eMotorWerks will provide charging stations for multistate electric utility Xcel Energy, which is conducting a two-year pilot program that aims to prepare the utility’s regional grids for the expected increased electric demand created by EV charging. Unlike most utilities, Xcel Energy will own the charging units, which will be installed at residential customers’ homes. This… Read more »
Month: August 2018
VW diesel settlement, California clean air, and fuel economy demands: Today’s Car News
California clean air regulators held a reportedly contentious meeting with Trump administration officials over the proposal to roll back fuel economy standards. A wide survey of Americans told researchers that they’re dissatisfied with the fuel economy…
SOLO electric three-wheeler coming to the US this fall
Things are happening at Vancouver-based EV manufacturer Electra Meccanica. The company, a descendant of Italian boutique automaker Intermeccanica, recently completed a $10-million public offering and began trading on NASDAQ. It is producing its unique SOLO EV in limited numbers, and is preparing to launch it in the US this fall. The SOLO is an electric… Read more »
California meets with federal regulators over fuel-economy rollback
Trump administration officials met with California regulators Wednesday to discuss the EPA and NHTSA’s proposal to freeze fuel economy and emissions standards from 2020 through 2026. The proposal would rescind scheduled increases planned under the Obam…
LEGO built a drivable Bugatti Chiron out of a million pieces of Technic
It’s the first-ever life-size drivable car made purely from the plastic bricks.
Tesla is bringing a ‘surprise’ car to Grand Basel’s selective ‘automotive masterpieces’ show
Tesla, who is not often seen at car shows, is apparently heading to the new and selective Grand Basel show about ‘automotive masterpieces’ next week.
We learned that they plan to showcase a ‘surprise’ vehicle at the event. more&…
Fully Charged Explores Renault EZ-GO Concept – Video
During the summer slow-down, Fully Charged take us back to the Geneva Motor Show and presents the all-electric and autonomous Renault EZ-GO concept. Vehicles like this are expected to take big part in the future of transportation, especially in large cities, where young people and older-one that don’t want or can’t own a car, will […]
Tesla short and borderline troll celebrated for Model 3 parking lot spy work
It is not difficult to see that Tesla is an extremely polarizing company. Headed by a polarizing figure such as Elon Musk, it is no surprise to see the electric car maker attracting a devoted group of supporters and an equally dedicated group of critics. Among Tesla’s staunchest critics are short-sellers betting against the company, […]
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What’s Tesla’s Logo Worth? Analyst Says Billions
This idea isn’t as crazy as it might seem. In fact, it’s been done before by a company called Ford. If Tesla were to put up its logo as an asset for a loan, it could land the automaker billions of dollars, says at least one analyst. In a long-winded article published by Automotive News, […]
400mph, 50 feet up—what it takes to race and win world’s fastest motorsport
It took just one moment for this pilot to realize he should be racing airplanes.
