After revealing the all-electric Niro concept earlier this year, Kia is now unveiling the production version of their new all-electric vehicle at the 2018 Busan International Motor Show today in Korea.
The vehicle appears to feature the same powertrain…
Green Deals: 8-pack LED Solar Lights $23 Prime shipped, more
Oak Leaf LLC (99% positive feedback from 32,000) via Amazon offers its eight-pack of stainless steel solar LED lights for $23 Prime shipped when promo code JVTVIX87 is applied during checkout. That’s good for $8 off the regular going rate and the…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Fails Like Any, But Admits, Learns, And Succeeds
ELON MUSK LEARNS FROM FAILURE TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS [INFOGRAPHIC] Elon Musk may be renowned for being one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing throughout his entire career. *This article comes to us co…
Tesla employee was filmed sleeping or unconscious at the wheel driving on Autopilot
Amid the controversy over the use of Tesla Autopilot and the few highly publicized accidents involving the driver assist system, a Tesla service technician has been filmed either asleep or unconscious at the wheel of a Model S driving on Autopilot. mor…
Volkswagen Explains I.D. R Pikes Peak Racer Design
The design and engineering teams worked closely to come up with the electric race car. After providing looks at the I.D. R Pikes Peak’s aerodynamic development and early testing, Volkswagen is now delving into the race car’s design. The veh…
E-bikes are efficient, but nothing beats this 400 mile range electric recumbent trike
When it comes to electric transportation, it’s hard to beat an electric bicycle on efficiency. They are lightweight, narrow and can cram batteries in the negative space of standard bike frames. But one Danish startup appears to have gone even fur…
Kia Niro EV specs, recapturing CO2, and electric-car support vs interest: Today’s Car News
Kia has revealed official specifications for the Niro EV. Scientists have discovered a way to recapture CO2 and recycle it into fuel. A new study found there’s more support for electric cars than knowledge or interest. And Waymo’s purchase of up to 62,…
Texas reinstates EV rebates
The big land of big cowboys driving big trucks has actually been fairly supportive of EVs. The state previously offered $2,500 rebates for EVs under a year-long program that ended in 2015 (a total of 1,896 rebates were awarded, out of 2,000 available). Now the Lone Star State has established a new incentive program under… Read more »
Electrify America partners with Simon to install fast chargers at 30 US shopping centers
Electrify America is teaming up with mall operator Simon Property Group to install DC fast charging stations at more than 30 Simon properties throughout the US. The first installation will open in June at Gulfport Premium Outlets in Gulfport, Mississippi. Other locations soon to be electrified include malls in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Ontario, Orlando,… Read more »
Tesla’s “responsible sourcing” policy for cobalt and other exotics
How do you solve a problem like cobalt? The blue metallic element is used in significant quantities in EV batteries, but half the world’s supply of comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, a war-torn land in which child labor is common. Several automakers are already taking steps to reduce their use of the costly… Read more »
