Towing with any automobile will substantially reduce its range. This is true for large gasoline and diesel pickup trucks, as well as for smaller gas SUVs, and even for semi-trucks. The reduction in range holds true when it comes to electric vehicles too. However, there’s something worth discussing when it comes to EVs and towing…
A 2022 Tesla Model 3 caught fire and completely burned up in Newark, New Jersey, on September 13, 2023. I had a first responder contact who was on the scene and provided me with pictures and video as the event unfolded. The driver reported hitting an object in the roadway shortly before the vehicle started…
Less than a week after starting production of the Air Sapphire at its plant in Casa Grande, Arizona, Lucid Motors has kicked off customer deliveries of the 1,234-horsepower high-performance luxury EV. The EV startup held a media event this weekend at Sonoma Raceway in California to celebrate the first Lucid Air Sapphire customer deliveries. Members…
A Vermont man who managed to trick Tesla into delivering him five cars worth $560,000 without paying was sentenced to four years in prison. According to federal prosecutors (via MarketWatch), Michael Gonzales exploited a loophole in the automaker’s online ordering system that allowed him to take delivery of five Tesla vehicles although he had no…
Shoppers are wondering about carbon footprint, but answers are cloudy. Streetside charging plans advance in Britain ahead of a policy backtrack. And we round up all the EV brands planning to tap into the Tesla Supercharger network and make the switch to NACS. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A growing portion of…
In a move towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future, DHL Express Ireland has taken a significant step by replacing 44 diesel-powered pick-up and delivery (PUD) vehicles with 44 state-of-the-art Ford e-Transit electric vehicles. In advance of the EV launch, DHL had already successfully established the essential EV charging infrastructure across all of its main…
Honda confirmed Thursday that the 2024 Civic Hybrid will be much more than a niche model—with plans to make the hybrid version 40% of total U.S. Civic sales. In U.S. spec, the 2024 Honda Civic Hybrid will include a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine, running on an efficiency-focused Atkinson cycle, as part of Honda’s two-motor hybrid system…
Transition, based in Washington, is a well-known bicycle manufacturer with a diverse range of mountain bikes, each tailored for specific purposes. In addition to their conventional mountain bike lineup, they’ve ventured into the world of e-MTBs with the Repeater. Notably, the new Transition Repeater PT stands out as one of the early adopters of the…
As the automotive landscape undergoes a transformative shift towards sustainability, an increasing number of Americans are contemplating the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) for their next purchase. With 38% expressing a serious consideration for EVs, it’s essential to explore the primary motivations behind this surge in interest. According to a recent study by Pew Research,…
Powertrain development companies use H2ICE for heavy-duty applications. It targets to increase the efficiency of multiport and utilizes the current powertrain architecture. New Delhi: On January 4, 2023, the Union Cabinet passed the National Green Hydrogen Mission that will aid in promoting the hydrogen ecosystem. Following this approval, this mission was incorporated in the Union…
