Autonomous Cars Have Shorter Range Due To High Power Consumption By Computers
The computers needed for self-driving cars suck up so much power that they actually detract from overall range and lead to lower fuel economy. Is that a problem?
Electric Cars
7 Western States + Virginia Look To Expand EV Charging Infrastructure
Seven western states plus Virginia are planning to expand their EV charging infrastructure using some of the money coming to them from the settlement of the Volkswagen diesel emissions cheating scandal.
BMW i3 To Get 43.2 kWh Battery Pack In Late 2018 (Rumor)
Sometime in 2018, the all-electric BMW i3 will be getting a battery pack upgrade to 43.2 kilowatt-hours (kWh) — allowing for an EPA range rating of 150 to 155 miles per full charge — according to rumors circulating right now, including from a quite reliable source.
NREL Study Helps Plan EV Charging Infrastructure Needs
NREL has completed a study designed to help pinpoint where EV chargers are needed and what type in order to support the transition to electric cars.
World Solar Challenge In Australia Is Rolling — 3,000 Kilometer Solar Car Race
The transcontinental World Solar Challenge race in Australia kicked off on Sunday, sending 42 solar-powered cars on a 3,000 kilometer (1,864 mile) race from the north coast of Australia to the south through the outback.
Tesla*7 … Energy Storage In Oz … E-bike Reviews (Top 20 CleanTechnica Stories of the…
The most popular stories of the past week here on CleanTechnica were absolutely full of news about Fiat Chrysler leadership in the electric vehicle + energy storage + solar energy market. Oh, no, whoops — it was Tesla this week, not Fiat Chrysler. Though, the legacy automaker did land high on the list with one story.
Tesla Model 3 Production Hurdles Trigger Anti-Tesla Hyperventilation (Round #17)
As I was editing this fresh article from Steve Hanley, I rolled up to the end and this line triggered the article I’m typing up right now:
The Future — Screwin’ With Shortsightedness Since 1982 (#Tesla Edition)
I have waaaaaaaay too many important things to do than spend time writing this article, but I can’t help myself. This morning, I decided to read an article we published yesterday evening that got ~47,000 views on it before I got my eyeballs on the full thing. It’s an article about Elon Musk vs Tesla haters (well, it’s just a small subset of Tesla haters, but an interesting lot nonetheless). I figured I better make sure I’m not missing anything new or odd in the piece … especially since the title was a bit enticing and it was getting quite a bit of attention. Surprisingly, the piece got me laughing a few times, and then certain segments inspired me to write this quick reflection piece.
Electric Vehicles Report: Part 3 — Changing Rules To Maximize Electric Vehicle Benefits
With a virtuous cycle of falling battery costs driving increased electric vehicle deployment, and deployment improving the economics of scale of battery production, the widespread adoption of electric vehicles is likely inevitable. But policies enacted now could influence the timing of widespread use and shape how electric cars benefit the grid.
Zurich Confirmed As A Formula E Race Location
The all-electric racing series Formula E has confirmed the course that Zurich, Switzerland, will be hosting on June 10, 2018. The race will be quite a historic occasion. It will be the first time that circuit racing has taken place in Switzerland in more than 60 years. Circuit racing has … [continued]
