Dangerous driving, inadequate infrastructure and larger vehicles lead to deadly conditions for people walking, with one death every 75 minutes Drivers in the United States struck and killed 3,434 people in the first half of 2022 — up 5%, or 168 more deaths, from the same period the year before, according to a new analysis […]
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Tesla Model Y “Project Juniper” Refresh Reportedly Underway
Much like the Model 3 "Project Highland," it seems there may be a refreshed Model Y in the works as well, codenamed "Project Juniper."
Flipping The Script On The Public Health & Wealth-Building Benefits Of Clean Energy
The United States is entering a new era powered by abundant, low-cost clean energy. By 2030, solar energy can meet 30% of US electricity generation while creating $100 billion of annual economic investment and supporting one million family-sustaining jobs. This vision is achievable, but without attention and action, historical injustices in America’s energy sector will […]
Analysis: Lighter EVs are greenest, thirsty gas trucks are meanest
When considering the overall environmental impact of new cars and trucks, it's important to look not only at the powertrain, but also the curb weight, according to a new analysis from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The group annually releases a "Greenest List" of the 12 vehicles estimated to do the least damage to...
Rethinking Capitalism — What Can It Mean For Cleantech?
What changes need to take place so that cleantech can obtain the respect, stability, and funding it needs to transform our entire energy economy?
USPS To Purchase 9,250 Ford E-Transit Electric Delivery Vans
The US Postal Service will also buy 9,250 gas-powered Ram ProMaster vans "to fill the urgent need for vehicles."
Tesla Won’t Ship FSD Beta To New Owners Until NHTSA Recall Is Handled
Until Tesla can fix the issues found by the safety organization, new owners and/or subscribers will not get access to the software.
Indiana-made drive modules may muscle EVs from Ram, Jeep, Dodge
Stellantis on Tuesday announced a $155 million investment in three Kokomo, Indiana, plants to produce drive modules for future electric vehicles beginning in 2024. Consisting of an electric motor, power electronics, and transmission assembled as one unit, these modules will be used in vehicles based on the STLA Frame and STLA Large platforms...
Rivian Reports Q4 2022 Earnings, Shares Future Plans
Rivian missed earnings expectations, but it pushed forward with grand goals for 2023 and beyond.
Expansion Of EV Battery Manufacturing Capacity In North America Amazes
By 2030, the output is expected to increase nearly 20 times, compared to 2021.