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Hyundai is rushing plans to get its Georgia EV “Metaplant” up and running. Maserati is charging up dealerships for pending EV arrivals. And the Tesla Model 3 is the most-leased EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Inflation Reduction Act and Biden EV policy—and especially the disadvantage they place on companies seeking to import EVs—has spurred Hyundai to rush plans to get it Georgia EV “Metaplant” humming earlier. Based on comments made by Hyundai’s top U.S. executive, it’s now aiming for Georgia-made Hyundai EVs in fall 2024. Leasing the Tesla Model 3 is a popular option—so popular…
Hyundai’s top U.S. executive on Tuesday suggested that the company is hoping to speed up construction at its $7.6 billion manufacturing complex near Savannah, Georgia, dubbed the “Metaplant.” The move is prompted by what the Hyundai Motor Group has called the inherent unfairness of the Inflation Recovery Act to companies relying on importing EVs and batteries. That means EVs from the mass-production facility might start rolling out in fall 2024. The Associated Press (via WABE) reported that news of the stepped-up timeline came in comments made by José Muñoz, Hyundai President and COO and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North…
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! In the heart of Jutland, Denmark, two guys meet up to talk about the birth of Tesla, or rather, to feel the birth of Tesla. The only way to really understand what Tesla the company is all about is to experience the original Tesla Roadster. The owner of one of these rare vehicles, Jens Boll, invited me to get up close to his 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport in its stunning very orange color. (Yes, this is in fact the official Tesla color name!)…
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Over the past three summers, our family of four has driven around 12,000 miles, across 20+ states, on our now annual electric vehicle road trip. After many days on the road, we can confidently say that one of the most important strategies (if not the most) for a successful multi-day, multi-state EV adventure is to charge your vehicle overnight wherever you’re staying. This might seem obvious, but it’s enough of a change in travel planning compared to gas-fueled road trips of the past, that…
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! A year ago, a months-long search for a Bolt EUV finally ended, and successfully. Last year, car prices were insane. My local dealer had a few Bolts on the lot, but consistently wanted $5,000 or more over MSRP. So, I had to drive into El Paso looking for deals. It turns out there was one sitting on the lot waiting for a new recall battery, and someone else had a deposit on it. A day before the battery came in, the other buyer backed…
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Below, I will look at what Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) is currently very good at, what it’s bad at, what it’s very bad at, where I have to intervene even though I don’t have to, and the future of FSD. I have several updates throughout the piece, but let’s start with a few “news” items. News Flashes: Tesla just reduced the price of FSD from $15,000 to $12,000 — or you can rent it for $199/month. Is it worth it? At $199, you…
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a “free electric bank account with your name on it.” It’s packed with rebates and tax credits that will help Americans purchase everything from EVs to solar and electrical appliances to heat pumps. Check out this easy-to-use IRA savings calculator from Rewiring America that tells you what you get – and when. Rewiring America is an electrification nonprofit whose “purpose is to make electrification simple, measurable, and inevitable.” We just upgraded to a 200-amp service panel last week and had rooftop solar and Tesla Powerwalls installed this week, so this savings calculator has been…
Chinese automaker Changan revealed a fully electric concept car, dubbed the CD701, that can convert from an SUV to a pickup at the push of a button. Chinese automaker shows off electric SUV/pickup vehicle The state-owned Chinese legacy automaker introduced the new EV under its Qiyuan brand at the Changan Auto Tech Ecosystem Summit this week. Changan claims the new concept EV can transform from an electric SUV to a pickup truck, giving you the best of both worlds. The model features a retractable glass panel over the rear seats that slides under the roof, opening up the back end…
A joint briefing by Earthworks and T&E outlines the potential and pitfalls for sourcing energy transition metals. Governments and companies are increasingly exploring the option to use materials contained in operating, closed, or abandoned mine sites via remining. Remining uses mine waste as a source material to extract minerals, metals, or other materials of economic value. In this joint briefing, Earthworks and Transport & Environment present policy recommendations for safe remining practices, as well as outline remining’s associated risks. The briefing highlights the potential to leverage remining to meet some of the demand for metals and minerals. Preliminary data shows…
Volkswagen’s upcoming electrification onslaught includes a range of performance EVs. We just saw the ID. GTI concept in Munich, and we know the ID. Buzz and ID.3 models will both get performance upgrades courtesy of VW’s new GTX badge. But now VW is going all-in on performance with a dedicated concept car aptly named the ID.X Performance. Based on the ID.7 sedan, the ID.X Performance shares very little in common visually with its pedestrian counterpart beyond a basic shape. The front end features a fierce makeover with a large black grille at the base of the bumper and matching vents…