Cleantech & EV’s

There’s a surprisingly strong debate long-swirling around the term “moped.” For a word that started as a simple mashup of “motor” and “pedal,” moped has caused an outsized amount of contention. Now, with the prevalence of a new age of light electric two-wheelers, that debate has only grown. What began as a literal description of a pedal-equipped motorbike has, over the decades…

Royal Waster Services took delivery of its first Mack LR Electric garbage truck in December — and they’re happy enough with their big EV’s performance to have placed an order for three more, helping Bronx residents sleep in, and breathe easier. Funded in part by the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP) administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority…

Nearly all EV owners would stick with electric for their next vehicle, a new study found. With improvements in battery tech, public charging, and more, EV owner satisfaction has never been higher. Here are the models leading the way. EV owner satisfaction reaches an all-time high If you’ve driven an electric vehicle, you know the feeling. After experiencing the nearly silent ride, instant…

The Yaris, Toyota’s best-selling vehicle in Europe, will finally be available as an EV. Following the Corolla, the Yaris is next in line for an electric upgrade. Is Toyota launching the Yaris as an EV? We knew Toyota was planning to electrify the Corolla after CEO Koji Sato revealed the low-slung Corolla Concept at the Japan Mobility Show in October. “Whether it’s a battery EV, plug-in…