Tesla Plans Modified Models For China
Tesla is tweaking the Model 3 and Model Y for customers in China but they remain essentially the same cars it has been selling for years.
Ford Plans To Bring Affordable EVs To Market
Ford Motor Company is going all in on reducing the cost of electric cars, starting with new battery chemistries. Will it be enough?
CONVOY Is An E‑Trailer That Turns Any Bike Into a Cargo Hauler
If you’ve ever wished your regular bike could handle the school run, grocery trip, or weekend adventure with the kids — without shelling out thousands for a dedicated cargo bike — you might be interested in what CONVOY is doing. CONVOY, developed by Micro Mobility Labs, is “the first family-focused … [continued]
Waev Launches Fusion: All-New Li-Ion Commercial Carts and Low-Speed Vehicles
The EV manufacturer now offers the most comprehensive portfolio of electrification solutions for local fleets. Waev Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer of right-sized, low-speed solutions for local fleet use, launches Fusion, a family of all-new lithium-ion (Li-ion) carts and low-speed vehicles (LSV) designed specifically for commercial customers. The addition of … [continued]
Farmed Shrimp Is High Carbon As Well
After writing about two of the highest carbon foods, which are beef and lamb, it seems a mini-series is developing. The next high-carbon food, to make a trio, is farmed shrimp. Some of us may have had a kiddie shrimp cocktail or taken a family vacation to a southern state, … [continued]
ICCT’s Hydrogen Assessments Remain Flawed & They Need To Fix Themselves
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released yet another report assessing road vehicle decarbonization in Europe, and once again, the analysis systematically misses the mark on hydrogen. The ICCT’s latest lifecycle assessment (LCA) positions hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) as a climate-friendly alternative, offering competitive emissions profiles … [continued]
Tesla Flaunts Fiduciary Rules — And Its Workforce Is Fleeing
Three years ago I wrote about how Senator Elizabeth Warren was questioning Tesla about its fiduciary duties to the company, its workers, and its shareholders. She outlined the stringent requirements involved with providing disclosures about conflicts of interest, misappropriation of corporate assets, and other actions by their executives that may … [continued]
$43.5 Million Ad Campaign To Boost EV Sales In The US, Hopefully
The EV charging venture Electrify America is putting up $43.5 million to launch a new ad campaign, aimed at boosting EV sales over the hump of the soon-to-vanish federal tax credit.
EVs Take 28.4% Share In Germany – BYD Surfs Up
June saw plugin EVs take 28.4% share in Germany, up from 19.8% year on year. BEV volumes were up modestly, while PHEVs increased strongly. Overall auto volume was 256,193 units, down some 14% YoY. The best-selling BEV in June was the Volkswagen ID.3. The June auto market saw combined EVs … [continued]
Delayed Affordable Tesla Models — Make or Break for the Company?
In Tesla’s 1st quarter shareholder letter, the company wrote: “Plans for new vehicles, including more affordable models, remain on track for start of production in the first half of 2025. These vehicles will utilize aspects of the next generation platform as well as aspects of our current platforms and will … [continued]
