Time to embrace some EV realities
There’s a moment when you’ve been working toward something where that “something” becomes very real and all the excitement you used to feel about it takes a back seat to the challenges that lie ahead. Moving forward means taking a deep breath, swallowing hard and remembering why you started down this path in the first
Time to embrace some EV realities
There’s a moment when you’ve been working toward something where that “something” becomes very real and all the excitement you used to feel about it takes a back seat to the challenges that lie ahead. Moving forward means taking a deep breath, swallowing hard and remembering why you started down this path in the first
Toyota working on closed-loop EV battery ecosystem
Toyota Motor North America has embarked on a mission to create a sustainable, closed-loop battery ecosystem for its electrified powertrains. The company says this mission focuses not only on the collection, testing and recycling of batteries into raw materials to create a sustainable supply chain, but also aims to develop second-life opportunities for remanufactured and
Three ridiculous (but very cool) uses for EVs
EVs are an intriguing alternative to their gas-guzzling counterparts when it comes to getting us from Point A to Point B. But, there are some very smart people out there who have figured out how to use EVs in a few very smart ways that are… maybe a bit weird – but very cool. Like this
Hyzon Motors announces Repower fuel cell conversion program
Hyzon Motors says it plans to allow customers to exchange their used diesel truck chassis for conversion to fuel cell electric operation. After removing diesel components, these used trucks will be upfitted with the company’s proprietary fuel cell system, electric drivetrain, and hydrogen storage system through collaboration with Fontaine Modification, the company says. Hyzon projects
U.S. government funds Mahle methane emissions reduction project
Mahle Powertrain, the engineering business segment of the Mahle Group, has received support from the U.S. government for a technology project to reduce methane emissions in the oil and gas industry. The funding of the government agency Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) amounts to $3.2 million. The goal is to develop an advanced exhaust gas
Proterra achieves multiple TRUE-certified zero waste facilities
Proterra Inc has been awarded TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certifications for multiple manufacturing facilities in recognition of its zero waste efforts. Proterra says it is now the first electric vehicle manufacturer to earn multiple TRUE Certifications for zero waste facilities, according to Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI). Proterra’s Silicon Valley technology center in
Mercedes-Benz aims to slash CO2 emissions more than 50% by 2030
Mercedes-Benz has announced new measures aimed at cutting CO2 emissions. The company aims to at least halve CO2 emissions per passenger car over the lifecycle by the end of this decade compared to 2020 levels. Key factors in achieving this goal include: electrifying the vehicle fleet, charging with green energy, improving battery technology, an extensive
What are the real-world emissions benefits of electric cars?
A recent study on cradle-to-grave emissions from Ford shows what electrification can do to reduce overall CO2 outflow.
Total move to EVs could mean $1.2T in public health benefits
A nationwide transition to clean, zero-emission vehicles would have a dramatic impact on the air quality and health of Americans, according to a new report by the American Lung Association. The “Zeroing in on Healthy Air” report reveals that a widespread transition to vehicles powered by clean electricity generation would result in up to 110,000
NC distributing $1M+ in Level 2 EV charging infrastructure rebates
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality recently released the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Public Access Level 2 Charging Infrastructure Program rebates under Phase 2 of the Volkswagen Mitigation plan. The RFP details how to apply for the $1,070,877 available to fund the installations of new publicly-accessible light-duty zero-emission vehicle
Will the U.S. hit zero-emissions milestones at this pace?
There’s good news and there’s bad news when it comes to electric truck and bus adoption, and it basically boils down to this: There may be better model availability and higher driving ranges than ever, but electric vehicles are still far from achieving perfect feasibility for every fleet. According to the latest data derived from
