There is no question that we are in an economically crazy time. With the war in Ukraine coupled with supply chain issues and the typical summer bump in gas prices, the price of gas has skyrocketed. This has many looking to electric cars – yet most Americans still aren’t making the switch. These are the […]
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In a surprising move, Hertz Global Holdings has announced plans to sell around 20,000 electric vehicles (EVs), including Teslas, from its U.S. fleet, pivoting back to gas-powered cars due to what it cites as weak demand and higher expenses related to collision and damage for EVs.1 Unraveling Hertz’s Electric Plans Initially committing to the electric […]
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Electric vehicles (EVs) have long been heralded as the future of transportation, promising environmental benefits and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. However, recent findings reveal that a significant number of EV owners in the United States are experiencing buyer’s remorse. According to a new study by McKinsey & Company, 46 percent of American EV owners […]
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Electric vehicles seem to be the need of the hour. But as a teenager from Florida realized recently, they come with their own set of problems, particularly the battery. The 17-year-old student from St. Petersburg, Avery Siwinski, was quite delighted after purchasing an EV. She thought that not only was it more eco-friendly, but she […]
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Hyundai has been leading the way with Hydrogen cars, bringing their first model to the market recently. The Hyundai Nexo SUV and Toyota’s Mirai sedan are powered by hydrogen fuel cells and emit only water, purifying the air as they drive. This is a result of Hyundai’s efforts to reduce emissions from electric vehicles and […]
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Do you remember the VW Bus? It is a car synonymous with the 60s, hippies, and really another era. For many people, this vehicle holds a lot of nostalgia. If you are one of those people, you are in luck: The VW Bus is making a sustainable comeback – only this time, it’s going electric. […]
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Hurtigruten Norway, an adventure cruise company, recently revealed its plans for a zero-emission electric cruise ship that would have retractable sails. Solar panels will cover the entirety of the ship, and the cruise could set sail in 2030. The company currently owns a fleet of eight different ships, each with a capacity of 500 passengers, […]
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There’s not a single country out there that doesn’t produce thousands if not millions of tons of waste every single year. The Netherlands alone produces 8.5 billion kilograms of waste each year. (1) Dutch students took that and built an electric car made almost entirely out of waste. (2) Dutch Students Build Electric Car Almost […]
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For many people, electric cars that produce less or zero emissions are an exciting step towards a more sustainable planet. Not everyone is as sold on the idea, unfortunately. In the latest news of the anti-electric vehicle groups, vandals are stuffing meat into electric vehicle charging stations in Germany. Naturally, this is causing thousands of […]
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As part of its goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Canada has introduced new regulations to mandate one-fifth of all vehicles sold in Canada be electric by 2026. With the price of gasoline being projected to rise again, and consumers worrying about the legacy of fossil fuel emissions, now is the perfect time for Canadians to shift toward […]
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A driver is warning people to ‘think twice’ before buying an electric vehicle. Hotel manager Rob Alcock bought his motor just four months ago and was disappointed when he failed to get over 120 miles from a single charge – despite the range being advertised as 209. When the Carnoustie, Scotland resident tried to return […]
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Robert Sansone is a prolific engineer, despite his young age of 17 years. The inventor from Port Pierce, Florida, has completed about 60 engineering projects, from high-speed running boots, animatronic hands, and a go-kart that can drive over 70 miles an hour. But a few years ago, he came across a video discussing electric cars, […]
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