Tesla CTO JB Straubel has left the building. The new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 diesel earns record EPA mpg estimate. Sumitomo develops new technology to recapture energy from rolling tires. And the California legislature plans to clean up dirty die…
Tesla virtual power plant in Australia reduces electricity rate by ‘more than 20%’, moving to phase 3
Tesla is working on a giant virtual power plant made of 50,000 Powerwalls and solar systems in Australia and the local government says that the first phases have shown a reduction in electricity rates by “more than 20%.”
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Clean energy scorecard shows few US cities on pace to meet climate goals — where does your city rank?
A newly released report tracks the progress of American cities when it comes to clean energy efforts, and finds that fewer than a dozen are currently on pace to meet greenhouse gas emission goals.
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This homemade electric land speed motorcycle just passed its first (illegal) test runs
We’ve been following Shea Nyquist’s attempt to build a land speed electric motorcycle in his garage for a few months now. Last time we checked in he had the major components finished. Now he’s completed preliminary testing and proved…
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Reviewed On Winding Roads Of Oregon: Video
Let’s check out the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid SUV, which recently has not been able to attract more than several percent of Cayenne buyers in the U.S.
California could soon close one of the dirtiest diesel-emissions loopholes
We’ve all seen it while following big rigs: Clouds of sooty smoke coming from a single truck, prompted by an uphill grade, a passing maneuver, or sometimes seemingly nothing at all. How can that be legal? It might not be legal, but it underscores…
The Model Y and Gigafactory 3 heralds a faster, more profitable Tesla
Tesla’s second-quarter report and its succeeding earnings call provided updates on what could very well be two of the electric car maker’s most pertinent projects to date: the Model Y ramp and Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, China. Based on Tesla’s recent reports, it appears that both initiatives are moving along at an impressive pace, perhaps […]
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Prototype Sumitomo tires recover energy as they roll
There’s wind power, solar power, and—tire power. Sumitomo Rubber is developing a new tire that can restore energy to a car as it drives down the road. The energy recaptures static electricity generated when the tires deform and return to their or…
Tesla adds roadside assistance integration to mobile app
Tesla is starting to roll out a new update that allows owners to request roadside assistance directly through the Tesla mobile app. more…
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Polestar 2 Walkaround In London At World Tour: Video
Here is a quick look at the Polestar 2 exterior and interior.
