One of the main objections that critics of global warming mitigation measures often cite is that they cost too much. A new study in the journal Nature takes issue with that conclusion. Several studies since 1991 have concluded that it is cheaper to dev…
GM Outlines Path to Zero Emissions in China
On World Environment Day, General Motors mapped out its electrification path in China in support of its vision of a future with zero emissions. GM is on track to deliver 10 new energy vehicle models in China between 2016 and 2020. From 2021 through 202…
Like Tesla Powerwall, Audi’s Smart Energy Network Includes Home Battery
Smart Energy Network uses solar power to reduce reliance on mains electricity. German car maker Audi is set to launch a home battery that distributes solar power around the house to cope with the demand placed on the power supply by electric vehicles a…
Plug-in Electric Car Sales in Canada, May 2018: Rewriting records
Last month, the Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid set a new single-month sales record for plug-in electric vehicles in Canada and sold 589 units. One month later, that sales pace—plus one car—is only good enough for fourth place. Nissan s…
Electric cars are more labor efficient to make and will lead to job loss, says new study
The German automotive labor unions have been fearing the electric revolution for a while now – claiming that it could lead to job losses.
They have now released a new study that claims that 75,000 jobs could be lost as the industry switches to el…
Alta Batteries Power Bike Makers World Conquest
With the highest energy density of any electric motorcycle, Alta is looking to its battery cells to expand across the entire global EV segment At the moment, Alta Motors’ produces a battery that supposedly boasts the highest energy density of any…
Tesla Supercharger Stations Get…Wait For It…Window Squeegees
Yes, it seems Tesla has finally gone back to basics, offering typical gas station amenities at Supercharger stations. Last year we reported about Tesla’s new Mega Supercharger stations, which include food, a children’s play area, a lounge, …
Swiss startup converts VW van with Kreisel battery
Engineers from Swiss Durot Electric have taken on a commission to convert a VW T6 van to all-electric power. The e-mobility specialists turned to Kreisel Electric for the power pack good for 400 km and also fitted the van with an all-electric AWD. Durot Electric is an engineering firm based in Swiss St. Gallen that […]
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Toyota Prius Prime Tops Automotive Performance Index Study
The Toyota Prius Prime earns the Automotive Science Group’s Best All-Around Performance crown. Tesla, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Hyundai and Kia plug-ins also honored. The Automotive Science Group (ASG) conducted their yearly study assessing efficiency…
Tesla CTO JB Straubel reveals 1 GWh milestone in energy storage projects
Tesla CTO and co-founder JB Straubel recently revealed that the company’s energy division had hit a milestone — since 2015, Tesla has installed a worldwide total of 1 GWh worth of energy storage. Such a figure is almost half of the total energy storage installed across the world in 2017. “It’s at a scale now […]
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