Tag: Electric vehicles

Data likely shows Teslas on Autopilot crash more than rivals

Detroit – The government will soon release data on collisions involving vehicles with autonomous or partially automated driving systems that will likely single out Tesla for a disproportionately high number of such crashes. In coming days, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration plans to issue figures it has been gathering for nearly a year. The… Continue reading Data likely shows Teslas on Autopilot crash more than rivals

UPS tests tiny battery-powered cycles in congested cities

New York – The sleek four-wheeled carts look familiar enough, but not even UPS knows precisely how to describe what could be the delivery giant’s latest way to get packages to your door. UPS unveiled Tuesday a battery-powered, four-wheeled cycle to more efficiently haul cargo in some of the world’s most congested streets and to… Continue reading UPS tests tiny battery-powered cycles in congested cities

Ford recalls nearly 50,000 Mustang Mach-Es, halts deliveries over safety defect

Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 50,000 Mustang Mach-Es and telling dealers to pause deliveries of the all-electric crossover due to a safety defect that could result in power loss. The Dearborn automaker has filed a recall notice with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding an issue on some Mach-Es that can cause the vehicle’s high-voltage… Continue reading Ford recalls nearly 50,000 Mustang Mach-Es, halts deliveries over safety defect

SMMT response to end of Plug-in Car Grant

14 June 2022 #Electric & Alternatively-Fuelled Vehicles #Emissions #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: The decision to scrap the Plug-in Car grant sends the wrong message to motorists and to an industry which remains committed to Government’s net zero ambition. Whilst we welcome government’s continued support for new electric van, taxi and adapted vehicle… Continue reading SMMT response to end of Plug-in Car Grant

German Manager Magazin: Opel parent company: Stellantis resigns from the European car association001840

The second largest automaker in Europe behind Volkswagen, Stellantis, announced on Monday evening that it would leave the European automobile manufacturers association Acea by the end of 2022. The reason for this is to take a new approach to “addressing the problems and challenges of future mobility”, including a departure from traditional lobbying, as the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Opel parent company: Stellantis resigns from the European car association001840

Potomac Edison Offering Utility-Owned Chargers for Multifamily Properties

Company to install and maintain up to seven Level 2 charging stations across Maryland service area WILLLIAMSPORT, Md., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is now offering a limited number of utility-owned electric vehicle charging stations with no-cost for installation at multifamily properties in its Maryland service… Continue reading Potomac Edison Offering Utility-Owned Chargers for Multifamily Properties

@Toyota: Toyota Statement on Customer Tax Credits for Battery Electric Vehicles

Consistent with our drive to reduce carbon, Toyota supports tax incentives to make electric vehicles more affordable. Providing incentives to customers of companies that have led the way on electrification will help accelerate America’s transition to an electric future. See our letter to Congress: Go to Source

Best Compost Toilets of 2022

Cottages, tiny homes, RVs, and campsites give you the opportunity to escape modern society and experience what nature has to offer. But there may not be plumbing lines or even septic tanks, so to ensure that you always have a place to relieve yourself when nature calls, it’s a good idea to invest in an… Continue reading Best Compost Toilets of 2022

Tesla India policy executive quits after company puts entry plan on hold: Sources

Manuj Khurana lobbied the Indian government for more than a year to slash the import tax on electric cars to 40% from as high as 100%. A key executive who was leading Tesla’s lobbying effort in India has resigned, weeks after the U.S. carmaker put on hold plans to sell electric cars in the South… Continue reading Tesla India policy executive quits after company puts entry plan on hold: Sources