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The Porsche Taycan EV just set a speed record we didn’t know existed
A top speed of 102 miles per hour doesn’t, on the face of it, sound at all impressive, especially for the Porsche Taycan EV which,…
The Empire State Building Runs on the Wind Now
One of the most iconic buildings in the world is running on clean electricity. On Wednesday, the company that owns the Empire State Building announced…
Lucid Motors sets a date to detail how Air will disrupt EVs
The next big rival to Tesla’s Model S will get its official revel in September, with Lucid Motors promising to take the wraps off its…
Cuomo says New York schools will stay closed for rest of academic year
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced Friday that New York state public schools would not resume in-person teaching for the remainder of the school…
UK’s First Zero-Emissions Street to Open Next Year in London
Photo Credit: GoranH / Pixabay The U.K.’s first 24/7 zero-emission street is expected to open to vehicles*, cyclists, and pedestrians by spring 2020. For 18…
Artificial leaf could turn sunlight into sustainable alternative to petrol, say scientists
Device could also make clean gas found in fuels, pharmaceuticals and plastics, it is hoped Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/artificial-leaf-sustainable-petrol-fossil-fuels-cambridge-university-syngas-a9164906.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
Toyota’s hydrogen fuel-cell Mirai gets a new, luxurious look
Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles have a tough time out there in the real world. They have all the ecological advantages of an EV and the refueling…
Elon Musk says Tesla pick-up truck coming in November
Musk teased an image of the futuristic electric vehicle Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/tesla-pickup-truck-elon-musk-launch-price-electric-a9097241.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was…
Mazda will offer an EV in 2020
Mazda is ready to jump into electric cars in earnest after years of sitting on the sidelines. CEO Akira Marumoto told Automotive News Europe in…
This hydrogen-powered concept air vehicle can provide the accessible transportation of the future — Future Blink
Named Skai, the air transportation service is developed by Alaka’i Technologies, an aviation consulting company based in Massachusetts. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Air…
US electric car registrations doubled between 2017 and 2018
More and more Americans are warming up to the idea of driving an electric vehicle. According to tech analyst IHS Markit, 208,000 EVs were registered…
Adventure startup turns old gas cars into electric vehicles
Australian startup, Jaunt, converts old vehicles like a 1971 Land Rover Series 2a into hardy electric cars. The Land Rover, named Juniper, is the first…
Oslo is working on wireless charging for its electric taxis
As Norway’s capital city prepares to ensure all taxis are zero emission by 2023, Oslo is setting up a wireless charging system for cabs. It…
Researchers create a method to make hydrogen from seawater using solar power
Researchers from Stanford University have announced they have created a new way to make hydrogen from ocean water. The scientists have demonstrated a new way…
The Morning After: Here is the Tesla crossover
Hey, good morning! We’ll cut to the chase: Here’s the new Tesla crossover. It’s a new kind of car for the company and will be…
Renewable energy to replace fossil fuels as UK's main power source for first time in history, government says
New strategy could see third of British electricity coming from offshore wind by 2030 Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/wind-power-offshore-renewable-energy-electricity-a8811616.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Nissan Leaf is the first electric car to top 400,000 sales
Nissan just reached an important milestone in electric car history — though it likely won’t be alone for long. The Leaf has become the first…
Zero’s new SR/F electric motorcycle can go 160 miles on a charge
Zero Motorcycles, the Tesla of the motorcycle world, announced the latest addition to its lineup of electric bikes today. The 2020 SR/F offers an air-cooled…
Koenigsegg aims to build a ‘CO2 neutral’ combustion supercar
Koenigsegg doesn’t just want combustion-powered supercars to compete with EVs in terms of raw performance… it wants to compete in eco-friendliness, too. In a chat…
Coal will remain part of the US grid until 2050, federal energy projections say
Enlarge / GILLETTE, Wyo.: A truck loaded with coal is viewed from the Eagle Butte Coal Mine Overlook which is operated by Alpha Coal. The…
If we stopped upgrading fossil-fuel-using tech, we’d hit our climate goals
Enlarge / This refinery would be replaced by a green alternative once it reaches the end of its lifetime. (credit: Eni An Energy Company) Because…
GM will make Cadillac its ‘lead’ electric vehicle brand
While Chevrolet launched the Volt plug-in hybrid and pure-electric Bolt, Cadillac has taken a backseat in GM’s electric vehicle push. Now as it attempts to…
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