Also published on EV Obsession and GAS2. It’s time to share our 5th Cleantech Talk podcast. In case you missed the update last week, we are now on iTunes! So, you’ve now got the following options for listening to this podcast (and our future podcasts): Listen on iTunes. Listen on SoundCloud … [continued]
A fleet of police cars that includes Ferraris, Corvettes, and apparently even a Bugatti Veyron, isn’t enough (apparently). One needs a BMW i8 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as well. At least, that’s the case if you’re the Dubai police force. If you’re wondering how it is that some police officer gets to ride … [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]
Originally published on EV Obsession (with some picture changes). What’s the best car of 2014? According to Top Gear, it’s the BMW i8, a plug-in hybrid electric car with a slick look, great acceleration, and the ability to conveniently charge up at home. This is no small deal. Top Gear … [continued]
Time for another electric car news roundup. Enjoy! Tesla News A Tesla Roadster loses 20% of its range in 4 years. (GAS2) Tesla is still committed to California, says Tesla. (GAS2) Is Tesla an auto company or an energy company? Of course, it’s both, but this podcast discusses the matter. (Teslarati) In … [continued]
I’ll be honest, I don’t see any real appeal in the Apple Watch. Then again, I don’t care for watches at all, and I don’t understand why people can’t tell the time of day, to the second, just by looking into the sky (I was serious in the first part, not … [continued]
Here’s some more electric vehicle news from around the interwebs: How can you get a Tesla Model S in Russia? One tech pioneer shows the way in this Russia Tesla Model S adventure of sorts. (EV Obsession) http://youtu.be/i3wTYcIzc7w http://youtu.be/i3nnqg0WEFU The BMW i8 may only be available to a couple hundred people, … [continued]
As many of you know, I’m not a fan of how electric cars have historically been advertised. My favorites to date are probably a 2013 Chevy Spark EV commercial, Nissan & Renault’s “Gas Powered Everything” commercial, and BMW’s Olympics commercials for the BMW i3 and i8. But most commercials for electric vehicles are … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. If you have been reading the stories of the compliments or criticism regarding the entire city Russia just built (from scratch) to house the Olympians, and the entourage that supports the Games, take a moment and watch this baby from BMW. This part of the … [continued]
At the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW unveiled its first plug-in hybrid, which is the i8 sports coupe. The US price is set at $135,925. Decide whether you think this is justifiable after reading the specifications below, and leave a comment or two! It is a two-door, two-seat car outfitted … [continued]
