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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From as early as Nikola Tesla’s experiments in the early 1900s, wireless electricity has been a topic of interest for scientists and researchers alike. As technology advances, making electricity wireless is moving from a dream to reality. What is Wireless Electricity? Wireless electricity, also known as wireless power transfer, is the transmission of electrical energy […]
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 […]
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, […]
In an incredible display of the benefits of electric vehicles, an Australian mother used her car to power her son’s dialysis machine during a blackout caused by storms and flash flooding.1 Kristy Holmes, a 42-year-old woman from the Gold Coast, shared the story of how her car became the literal lifeline for her 11-year-old son […]
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 […]
A grandmother is usually the best person to consult when constructing anything innovative. After all, they have all the wisdom in the world. Such a grandmother from New Zealand used scraps from her house to create an electric car. And why? Simply because she wanted “to show it can be done.” For over three years […]
Detroit has revealed its latest innovation in a groundbreaking move towards sustainable and eco-friendly transportation. An electric charging road. This cutting-edge technology promises to reshape the future of urban mobility and contribute to a cleaner, greener environment. The project, a collaboration between the city government and leading technology companies, envisions a network of roads embedded […]
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 […]
Electric Hummers seem to be in massive demand. According to multiple reports, the resale value of these EVs is fetching as much as three times its list price. Not surprisingly, the demand for the rugged electric SUV is far outpacing supply.[1] Depending on which model of electric Hummer you purchase, they can start at just […]
