The ongoing friction between Apple and Tesla Motors appears to be getting even weirder, based on recent comments made by a reportedly anonymous Apple employee to Business Insider. The comments in question claim that Apple is entering the field of vehicle development, and is working on something that “will change … [continued]
Boston transportation has a new private transit app that learns the habits and locations of travelers as they shift around, thus improving its usefulness in a constantly changing world. Transit options become streamlined by the app itself. “Bridj is your everyday transportation system that adapts in real-time to where you … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Electric vehicle registrations in Europe rose by more than 60.9% in 2014, as compared to 2013, according to recent figures. Overall, 65,199 electric cars + commercial vehicles were registered in Europe during 2014 — representing a significant increase over the previous year, which saw 42,194 … [continued]
In permanent contact via satellite with the airplane, the Mission Control Center is the Solar Impulse pilot’s “guardian angel.” Solar Impulse says 20 specialists anticipate every possible scenario and transmit information enabling the pilot to follow the optimum flight plan and complete his mission successfully. Monaco has been designated as the Mission Control Center for … [continued]
Originally published on ExpertSure. Here are some interesting statistics about how urban dwellers get around today. Americans rode public transportation 10.7 billion times in 2013—the highest number since 1956. Bike commuting is up 60 percent over the past decade, according to the US Census Bureau People are walking 6 percent more than … [continued]
Nearly all of the studies that have been used to promote the deployment of biofuels over the past two decades are flawed and need to be redone, according to the findings of a new meta-analysis of more than 100 research papers published on the subject over recent years. The comprehensive … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. As the world waits with breath that is bated for the attempt by Solar Impulse 2 to set a new world record, in a field they are establishing — the first Round-The-World flight in an aircraft without one drop of fuel — Bertrand Piccard, President, initiator, and one … [continued]
The European Union is set to adopt tougher vehicle emissions standards and testing rules, according to recent reports. The new testing rules are intended to provide results that are closer to actual real-world driving conditions. The new standards and rules are now expected to go into effect in 2017 — … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath Brisbane electric vehicle drivers looking for a quick and free battery recharge can now swing by the BMW dealership in Fortitude Valley, where local EV tech company Tritium has installed one of its world-leading Veefil fast-chargers for around-the-clock public use. The industry-leading Veefil … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The 2016 Chevy Volt & Chevy Bolt news has woken up conventional media a bit. As one sign of that, a reporter for the Chicago Tribune (a member of the editorial board, actually) recently reached out to me to ask me a bunch of questions about … [continued]
