The UK is generating an increasing amount of its electricity from renewable sources, but, depending on the day-to-day relationship between supply and demand, some of that energy goes to waste. Why not allow EV owners to take advantage of some of that “excess energy?” That’s the premise of a new service from clean power company
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To achieve a sustainable energy future the world needs reliable, renewable energy around the clock. The island of Kauai has an abundance of solar energy but it can only be used when the sun is shining. Kauai burns millions of gallons of fossil fuels annually to produce energy at night. Until now. Tesla’s 52 MWh
Why are 70 drivers of hydrogen-powered Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell vehicles so unhappy these days? And, who’s planning to test an electric car with 3,000 horsepower? This is our video look back at the Week In Reverse–right here at Green Car Reports–for the week ending on Friday, July 24, 2015. For links to all the
Tesla and GM buyers may be getting the $7,500 back very soon. My guest Congressman Peter Welch, the author of the new EV Tax Credit extension bill, will be my guest and then InsideEVs contributor Tom Moloughney will break the topic down for us, plus other EV news of the week. WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/4jg6DKOeJwA OUR
Morgan produces some of the most desirable cars in the world for people who extract pleasure from driving. They are considered superb machines for pilots and enthusiasts, which led to year-long waiting lines for some models. Unfortunately, the first electric car Morgan was ever supposed to sell, the EV3, did not pass the project phase.
A series of electric vehicles rolled out by Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota—all at Shanghai—are all headed to the U.S. The rugged charm of Alpha Motors’ latest electric pickup has some of your attention. And a study suggests the whole U.S. could go electric by 2035. This and more. Here at Green Car Reports. The Audi
Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. You can access the
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Researchers produce ultrawhite paint that can cool buildings and reduce the need for air conditioning. Vietnam’s largest wind farm comes online. China and US pledge to cooperate on fighting climate change. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized
General Motors President Mark Reuss announces Tuesday, April 6, 2021, the first-ever Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup and GMC HUMMER EV SUV will be built at GM’s Factory ZERO Plant assembly plant in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan. Factory ZERO renovations are on track to build the GMC HUMMER EV supertruck also. GM is investing $2.2 billion
By Maria Merano Posted on April 18, 2021 Elon Musk’s Neuralink posted five jobs based in Austin, Texas on its website. Neuralink wants to hire an Animal Care Specialist, Registered Veterinary Technician, a Veterinarian, an MEP Engineer, and a “general application” post in Texas. The jobs posts located in Austin supports rumors that Elon Musk
Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity and headline sponsor of Fully Charged Live has a catch up with Robert. For more info about Fully Charged Live: http://www.fullychargedshow.co.uk/fully-charged-live-event/
Taiga Motors, a developer of electric off-road vehicles, has announced plans to build a mass-production assembly facility in Shawinigan, Québec. The first phase of construction is scheduled for completion in 2022, and the company expects to begin production of electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft immediately. Taiga expects its new facility to increase production capacity to
Leaks are just as prevalent in the automotive world as in the drones sector. And, the day before Shanghai’s big Auto Show, a DJI-related autonomous electric vehicle leak has occurred. We reported recently that DJI appears to have a new division related to autonomous driving. We also reported this actually makes a lot of sense,
Toyota announced that its plan is to expand the electrified vehicle lineup to 70 models globally by 2025. That includes all types of xEVs (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs and FCVs). The part most important to us is that there will be 15 dedicated all-electric models by 2025, and seven of them will be “Toyota bZ” models
After unveiling the retro-styled Wolf electric pickup truck last month, Alpha Motors has revealed a second version, boasting a larger cab, quicker acceleration, and greater towing capacity. While Alpha is taking reservations, neither version is expected to start deliveries until 2023 at least. The second model—the Alpha Wolf+—has what’s generally referred to in the industry
Yamaha Motors may be best known for its motorcycles, but the company is increasingly getting involved in the development of motors for electric motorcycles and cars. Last year, Yamaha showed off new electric motor systems ranging from 35 kW (47 hp) to 150 kW (200 hp). The smaller motors were designed for electric motorcycles, while
A San Francisco woman has learned firsthand that electric bicycles aren’t just for recreation, they also make efficient and cost-effective alternatives to typical transportation like personal cars. That’s exactly what Maureen Persico has discovered after she made the switch, though e-biking wasn’t part of her original plan. In 2014 her car was totaled when she
The Hyundai Santa Cruz shows that at least one established automaker is committed to building a truly compact pickup truck, but startup Alpha Motors is developing its own, all-electric competitor. The Alpha Wolf hasn’t started production yet, but the company has already unveiled a second version. The Alpha Wolf+ gets a larger cab than the
EAV to launch ‘2Charge’ electric ultra-lightweight commercial vehicle in conjunction with Spin for optimizing public hire e-scooter operations in the UK FIRST OF ITS KIND ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT VEHICLE IS AIMED AT E-SCOOTER COMPANIES NEEDING TO REDEPLOY E-SCOOTERS TO MEET DEMAND AND TO REPLACE BATTERIES. WORKING WITH SPIN, FORD MOTOR COMPANY’S MICROMOBILITY UNIT, THE ‘EAV2CHARGE’ IS
By Joey Klender Posted on April 17, 2021 Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited the Gigafactory Texas site earlier this week with the all-electric Cybertruck that will be produced at the automaker’s factory in the Lone Star State. After various users shared some photographs of the Cybertruck roaming around the still dirt-covered grounds of the Texas
Polish bus builder Solaris has further expanded its penetration of Europe’s public transport market with a hefty order for 123 electric buses in Romania. The total value of the contract is estimated at nearly €65 million. Seven Romanian municipalities have joined in a tender for 131 zero-emission e-buses. Solaris will supply 123 12-meter vehicles to
Elon Musk claims that Tesla with Autopilot engaged approaches 10 times lower chance of accident than the average car. Here’s the data he is basing this claim on. Since 2018, Tesla has been trying to create a benchmark for its improvement in Autopilot safety by releasing a quarterly report that compares the number of miles
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The 2018 Toyota Camry is the latest generation of the car that launched a category—the mid-size hybrid sedan—way back in 2007. While competitors in that segment now include the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, and Kia Optima, the Camry Hybrid remains one of the most popular and best-selling hybrid sedans. Now we’ve had a
Galileo Russell, the founder and host of the HyperChange TV, talks to me about his first impression of the Model Y, the future of Tesla and the role of Elon Musk. Must watch! Visit and subscriber to Gali’s channel at: https://www.youtube.com/hyperchangetv OUR SPONSOR: Get the Extended Service Contract for your EV: http://www.xcelerateauto.com/x-care/ DISCOUNT: Use “EFORELECTRIC”
The Crab Mode introduced in the GMC Hummer EV is an unusual feature that utilizes four-wheel steering to move a little bit sideways. In theory, it could be handy in tight places. Here we can take a look at the Crab Mode applied to four Hummer EV simultaneously on a normal road, which looks almost
Which automaker has a Canadian compliance car with just 94 miles of range? Which plug-in hybrid isn’t staying on dealer lots because demand remains so strong? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 16, 2021. Mercedes-Benz finally did the full reveal of its
Now there’s yet another reason to visit the stunningly beautiful Atlantic island of Bermuda. The local government has approved the purchase of 30 electric buses to replace aged diesel buses, the first step in a multiyear strategy to fully electrify the public transit fleet. The purchase represents over one third of the small island’s total
If you’re already sold on the many benefits of driving an electric car, then you’re probably in the pro-solar-energy camp as well. You may have even considered the interesting proposition of marrying the two into a solar electric car, charging your EV for free with the sun rays currently cooking your paint job. But if