Tag: Electric vehicles

Toyota exec equates 300K hybrids sold to 90K electric vehicles while heatedly defending company’s EV plans

Toyota can’t seem to grasp why it’s being criticized for its lack of progress in fully electric vehicles. The Japanese automaker is making headlines Wednesday after an executive went off on a tangent defending Toyota’s carbon reduction efforts and future EV plans – the frustration comes as Toyota has come under fire for not going all… Continue reading Toyota exec equates 300K hybrids sold to 90K electric vehicles while heatedly defending company’s EV plans

Tesla is going to implement a new vehicle hazard warning system

Tesla is reportedly going to implement a new vehicle hazard warning system through a partnership with Emergency Safety Solutions, Inc. (ESS), creator of the Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.®). Emergency Safety Solutions describes the H.E.L.P. system for disabled vehicles on the highway: ESS’ Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.®) is designed to provide highly conspicuous lighting and digital communication using… Continue reading Tesla is going to implement a new vehicle hazard warning system

NIO CEO talks US sales, calls out Tesla products, and says he’s a better dancer than Elon Musk

In a recent interview with German media, NIO CEO William Li covered a plethora of topics pertaining to the relatively young Chinese automaker, including its expansion in Europe and its plans for the US, which may now be on hold. Speaking of the US market, Li had some bold (and funny) words to say about… Continue reading NIO CEO talks US sales, calls out Tesla products, and says he’s a better dancer than Elon Musk

GM reveals 2024 Chevrolet Trax crossover with new tech and design — at a lower price

2024 Chevrolet Trax ACTIV GM DETROIT — General Motors on Wednesday revealed a new version of its Chevrolet Trax — the brand’s entry-level crossover — with new technologies and a more aggressive design, and at a lower price than the current vehicle. The compact is key to attracting and retaining cost-conscious buyers for the Detroit… Continue reading GM reveals 2024 Chevrolet Trax crossover with new tech and design — at a lower price

Polestar unveils a new $84,000 electric SUV it’s hoping will help cement its foothold in the U.S.

Polestar 3 Courtesy: Polestar Swedish EV maker Polestar on Wednesday unveiled a new electric SUV that it’s counting on to expand its sales and presence in the United States. The new model, called the Polestar 3, is a five-passenger EV that the company describes as a “performance SUV.” It’ll launch with a 111 kilowatt-hour battery… Continue reading Polestar unveils a new $84,000 electric SUV it’s hoping will help cement its foothold in the U.S.

What Is Green Computing?

Everyone wants green computing. Mobile users demand maximum performance and battery life. Businesses and governments increasingly require systems that are powerful yet environmentally friendly. And cloud services must respond to global demands without making the grid stutter. For these reasons and more, green computing has evolved rapidly over the past three decades, and it’s here… Continue reading What Is Green Computing?

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results Release and Conference Call

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: ASPN) today announced that Don Young, President & Chief Executive Officer, and Ricardo Rodriguez, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, expect to discuss the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, during a conference call scheduled for Thursday, October 27,… Continue reading Aspen Aerogels, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results Release and Conference Call

SAN FRANCISCO PARKING GARAGE WORKERS APPROVE NEW CONTRACT

Teamsters Agreement is Best in the Parking Industry SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Parking garage workers represented by Teamsters Local 665 unanimously ratified their latest collective bargaining agreement. The four-year contract covering over 1,200 members is slated to provide the best wages and benefits nationwide in the parking industry. “We’re very proud of… Continue reading SAN FRANCISCO PARKING GARAGE WORKERS APPROVE NEW CONTRACT