VinFast is filling in its vehicle orders for the USA and Canada with a shipment of 1,879 cars leaving for the Port of Benicia in California and expected to arrive after 20 days at sea. Some 1,098 VF 8s will be unloaded at the US West Coast port, while 781 vehicles are headed for Canada […]
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Electric Vehicles & The Utility Grid — A Match Made In Heaven
Some people are scared that electric vehicles will crash the utility grid. In two recent reports, researchers debunk such nonsense.
Solaris Keeps Cooking Along With E-Buses in Europe
At CleanTechnica, Solaris has been a frequent subject of our articles for several years now. This is because the company specializes in manufacturing electric buses — an eco-friendly transportation option that is ideal for municipalities, and thus a key ingredient in the solution to climate change. When compared to diesel buses, electric buses are known […]
Polestar 4 will rival Model Y with $60,000 start, 300-mile range
Polestar on Tuesday revealed the sporty Polestar 4 electric “SUV coupe” at the Shanghai auto show, including mention that it sees over 300 miles of range by EPA standards. With a 0-60 mph time of just 3.8 seconds and a maximum power of 544 hp and 506 lb-ft of torque in it top-performance dual-motor version, Polestar notes that...
NASA Launches TEMPO To Track Air Pollution On A Whole New Level
20 years ago, when meteorologist John Haynes first went to Washington, DC, there was so much pollution that he could stand on the roof of NASA headquarters and see airborne residues of the neighboring interstate highway. He claims that a cloud of smog extended all the way into Virginia and simply followed the freeway. A […]
Ford F-150 Lightning: How Much Does It Cost To Charge?
Charging an EV will likely cost you less than paying for gas, but it's not necessarily cheap in all cases.
Headlight Hotwiring: Are Cars Getting Too Smart?
The relationship between thieves and security features can be viewed as a never-ending competition. This is because as security measures become more advanced and sophisticated, thieves also become more sophisticated in their methods of breaking in. For example, when banks started using safes, thieves began using dynamite or other explosives to break into them. When […]
Toyota bZ3 Receives 5,000 Orders In China On First Day Of Sales
Toyota's first electric sedan starts at $24,700 in China and offers a CLTC range of 321 miles in base guise.
India Extends Transmission Charge Waiver For Green Hydrogen Projects
The Indian government has relaxed eligibility criteria for the exemption of the transmission charge waiver for renewable energy projects supplying power to green hydrogen projects. Renewable energy projects in India supplying power to green hydrogen or green ammonia production plants will be exempted from payment of transmission charge provided they are commissioned by 31 December […]
Tesla Indentified As Most Recalled Car Brand, Mercedes & Toyota Least
The average car is expected to be recalled about four times over its life cycle, and the Tesla Model Y is expected to have 62 recalls.