Sweden’s auto market recorded a plugin electric vehicle share of 46.1% in August 2022, a slight drop year on year from 47.1% share. Full electrics grew their share, but plugin hybrids lost more. Overall auto volumes were 26% down on pre-pandemic seasonal norms, at 20,576 units. The Volkswagen ID.4 was the best selling full electric… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Sweden Plugin EV Share At 46.1% In August 002217
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California Legislature Passes Law That Would Force Tesla to Change Name of Full Self-Driving
“Are we just going to wait for another person to be killed in California?” Legal Troubles In July, the California DMV filed a complaint that EV manufacturer Tesla had put out “untrue or misleading” advertisements on its website in relation to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Autopilot technology. The DMV’s gripe, essentially, is that the… Continue reading California Legislature Passes Law That Would Force Tesla to Change Name of Full Self-Driving
In leaked memo, Aurora CEO weighs spinouts, layoffs and acquisitions against sale to big tech
The chief executive of autonomous vehicle developer Aurora Innovation presented a swath of cost-cutting and cash-generating options to its board, ranging from a hiring freeze and spinning out assets to a small capital raise, going private and even selling itself to high-profile tech companies Apple and Microsoft. The ideas, all aimed at shoring up its… Continue reading In leaked memo, Aurora CEO weighs spinouts, layoffs and acquisitions against sale to big tech
Plug-In Hybrid Cars Gain Ground in Race With Electric Rivals
In late 2010, General Motors sought to seize the high ground from Toyota’s successful Prius hybrid with the Volt plug-in hybrid — a car that could drive short distances on only electricity and fire up a gasoline engine for long trips. But the Volt and other cars like it struggled to win over drivers as… Continue reading Plug-In Hybrid Cars Gain Ground in Race With Electric Rivals
A complete guide to the new EV tax credit
Tucked inside the massive Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that was signed into law in August is a complex set of requirements around which EVs and other clean vehicles do and do not qualify for a $7,500 EV tax credit. Tl;dr not all new EVs or other clean vehicles (and even used ones) are created… Continue reading A complete guide to the new EV tax credit
GM’s Cruise recalls 80 self-driving EVs citing collision risks when turning
General Motors’ self-driving rideshare service Cruise announced that it has recalled 80 of its electric robotaxis in order to update their software following an accident in June that injured two people. The NHTSA stated that the software issue caused the self-driving Cruise vehicles to “incorrectly predict” oncoming vehicle’s paths, adding risk for collisions. Cruise is… Continue reading GM’s Cruise recalls 80 self-driving EVs citing collision risks when turning
Tesla virtual power plant is rocketing up, reaches 50 MW
Tesla’s virtual power plant in California is growing at a fast pace with more Powerwall owners joining. It can now output up to 50 MW. Tesla Virtual Power Plant We have seen Tesla putting a lot of effort into virtual power plants lately. A virtual power plant (VPP) consists of distributed energy storage systems – like… Continue reading Tesla virtual power plant is rocketing up, reaches 50 MW
Tesla looks to hire ‘high volume’ recruiters in Quebec as rumors of a factory ramp up
Tesla is looking to hire “high volume” recruiters to operate in Quebec, Canada, as rumors that the automaker is looking to establish a factory in the region are ramping up. Tesla Canada Factory Over the past few months, we have been reporting on evidence that Tesla has been looking at a potential location in Canada… Continue reading Tesla looks to hire ‘high volume’ recruiters in Quebec as rumors of a factory ramp up
New Mercedes GLC: specs, pricing and engines
The Mercedes GLC is the brand’s best-selling car worldwide, Stuttgart having sold 2.6 million units since 2008 (including the GLK-Class predecessor). The new one picks up where the old GLC left, hoping to further establish itself in the all-important mid-size premium SUV market. Once again, it will have to compete with some excellent rivals including… Continue reading New Mercedes GLC: specs, pricing and engines
Tesla hiring ‘high-volume’ recruiters in Quebec
Tesla is looking to hire recruiters in Quebec for a “high-volume” effort, indicating the automaker’s plans to grow in Canada. A job posting by the global battery-electric brand seeks “an extraordinary recruiter” with “strong business acumen, a passion for their craft, and a genuine commitment to providing an unforgettable candidate experience.” CEO Elon Musk said… Continue reading Tesla hiring ‘high-volume’ recruiters in Quebec