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Direct-to-satellite Starlink coming to Tesla vehicles, but not in the way you’d expect
At a joint event between SpaceX and T-Mobile, the two companies announced that they will be launching a direct-to-phone connection with Starlink Gen 2 satellites. Elon Musk took to Twitter soon after to confirm that this same connection will allow direct connections with Tesla vehicles. More…
Direct-to-satellite Starlink coming to Tesla vehicles, but not in the way you expect
At a joint event between SpaceX and T-Mobile, the two companies announced that they will be launching a direct-to-phone connection with Starlink Gen 2 satellites. Elon took to Twitter soon after to confirm that this same connection will allow direct connections with Tesla vehicles. More…
Portable Energy Storage Test: How Much EV Range Can You Replenish?
It could be helpful in emergency situations when the EV battery is depleted, but is it viable?More…
Renewables provided over 25% of total US electrical generation in first half of 2022
Renewables provided more than 25% of electrical generation in the United States during the first half of 2022, according to new data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). More…
California’s 2035 gas car ban finalized – why it’s huge, even if we want sooner
The California Air Resources Board voted unanimously today to implement perhaps its most significant regulation ever – the Advanced Clean Cars II regulation, which officially implements a planned ban on new gas car sales beginning in 2035 and could shake up the entire US auto market. More…
Toyota says there’s no EV demand – maybe try selling one the wheels stay on?
Toyota is at it again, claiming that there’s not enough demand in the United States for electric vehicles – most of which are currently suffering from months of backlog in the United States due to high demand. Even their own bZ4X has a waiting list because, well, the wheels keep falling off. More…
Electric school buses give back over 80 hours of power to Massachusetts energy grid
The power of heavy-duty electric vehicles is on display again in Massachusetts as electric school buses are being used to send much-needed energy back to the grid.. More…
2024 Cadillac Celestiq Looks A Lot Like The Concept In New Spy Shots
This flagship model built on the Ultium platform is expected to be unveiled later this year.More…
Italian E-Bike Maker Moto Parilla Introduces The Trilix Urban E-Bike
A trellis frame and a selection of motors and wheel sizes make the Trilix a versatile urban companion.More…
Ford Delays Its EV Investment In Spain
The company revised its outlook for the European market.More…
Toyota VP Says Demand Is Lacking For US To Hit 50% EV Target By 2030
Toyota continues to reiterate that most buyers don’t want EVs.More…
Nvidia (NVDA) Q2 earnings fueled by automotive growth, announces new model plans with Nio, Li Auto
Chip-making giant Nvidia (NVDA) released its Q2 earnings report on Wednesday, falling short of Wall St expectations. However, a bright spot in the report was Nvidia’s automotive segment, fueled by rising demand for new energy vehicles. More…
Nvidia (NVDA) Q2 earnings fueled by automotive growth, announces new model plans with Nio, Li Auto
Chip-making giant Nvidia (NVDA) released its Q2 earnings report on Wednesday, falling short of Wall St expectations. However, a bright spot in the report was Nvidia’s automotive segment, fueled by rising demand for new energy vehicles. More…
Ford Reopens US Order Banks For 2023 Mustang Mach-E, Raises Prices
The base Mustang Mach-E Select RWD Standard Range now starts $3,000 higher at $46,895; the GT costs $7,900 more than before.More…
Mercedes-Benz rolls first EQS SUVs roll off US assembly line – will it still qualify for tax credits?
Mercedes-Benz announced the official launch of EQS SUV production today, the first of its EQ line to be built entirely in the US. With a start of production and Mercedes’ Tuscaloosa assembly plant in Alabama, we expect to hear EQS SUV pricing soon as deliveries remain on track for later this year. With the recent signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, we wonder if the US-built electric SUV will qualify for federal tax credits under the new terms of the bill. More…
Genesis Tops JD Power User Tech Experience Index Survey
This new survey rates how easily users got along with the tech in their cars.More…
Tesla sends cease and desist to billionaire running smear campaign
Tesla has sent a cease and desist to billionaire Dan O’Dowd’s Dawn Project, which is currently running a smear campaign against Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta. More…
Revel, NineDot Energy & Fermata Energy initiate V2G in New York City grid
In the USA, Revel, NineDot Energy and Fermata Energy announced that the first Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) program connected to New York City’s grid is now live at Revel’s Red Hook, Brooklyn warehouse. Revel is an electric mobility and infrastructure company based in Brooklyn that has now partnered with V2G and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) provider Fermata Energy and […] More…
Lucid Factory To See Massive Expansion: County Invests ~$114 Million
Lucid previously announced its intent to expand in Casa Grande, and now it has 2,000 acres.More…
