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50,000 Teslas to be added to Uber Network by 2023, announces Hertz

Teslarati

Under the partnership, and staring November 1, Uber drivers would be able to rent Teslas from Hertz in its Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. We are creating the new Hertz and charting a dynamic, new course for the future of travel, mobility and the auto industry,” Fields said.

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California announces it will ban the sale of New Gasoline Cars

Setec Powerr

President Joe Biden has set a goal of making half of the nation’s new sales zero-emission by 2030. Auto industry analysts say the unprecedented move by California could help push the auto market to achieve that goal. Washington Gov.

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LEAF – Made in the UK

Revenge of the Electric Car

The Nissan Leaf was a big feature of the Washington Auto Show last month, and the vehicle has been praised for its eco-friendly virtues. Nissan is committed to new fuel efficient green cars, expecting the market to fill 10 per cent of the auto industry by 2020. Companies news posted by Carla Windsor.

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

&# may recall it was a little more complicated than that… The first five states where the Leaf will be available are: California, Arizona, Tennessee, Oregon, and Washington. Read more about it in the San Jose Mercury News Article: Reservations for the all-electric Nissan Leaf start Tuesday.

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Enter BMW — with Carbon Fiber

Revenge of the Electric Car

BMW will partner with composites expert SGL Group to construct a new plant in Moses Lake, Washington, that will manufacture lightweight carbon-fiber materials for auto industry applications. The most recent is the new ActiveE Concept, which was revealed at January’s Detroit Auto Show.

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More states follow California’s clean car standards

Green Cars News

A new Environmental Defence Fund report shows that 13 states have adopted California’s clean car standards that aim to save hundreds of dollars annually at the pump and reduce heat trapping greenhouse gases. Tags: Green cars Green credentials Latest news California clean car standards EPA.

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Will green cars put industry on road to profit?

Green Cars News

Tags: Green cars Latest news auto industry profits gas prices petrol prices US auto industry.