World Environment Day is a call for raising awareness about protecting the environment, especially in the backdrop of deteriorating ecological conditions. The theme for World Environment Day this year is “Only One Earth” and draws our attention towards the fragility of our unique planet and a need to take concerted steps to preserve it. It… Continue reading Sustainable mobility key to protect ‘Only One Earth’
Tag: Electric vehicles
What’s happening with the environmental impact of e-cars?
The battery is the heart of an electric car and has a significant impact on its environmental footprint. Without it, nothing moves; it stores energy for the charging process, provides power for the engine and is a decisive parameter for the car’s range. -What does it look like inside the battery? -What influence does the battery… Continue reading What’s happening with the environmental impact of e-cars?
Clean Technica: Top 20 Electric Cars In The World — April 2022 (Charts)002017
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 38% in April 2022 compared to April 2021. Despite several disturbing factors happening all at once (the invasion of Ukraine, Covid-19 lockdowns in China, chip and battery shortages, supply chain disruptions …), the truth is that there were 542,000 registrations last month, representing 10.2% share of the overall auto… Continue reading Clean Technica: Top 20 Electric Cars In The World — April 2022 (Charts)002017
Sonos knocks 20 percent off Move and Roam speakers
With summer around the corner, Sonos has discounted both of its Bluetooth speakers. For a limited time, you can buy the Sonos Move and more affordable Roam for $319.20 and $143.20, down from their usual $399 and $179 price tags. It’s a rare discount from the company, and Amazon is matching, with both Move and… Continue reading Sonos knocks 20 percent off Move and Roam speakers
The father of the Escalade has advice for Cadillac’s switch to electric vehicles
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Tesla to Cut 10% of Salaried Staff, Musk Tells Employees
Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk, plans to cut 10 percent of the electric carmaker’s salaried work force, he told staff in an email on Friday. The job cuts will not apply to employees who build cars or batteries or who install solar panels, and the number of hourly employees will increase, Mr. Musk said in… Continue reading Tesla to Cut 10% of Salaried Staff, Musk Tells Employees
Summer deadline looms for $52 billion to boost chip production
Mackinac Island — The final version of Congress’ economic competitiveness bill including $52 billion for semiconductor chip production is still amorphous — a delay that’s a cause of concern for many of Michigan’s state and federal policymakers. Those leaders are attempting to attract new electric vehicle production to the state while a global chip shortage continues to force automakers to idle… Continue reading Summer deadline looms for $52 billion to boost chip production
Stellantis’ Windsor Assembly Plant to build STLA Large electric vehicles
Chrysler maker Stellantis NV said on Friday it will build vehicles based off its new electric STLA Large platform at its Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario after the automaker retools the plant starting next year. The automaker came short of announcing exactly which products it will assemble at the facility currently producing the Chrysler Pacifica minivan… Continue reading Stellantis’ Windsor Assembly Plant to build STLA Large electric vehicles
German FAZ: price shock for car buyers003505
Anyone who wants to order a new car from Volkswagen online will see a warning message after just a few steps in the digital configurator: “Due to global delivery bottlenecks, production times for some of our model variants may be significantly longer.” Regardless of whether it’s a VW Polo or VW Passat, a punctual delivery… Continue reading German FAZ: price shock for car buyers003505
Musk’s warning could be auto industry’s ‘canary in the coal mine’ moment
Tesla CEO Elon Musk‘s “super bad feeling” about the economy could be the auto industry‘s “canary in the coal mine” moment, signaling a recession for an industry whose bosses have shown no signs of concern. Musk said the electric carmaker needed to cut about 10% of its workforce in an email to executives seen by… Continue reading Musk’s warning could be auto industry’s ‘canary in the coal mine’ moment