ABB and Green.TV, are calling on the Unicode Consortium to finally recognise the need for an electric vehicle emoji. The ‘EVmoji’ contest launched by the two companies earlier this year also had a rather future-proof target audience. Only children and young people aged 6 to 16 were allowed to participate as the two initiators wanted […] More…
Electric car emoji design contest crowns the EVmoji winner
The World EV Day founders, ABB and Green.TV, are calling on the Unicode Consortium to finally recognise the need for an electric vehicle emoji. The ‘EVmoji’ contest launched by the two companies earlier this year also had a very future-proof target audience. Only children and young people aged 6 to 16 were allowed to participate. […] More…
Orca AI begins research trial of safety system for autonomous ships
Maritime platform developer Orca AI has recently announced a partnership with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) to test its safety system for autonomous ships. Orca AI’s Automatic Ship Target Recognition System has been installed on an NYK ship as a research trial to support the advancement of autonomous sea travel. More…
Renault may end Brilliance joint venture in China
Renault appears to be willing to break up its electric van joint venture in China. According to news agencies, the French company was in advanced talks to end its JV with China’s state-backed Brilliance, which was established at the end of 2017. Reuters refers to a source familiar with the proceedings. Renault was overhauling its […] More…
NYC DOT looks to build one of the largest EV charging networks in the US [Update]
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) recently shared extensive plans to support the influx of EVs in the area by deploying four DC fast chargers as part of its city-operated fast-charging network. With nearly 50,000 chargers planned by 2030 as part of an ambitious plan, NYC’s government looks to build one of the largest municipal charging networks in the country. More…
BP Pulse opens ua-fast charging sites in Scotland
BP Pulse has opened two new ua-fast charging sites on the M8 motorway at bp pulse’s Harthill services in Scotland. Situated on the Edinburgh to Glasgow corridor, the sites feature ten 150-kW chargers servicing the east-and west-bound carriageways near Harthill, Lanarkshire. Scotland’s Transport Minister Graeme Dey said on site: “Positioned between Scotland’s two largest cities, […] More…
Watch Tesla Crash Through Guardrail In China, Land In A Ditch
Fortunately, no one suffered any major injuries. An investigation is underway. More…
Report: Shifting the federal fleet to EVs could save US taxpayers $4.6 billion by 2030
Shifting the federal fleet to electric vehicles could save United States taxpayers $4.6 billion by 2030, according to a report released last month by the Electrification Coalition and Atlas Public Policy (via InsideEVs). The report found that 97% of the light-duty vehicles and buses in the federal fleet could be replaced with EVs by 2030, and 40%… More…
Renault’s Mobilize launches Battery Certificate & Charge Pass
Renault’s mobility brand Mobilize has unveiled new offerings for Europe, including a battery certificate for greater transparency in the resale of electric vehicles, a charging passport and a smart charging app to reduce domestic electricity costs. Renault made Mobilize become more concrete this June when stating it was to develop data, mobility and energy-related services. […] More…
EGEB: China led as the world installed 6.1 GW of offshore wind in 2020
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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Tesla As A Boat
A Tesla may help get you out of a flood emergency, but there may be a big price to pay later. More…
Sono Motors launches community car-sharing
Sono Motors has announced that it will expand its community car-sharing service beyond its Sion to include all vehicles. Theoretically, this means that all cars can be offered for sharing via Sono’s car-sharing service – within a trusted community. Community car sharing has so far been a feature of the announced Sion electric car, which […] More…
Hyundai Teases Ioniq 7 And It’s A Large Electric SUV
This happened just after Hyundai’s big press conference held at IAA Mobility 2021. More…
First drive review: 2022 Polestar 2 dual-motor revisits the value equation
A lot can change in a year. Suddenly the Polestar 2 is more than just one car in one build configuration. The 2022 Polestar 2 lineup has expanded to become more competitive, less expensive, and now has both a single-motor and dual-motor model with option packages. Priced right on top of the Tesla Model 3 the 2022 Polestar 2 dual-motor long-range… More…
First drive review: 2022 Polestar 2 single motor beats Tesla on build quality, remixes priorities
Suddenly there’s an attractive, premium, reasonably priced, electric car that doesn’t have a Tesla badge. The question is whether that matters and what concessions—or advantages—that brings with it. Polestar flew me to Santa Fe, New Mexico and tossed me the keys to the 2022 Polestar 2 single-motor front-wheel-drive model. I… More…
UPDATE: Check Out The Best Electric Car Deals This September 2021
If you’re in the market for an electric car, we suggest acting now, as the best deals are going away each month. More…
Li-Cycle announces plans for fourth battery recycling plant
The Canadian company Li-Cycle has announced its fourth commercial recycling plant for lithium-ion batteries. The new plant in Tuscaloosa in the US state of Alabama is expected to start operations in mid-2022. The Mercedes plant there will probably be an important supplier. Initially, up to 5,000 tonnes per year will be processed there, according to […] More…
More On Tesla’s Potential Entry Into India
Elon Musk has said in the past that the company is “quite likely” to site a future Gigafactory in India. More…
UK: Ford Mustang Mach-E Becomes High-Performance Police Car
The crazy cop car is being trialled by police in London. More…
Ukrainian Tesla Driver Unofficially Uses Full Self-Driving
And no, Tesla has not yet released FSD Beta in Europe. More…
