It’s a common refrain heard from drivers everywhere, “Those dang cyclists don’t respect the rules of the road!”. But how do bike riders and car drivers actually compare when it comes to obeying traffic laws? That’s exactly what one scientific study set about to discover.
The study isn’t exactly new, coming to us from the before times of 2019 when the Danish government contracted…
Good news – the world has a real chance of achieving its goal of tripling renewables by 2030
January 12, 2024
The world added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022 –and that means it has a real chance of achieving the goal set by governments at the COP28 climate change conference of tripling global capacity by 2030.
The amount of renewable energy capacity added to…
Tesla launches Model 3 Highland refresh in North America
January 11, 2024
Tesla has officially launched the new Model 3 Highland refresh in North America – taking orders now for deliveries within a month.
Last summer, Tesla introduced a new version of the Model 3, codenamed Highland, which featured a refreshed design, a new backseat screen, new…
Tesla slashes official car wrap color prices, adds new color
January 11, 2024
Tesla has slashed prices on its official car wrap color selection and added a new ‘Satin Abbyss Blue’ for Model 3 and Model Y.
After years of teasing, Tesla decided to release its own ‘color paint protection film’, which is more commonly known as a wrap, late last year.
The automaker has been known for having a limited choice of paint colors on its electric vehicles. It led many owners to…
Hyundai unveils its electric air taxi at CES, which could be powered by solid-state batteries
January 11, 2024
Would you ride in Hyundai’s electric flying taxi? Hyundai’s advanced air mobility company, Supernal, unveiled its electric flying taxi at CES Tuesday. The four-passenger eVTOL will “operate as quietly as a dishwasher” and could be powered by solid-state batteries.
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Toyota releases 2024 bZ4X prices with added features, new dual-voltage charging cable
January 11, 2024
Toyota gave the bZ4X an update for the 2024 model year. With new features and tech, Toyota looks to keep up with the competition.
2024 Toyota bZ4X prices go up slightly but with new tech
After selling nearly 10,000 bZ4X models in its first full US sales year, Toyota looks to…
Ecoflow announced the Delta Ultra today at CES, its monster 6kWh home LFP battery pack on wheels. Its 240V/30A= 7.2kW output can back up a home the way a whole home generator or Tesla Powerwall can. However, this thing has wheels and can be loaded into a vehicle to be transported to a campsite or a remote location. EcoFlow provided us with one last month and we’ve taken it to an off-grid tiny…
Kia introduces modular 'Platform Beyond Vehicle' strategy, teases several concept EVs at CES
January 10, 2024
Kia is kicking off the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 with some exciting news in a quest to go “beyond mobility.” This afternoon, Kia introduced its fully customizable Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) to provide businesses and individuals with modular, fit-for-purpose…
Hyundai doubles IONIQ 5 lease deal with up to $15,000 off
January 10, 2024
If the Hyundai IONIQ 5 caught your eye, now may be the best time to start shopping. Hyundai is offering the biggest deal on the IONIQ 5 since its launch, with up to $15,000 in savings.
2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 up to $15,000 off in new lease deal
Hyundai (including Kia) surpassed Ford and GM to become the second top-selling EV brand in the US, behind only Tesla in the US through the third quarter…