gas-powered $1 million SUVs -…
Summary – Cybertruck owner fixed cracked plastic bumper himself after being rear-ended – Cybertruck’s body panels made of stainless steel alloy that can withstand collisions – Cybertruck does not have crumple zones like passenger cars, inflicts damage on normal vehicles…
Summary – Established brands like McDonald’s investing in electric trucks and solar power – News includes Wendy’s solar-enabled restaurants, new electric vehicles in the UK, and a distributed solar initiative in New York – VW announces new ID. Buzz models…
Summary – DC charging is typically used for high-powered stations, but a portable DC-to-DC charger was used for a 24,000-mile trip from the Netherlands to South Africa and back – Availability of public charging stations is still an issue for…
Summary – Audi Q6 E-Tron is the first Audi on the PPE platform shared with the Macan – Positioned between the Q4 and Q8 E-Tron, targeting compact crossover EV shoppers – Has a 94.9-kWh battery, achieving over 300 miles in range – Smooth driving dynamics, responsive air suspension, and powerful…
Summary – BYD sets new plug-in electric car sales record in June, with passenger plug-in car sales amounting to 340,211 units – BYD’s PHEV sales expand quickly, with the company growing mostly thanks to its lineup of plug-in hybrids – BYD sold 341,658 plug-in vehicles last month, including 26,995 plug-ins…
Summary – Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach partnering with air quality agencies for electric heavy-duty truck charging infrastructure – $135 million project to install 207 charging units at…
Summary – Tesla Model Y is the most registered vehicle in Sweden in the first half of 2024 – Model Y had 7,386 units registered, despite a decline in overall…
Summary – Thieves are using a Nintendo Game Boy-like device to steal Hyundai and Kia EVs in seconds – The Kia Boys group previously used low-tech methods to steal cars before more sophisticated methods were developed – Owners of Hyundai…
Summary – Electrify America is investing in making its fast chargers more reliable – They experienced a decrease in failed charging attempts from 11% in Q1 2022 to 9% in Q1 2024 – EA served roughly 10 million charging sessions…
Summary – 96% of consumers want to own their vehicle data – 78% of surveyed consumers are uncomfortable with automakers collecting their data – Modern cars collect large amounts of data, and consumers may not be fully aware of this…
Summary – Cutting-edge self-cleaning techniques revealed in Tesla’s patent filing for its robotaxi fleet – Automation is seen as the way forward for keeping self-driving robotaxis clean – Sensors and processor would detect car’s hygiene state and generate a sanitation…
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Summary – Tesla to showcase Cybertruck and Optimus Gen 2 at 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai – Cybertruck has been popular among celebrities and reached production rate of 1,000 units per week in April – Optimus Gen 2 deployed…
Summary – Nyobolt’s electric sports car batteries can last over 600,000 miles with minimal degradation – Nyobolt’s working EV prototype can charge from 10% to…
Summary – Audi and Porsche are recalling E-Tron GT and Taycan models for a brake hose tear risk – 9,653 Audi E-Tron GT models are…
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Summary – Polestar 4 is a crossover coupe with a price of $56,000, known for its lack of rear window – Design trend in modern cars features smaller windows; Polestar 4 has a camera instead of a rear window -…
Summary – The Volvo EX30 is a subcompact electric crossover that has won awards in Europe but has yet to arrive in the US due…
Summary – BYD’s Seagull and Hyundai’s Inster are affordable and usable EVs competing in the European market – The Inster is longer, taller, and has…
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Summary – Zonal architecture is the new trend in software-defined vehicles, reducing the number of wiring harnesses and electronic control units – Traditional cars have centralized electrical architectures, which are being replaced by the more efficient zonal architectures – Zonal…
Summary – Electric vehicles have a high-voltage battery pack that powers the vehicle and must store a large amount of electricity – Even though EVs…
Summary – Ioniq 5 N set a record at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in June 27, 2024 – The car, fully electric, was built…
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Summary – Tesla set to report quarterly deliveries for Q2 2024 in next two days – Analysts expect an increase in deliveries from last quarter but a decrease compared to same quarter in 2023 – Robotaxi unveiling in August may…
Summary – BYD is honing its quad-motor electric supercar, the Yangwang U9, at the Nurburgring – The U9 is part of BYD’s move towards becoming a luxury automaker and is designed to compete with established luxury brands – The U9…
Summary – CleanTechnica offers daily news updates on email or Google News – Maserati GranCabrio Folgore is the only electric convertible available currently – The GranCabrio offers 750 horsepower, 995 pound-feet of torque & can reach 60 mph in 2.7…
Summary – Preview of upcoming electric vehicles in the next two model years – Includes vehicles from Audi, Cadillac, Dodge, Genesis, Jeep, JLR, Mini, Porsche, Ram, Volkswagen, and Volvo – Features a variety of electric SUVs, sedans, and pickups with…
Summary – Tesla Robotaxi patent hints at developing automatic sanitation system – Automatic sanitation system is intended for Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi fleet with Cybercabs – Sensors will detect temperature, humidity, and pathogens inside the vehicle – System generates a sanitation…
Summary – A Tesla Cybertruck enthusiast created a pop-top camper shell as an alternative to the Cybertent – The camper shell weighs just under 300 pounds and has a 3-inch memory foam mattress – Images show that the camper shell…
Summary – California’s Energy Commission introduced a new way to measure charging station reliability called “successful charge attempt rate” (SCAR) – SCAR requires that 90% of the time a customer attempting to charge must have a successful charge lasting at…
Summary – Tesla China finished June 2024 on a strong note – New vehicle registrations in the latter half of June suggest rising domestic sales – Tesla China briefly hinted at hitting a “new high” in sales for June -…
Summary – Contact Energy partners with Tesla for a 100 MW battery storage system in New Zealand – The battery installation in Glenbrook is expected to cost NZD 163 million – The system will utilize Tesla Megapack 2 XL battery…
Summary – Production of the Cybertruck Foundation Series is nearing its end – Production of non-Foundation Series Cybertrucks should start in the third quarter – Foundation Series Cybertrucks expected to continue through late 2024 – Early reservation holders invited to…
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Summary – Tesla China extended zero-interest loan promotion for Model 3 and Model Y – Program was successful with vehicle registrations hitting record high in June – Customers can get…
Summary – Elon Musk provides an update on Full Self Driving (FSD) V12.4.2, stating that it needs to be smoother before release – FSD V12.4 is considered a substantial update…
Summary – Mercedes-Benz executive criticizes Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) rollout strategy – The rollout of advanced driver assist systems must be a step-by-step process to build consumer trust – Mercedes-Benz…
Summary – Cybertruck owners and aftermarket suppliers are creating better alternatives to many Tesla accessories – The Cybertruck continues to attract attention from car buyers – Owners are personalizing their…
Summary – Non-Foundation Series production of Tesla Cybertruck to start in Q3 according to Elon Musk – Tesla’s marketing emails suggest only Foundation Series trucks will be delivered this year…
Summary – Alejandro Agag, the founder of Formula E and Extreme E, is now focusing on fuel cell electric vehicles and green hydrogen with the new Extreme H series – Extreme H is a rebrand of Extreme E, aiming to showcase innovations in fuel…
