Published on April 20th, 2019 | by Chris Boylan
I know that's a strange title for an article. But let me explain. I took my family for a test drive in a Tesla Model S P85+ back in 2013. I was hooked. So were the kids. (The wife took a little more convincing.) But a sedan, even a roomy sedan with the ability to seat seven (sort of), wasn't an ideal choice for us at the time. Then I saw the video for the upcoming Model X. OMG, those FALCON-WING DOORS! Seating for seven. Loads of space. I NEEDED THAT!... Read More →
Published on April 20th, 2019 | by Chanan Bos
The Tesla Gigafactory is a technological marvel, is largely a mystery, and also happens to be the world’s biggest battery manufacturing facility. This article was originally going to be about the financing “freeze” and what might actually be going on, but now it will also straighten out some new Panasonic lithium waste that just hit the fan... Read More →
Published on April 20th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
The Sion, a 5-door hatchback electric car from Sono Motors with solar panels embedded into its exterior, will be manufactured by NEVS at the former SAAB factory in Trollhatten, Sweden starting in 2020. ... Read More →
Published on April 20th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
The world is cuckoo for SUVs. But is there a place for an all electric two-seater designed for the city? Genesis certainly thinks so. ... Read More →
Published on April 20th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
The amount of breakthroughs and progress electric aviation has made this past decade are awe inspiring. We've got news practically every day of electric airplanes (e-planes) and electric vertical takeoff & landing (eVTOL) aircraft under development, planned for market, or already arriving. When you look back to long-off dreams of electric VTOL aircraft back in the '90s, today's reality is astounding... Read More →
Published on April 20th, 2019 | by Tina Casey
From a pitched battle over offshore wind power to open arms in just a few years, Massachusetts represents a sea change for the US wind industry... Read More →
Published on April 20th, 2019 | by Matt Pressman
In the US, the federal tax credit for electric vehicles has been cut in half from $7,500 to $3,750 for both Tesla and GM. Now, the current administration looks like it's turning its back on clean cars. In the future, there could be some hope things change. But with the federal tax credit currently winding down, it's worth investigating what electric car incentives also exist on the state level... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
The Tesla story is fascinating. Whether you love the company or hate it, it is easy to get pulled into the story like you're pulled into a good movie. This is surely one reason so many people so obsessively check for Tesla news and op-eds every day... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2019 | by Guest Contributor
Munro & Associates in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is in the business of taking cars apart. The company’s teardown reports reveal the juicy details of every single component — how they work, where they came from, and how much they cost. Automakers pay sizable sums for these reports, in order to figure out what their competitors are up to. Sandy Munro’s 2018 teardown of a Tesla Model 3 delivered some important insights into the California carmaker’s strengths and weaknesses. What about other electric cars... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2019 | by Michael Barnard
Carbon Engineering's solution is only useful in tapped-out oil wells and as greenwashing for fossil fuel companies... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2019 | by Andy Miles
Republicans could not easily reject the Green New Deal in its old way — on the basis of totally ignoring climate change and completely denying the need to do something about it. Even oil corporations agree that climate change is happening and caused by burning fossil fuels... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Researchers in the UK and in Spain have devised a way to create more efficient air conditioning using solid crystals known as NPGs. They are eco-friendly, non-toxic, non-flammable, and inexpensive. ... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Buildings account for 67% of all carbon emissions in New York City. The city council has just passed a resolution mandating a reduction in emissions from large buildings of 40% by 2030. ... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2019 | by Tina Casey
A new record-breaking wind turbine blade from GE's LM Wind Power branch is perfectly timed for the US offshore wind revolution... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
A study by researchers at the University of Michigan suggests the total energy needed for the transportation sector may increase when autonomous cars become available because people will be able to multi-task while driving, giving them an incentive to drive more. ... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2019 | by Carolyn Fortuna
It's time to help auto buyers to learn more about EVs... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Bernie Sanders has announced that if elected president, he will end the use of fossil fuels in America. Is he crazy or crazy like a fox? ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Guest Contributor
We do love Tesla Electric Road Trip stories, especially when they’re spiced with practical charging tips. A recent addition to the genre, from Brad Templeton, posted on Forbes goes beyond the usual travel log of sights seen and charging difficulties overcome. Templeton’s account of a weeklong trip from San Francisco to the southern California desert to enjoy the spectacular springtime poppy bloom includes some interesting insights about how driving electric changes the overall traveling experience... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Jennifer Sensiba
If you’re willing to plan ahead, take a little extra time, and enjoy the journey as much as the destination, there’s no reason to leave your EV at home... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Dr. Maximilian Holland
In a classic FUD piece penned by a long-term cheerleader of Japanese OEMs, Reuters — either in ignorance or in deceit — is spreading falsehoods and negativity about EVs. The piece directly quotes from engineers and managers on the payroll of Honda and Toyota, Japanese automakers both known to be unwilling to offer electric vehicles... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
Are we witnessing the era of aircraft and automotive convergence nearing? The latest news seems to hint even more at the inevitable prospect of vehicles that can drive and fly ushering us into an era of urban air mobility (UAM) with electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) aircraft... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
Electric bus announcements seem to pop up almost daily now. The latest one is from Oregon.New Flyer of America (New Flyer), which is a subsidiary of NFI Group, North America's largest bus manufacturer, has delivered a zero-emission battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE bus to the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet)... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Joshua S Hill
ENGIE North America, the local subsidiary of French multinational utility company ENGIE, announced this week that it has started construction of the 160 megawatt (MW) Jumo Hill Wind Project in Texas, which is expected to be completed and brought online by spring of ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Opponents argue the Green New Deal is socialism. Historian and Pulitzer Prize winning author Joseph Ellis argues it is an expression of the highest and best principles enshrined in the Constitution. ... Read More →
