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Tesla hackers win $200k and Model 3 for finding new vulnerability

Baua Electric

With vehicles being increasingly connected, there’s an increased fear of hacking becoming a problem in automobiles. In July 2017, Musk got on stage at the National Governors Association in Rhode Island and confirmed that a “fleet-wide hack” is one of Tesla’s biggest concerns as the automaker moves to autonomous vehicles.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

Green Car Congress

Arcadia connects renters and homeowners across the US to wind and solar energy through utility data and billing technology. In select markets within Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, Arcadia’s platform connects qualifying customers to community solar projects in their area.

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finding great Heat Pump installers and advice

Green Energy Consumers

Green Energy Consumers has launched a new Heat Pump program designed to connect consumers with trusted expertise. Because the heat pump market in Massachusetts and Rhode Island is still relatively young, it’s sometimes hard to know if an installer has enough experience to do a good job. And, of course, read on!

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See the Latest on NEVI 2023

EV Connect

The proposals for each state are visible in this Joint Office of Energy and Transportation resource and they give a clear picture of the enormous diversity in EV charging nationwide: EV charging corridors account for less than 1,000 miles in 21 states (just 44 miles in Rhode Island). Network connectivity of EV charging structure.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

Green Car Congress

The MY14 B-Class Electric Vehicle will be available beginning in mid-July to dealers in California; Connecticut; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Oregon; Rhode Island; and Vermont. The range of connected services is rounded off by a feature that allows individually timed pre-heating or cooling of the vehicle.

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Tesla FSD Beta 10.13’s improvements to be (especially) evident for non-CA users

Teslarati

.” This is an interesting comment, especially considering that Musk has admitted in the past that FSD Beta “seems to work better in California” than in other areas such as Rhode Island. Musk admitted to this last year, noting that FSD Beta has been overfitted to the Bay Area. . is probably a week or so away, but yes.

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2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid coming to market with EPA-estimated 27-mile electric range; starts at $34,600

Green Car Congress

Owners can manage and monitor the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle remotely via an exclusive Blue Link smartphone app that includes a three-year complimentary trial to Blue Link Connected Care with Charge Management. Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers will be eligible for a $4,919 federal tax credit.

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