New Book Exposes How EV Makers Are ‘Ransacking The Congo’ For Cobalt
Imagine for a moment if the oil and gas sector had direct (or indirect) connections to slavery, child labor, or working conditions so dangerous that thousands of their workers were dying on the job every year. The uproar and indignation…
‘Cautionary Tale’: First-Time EV Owner Spent 15 Hours Driving 178 Miles
After Colorado resident Alan O’Hashi purchased his all-electric Nissan Leaf — and became a first-time electric vehicle (EV) owner — he thought he was ready to embark on the first leg of a 2,600-mile road trip across Wyoming. But the…
From electric vehicles to ride sharing: How global warming could slow from changes in transportation – Milwaukee Independent
By Alan Jenn, Assistant Professional Researcher in Transportation, University of California, Davis Around the world, revolutionary changes are under way in transportation. More electric vehicles are on the road, people are taking advantage of sharing mobility services such as Uber…
Costly Global Warming Effects vs. Cool & Fun Global Warming Solutions – CleanTechnica
In part one of this two-part examination of global warming, we presented evidence that global warming has caused unprecedented melting of ice on Greenland, glaciers around the world, and the Arctic Ocean. In part 2, we present evidence that global…
‘Going Green’ Risks Destroying The British Car Industry
To my mind, Boris Johnson’s announcement of the ban on the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 – just ten years off – is one of the most significant political decisions in modern times. It says…
Electric Cars Cost Less To Own — Consumer Reports Agrees With Us
Nowadays, any of the most advanced, most competitive electric vehicles on the market should easily outperform their gasoline-powered class competitors while costing less (unless you drive very little). Consumer Reports agrees
UK September EV Market Share Hits 10.5%, Up 3x Year-On-Year
The UK’s September plugin electric vehicle market share hit 10.5%, the highest ever level in “normal” (non-lockdown) trading months, up almost 3x from September 2019’s 3.7%. The overall auto market was down just 4.4% from September 2019, with diesels taking a massive 38.4% hit. September’s 10.5% combined plugin share was dominated by full battery electrics [&hellip
Nissan Rolls Out Electric Emergency Response LEAF — RE-LEAF
Nissan has rolled out a concept electric vehicle that I have to admit to liking much more than my brain says I should
The New Nissan ARIYA: An Exclusive Interview With Nissan Chief Engineer Hikaru Nakajima
The ARIYA, Nissan’s new crossover electric vehicle, was announced on the 15th of July. Besides a base price of 5 million yen ($47,000), there are few details available to the public, and deliveries will not start until the middle of 2021. Until then, several exciting new EVs from Nissan’s competitors (Honda e, DS 3 Crossback E-tense, Lexus UX-300e, Mazda MX-30) will be released. Is it worth waiting for the
Uber Working With Renault & Nissan To Electrify Transport In Europe
Top app-based taxi companies Uber and Lyft have been making strong strides toward electrification. And thank goodness! When Lyft and Uber drivers switch to electric cars, they cut pollution 3× more than when a normal driver switches to an electric car
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