Critics are now calling into question just how “green” Tesla is since it recently purchased $1.5 billion in Bitcoin. Reuters published an article that is questioning Elon Musk’s stance on clean energy and wanting answers as to why Tesla is buying bitcoin. The article stated that Tesla’s backing of Bitcoin “could turbo-charge global use of
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EVgo to Add More than 600 Integrated Tesla Connectors Across its Network in 2021 LOS ANGELES, Feb, 11, 2021 — February 11, 2021 – EVgo, the nation’s largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), is expanding its offering for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) drivers to charge at more EVgo stations across the country, upgrading hundreds of its stations
The electric off-road people at Volcon have launched an all-new, all-electric kid-friendly, and trail-ready motorcycle named the “Runt”. And when it arrives later this year, it’ll be more than ready to square off against the likes of the Kawasaki KLX110 and Honda CRF110F for the off-road featherweight title. Volcon has been spending a lot of
Wolfsburg — Nimble in the city, agile on country roads, and relaxed on the highway: Volkswagen’s new ID.4 SUV is effortless and fun to drive. Volkswagen has invested a great deal of know-how in the chassis of the ID.4—in both the mechanical components and the electronic control system. Complex axle construction, compact five-link suspension at
Partnership with local governments and companies to promote new mobility services and renewable energy use YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan began a field test of new mobility services today as part of a partnership to promote future community building in Japan. The partnership agreement between three local governments and eight companies aims to develop new modes of
A transformational step for Alstom: completion of the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation Alstom announces today the completion of the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. Leveraging on its clear Alstom in Motion strategy and its strong operational fundamentals and financial trajectory, Alstom, integrating Bombardier Transportation, will strengthen its leadership in the growing sustainable mobility market by reaching a critical
Originally posted on EVANNEX by Charles Morris Tesla’s first vehicle, the Roadster, was produced from 2008 to 2011. The company sold around 2,500 of them, at prices ranging from $109,000 to $170,000. The revolutionary Roadster was intended from the beginning as a sort of transitional vehicle, so it’s no surprise that once Model S, a more practical model with
Companies will jointly develop a series of all-electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid electric refuse truck models across a range of Class 3-8 waste management vehicle options, beginning in 2021. Electrification system is one of several all-electric chassis XL Fleet is currently developing. BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– XL Fleet Corp. (NYSE: XL) (“XL Fleet” or the “Company”), a
Digital presentation as part of the Day of Progress on 9 February 2021 Fully electric Gran Turismo continues the electrification offensive Audi e-tron GT* is the new spearhead of the Four Rings Sustainability, emotional design, and high performance: the new Audi e-tron GT* combines these qualities in a re-interpretation of ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’. The world premiere of the electric spearhead of
Aluminium produced using solar energy will meet almost half the annual requirements of the light metal foundry at Plant Landshut +++ Triple-digit million-euro contract with Emirates Global Aluminium to supply 43,000 tonnes of aluminium in 2021 +++ BMW Group also plans to source aluminium produced with green power long-term, with CO2 savings of around 2.5
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Electric vehicle sales are poised to hit their highest level on record in 2021, according to the car shopping experts at Edmunds. Edmunds data shows that EV sales made up 1.9% of retail sales in the United States in 2020; Edmunds analysts expect this number to grow to 2.5% this year.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries selects Corvus Orca ESS for battery-powered propulsion system on board all-electric Asahi Tanker vessel Bergen, Norway and Vancouver, Canada – January 28, 2021 – Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that Kawasaki Heavy Industries has selected Corvus Energy to supply the energy storage system (ESS) for the first zero-emissions electric “e5 tanker” currently
Olectra Green Tech Bus HYDERABAD, India, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Electric mobility leader and pioneer in electric bus manufacturing, Olectra Greentech Limited (OGL) and Evey Trans Private Limited (EVEY) has received the letter of award from Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd. for 350 electric buses under FAME-II scheme of Government of India. This order is for the
[embedded content] Start of ID.301 serial production today is a milestone of the strategic realignment Fourth Volkswagen MEB site in the world From advice to co-construction to delivery of the ID. family: Focus on holistic customer experience Additional focus: Innovation site for automation and digitalization solutions for Volkswagen Site manager Danny Auerswald says: “We are a
Electrify America Commercial Charger, Image courtesy of Electrify America By Ross McLane & Qiyu Liu The United States will need much more public direct current fast-charging (DCFC) to keep up with the coming wave of electric vehicles (EVs). These public DCFCs are vital for EV drivers’ peace-of-mind, enable long-distance trips, and empower consumers without access to
Small Urban Air Port Coventry – Copyright Urban Air Port Urban Air Port® Air-One® is an innovative hub for future electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft – such as air taxis and autonomous delivery drones – that will transport people and cargo across cities in the coming years. Hyundai Motor Group, Coventry City Council and the UK
With the Mustang Mach-E #ShowSomeMuscle social media challenge, Ford is providing a platform to celebrate all of the women who are redefining the concept of strength by flexing their resilience, power, empathy, innovation, creativity and compassion American ballet dancer Misty Copeland and professional basketball player Gabby Williams share their personal stories of strength and resilience
The White House: Remarks by President Biden at Signing of Executive Order on Strengthening American Manufacturing (Full Briefing) [Editor’s note: As with all folks who made their life car free, or Zero emissions in transit, I wondered why the government was slower at improving the nation’s air quality for children — and all of us.
[embedded content] Orem, Utah – VIA Motors, Inc. will be featured as part of the educational public television series, In Depth, hosted by actor Laurence Fishbourne. The documentary is set to air January 25, 2021 on participating public television channels and will be rebroadcast throughout the year. In the documentary, Bob Purcell (CEO, VIA Motors) and
DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) today published a corporate update and 2021 outlook from company CEO Randell Torno. The update and outlook is included in entirety below. ALYI Corporate Update and 2021 Outlook The ALYI business model is founded on the idea of establishing a perpetual system of electric vehicle innovation. Unlike
[embedded content] Project is the result of an international public-private partnership Two years after becoming the first battery of its kind to be connected to the California grid to help support reliability and maximize the use of clean energy, the vanadium redox flow (VRF) battery based at a San Diego Gas & Electric substation is again breaking
In the all-electric BMW i4, an optimum balance between a range of disciplines ensures the sporty flair that is the hallmark of the brand. Integrated BMW development expertise for precise handling, fascinating cornering dynamics, balanced comfort and excellent workmanship. [embedded content] Munich. When an ideal balance is called for between dynamics and ride comfort, the BMW
With the addition of 107,000 square feet, Lightning eMotors now using 231,000 square feet of space at its Loveland, Colorado facility, with first right of acceptance for over 500,000 square feet of additional manufacturing space New space to be used for manufacturing and development around advanced motorcoach electrification and fuel cell electric vehicles of all