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Tesla’s Rebecca Tinucci makes it to TIME 100 Climate list for 2023

Teslarati

Tesla’s NACS saw a wave of adoption this year, with veteran automakers like Ford and General Motors (GM) announcing that they would be embracing the charging standard on their upcoming vehicles. to include other major brands such as BMW, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Toyota.

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New Ford Police Interceptors deliver up to 35% better fuel economy when idling

Green Car Congress

The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. hours in every 10-hour shift. The optional EcoBoost 3.5-liter

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New Ford Police Interceptors deliver up to 35% better fuel economy when idling

Green Car Congress

The city and highway fuel economy ratings for the new Ford Police Interceptors (PI) have increased by 25% over the retired Crown Victoria. And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. hours in every 10-hour shift. The optional EcoBoost 3.5-liter

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Honda to Adopt North American Charging Standard for its EVs

Green Fleet Magazine

Honda is the latest automaker participating in a common EV industry trend, joining Nissan, Polestar, Ford, General Motors, and Volvo in adopting the NACS this year.

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Blink Charging Celebrates Women in the Electric Vehicle Industry

Blink Charging

As more and more women choose to pursue careers in the EV industry, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on those who are paving the way for future generations. Clara Ford Let’s start at the very beginning with Clara Ford , the wife of the renowned automotive giant Henry Ford.

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Fleet Forward: The Tour Announces Phoenix Agenda

Green Fleet Magazine

The ride and drive will feature vehicles from Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Polestar, Volvo, Lightning eMotors, Exro Technologies, and Tesla. Subject matter experts will share their on-the-ground insights into fleet electrification.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Three years ago, the magazine Popular Mechanics even wrote an article prodding the auto industry for not building the 100 m.p.g. They reality always seems to be just a few years away, the magazine complained. In the 1990s, Waters led development of the battery pack for General Motors Corp.s Both Ford Motor Co.

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