Cleantech & EV’s

Tesla’s bold strategy to include Autopilot in all vehicles is paying off when it comes to complying with the latest standards for automatic emergency braking (AEB). In the latest NHTSA report, Tesla is the only American automaker with 100% compliance ahead of time. Back in 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute…

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VW is unveiling an impressive electric car fast-charging station in the Arizona desert to test charging at extremely high temperatures. Successful fast-charging is highly dependent on maintaining a stable temperature of the batteries inside an electric vehicle. That’s difficult to achieve in conditions like extremely cold or hot climates. To test the latter, Volkswagen has built an impressive…

Tesla Model Y has been chosen by two US police departments to accelerate the electrification of their fleet. Some police departments have been quick to do the math and realize the benefits of going electric. Tesla’s Model 3 has become a popular vehicle for police departments looking to go electric with their patrol vehicles and save on fuel. Now some police departments are looking to get the…