Battery technology has come a long way over the last decade, with mainstream electric products from General Motors, Nissan, and Tesla proving over and over again that EVs are more than capable of being, you know, real cars. As such, I feel like a lot of you are reading this and thinking, "All cars should be electric!" and that's true-- but that's not what this post is about. … [Read more...] about 5 New Cars that Really SHOULD Have Been Electric 2019
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The Newest EV Data: CleanTechnica’s 2018 EV Report is Now Available
For the third year in a row, CleanTechnica has published an in-depth report on electric car drivers in North America and Europe. For the cross-continental report, we surveyed over 2,000 electric car drivers. This year, we also surveyed over 1,000 people who don't yet have an electric car. You can read the executive summary below, get a free preview of the report here, or go … [Read more...] about The Newest EV Data: CleanTechnica’s 2018 EV Report is Now Available
EV Charging Vs. Rolling Gas Stations: Shell Spots An Opportunity
In a true story ripped from the pages of The Onion, Royal Dutch Shell is bringing all the convenience of EV charging to the gasoline-buying public. The company is pilot testing a fleet of rolling gas stations that will deliver fuel to wherever your car is. The idea is to mod out a tanker truck with pumps, and bring it to convenient spots like restaurants and shopping malls -- … [Read more...] about EV Charging Vs. Rolling Gas Stations: Shell Spots An Opportunity
CNG Trucks are Hauling Without Emissions
Almost a half trillion dollars worth of goods are imported in the US through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach every year. Almost all the containers that arrive at those ports are hauled relatively short distances to freight distribution facilities located inland by special purpose drayage trucks designed specifically for such short-haul work. At those freight terminals, … [Read more...] about CNG Trucks are Hauling Without Emissions
2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Arrives in Dealerships
Sport Hybrid SUV. Three words calculated to appeal to an impressive Venn diagram of the American motoring public. Paired with a premium badge, 37% higher fuel efficiency, and not so premium hybrid upgrade cost, this seven passenger NSX cousin may be the large SUV hybrid to beat in 2019. And you can see one right now. The 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid began arriving at Acura … [Read more...] about 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Arrives in Dealerships
Mazda Denies Emissions Cheat Allegations
When news broke that Mazda might have been caught cheating on emissions tests, the press moved quickly to report it. I didn't, because I didn't believe Mazda had it in them. Today, Mazda released more details about the "suspect" tests and their testing methods that seems to effectively refute those cheating allegations recently leveled at Mazda (and, it should be said, … [Read more...] about Mazda Denies Emissions Cheat Allegations
US Appeals Court: $10 Billion VW Settlement Stands
Any hope VW had of avoiding a $10.03 billion payout to owners of its emissions-cheating diesel cars were dashed Monday, when the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a number of the company's objections to the settlement. The settlement, originally reached in 2016, is meant to appease the owners of nearly 500,000 polluting diesel vehicles. In their judgement, the … [Read more...] about US Appeals Court: $10 Billion VW Settlement Stands
Ford Hits CO2 Emissions Targets — 8 Years Early!
Earlier this week, Ford announced that it had achieved its stated goal to reduce the CO2 emissions of its manufacturing facilities to more sustainable levels. The kicker, though, is that it didn't just meet its 2017 goal. The Blue Oval has met its 2025 goal. (!) I will freely admit that I've been a bit hard on Ford lately forever, but stuff like committing its EV development … [Read more...] about Ford Hits CO2 Emissions Targets — 8 Years Early!
Death of Diesel: Volvo Says No to New Diesel S60
Volvo has been leading the way recently with a carbon neutral engine factory in Ghent, Belgium and a commitment to electrify its entire model range from 2019 on. So, Volvo is committed to doing good stuff- but it's also going stop doing bad stuff. In that spirit, Volvo Cars have announced that they will not be offering a diesel version of their mainstream S60 sedan when that … [Read more...] about Death of Diesel: Volvo Says No to New Diesel S60
Hyundai Launches Redesigned Veloster in Austin
I have a bit of a soft spot for the Hyundai Veloster. With its asymmetrical doors and a bulldog stance that was evident from the very start, I feel like it's hard not to love the little Veloster. "It won't last," I said, the first time I saw one up close. "It's too weird and too cool- it can't possibly be allowed to live." But live it does, and live it will, because Hyundai … [Read more...] about Hyundai Launches Redesigned Veloster in Austin