More “See-Saw Effect” with Tesla FSD 12.5.3

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:40:54 +0000

I wrote the other day about Tesla “Full Self Driving” (FSD) reportedly getting much better with the 12.5 update. As I explained in that piece, I normally don’t go by what other people are saying on this because my history with doing that was massive disappointment and a tremendously different … [continued]

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NIO’s Big New EV Charging & Swapping Plans

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:33:49 +0000

We all know that NIO is one of the more popular “new” EV-only car companies from China. (“New” is maybe not the best term now, since NIO is almost a decade old and there are many much newer companies.) It is well known not just for its cars but for … [continued]

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Eskom Launches Pilot Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure To Prepare For Electrification Of Vehicle Fleet

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:05:09 +0000

South Africa’s national electric utility company, Eskom, has officially launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at the Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL) in Midrand, Gauteng. Eskom says this milestone marks a significant step in Eskom Distribution’s commitment to supporting the growth of the e-mobility sector in South Africa and … [continued]

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Why Did Tesla Stock Crash Today?

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 03:51:38 +0000

I saw a headline pop up somewhere about Tesla stock crashing today. I don’t watch the stock closely or check it often. Once in a while, I take a peek to see what’s been going on. But when I see a headline like that, it catches my attention. I googled … [continued]

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Ford Says Electrified Trucks Are Its Future

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:40:32 +0000

Ford is backing off its electric vehicle plans as it calibrates a pathway to the future. Will it figure things out in time?

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What Range Anxiety? 440 Miles, 400kW Chargers for Large EVs — Cleantech News

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:53:03 +0000

Solar saves in many different kinds of ways. Over 63,000 customers were powered by Sunnova SunSafe solar + storage systems during storms in July and August. The present-day grid requires urgent restoration, but at least Sunnova is there to save the day. California continues its efforts in bringing 400kW chargers … [continued]

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Behind-The-Scenes On Race Day: The Nissan GEN3 Formula E Car (Video)

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:10:00 +0000

The GEN3 Formula E car is an amazing piece of machinery, sporting 350 kW (470 bhp) of power and a top speed of 320 km/h (200 mph), while weighing in at just 840 kg (1851 lb), earning its description as “the fastest, lightest, most sustainable electric race car ever.” As … [continued]

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BYD’s New Auto Insurance Business Earns $2.6 Million in 1st Half of 2024

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:35:53 +0000

Many are aware of Tesla’s insurance division. It got a lot of publicity, including here on CleanTechnica. But did you know that BYD, the largest plugin vehicle producer in the world*, also now sells its own car insurance? Yes, starting in May 2024, BYD began selling auto insurance as well … [continued]

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Morrow Batteries Begins LFP Production In Norway

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:12:51 +0000

Morrow Batteries will begin making LFP batteries at scale in a new factory in Norway by the end of this year.

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BYD, Zeekr, & NIO Enter Pakistan, Japan, & UAE

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:31:04 +0000

Chinese electric vehicle producers continue to expand around the world, and we’ve got a few new expansions to share. BYD is moving into Pakistan, Zeekr is moving into Japan, and NIO is moving into UAE. We also have news of Ford and Tesla selling electric vehicles in new markets. Oh, … [continued]

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