Published on July 23rd, 2018 | by Steve Hanley
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by New York City against 5 major oil companies, ruling that Congress has given the EPA the exclusive right to file such legal actions. Yes, that EPA. Is there no branch of government that will protect citizens from the damage caused by fossil fuels or hold the companies responsible for their war on climate science? ... Read More →
Published on July 23rd, 2018 | by Carolyn Fortuna
Will the Middle East's Careen become another Uber asset ... Read More →
Published on July 23rd, 2018 | by Steve Hanley
The Kia Niro Electric has been officially introduced to the Korean market. It features more or less 200 miles of range and a lifetime battery warranty. Sales in Europe begin later this year and in North America next year. ... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2018 | by Eric Kosak
In previous articles, I have already discussed in detail how Tesla can achieve a break-even level with the Model 3. I have also discussed the variable unit cost of capital per Model 3, and I have gone to great length discussing the variable unit cost of labor per Model 3. Today, I would like to discuss the fixed unit cost of materials of Model ... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2018 | by Dr. Maximilian Holland
In the earlier part of this analysis, we saw that folks are finding that, in real world conditions on long journeys, the 2018 Nissan Leaf battery pack is getting very hot. This is due to the 2018 Leaf not having any active thermal management system... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
To create breakthrough products, Steve Jobs created his own reality distortion field which helped Apple reach unattainable goals. Likewise, Elon Musk has an unorthodox method for setting Tesla's goals. Yes, there's a lot of bellyaching in the media over Musk's missed deadlines. But according to former Apple analyst Gene Munster (via Loup Ventures), "There's a method to Musk's goal-setting madness."... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2018 | by Zachary Shahan
It's happened again. Someone who hasn't followed or has only loosely followed Tesla and Elon Musk in the past decade has swooped in with a damning, critical take on the two. The problem is that it's based on an absurd lack of context, Trump-style hyperbole (i.e., rhetorical lies), and illogical conclusions... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2018 | by Years of Living Dangerously
Do you have an idea to help fight climate change? This could be your chance to bring your idea to life and share it with the world. If you are a U.S. resident, aged 18–24, you’re invited to participate in the #YouthStepUp Contest, a competition focused on solutions to climate change proposed by the youth of America, led and managed by Our Climate and The Years Project... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2018 | by Jake Richardson
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), over 10 million highway vehicle fires caused about 19,000 deaths and over 70,000 injuries in the United States from 1980–2015. According to the NFPA, a highway vehicle is, “any vehicle designed to operate normally on highways, such as automobiles, motorcycles, buses, trucks, and trailers.” The good news about the data is that highway vehicle fires have been decreasing since 1980, which was the peak year at 456,000 fires... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Tesla and SpaceX are not just two companies led by Elon Musk — they are two visions: 1) a sustainable future here on Earth and 2) expanding the human race to other planets. Both companies aiming for these audacious, larger-than-life goals had to face far tougher times than they're facing today... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2018 | by Jacek Fior
There seems to be some kind of attachment I feel towards Shenzhen as I have already used it as benchmark (high one!) for some Polish activities related to e-mobility. Yet again, let me use it to praise one of my favourite cities — that is Wrocław in Poland... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2018 | by Zachary Shahan
The most popular stories of the past week included Tesla, trees, 2018 Nissan LEAF charging, and more. Have a look. Read. Share. Comment. Tweet. Or don't... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Tesla has reached its artificial milestone of producing 5,000 Model 3s per week, and media outlets (and buyers) continue to post rave reviews. The company’s three vehicles are the three top-selling EVs in the US market. Model S has been consistently outselling every competing large luxury sedan for a couple of years, and it appears as if Model 3 will similarly dominate the small sedan segment. At least two sets of auto industry experts (Munro & Associates and a group commissioned by German automakers) have performed teardowns of Model 3, and concluded that the new EV should be earning a healthy profit margin. Does this really sound like a company in trouble... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Fossil fuels (all of them!) are the energy of the past. With new technologies like wind, solar, and advanced batteries in our hands, we can power today and tomorrow with clean, reliable energy that doesn’t harm our health and destroy our planet... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
If you're a collector of classic cars, you're probably familiar with Hagerty. Started in 1984, this industry leader protects over one million vehicles — insuring some of the world's finest collector cars. With real-world expertise valuing the classics, Hagerty decided to put together a comprehensive list which includes: "the greatest vehicle of each decade, from the earliest days of the automobile to the present."... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2018 | by Kyle Field
BYD has received an order for 24 electric buses for the province of Södermanland's public transit operator, Nobina... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2018 | by Jo Borrás
Nissan first showed a sporty, Nismo-tuned version of its new Nissan LEAF back in October of 2017. Since then, there hasn’t been much to report — until now. That’s because Nissan has announced that the Nismo LEAF is set to go on sale in Japan as early as July 31st!... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2018 | by Kyle Field
Bimmer Today has broken news about a new 120 amp-hour (Ah) BMW i3 that the early entrant into the electric vehicle market will introduce in the coming years. The news came through a source who claimed the new battery configuration would be arriving in a matter of months in 2018 or in early 2019 at the latest... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2018 | by Kyle Field
Tesla has been moving away from free Supercharging for its Model S, Model X, and Model 3, which elevates the importance of the cost to Supercharge as it becomes the new "cost of gas" for drivers looking to hit the road on longer trips. But how does it compare to the cost of driving an internal combustion vehicle? We dive into the details, comparing a Model S, Model X, and Model 3 to a 20 MPG gas car and a 50 MPG hybrid in several states across the nation. ... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2018 | by Jose Pontes
The German plug-in electric car (PEV) market grew 23% in June, to 5,709 registrations, with plug-in hybrids (+25%) and fully electric cars (+21%) growing at a similar pace. In 2018, all-electrics are reaching 1% share, while plug-in hybrids have also grown their share to 1%, resulting in a total PEV share of 2%... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2018 | by Kyle Field
The Tesla Model 3 is the defining car of this generation. The first car to truly set the bar for what an affordable electric car can be. The only problem is that ... well, it isn't that affordable. Yet. Let's rewind for a minute to see where this tale started... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2018 | by Jose Pontes
The French plug-in electric car market registered 4,667 units in June, up 13% year over year (YoY), with all-electric models growing slightly faster than plug-in hybrids (BEVs +14%, PHEVs +12%), something that hadn't been happening lately... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2018 | by Nexus Media
The next FIFA World Cup in 2022 will be held in winter, not summer, due to the sweltering climate of the next host country, Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf, Qatar sees an average high temperature of 108 degrees F in the summer, and temperatures close to 123 degrees F have been recorded in the capital Doha. For a sport that requires players to run continually for 90 minutes, this poses a huge health hazard. And even without the physical strain of playing soccer at the highest level, extreme heat threatens significant health problems, including dehydration, exhaustion and stroke... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2018 | by Nexus Media
Currently, cars last around 25 minutes before needing to be recharged, so drivers have to switch to a second car mid-race. For the fifth season of Formula E, which begins in December, each car will sport a battery large enough to make it through an entire 50-minute race. They will also feature a more aerodynamic design to compensate for the added weight. The million-dollar cars promise a top speed of upwards of 170 miles per hour, more than 30 miles per hour faster than their predecessors and closer to the speed of NASCAR and Formula 1 race cars... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
In the UK, Go Ultra Low is a government-backed effort (in association with automakers) to spread awareness about electric vehicles. Go Ultra Low recently joined forces with OnePoll to publish new research regarding the public's understanding (or lack thereof) related to plug-in cars. It turns out respondents had a number of common misconceptions about electric cars... Read More →
