Tag: Nissan

Toyota’s Dominance Threatened by Rise of Electric Vehicles

Rachel Culin considered herself a Toyota loyalist, one of millions of people who appreciated the company’s reliable and fuel-efficient hybrids. But she recently bought an electric Chevrolet Bolt to replace her Toyota Prius because the Japanese automaker had been too slow when it came to selling electric vehicles. “Where are the options for those people… Continue reading Toyota’s Dominance Threatened by Rise of Electric Vehicles

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL “CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC” EV TEST DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT: SEPT. 29 – OCT. 1

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. , Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area’s new-car dealer association and producer of the Chicago Auto Show, announced the return of Chicago Drives Electric, to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1. In alignment with National Drive Electric week, Chicago Drives Electric aims to raise awareness on a… Continue reading CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL “CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC” EV TEST DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT: SEPT. 29 – OCT. 1

Top 10 longest range electric cars on sale 2023

Electric cars have evolved at an extraordinary rate over the past decade or so, and there’s no better illustration of that progress than remembering the original Nissan Leaf from 2011 could cover just 109 miles before it ran out of juice. That meant you couldn’t drive it from London to Birmingham without desperately searching for… Continue reading Top 10 longest range electric cars on sale 2023

Polestar 2

So how much difference does a 23% power hike, a 33% torque gain and a switch to rear-drive make to the single-motor Polestar’s measurable potential to accelerate, and its wider driving experience? Where the front-drive car we figured in 2022 required fully 8.0sec to hit 60mph from rest, the new one needed just 5.9sec. Where the… Continue reading Polestar 2

Cleantechnica: Can A Tesla Model 3 Be Good For The Heart?002988

Recently, CleanTechnica published my article about old age and electric vehicles. It got a much bigger response than I expected, so I thought, why not share some of the other stories people sent me about their experiences with EVs as they enter the third age. Many thanks to those who contributed stories and ideas from… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Can A Tesla Model 3 Be Good For The Heart?002988

Tesla tops Mozilla’s list of ‘creepiest’ carmakers, but 25 brands failed basic data privacy tests

“They’re all bad.” The non-profit Mozilla Foundation deemed cars the “worst product category” ever reviewed for data privacy, according to research released Wednesday. Its Privacy Not Included Research division reviews everything from smart home devices to health and wellness apps. But of the 25 car brands the research team studied, not a single one passed… Continue reading Tesla tops Mozilla’s list of ‘creepiest’ carmakers, but 25 brands failed basic data privacy tests

@Nissan: Nissan hosts Sustainability Seminar 2023001157

September 7, 2023 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. hosted this year’s Sustainability Seminar 2023 focusing on two key themes: circular economy and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Industry experts participated in panel discussions that covered key topics and trends. Guided by its corporate purpose, “driving innovation to enrich people’s lives”, Nissan places sustainability… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan hosts Sustainability Seminar 2023001157

@Nissan: Nissan signs ON Women’s Empowerment Principles 001156

September 7, 2023 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan has underscored its commitment to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace by signing the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles. Established by UN Women and the UN Global Compact, the WEPs offer guidance to businesses on how to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace,… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan signs ON Women’s Empowerment Principles 001156

Carmakers are failing the privacy test. Owners have little control over data collected

Boston — Cars are getting an “F” in data privacy. Most major manufacturers admit they may be selling your personal information, a new study finds, with half also saying they would share it with the government or law enforcement without a court order. The proliferation of sensors in automobiles — from telematics to fully digitized… Continue reading Carmakers are failing the privacy test. Owners have little control over data collected