Monthly Archive: August 2023

We used to produce a lot of total cost of ownership analyses for the Tesla Model 3 and other electric vehicles, but especially the Tesla Model 3. Something I learned from that is that one of the biggest cost of ownership factors — or the biggest — is depreciation. Or on the flip side, you […]

PFAS, a category of toxic chemicals that consists of thousands of man-made compounds, are used by industry and often added to consumer products, ranging from cookware to cosmetics, to make them stain- and water-resistant. PFAS are nearly indestructible “forever toxic” chemicals that are found in our air, water, food—and our bodies. They can be harmful to human health even at very low doses, with some being linked to immune suppression, cancer, and developmental disorders. However, there has been little done to address PFAS contamination.

New Proposed “Green Rides” Rules Lay Groundwork for a Cleaner, More Accessible New York City

“More than 263,000 Americans rely on their solar and storage job to feed their family and pay the bills, and this case unnecessarily puts their livelihood at risk.

Tesla has launched a new version of its Wall Connector home chargers that will work with other electric vehicle brands along with its own vehicles. The equipment went on sale this week, and it’s expected to start shipping later this year, according to Tesla. The Tesla Universal Wall Connector went on sale on the automaker’s […]

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a compilation of national-scale geological, geophysical and mineral resource datasets from Australia, Canada and the US through a collaboration between the three countries’ federal geological surveys. “Geology doesn’t stop at the border and neither does our data,” said USGS scientist Anne McCafferty, who led the effort. “Scientists will […]

Croatian racing driver Martin Kodrić drove the record-breaking lap using Michelin Cup2R tires.

Car culture is killing the planet, but a new superfast charging LFP battery from CATL could help stop the carnage, so to speak.