If there’s a theme that carries across plug-in hybrids of all kinds this year, it’s that batteries are getting bigger and electric-only driving range is getting longer. With Porsche’s latest versions of the Cayenne E-Hybrid plug-in hybrids, you can bet on both of those improvements, as well as the pursuit of better performance along the…
Electric bus manufacturer Proterra and motor coach operator ABC Companies recently announced what the companies claim is the largest charging facility for motor coaches—larger, more luxurious buses designed for longer trips than urban transit buses—in North America. Located on a 3.5-acre site in Newark, California, the facility has 20 dual-cable EV chargers, allowing it to…
Two women who had been hiking at a Nevada state park were found dead on Saturday, park rangers said, as record-breaking heat waves rippled through the region and sent temperatures rising through parts of the western and southwestern United States. The coroner’s office in Clark County, Nev., identified the women as Jessica Rhodes, 34, and…
Kia America has announced pricing for the 2024 Niro EV as the battery-electric subcompact crossover enters the second model year of its second generation. The 2024 Kia Niro EV starts at $40,925 (including $1,325 destination), making it only $180 more expensive than last year. The vehicle itself actually costs $150 more, with the remaining $30…
His primary responsibilities will involve developing and executing strategies for the Automotive OE business, with a strong focus on driving growth and ensuring ongoing success, the company said. New Delhi: Schaeffler India Limited has recently announced the appointment of Aashish Bhatia as the President of Automotive Technologies, specifically overseeing the Automotive OE business. With a…
bp announced a deal in which bp pulse, bp’s EV charging business, will acquire ultra-fast charging hardware units from Tesla for $100 million. The investment will facilitate the expansion of the bp pulse public network across the US, while also enabling support for EV fleet customers by deploying chargers at their private depots. The introduction…
CSIR PRIMA ET11 ELECTRIC TRACTOR India’s economy ranks sixth among the world’s top economies, with a significant portion of its population relying on agriculture as their primary source of livelihood. The agricultural sector contributes approximately 14% to the country’s overall GDP. “It is a source of food and fodder for all the people in the…
Honda is bringing back one of its greatest mobility ideas in the age of electrification and sustainability, at least in concept form. Say hello to the Sustaina-C and Pocket duo that was revealed at this year’s Japan Mobility Show as a sort of modern reinterpretation of the City and Motocompo pack that was offered in…
Green sea turtles had an exceptional nesting season on Florida’s beaches in 2023, with volunteers counting more than 74,300 nests, according to preliminary data. That beats the previous record, from 2017, by a staggering 40 percent. “The increase is an explosion” and a welcome surprise, said Simona Ceriani, a research scientist who coordinated the annual…
Refuelling emissions New Delhi: Any discussion about emissions ultimately ends up in vehicular emissions, particularly the one from the burning of fossil fuels, which are a major source of air pollution in many urban areas. At the recent international conference organized by the Emission Control Manufacturers Association (ECMA), Dr. Terry Lathem, Manager of Government Relations…
