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That Was the Year That Was

Clean Fleet Report

CES is cranking up this week so there’s not much time to waste thinking about the past year. Tesla’s Model Y set sales records around the world, but the Ford F-150 Lightning made a strong debut. We published our 2,000 th article this year. That Was the Year That Was. Recapping 2022—the Turning Point for EVs.

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Reducing Carbon Emissions Quickly Is the Goal – Not Quarter-Mile Times (Commentary)

EV Adoption

My real point, however, of this short commentary of an article is not about safety and speed – but about reducing carbon emissions. They aren’t aware that while they want 300-400 miles of range, that for most people that is overkill and a waste for 95%-98% of their driving trips.

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Gigantism Is a Never-Ending Temptation for Engineers and Designers

Cars That Think

Another right-size giant is Ford’s heavy and powerful F-150 , now in its 14th generation: In the United States, it has been the bestselling pickup since 1977 and the best-selling vehicle since 1981. This article appears in the January 2022 print issue as “Extreme Designs.” tonnes, the electric Hummer, 4.1

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10 best electric bicycles you can get

Green Authority

Public transportation can waste time unless you live in a city with a great system, and even then it can be a messy, overpacked ordeal. Also read: The 15 best upcoming electric vehicles: Cybertruck, F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and more. Driving through traffic is one of our biggest daily stresses. What to do?

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We should have built more Nuclear power plants and created a nuclear waste recycling program. Posted by: Bob F | Apr 13, 2009 9:42:47 PM Despite factual errors and oversights in this article, you still make an excellent point. when they were forced to put NIHM batteries in the range was 150 miles. 150 miles is fine more.

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