Battery Electric Vehicle News / Enjoying the Transportation Revolution

JKenH

JKenH said:

Tesla's China orders fall by nearly half in May - report

Just wondering what is going on with Tesla in China. For the last couple of months it seems Tesla have been exporting more than half the production from its China plant. Is it because Tesla are prioritising Europe or has demand in China fallen? It also seems production is well below the plant’s capacity. Is this down to the shortage of microchips. It seems like Tesla are happy to let the rumours fly around without commenting. Whatever, it is impacting the share price.
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/teslas-china-orders-halved-may-information-2021-06-03/

May in China turned out alright after all for Tesla.

China: Tesla Doubled MIC Sales In May 2021

https://insideevs.com/news/512716/china-tesla-sales-may-2021/

JKenH

Following the announcement that Tesla is not proceeding with the Model S Plaid+, I was checking what battery technology it was going to use and came across this article. Are Tesla having problems putting the 4680 battery into production? It would account for the delays with the Semi and CT.


https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1132073_tesla-may-be-banking-a-lot-on-its-new-battery-cell-format-semi-cybertruck-model-s-plaid

EVandPV

Massive Range Test Staged In Norway: 21 EVs Driven Until Dead

https://insideevs.com/news/512426/norway-ev-summer-range-test/

Out of the total 21 vehicles tested, 18 exceeded their WLTP range, according to NAF.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range was the overall winner, according to the source, and it managed a very impressive 654.9 km (406.9 miles). Next was the Ford Mustang Mach-E Long Range RWD 617.9 km (383.9 miles), or just 27 km (16.7 miles) less than the Tesla.

Coastalwatch

EVandPV said:

Massive Range Test Staged In Norway: 21 EVs Driven Until Dead

https://insideevs.com/news/512426/norway-ev-summer-range-test/

Out of the total 21 vehicles tested, 18 exceeded their WLTP range, according to NAF.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range was the overall winner, according to the source, and it managed a very impressive 654.9 km (406.9 miles). Next was the Ford Mustang Mach-E Long Range RWD 617.9 km (383.9 miles), or just 27 km (16.7 miles) less than the Tesla.

Impressive results from the leading pack although I might suggest a slight anomaly in someones sums when it comes to the difference between the first two.

Reed_Richards

Coastalwatch said:

EVandPV said:

Massive Range Test Staged In Norway: 21 EVs Driven Until Dead

https://insideevs.com/news/512426/norway-ev-summer-range-test/

Out of the total 21 vehicles tested, 18 exceeded their WLTP range, according to NAF.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range was the overall winner, according to the source, and it managed a very impressive 654.9 km (406.9 miles). Next was the Ford Mustang Mach-E Long Range RWD 617.9 km (383.9 miles), or just 27 km (16.7 miles) less than the Tesla.

Impressive results from the leading pack although I might suggest a slight anomaly in someones sums when it comes to the difference between the first two.

Norway is quite mountainous.  If you ran out of juice just past a summit you might be able to coast downhill for quite a few extra kilometres.

EVandPV

Thefts of electric car charging cables could be the next crime wave to sweep Britain's streets in the wake of catalytic converter raids

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-9663889/amp/Thefts-electric-car-charging-cables-wave-car-crime.html

Apart from most EV's having cable locking mechanisms, do most chargers not also have the same at the other end ?
The zappi requires a PIN to release the cable. Just assumed most other chargers have something similar ??

EVandPV

Tesla's Q2 Push Underway In Europe: Huge Fleet Sighted In Belgium

Video from the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium reveals an immense assortment of Tesla vehicles ready for delivery.

https://insideevs.com/news/513025/tesla-q2-push-europe/amp/

legoman62

So, how long do I wait?
https://citywire.co.uk/funds-insider/news/prime-numbers-for-car-battery-prices-the-only-way-is-down/a1517870?re=86028&ea=98595&utm_source=BulkEmail_FundsInsider+Afternoon&utm_medium=BulkEmail_FundsInsider+Afternoon&utm_campaign=BulkEmail_FundsInsider+Afternoon

Hexane

Not sure if this exactly counts as "news" or not, but: 

BBC: Why it's the end of the road for petrol stations

By Justin Rowlatt, Chief environment correspondent.

"If you live in a flat or a house without a drive, don't worry. The aim is to have an electric vehicle (EV) charging point at virtually every parking place."  Followed by some upbeat words from a fellow from PodPoint. "The National Grid says it won't have a problem charging all the electric vehicles that are going to come onto our roads", with a quote from National Grid's Head of Control. And much more along the same lines, concluding it's going to be a "death spiral" for petrol stations accompanied by a general increase in forecourt prices for fossil fuel powered cars.

The comments section is something of a mess!

JKenH

Hexane said:

Not sure if this exactly counts as "news" or not, but: 

BBC: Why it's the end of the road for petrol stations

By Justin Rowlatt, Chief environment correspondent.

"If you live in a flat or a house without a drive, don't worry. The aim is to have an electric vehicle (EV) charging point at virtually every parking place."  Followed by some upbeat words from a fellow from PodPoint. "The National Grid says it won't have a problem charging all the electric vehicles that are going to come onto our roads", with a quote from National Grid's Head of Control. And much more along the same lines, concluding it's going to be a "death spiral" for petrol stations accompanied by a general increase in forecourt prices for fossil fuel powered cars.

The comments section is something of a mess!

One of the comments below the article 

I thought I was going to read a well thought out and analytical article - then I realised I had clicked on the BBC page by mistake.