As part of Ampol’s national rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, an AmpCharge site was commissioned at Ampol Foodary, Belmont, in Perth, Western Australia, in August. At the same time, Ampol AmpCharge announced that it would be the main sponsor for the TOCEVA Racing team as it takes part in the Perth-to-Sydney re-enactment. “The new… Continue reading Clean Technica: Ampol AmpCharge to Sponsor TOCEVA Racing Team — Only EV In Perth-to-Sydney Marathon002249
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Cleantechnica: Tesla Full Self Driving Beta: Lost & Found! We Lost It After 206 Days, Got It Back Again After 79 Days 002248
I just got my Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) Beta access restored!!!!! Background For 206 days, my wife and I obsessively used Tesla FSD Beta in our Model 3. However, we struck out for the 5th time on June 27th, 2022, and lost access to the software! A few days ago, after 79 days “in… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Full Self Driving Beta: Lost & Found! We Lost It After 206 Days, Got It Back Again After 79 Days 002248
Clean Technica: Thoughts On Class Action Lawsuit Against Tesla Regarding Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Capability (“FSD”) — From A Buyer 002247
It has happened, a class action lawsuit has been filed regarding Tesla Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, and Full Self-Driving Capability. The people suing argue that Tesla misled them with deceptive marketing that made the Tesla buyers think their cars would be better able to drive themselves. “The lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of California,… Continue reading Clean Technica: Thoughts On Class Action Lawsuit Against Tesla Regarding Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Capability (“FSD”) — From A Buyer 002247
Clean Technica: Insurance Company Fakes Battery Fire On Tesla Model S To Highlight That EVs Can Catch Fire (Video)002246
The arena is all set up, the audience is excited, and the Tesla Model S starts its short run — hits a boulder, rolls over — a few seconds go by and flames start to erupt from the vehicle’s floor, where the battery pack is installed. Applause. Firefighters arrive at the scene — cut! But… Continue reading Clean Technica: Insurance Company Fakes Battery Fire On Tesla Model S To Highlight That EVs Can Catch Fire (Video)002246
Cleantechnica: Does It Cost Too Much To Purchase A Tesla?002245
In hardly more than a decade, Tesla has single handedly accelerated the transition to all electric transportation. Legacy automakers who once poo-poo’d the viability of electric vehicles (EVs) are now releasing very appealing all-electric models of their own. With the competition nibbling away, is Tesla’s catalog of 4 vehicles enough to maintain market dominance? And… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Does It Cost Too Much To Purchase A Tesla?002245
Cleantechnica: Yes, Tesla Cars To Get Starlink 002243
Elon Musk recently announced that SpaceX plans to provide Starlink satellite cellular service in the U.S. in a new partnership with T-Mobile. The move has left several wondering if Tesla’s vehicles could also receive the satellite connection — and Musk says they will. Musk responded to two tweets asking about Tesla cars’ eligibility for Starlink’s cellular service… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Yes, Tesla Cars To Get Starlink 002243
Clean Technica: Tesla To Build 10–12 Gigafactories — Progressing Faster Than Most Expected Possible002242
Tesla continues to rapidly expand throughout the world, and despite two new gigafactories having opened earlier this year (in Germany and Texas), the automaker’s already looking at where to build next. In the long term, it’s difficult to predict how many production facilities Tesla could build, but CEO Elon Musk has his sights set on… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla To Build 10–12 Gigafactories — Progressing Faster Than Most Expected Possible002242
Cleantechnica: New Australia Lithium Mine For Ford, LG, & Tesla Lithium To Be Powered By Giant Off-Grid Solar, Wind, & Battery Project 002241
Australia is a top source of lithium for EV batteries. Much of the world’s lithium used for such purposes comes from there. Now we’ve got news of a major lithium mine in Australia using batteries as well as solar and wind energy in order to mine more cleanly and — importantly for the miners —… Continue reading Cleantechnica: New Australia Lithium Mine For Ford, LG, & Tesla Lithium To Be Powered By Giant Off-Grid Solar, Wind, & Battery Project 002241
Cleantechnica: Electric Vehicles 101: V2G Charging & The Grid 002240
How can electric vehicles (EVs) assist the aging US electrical grid as it tries to handle the rising demand for electricity during peak load times? The answer is the EVs themselves. Bidirectional charging refers to two-way charging — that means the EV both charges and discharges. Vehicle to Grid (V2G) is a charging technology that… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Electric Vehicles 101: V2G Charging & The Grid 002240
Clean Tecnica: Exciting New EVs Coming Soon To Roads Near You 002239
As I inched down I-95 outside Boston on a Friday afternoon — stop and go, brake lights and sudden acceleration — my attention was drawn to a Kia EV6 in the next lane. Sleek with clean lines, just spacious enough, able to zip in and out of traffic, the all-electric vehicle piqued my interest. I… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Exciting New EVs Coming Soon To Roads Near You 002239