Our Dreary Electric Future: The Skinny with Craig Cole
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EVs might be better in every way, but Craig is still concerned.
electricity
Tesla Home Battery System Announced
Tesla will expand its business later this year to extend beyond selling electric cars by offering a home battery system.
California Leading the Nation in Electric Vehicles
Home to Hollywood, Silicon Valley and an ever-present green movement California is America’s natural habitat for electric vehicles. Residents of the Golden State buy them in far greater numbers than any other people in the U.S.
Jaguar Land Rover Developing Advanced Electric Powertrains
Hybrid technology isn’t just a Japanese specialty anymore, everyone is jumping on the electric bandwagon from the Detroit three to German automakers. Even the British are investing in cutting-edge batteries and motors.
Tesla Supercharger Network Launched for Fast Charging
Tesla just launched its network of “Superchargers,” speeding up one of the most important aspects of its EVs, but it might not be what you think.
Poop-Fueled Car Invented at Denver Zoo
It’s no secret that Colorado is a fan of alternative energy. The state government offers additional subsidies for people interested in vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt, offering thousands in incentives. Still, it seems far into the future that the state — or anyone, will start fueling cars with feces. Despite that, there is such a...
Toyota To Offer AC Electric Outlets On Japanese Market Prius Models
For next year, Toyota will start offering AC electric outlets as an option on the Prius hybrid so drivers can plug in accessories or appliances to their car. Toyota developed the idea through the March 11 earthquake disaster in which people used the Toyota Estima hybrid van (pictured above) as a source of emergency electricity when the power...
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