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EV News 4-19-22

GM and Glencore Enter Multi-Year Cobalt Supply Agreement
Electric vehicles Glencore and General Motors Co.announced a multi-year sourcing agreement in which Glencore will supply GM with cobalt from its Murrin Murrin operation in Australia. Cobalt is an important metal in the production of EV batteries, and the cobalt processed from Australia will be used in GM’s Ultium battery cathodes, which will power electric vehicles …

Would a subwoofer decrease my range?
Speak EV – Electric Car Forums I’ve recently purchased an id3 Pro and thinking to wire a subwoofer.. only concern, will it decrease my range? And what are possibilities of it going wrong?…

Anyone replaced charge cord on 240V Voltec Charger?
GM Volt Forum Has anyone replaced the charge cord on the 240V Voltec Level 2 Charger? My handle keeps pulling apart and it finally has failed permanently. I have by the looks of it a 25ft Calgreen charge cord that has 4 wires in in Black White Green and Blue, the original has 5 Wires Black Red Green Grey and Purple I think. I have tried wiring the new 4 wire c…

Utter disbelief at the yoke buttons
Tesla Motors Club I’m a Tesla apologist for the most part, but I’m astounded at the lack of physical buttons on the yoke. Three weeks in, and I still need to LOOK DOWN to accurately press the horn and lights buttons. The turn signals, which have a physical divider between them, are only marginally better. At no point should I be forced to look down while drivin…

SOLUTION: Rear hatch won’t open (with Pics)
Fiat 500 Forum Over the summer, I encountered the all too common problem that we’ve been having with the rear hatch not functioning. After doing a whole lot of digging, the only info I could find was about the wires splitting in the rubber sheath. Great! Now I can get started and have everything fixed in a day. Here is what I found …

Model 3 Not drivable
Model 3 Hello Everyone, I’m not sure if anyone has had this issue before or any resolution, but last night, my motor (as it seems) blew on me. During a drive, I felt the front passenger brake lock up twice. As any rational person would, I pulled over and inspected, didn’t see any issue. When I got back into the vehicle and pressed the pedal after putti…

Model S jumps into Neutral while driving
Model S A couple of times in the last two months my 2013 Model S has shifted into Neutral by itself when I have slowed down for a traffic light. That wouldn’t be too bad, but then the car refuses to shift out of Neutral…I can’t shift into Park, Drive, or Reverse. The Frunk won’t open because the car thinks it’s driving–I can’t shut anything off or do a…

Bmw i3 bms
DIY Electric Car Forums I have been able to decode some of the I3 battery Can bus. Currently I have working: -Cell Voltages Should be able to get the following with the info I have: -Temperatures Need to do some logging to get the following: -Balancing Commands Have now implementened the code to work with my SIMP BMS, this means the ‘base’ features are retained. htt…

Tesla is no longer including the mobile connector with new vehicles
Not a Tesla App Tesla has opted to stop including the 110v/220v mobile charging connector with vehicles.… Read More …

New Kids Music Band, The Future Brigade to Release First Single
Green Living Consultants, Companies, Electric Car Expert, Green Living, Electric Car News, New York, California, Florida, Missouri, Texas, Nevada Richmond, VA, April 18, 2022 Just in time for Earth Day (April 22)! The new kid’s musical sensation The Future Brigade will release their first single, “R.E.C.Y.C.L.E. (Do It Right!)” (Vox Records; ISRC: NO3CF2203010). The brainchild of Virginia-based singer/songwriter Wes Charlton, “R.E.C.Y.C.L.E.” encourages kids to explore the importance of rec…

Tesla Giga Berlin Aims to Make 1,000 Model Y Cars Per Week by Month End
TeslaNorth.com According to Automobilwoche, Tesla’s German Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg is currently producing 350 Model Y units per week (via @SawyerMerritt). Tesla will ramp production at the facility … Read more The post Tesla Giga Berlin Aims to Make 1,000 Model Y Cars Per Week by Month End appeared first on TeslaNorth.com. …

Tesla Q1 2022 Financial Results and Q&A Webcast Tesla

To submit a question: https://app.saytechnologies.com/tesla-2022-q1…

Tesla Megapack project with 730 MWh of capacity is now up and running on PG&E’s network
Tesla | Electrek

PG&E announced that they have turned on their giant Tesla Megapack project with 730 MWh of capacity, and the electric grid company expects that it will “enhance the overall reliability of California’s ever-changing energy supply.” more… The post Tesla Megapack project with 730 MWh of capacity is now up and running on PG&E’s network appear…

Alfa Romeo MiTo May Return As An EV With Peugeot Underpinnings – InsideEVs
“opel electric car” – Google News Alfa Romeo MiTo May Return As An EV With Peugeot Underpinnings  InsideEVs …

BMW inaugruates extension of Chinese plant – www.electrive.com
“bmw i3” – Google News BMW inaugruates extension of Chinese plant  www.electrive.com…

Why Tesla investors may need to worry about Elon Musk’s Twitter distraction – CNN
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Electric Vehicles Cost Too Damn Much – Jalopnik
“electric vehicles” – Google News Electric Vehicles Cost Too Damn Much  Jalopnik…

Electric Vehicles Cost Too Damn Much – Jalopnik
“toyota electric car” – Google News Electric Vehicles Cost Too Damn Much  Jalopnik…

Kia confirmed the EV9 electric SUV for the US: Now what about that electric pickup?
Green Car Reports

A Kia electric pickup has already been confirmed as a global model. But it would need to be an upscale model—not focused entirely around value and affordability—to make sense in America, a US Kia executive suggested to Green Car Reports at the New York auto show last week. Kia promised the EV9 SUV for the U.S. market starting in the……

Presentation explains ins and outs of electric cars – Your Observer“electric cars” – Google News Presentation explains ins and outs of electric cars  Your Observer…

The Kia Niro EV Is More Fun Than It Has Any Right To Be – Jalopnik
“kia electric car” – Google News The Kia Niro EV Is More Fun Than It Has Any Right To Be  Jalopnik…

Elon Musk emphasizes an ‘engineering-first’ approach at Tesla — here’s why
EVANNEX Aftermarket Tesla Accessories – Tesla News

Tesla’s engineering is one of Founder and CEO Elon Musk’s main objectives for the company, and the benefits the automaker has experienced as a result are multi-faceted. For Tesla, engineering runs deep into research and development testing, which helps the company determine what designs work and don’t work.  Above: Elon Musk closel…

What are Alabama’s automakers planning for electric vehicles? – AL.com
“mercedes electric car” – Google News What are Alabama’s automakers planning for electric vehicles?  AL.com…

What are Alabama’s automakers planning for electric vehicles? – AL.com
“honda electric car” – Google News What are Alabama’s automakers planning for electric vehicles?  AL.com…

Renault Kwid electric car E-Tech driving range, features: View in pictures – BGR India
“renault electric car” – Google News Renault Kwid electric car E-Tech driving range, features: View in pictures  BGR India…

Une photo pour demander la détection des angles morts
Tesla Magazine La communauté Tesla est extrêmement bienveillante envers les équipes et son créateur. Néanmoins, elle a toujours su proposer des évolutions importantes pour le constructeur. C’est ainsi que le membre GPS, membre de la communauté Tesla Twitter, suggère l’intégration de détecteurs d’angle mort et de signaux d’arrêt d’urgence. Il précise que c’est st…

2023 Hyundai Kona Rendered Based On The Spy Photos – Motor1
“hyundai kona” – Google News 2023 Hyundai Kona Rendered Based On The Spy Photos  Motor1 …

Man Runs Longer Distance Than Fully Charged Tesla Model 3 – InsideEVs
“tesla model 3” – Google News Man Runs Longer Distance Than Fully Charged Tesla Model 3  InsideEVs …

Researchers report one-pot catalytic conversion of cellulose to methanol
Green Car Congress

Methanol—a bio-based platform molecule that can be used directly as a fuel or fuel additive, and can also be used to produce bulk chemicals and drop-in fuels—is currently mainly produced from methane and coal via an indirect syngas route. Now, a team of researchers in China reports a novel approach for the sustainable production of m…

Electric Vehicles Already Account For 9% Of Global Sales – The Corner Economic“renault zoe” – Google News Electric Vehicles Already Account For 9% Of Global Sales  The Corner Economic…

BMW CEO Once Again Warns That Going All-In On EVs Is Not A Good Idea – InsideEVs “bmw electric car” – Google News

Seakhawk’s fan? How about buying Wilson’s crib for US$36 million – Western Standard“zero emission vehicle” – Google News Seakhawk’s fan? How about buying Wilson’s crib for US$36 million  Western Standard…

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWDClean Fleet Report: Hybrid & Electric Cars

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is pleasant to drive, much like its Hyundai Tucson sibling. The styling is unique and a class-up interior offers comfortable seating and storage flexibility. The features list is long and deep with a full safety suite, choices of front-wheel and all-wheel drive and two engine options. The post Road Test: 2022 Hyundai San…

Volumetric Energy Density of Li-ion Batteries Increased by More than Eight Times Between 2008 and 2020Electric Cars Report

Volumetric energy density refers to the amount of energy that can be contained within a given volume. Increasing the volumetric energy density of batteries allows electric vehicles to travel further without increasing the size of the battery pack. Conversely, it can allow an EV to travel the same distance with a smaller battery pack, thus […] The …

Jim Farley Tries to Reinvent Ford and Catch Up to Elon Musk and Tesla – The New York Times“tesla motors” – Google News Jim Farley Tries to Reinvent Ford and Catch Up to Elon Musk and Tesla  The New York Times…

Mahesh Babu brings home Audi electric car worth ₹1.19 crore – Hindustan Times“audi electric car” – Google News Mahesh Babu brings home Audi electric car worth ₹1.19 crore  Hindustan Times…

1964 Fiat 500 vs 2021 Fiat 500 – Top Gear“fiat 500” – Google News 1964 Fiat 500 vs 2021 Fiat 500  Top Gear…

Interview with Elon about Full Self driving. (Missed predictions, need for solving real world AI, doubles down on “this year” prediction, auto labeling, )Self-Driving Cars – Look reddit, no hands!

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2022 Volkswagen ID.4 Scores Top Spot for Best Value EV From Cars.com – MotorBiscuit“vw id.4” – Google News 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 Scores Top Spot for Best Value EV From Cars.com  MotorBiscuit…

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess on electric cars, the war in Ukraine, and recapturing the American car market – 60 Minutes – CBS News“vw electric car” – Google News Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess on electric cars, the war in Ukraine, and recapturing the American car market – 60 Minutes  CBS News…

3 Used Electric Cars You Can Buy for Under $20,000 – MotorBiscuit“chevy electric car” – Google News 3 Used Electric Cars You Can Buy for Under $20,000  MotorBiscuit…