Block Island Wind Farm in Rhode Island is the United States’ first offshore wind farm. The 30-megawatt, five-turbine offshore wind farm began commercial operations in December 2016 and generates enough energy to power 17,000 homes. And it turns out, it’s perfectly safe, and sometimes even beneficial, for fish. Fish and offshore wind farms A seven-year-long study,
Month: April 2022
Would You Believe a “Sport Adventure Vehicle”? Take the Hyundai Tucson compact crossover, replace the rear section with a truck bed, and voilà…the Hyundai Santa Cruz is born! But as with most things that seem simple on the surface, going from a crossover body to pickup body is a bit more complex, not the least
Early constraints are normal when it comes to virtually any company, and we know full well that making it in the automotive industry is ridiculously challenging. Add the current chip shortage and other related supply-chain issues, and it may be even harder for an EV startup to succeed, though everyone really is in the same
By Joey Klender Posted on April 18, 2022 Elon Musk’s comments regarding the SEC’s investigation of his 2018 “funding secured” Tweet have prompted a new reaction from Tesla shareholders, who said in filings on Friday that a Federal Judge ruled the CEO’s communication as “false and misleading.” In 2018, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was considering
There are no words to adequately describe the kind and brilliantly effective persuasion that Kathy Lynch, our long-time partner in advocacy for Plug In America, brought when lobbying for all EV drivers in California. And there are no words that can adequately describe the deep and profound loss we feel from her being taken so
A Kia electric pickup has already been confirmed as a global model. But it would need to be an upscale model—not focused entirely around value and affordability—to make sense in America, a US Kia executive suggested to Green Car Reports at the New York auto show last week. Kia promised the EV9 SUV for the U.S.
Sandy Munro is here to explain why Vehicle-to-Home ( V2H ) and Vehicle-to-Load is the future as our electric vehicles start to power our homes, appliances and even other EVs. Subscribe to Sandy Munro’s channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/MunroLive OUR SPONSOR: ❤️ EVOLVE AUTO – Get your extended Tesla warranty at https://evolveauto.com and get a 5% discount
Jack heads to Oslo to take a look at one of the city’s wireless charging Jaguar I-Pace taxis, while our new Norway correspondent, Molly heads to nearby Drammen to experience Nio’s battery swapping station. Just how exciting are these two technologies and which one will have the biggest impact on your life in years to
The New York Police Department on Friday used the backdrop of the 2022 New York International Auto Show to reveal the first of its Ford Mustang Mach-E cop cars. The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services announced last December that city officials had chosen to order 184 of the electric crossovers for law
Pace Suburban Bus, which serves a vast swath of Chicago’s suburbs—an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut—has awarded a $26.5-million-dollar contract to commercial vehicle OEM Proterra to acquire 20 Proterra ZX5 Max electric transit buses and two Proterra megawatt-scale fleet chargers. Proterra’s US-made 40-foot ZX5 Max features 675 kWh of energy storage,
Tesla workers are finally starting to return to Gigafactory Shanghai after three weeks of being shut down, but the production restart has again been delayed by a day. The situation remains difficult amid a severe lockdown in Shanghai to attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Shanghai has seen a rise in COVID-19 infections over
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has signed a letter of intent to purchase a former paper mill, which it plans to develop into a cathode and cell production plant. The Kvarnsveden Mill in Borlänge, Sweden closed in 2021. Northvolt plans to refurbish the facilities and infrastructure to develop a cathode and cell production plant, which is
I know, I know. The whole “Don’t like gas prices? Ride a bike!” sounds annoying and feels impractical for most people. But if you weren’t already aware, there’s a much more practical alternative to conventional pedal bikes: fun and energy-efficient electric bikes! Now more than ever, with gas prices rising steeply and uncertain fuel prospects
Ford Mustang Mach-E prices have risen significantly in the UK due to increased material and energy costs. The Mach-E originally started at £41,330 ($53,976) in Britain, however if you want to order an entry-level Standard Range RWD Mach-E you’ll now have to pay at least £47,530 ($62,074). The £6,200 ($8,097) price hike is due in part to the war
By Joey Klender Posted on April 16, 2022 Riz Nwosu was inspired when he went to the Tesla Cybertruck unveiling in 2019. After snagging some pictures with the newly-revealed Cybertruck and company CEO Elon Musk, Riz developed a backpack inspired by the futuristic pickup he saw in Hawthorne, California, in late 2019. By December 2021,
As electric vehicles gain popularity and automakers invest billions of dollars, they are bringing new jobs and economic growth to communities across the United States. With more people transitioning to EVs, more jobs are being created to build out infrastructure such as factories and EV charging networks. Given that there will be an estimated 22
Honda confirms a Civic Hybrid. Tesla gets a “do-over” on fixing its Boombox. The Leaf and Niro lineups get refreshed. And California sets its rules for more EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. California this morning officially posted its Proposed Regulation for Advanced Clean Cars II rulemaking. Distilled down, the rules aim
Lamborghini this week revealed the first of four new models due this year. It’s called the Huracan Tecnica, and it combines the power of the Huracan STO with the Huracan’s rear-wheel-drive setup. Genesis X Speedium Coupe concept Genesis wowed us yet again with another coupe concept. The Korean marque plans to go the full-electric route
Powertrain remanufacturer ATC Drivetrain has launched a new lab for remanufacturing the batteries and electric drive units of hybrids and EVs at its Oklahoma City facility. The company also has a facility in Cannock, England that remanufactures batteries and drivetrains for EVs. “With our existing capability in the UK, the launch of these competencies in
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AFC Energy, a provider of hydrogen power generation technologies, has launched its new hydrogen-fueled Power Tower EV, which integrates an AC charging solution from Swiss/Swedish electronics giant ABB. AFC provided a hydrogen-based off-grid charging solution for the Extreme E racing series. The Power Tower EV is a variant of AFC’s Power Tower which is designed
You know that feeling, right? It’s Monday morning and you just barely have the energy to get out of bed to face the day. You groggily down your coffee just so you can open your eyes enough to drive yourself to work. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? What if there
Envision AESC announced a $2 billion investment to build a lithium-ion battery plant in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky. According to the press release, the new gigafactory will have an annual output of 30 GWh (with the potential to expand to 40 GWh), which is expected to be sufficient for up to 300,000 vehicles (by
By Joey Klender Posted on April 16, 2022 Tesla is normally confronted with plenty of interesting and challenging metrics from competitors, especially in terms of range and speed. With the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX accomplishing a major feat of over 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) driven on a single charge earlier this week, many may wonder if
On March 31, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reversed the Trump administration’s actions by issuing more stringent fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicle model years 2024 to 2026. While Plug In America commends the administration for taking these steps, it’s clear that more efficient fossil fuel vehicles are not a long-term strategy for the
Which brand teased two future electric sports cars? Which state is planning to form EV policy around those who use a lot of gasoline? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 15, 2022. In a first test drive review of the 2023 Toyota
Ten years ago flying taxis would have been the stuff of science fiction. Today we inch closer to seeing flying taxis become an affordable reality. Robert joined the Vertical Aerospace team for a world first close inspection of the VX4 EVTOL and to find out how soon we’ll be able to fly in one! Fully
The 2024 Ford Mustang was spotted, the 2023 Kia Telluride debuted, and BMW revealed the 2023 X7. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Our spy photographer spotted the 2024 Ford Mustang undergoing track testing. We got a glimpse of the interior with only partial camouflage for the first time. Big screens
Battery recycling technology company Lithion has received $22.5 million in funding from the Quebec government. It will use the funding to develop its facilities in Quebec. Some will be invested in a battery dismantling and reprocessing plant the company expects to open in 2023, and some will finance engineering studies for the construction of a
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we are going to discuss Tesla CEO Elon Musk trying to take over Twitter, the price of the new Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD, Toyota launching the bZ4X, and more. Sponsored by Recurrent
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