Originally published on EV Obsession. The Tesla Model X is apparently compatible with the much derided (or loved, depending on your stance) $25,000 “Hummer tax deduction” — as the electric SUV has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of over 6,000 pounds. We reported on this about a month ago, … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. A study of Chevy Volt owners with vehicles featuring batteries supplied by LG Chem has found that there’s been nearly no loss of range/performance even after 3 years of ownership, according to the vice president of transmissions and electrification at GM, Larry Nitz. While that … [continued]
The US Energy Department would like to lay your doubts to rest: like it or not, FCEVs are here to stay — even the US Senate agrees.
The Swedish government is quite serious about its renewable energy goals, seeking to become the world’s first fossil fuel–free nation. The last week of September, the country announced that it is laying the groundwork and reinforcing progress at every turn. It will be spending an extra $546 million on renewable energy and climate … [continued]
Researchers find a path toward low cost hydrogen production for fuel cell electric vehicles with “molly,” the nickname for molybdenum disulfide.
Originally posted at ilsr.org. Principles, Structure, and Policies of Energy Democracy Energy democracy can best be described as an electricity system that empowers the individuals and communities that have the energy resources of the 21st century (e.g. wind and solar) to economically benefit from their use. It shares the principles … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The carsharing service DriveNow has added 20 new BMW i3s to its London fleet, according to a recent email sent to EVObsession — bringing the number of i3s in the London fleet up to 50. The new BMW i3s will reportedly be deployed in North … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. You can always count on Tesla CEO Elon Musk for some good comments. The guy seems to have a bit of a golden touch as far as PR goes. That said, if you’re a relatively honest person, then you’re pretty much always going to end up … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. A new software update for Tesla vehicles will reportedly be released in just a few days, on Thursday October 15th to be exact, according to CEO Elon Musk. The update will include an autopilot feature (for those with the hardware — autopilot sensors) that includes … [continued]
Here in Southern California, we don’t have a lot of power outages, but as temperatures continue to increase as a result of global warming, the load on the grid to cover the ever-increasing load of air conditioning units is making outages a more frequent occurrence. During an outage earlier today, … [continued]
