Earlier this year, we first reported on the Specialized Globe line of electric bicycles, which the company announced would see the high-end bicycle manufacturer launch a new series of more affordable electric utility bikes. Now, we’re getting our first look at the premier model known as the Globe Haul ST.
Specialized’s Globe Haul ST was teased earlier this year with a heavily obscured photo…
Tesla is going to implement a new vehicle hazard warning system
October 12, 2022
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…
Polestar 3 officially debuts with 300-mile range for a whopping $84k, will be manufactured in the US
October 12, 2022
After months of anticipation, Polestar has pulled the entire sheet off its first-ever electric SUV, the Polestar 3. Today we have a multitude of new details surrounding the SUV to share, including estimated range, performance specs, and starting price. The Polestar 3 will…
Over $40 billion in EV investments establishes new US ‘battery belt’ with 15 new plants or expansions
October 12, 2022
A new ” battery belt” is emerging in the United States as automakers from around the globe race to meet the overwhelming demand for fully electric, zero-emission vehicles. With limited production ability, planned investments to ensure the US has an adequate supply of critical EV battery components exceeds $40 billion.
Automakers and government leaders alike have set ambitious goals for the…
Portland, Oregon-based lift-truck designer and maker Hyster Company just announced that it’s now piloting the first hydrogen fuel cell-powered (HFC) container handler.
The HFC top-pick container handler pilot program is taking place at Fenix Marine Services in the Port…
The total global pipeline of floating offshore wind projects has more than doubled in the past 12 months in terms of capacity, from 91 gigawatts (GW) to 185 GW.
That’s according to a new report published today by RenewableUK, a trade association for the wind power, wave…
Hyundai Group will transform entire lineup to fully-connected, Software Defined Vehicles by 2025
October 12, 2022
Following its “Unlock the Software Age” global forum earlier this evening, Hyundai Motor Group has outlined a detailed roadmap to transform its entire lineup of vehicles (gas and electric) across all brands into Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) by 2025. This new era of vehicle technology will allow HMG to constantly evolve along with its vehicles, which will be able to stay up-to-date via…
Tesla’s new energy app gives you range advice and more
October 12, 2022
Tesla has updated its in-car energy app to give a comparison between real energy use and the projected range, and it even gives you range advice to get closer to the optimal range.
Range calculations are difficult regardless of the type of powertrain – electric or…
Hitachi Energy will expand its Virginia power transformer factory to meet soaring US demand
October 12, 2022
Global sustainable energy giant Hitachi Energy today announced that it will spend more than $37 million to expand and upgrade its power transformer factory in South Boston, Virginia. This is in response to soaring demand for power transformers from utility companies that are…
Mercedes-Benz sold 30,000 electric vehicles in Q3 as EQS SUV hits showrooms in the US
October 12, 2022
Mercedes Benz released its global Q3 sales report as the luxury automaker ventures toward an all-electric future. In Q3 (July to September), Mercedes Benz sold 30,000 electric vehicles, 115% more than last year. As EV demand in the US heats up, Mercedes is introducing a full lineup, including the all-new EQS SUV arriving later this month.
Electric vehicle sales outpaced every other segment in…
