Pope Goes Electric
Pope Francis has been very outspoken about the dangers of global warming, the importance of environmental stewardship, and the corruption of greed — with what seemed like a particular focus on Donald Trump and the USA last year.
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Nissan Now Showing Off Self-Driving LEAFs To Media In London
We reported recently on the news that Nissan would begin testing its self-driving vehicle technologies in London within the near future. Things are apparently going well in that regard, as Nissan has reportedly begun demonstrating its self-driving LEAF EVs to members of the press in “The Big Smoke,” a nickname for London that its leaders would probably like to evolve beyond.
Renault Zoe Starts 2017 Strong — #1 In Europe, Followed By BMW i3, Nissan LEAF,…
The European EV market had some 19,000 registrations last month, up 31% year over year (YoY), with the Renault Zoe starting the year in the leadership position again.
Margot Robbie & Nissan’s All-Electric BladeGlider In Monaco Grand Prix
I believe I’ll take a look at more of actress Margot Robbie’s films after this fresh, nearly 2 minute mini movie from Nissan. I’m impressed. Robbie impresses with her decision to be Nissan’s new electric vehicle (EV) ambassador. She impresses with her faux spontaneous racing of the carmaker’s radical all-electric race car, the Nissan BladeGlider. She impresses with her inviting smile. It’s particularly nice to see this glossy take of her whizzing confidently and comfortably around the world-famous Monaco Grand Prix circuit at midnight.
California DMV Stats On Cruise’s (GM’s) Self-Driving Car Tech Show Solid Improvement
Detailed statistics on Cruise’s (GM’s) self-driving vehicle testing efforts in California, as provided by the company to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, recently came to my attention (tip of the hat to “Qinsp” on the GM-Volt.com forum). The stats give us a bit more insight into the state of this tech at Cruise/GM.
Dragon’s Guide To A 100% Renewable Home — Part 3 (Axe Gas)
In Part 2, we talked about heating hot water with electricity with a goal of supplying 100% of that electricity with solar panels.R
emember, we aren’t trying to cover 100% of instantaneous electricity use with solar PV, just 100% of the average electricity use for the entire year in a grid-connected system without batteries. For example, if you use 11,000kWh of electricity during the entire year, your PV system will need to generate at least that much energy for the year (and hopefully some extra to offset grid losses). We’ll talk about that more in Part 5.
EV Advocacy & More Efficient Driving Via Uber & Lyft — A Cultural Intersection (Part…
As a part-time Uber driver, I have come to realize two notable clean transportation benefits it offers. First is that it offers a nice window for broader electric vehicle (EV) education and advocacy — if the driver is an EV driver. Additionally, Uber itself teaches drivers to drive more efficiently (specifically, this is in order to provide a better ride for passengers, but the positive environmental effect is there nonetheless).
Spy Pics Of Next-Gen Nissan LEAF?
Spy pics of what appears to be a new, redesigned Nissan LEAF recently surfaced, giving us what is presumably our first real look at the next-gen version of the popular all-electric car — the world’s top-selling electric car in history, to be precise.
Lyft vs Uber — What Are The Differences For Drivers? (Part 2: $$$ + Electric…
I am a part-time driver for Uber and Lyft and rather new to both. I’m also not a normal driver since I drive an all-electric Nissan LEAF that gets 85 to 100 miles on a full charge around town. All information does not fall out the same in this post as it might for full-time or long-time drivers at both or either company. Earnings ability varies, I suspect quite a bit based on location. It seems obvious that dense metropolitan areas offer more constants and the possibility of higher earnings (but also a higher cost of living). In simple terms, YMMV.
Renault-Nissan Alliance Extends Electric Vehicle Sales Record
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced that it has stayed at the top of the EV charts globally, especially with Mitsubishi Motors now in the fold. “The Renault-Nissan Alliance, with Mitsubishi Motors, cumulatively sold 424,797 electric vehicles through 2016, making it the undisputed leader in zero-emission mobility,” an announcement stated.
