The Ministry for Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) has ordered a preliminary enquiry into the fire that broke out, Tuesday, at an electric bike showroom in Secunderabad. The fire at the Gemopai electric vehicle showroom took the lives of eight persons, 10 were injured. A team of experts, designated by the ministry, will visit the… Continue reading MoRTH orders probe into Secunderabad dealership fire
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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
Save $150 and Get Fit with Garmin’s vivoactive 4S and More With Today’s Deals on Smartwatches
Just in time for the marathon season, Garmin is celebrating their birthday with great Garmin smartwatch deals this week. For those who want to track their steps and receive notifications, there’s tons of smartwatches to choose from. Or, if you’re training for your first 5K (or the next of many), this is the perfect time… Continue reading Save $150 and Get Fit with Garmin’s vivoactive 4S and More With Today’s Deals on Smartwatches
Why battery health management is crucial to electric vehicle values
As electric vehicles enter the used market, pressure is growing on manufacturers and sellers to provide detailed information on their battery health so that purchasers know what they’re buying. Factors affecting it include unit age, high temperatures, operating at high and low states of charge, and high electric current and usage (energy cycles). Go to… Continue reading Why battery health management is crucial to electric vehicle values
Self-driving car test site at U-M getting funding boost from feds
The Mcity self-driving car test site at the University of Michigan’s North Campus is getting $5.1 million from the National Science Foundation that will allow researchers in other parts of the country, including those without their own test vehicles, to take advantage of the facility. It’s being called “Mcity 2.0.” “U.S.-based researchers can send their… Continue reading Self-driving car test site at U-M getting funding boost from feds
GM’s self-driving car arm will take driverless cars to Texas and Arizona this year
General Motors’ self-driving car subsidiary Cruise is expanding beyond San Francisco as it drives toward a goal of $1 billion in revenue by 2025. In June, Cruise started operating its self-driving taxi service in San Francisco where it charges for rides in Chevrolet Bolt EVs that operate without a human safety driver. Cruise uses a… Continue reading GM’s self-driving car arm will take driverless cars to Texas and Arizona this year
@Ford: Follow The Stampede: Detroit Auto Show Returns with All-New Mustang Reveal and Must-Have Ford, Lincoln Showcases
Detroit Auto Show returns for the first time in over three years, with the global debut of the all-new, seventh-generation Ford Mustang® at The Stampede on Sept. 14 Ford to showcase must-have lineup of electric and gas-powered vehicles, including F-150 Lightning®, Mustang Mach-E®, Bronco®, Bronco Sport, Maverick® and more Lincoln lineup to feature new 2023… Continue reading @Ford: Follow The Stampede: Detroit Auto Show Returns with All-New Mustang Reveal and Must-Have Ford, Lincoln Showcases
Bosch integrates Tesla brand and access to protected vehicle data from Ford and Porsche into the Esitronic diagnostic software
The Automotive Aftermarket division (AA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with modern diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts – from new and exchange parts to repair solutions – for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, products developed in-house… Continue reading Bosch integrates Tesla brand and access to protected vehicle data from Ford and Porsche into the Esitronic diagnostic software