The German firm Borgward has been awarded Plus X Awards in the categories of Design, High Quality, Ergonomics, and Functionality for the BX7 plug-in hybrid series SUV. In addition, the Borgward BX7 was granted a seal of quality as SUV of the Year 2016/2017. Never heard of the SUV? We … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Following the company’s foundation back in 2012, and its acquisition of the main assets of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estates, NEVS has been moving towards a focus on electric vehicle technology and new mobility solutions. With that in mind, the company has opted to drop … [continued]
Solar power generation could grow from 2% of the global total to 13% by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency. The solar industry is poised for a massive expansion, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), as highlighted in a new report published this … [continued]
Originally published on Gas2. An unnamed source tells Bloomberg that Shanghai now is the leading candidate for a Tesla manufacturing facility in China. The source is anonymous because the negotiations are not yet a matter of public record. He says that Jinqiao Group, a Shanghai government-owned company, has signed a non-binding … [continued]
The Russian government has been seeking buyers for a 19.5% stake in the state-owned oil firm Rosneft OJSC. While this is itself not really unexpected, two prominent sources recently indicated (for the first time) that Russia would prefer a joint deal with China and India. That said, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Haval has unveiled a new plug-in hybrid crossover concept that can reportedly travel more than 40 miles on a single charge without using any petrol. The new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concept, dubbed the HB-02, was revealed at the recent Beijing Auto Show in China. The … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Tesla recently held an event in Beijing to mark the official delivery of the first Model X to the Asia-Pacific region. The regional launch event at the historic Diaoyutai State Guesthouse saw the attendance of around 400 people. The Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is a hotel … [continued]
Alongside my climate news, renewable energy news, bicycling + transit news, and electric vehicle news roundups, here’s a roundup of top electric vehicle news from around the interwebs. Eliminating Air Pollution– One Molecule at a Time World’s First 3D-Printed Building Completed In Dubai Joya Da Terra Makes Sustainable Footwear From Coconut Fiber Seattle’s Bullitt Center Stands As The Greenest … [continued]
Alongside my climate news, renewable energy news, bicycling + transit news, and other green news roundups, here’s a roundup of top electric vehicle news from around the interwebs. Tesla Motors Tesla Model X First Responder Training Video Tesla Model X Thoughts After 6 Weeks Overview Of 4 Top Investors In Tesla Californian Will Drive His Model S Around … [continued]
Alongside my climate news, bicycling + transit news, electric vehicle news, and other green news roundups, here’s a roundup of top solar energy, wind energy, and energy storage news from around the interwebs. Solar Prices How To Calculate Solar LCOE — And Understand Its Values Solar PV Prices Will Fall Below $1.00 per Watt by 2020 … [continued]
