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EV News 4-21-22

EV News 4-21-22

Toyota Invests $383 Million in US Production
Electric Vehicles Research Advancing the company’s commitment to vehicle electrification, Toyota will invest $383 million in four of its U.S. manufacturing plants that build the heart of new Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The new investment supports the production of four-cylinder engines, including options for hybrid electric vehicles, at its Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri and Ten…

Toyota Invests $383 Million in US Production
Electric vehicles Advancing the company’s commitment to vehicle electrification, Toyota will invest $383 million in four of its U.S. manufacturing plants that build the heart of new Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The new investment supports the production of four-cylinder engines, including options for hybrid electric vehicles, at its Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri and Ten…

2021+ Model S and Model S Plaid Refresh Issues Thread
Tesla Motors Club The purpose of this thread is to collect observed issues with the 2021 Model S Plaid/LR refresh. Missing features, software bugs, recurrent panel alignment issues, etc….

Ideas for suspension upgrades?
GM Volt Forum Want to make my Gen 2 Volt ride like a Cadillac or better by the time it needs replacement shocks/struts, so looking at all options for a better ride. I live in NY so things are very bumpy everywhere and all the roads are HOLY AF. Considering the possibility of doing air bags, but if anyone else has had good experiences with beefy aftermarket spr…

Thinking about convert my SX 4 to EV.
DIY Electric Car Forums Hi all respectable members, I really like the idea to shift a gasoline car in to an EV. I just have the passion, but no knowledge and tight budget, so if there is someone an individual or group or business in Vancouver BC area can help me out that would be great and I would really appreciate it. I am using my car for food courier service Skip the…

Model 3 Windshield Replacement – Extra $600 charge to recalibrate?
Model 3 Having to have my 2nd windshield replacement for my 2020 Model 3 LR with FSD. Same company replaced the windshield last year. Now, this company insists on adding a $600 charge to recalibrate the cameras. I asked why charge this now when they didn’t last time..the answer is that they now have software that can do it. I explained that Mod…

Strange sales practices
Model S Earlier this week I decided to look into the viability of trading my four year old P100D for a new, fully loaded, Plaid, thinking that with used car values at an all time high, that this might be a good time to make a move. I made my inquiry and soon received a message asking for more details, which I answered, and I added that I wasn’t too sure…

European EV Charging Station Manufacturers
Speak EV – Electric Car Forums Hi I need to identify European based Electrical Vehicle Charging Station manufacturers. So far i am aware of thw following companies: Alpitronic in Italy Compleo in Germany And i think Alfen in France That is what i am aware of. There must be many, many more out there, but i am struggling to find them. I am hopeful members of this forum will kn…

2022 World Car Awards: How The Audi e-tron GT Became The World Performance Car Of The Year – HotCars
“audi electric car” – Google News 2022 World Car Awards: How The Audi e-tron GT Became The World Performance Car Of The Year  HotCars…

Service Manual (training course)
Fiat 500 Forum Thanks to @500 2012 2013 for posting a Google Drive link (click here), attached here is a copy of the… Service Manual (training course)…

Elon Musk Wants To Build A Future Worth Getting Excited About
Tesla Archives | CleanTechnica

Elon Musk wants to build a future worth getting excited about, and he elaborated more on this in a recent TED Talks interview at Tesla Giga Texas. TED Talks head Chris Anderson recently held a live interview with Elon Musk in Vancouver. However, before the live interview, Anderson said that he also held a pre-recorded […]…

Tesla is testing in-car Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity with several major internet providers
Tesla | Electrek

Tesla has started testing in-car wifi hotspot connectivity with several major internet providers in order to provide an alternative internet connection for its fleet. more… The post Tesla is testing in-car Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity with several major internet providers appeared first on Electrek. …

JSX to Become First Air Carrier to Use SpaceX Starlink for Inflight Wi-Fi
TeslaNorth.com SpaceX on Thursday launched yet another batch of Starlink internet satellites into the skies, with one of the company’s Falcon 9 rocket’s landing for a … Read more The post JSX to Become First Air Carrier to Use SpaceX Starlink for Inflight Wi-Fi appeared first on TeslaNorth.com. …

Ford, Tesla, GM, Nissan, Toyota, others among vehicle recalls this week – USA TODAY
“tesla motors” – Google News Ford, Tesla, GM, Nissan, Toyota, others among vehicle recalls this week  USA TODAY…

Which Electric Car Is Best for the Environment and Your Budget? – NBC Chicago
“polestar electric car” – Google News Which Electric Car Is Best for the Environment and Your Budget?  NBC Chicago…

Tesla (TSLA) posts record profit in Q1 2022 — aims for 50% growth this year, listen to Elon Musk’s Earnings Call
Tesla Oracle

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) reported the company’s Q1 2022 earnings yesterday while CEO Elon Musk and CFO Zachary Kirkhorn conducted this quarter’s earnings call. Despite challenges like the chip shortage, closures at Giga Shanghai, and logistics issues, Tesla once again reported a record profit in a quarter. Despite all these challenges, both Elon M…

New Tesla Model Y Floor Mats by Tesloid provide the best 3D protection you need
Tesla Model 3 | Electrek

As one of the biggest, if not the biggest, name in electric vehicles, Tesla has been growing in sales and popularity since the original Roadster came out over a decade ago. Many consumers have dreamt of owning a Tesla of their own, like the Model Y for instance. Once you make that purchase however, it’s important to keep your Tesla clean from th…

Elon Musk says Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robot ‘will be worth more than the car business’ – CNBC
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A Look Back At The Autobianchi Bianchina – HotCars
“fiat 500” – Google News A Look Back At The Autobianchi Bianchina  HotCars…

Electric cars: Six of the cheapest electric cars available right now – and how far they go – Express
“renault electric car” – Google News Electric cars: Six of the cheapest electric cars available right now – and how far they go  Express…

VW Delivers First Privately-Owned EVs To Greek Island That Plans To Become An Electric Car Paradise – CarScoops
“vw electric car” – Google News VW Delivers First Privately-Owned EVs To Greek Island That Plans To Become An Electric Car Paradise  CarScoops…

Lincoln EV concept, Lexus RZ details, VW MEB upgrades: Today’s Car News
Green Car Reports

Volkswagen is working on some upgrades for its mass-market MEB electric-vehicle platform. Lexus provides more production details for its RZ electric crossover. And Lincoln shows us some of its EV future in a concept vehicle. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We got up close with a Lincoln concept that previews one of three fully electric……

Tested: 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo Is Supercar Quick – Car and Driver
“porsche electric car” – Google News Tested: 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo Is Supercar Quick  Car and Driver…

New Honda e:Ny1 to spearhead push to meet UK EV sales mandate – Autocar
“honda electric car” – Google News New Honda e:Ny1 to spearhead push to meet UK EV sales mandate  Autocar…

BMW takes on Tesla with luxury electric car – Yahoo Finance
“bmw electric car” – Google News BMW takes on Tesla with luxury electric car  Yahoo Finance…

Electric vehicle event planned Saturday in Downtown Lakeland – The Ledger
“bmw i3” – Google News Electric vehicle event planned Saturday in Downtown Lakeland  The Ledger…

Start Your Own Green Business With This 7-Point Checklist
Green Living Consultants, Companies, Electric Car Expert, Green Living, Electric Car News, New York, California, Florida, Missouri, Texas, Nevada A green business, also known as a sustainable business, is a model or organization that uses environmentally friendly operating processes to reduce the negative influence on the environment. These companies are aware of their environmental impact and responsibilities. A green firm, like any other, focuses on servicing and keeping its customers hap…

VW plans faster charging, longer range, higher power for its MEB platform for mass-market EVs – Green Car Reports
“vw id.4” – Google News VW plans faster charging, longer range, higher power for its MEB platform for mass-market EVs  Green Car Reports…

2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Hits The Yas Marina Circuit In The Middle East – GM Authority
“chevy electric car” – Google News 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Hits The Yas Marina Circuit In The Middle East  GM Authority…

These Electric Vehicle Concepts Are Cool and Weird, in a Good Way – Gear Patrol
“mercedes electric car” – Google News These Electric Vehicle Concepts Are Cool and Weird, in a Good Way  Gear Patrol…

Clank sound when switching from electric to gas
Electric Vehicle Forums Like the post says, my 09 Sierra hybrid will make a single loud metal sounding clank when the engine switches from electric to gas. It doesn’t happen if I punch the pedal enough from a dead stop to start instantly on gas. Only happens when I’m accelerating from a stop and rolling on electric and it switches to gas. Sometimes it’s not very loud but…

waymo chrysler in Dallas – I assume it was mapping but would be interesting if they expand here
Self-Driving Cars – Look reddit, no hands!

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Electric Ford Tourneo Custom teased ahead of 9 May debut – Driving Electric
“fordelectriccar” – Google News Electric Ford Tourneo Custom teased ahead of 9 May debut  Driving Electric…

Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study
Green Car Congress

The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The detailed report—Need Nickel? How Electrifying Transport and Chinese Investment…

EIA expects summer US real gasoline and diesel prices to be the highest since 2014 – Green Car Congress
“renault zoe” – Google News EIA expects summer US real gasoline and diesel prices to be the highest since 2014  Green Car Congress…

Nissan Ariya & Pavilion Win iF Design Award – AutoJosh
“nissanelectriccar” – Google News Nissan Ariya & Pavilion Win iF Design Award  AutoJosh…

Elon Musk: Do you like minting money?
EVANNEX Aftermarket Tesla Accessories – Tesla News

After Tesla announced their first quarter earnings yesterday, it appeared Wall Street approved. In after hours trading, the stock popped more than 50 points (over 5%). Why? Associated Press notes, “Tesla reported Wednesday that its first-quarter net earnings were over seven times greater than a year ago.”  Above: The future looks br… Lincoln presents electric vehicle concept ‘Star’ – www.electrive.com“electric cars” – Google News 15 hours Lincoln presents electric vehicle concept ‘Star’  www.electrive.com…

Penske Truck Leasing orders 750 all-electric Ford E-Transit cargo vans
Electric Cars Report

Penske Truck Leasing announced it has ordered 750 all-electric Ford E-Transit cargo vans. The company is taking delivery of its first several vehicles in the next several weeks. The move follows successfully piloting the vehicles late last year. “We’re excited to help bring these new vehicles to market as both a rental and full-service lease […] T…

Polestar Precept: From Concept to Car | Episode 5: Aerodynamics
Polestar

The answer is blowing in the wind (tunnel). Polestar Precept is taken to the wind tunnel in order to test for aerodynamic elements like lift and drag, as well as to optimise external features. #Precept #Polestar5 #PolestarCars…

Hyundai: csökkenő PHEV, növekvő elektromos autó kereslet
e-cars.hu

Lassan általános lesz az a jelenség, hogy egy adott autómárka termelési darabszáma visszaesik az egy évvel előtti szintre. Viszont az elektromos modellek esetében éppen hogy a növekedés a jellemző. Nincs ez másként a Hyundai esetében sem. 2022 márciusában 313 926 darab személyautót adott el a Hyundai, ez 17 százalékkal kevesebb, mint az egy é…

Hyundai’s all-electric car sales more than doubled in March – HT Auto
“hyundai kona” – Google News Hyundai’s all-electric car sales more than doubled in March  HT Auto…

Kia to drive in EV6 electric crossover in India; bookings open next month – Economic Times
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Ford unveils Lincoln Star electric SUV concept as it readies to add four new EVs by 2026 – CNBC
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