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In a milestone, the US exceeds 5 million solar installations

Baua Electric

Photo by RAZE Solar on Unsplash The US has now officially surpassed 5 million solar installations, a significant landmark in its shift toward clean energy, according to data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Get started here. –

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NTSB calls for federal review process for automated vehicle testing on public roads after Uber investigation; “inadequate safety culture”

Green Car Congress

During a board meeting held to determine the probable cause of the 18 March 2018, Tempe, Arizona crash, the NTSB said an Uber Technologies Inc. Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group had modified the striking vehicle, a 2017 Volvo XC90, with a proprietary developmental automated driving system.

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The Six People You Meet In the Car Business

The Truth About Cars

Having worked for car dealerships, manufacturers, an auction house, and an auto finance company, I’m convinced there is no other industry that attracts& such a diverse cast of characters. I last& heard he was at a luxury car& dealership in Arizona in 2014. This can lead to problems.

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Non-stop car insider 

Electric Auto Association

First, a serial entrepreneur Kirsch joined ECI in 2017 soon after retiring from her career at the last of her many successful business endeavors, a special effects company. “I I find it fascinating that no matter how many years I’ve been in the industry, the education is still so needed,” Kirsch remarked. “Of I was very fortunate.”.

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These StartUps are going to Challenge Tesla

MyEVOnline

Electric vehicles appeared as a revolutionary technology in the automotive industry. With a market capitalization of $107 billion in January 2020, it stands second behind Toyota, among the most valuable auto companies globally. Faraday gained popularity in 2017 after launching its first EV, named FF91. Faraday Future.

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Are Autonomous Buses the Answer for Efficient Transportation and Reducing Emissions and Fuel Consumption?

Green Car Congress

In May 2017, Reno, Nevada, boasted that it is laying the groundwork for the industry’s first driverless bus program, launching a three-phase process to roll out a full fleet in its downtown area. As a result, many auto dealerships, car washes, gas stations and parking lots might shut down, causing additional layoffs.”

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: First of an aggressive wave of new EVs

Charged EVs

Hyundai has been selling battery-electric models in the US since the Ioniq Electric was launched alongside hybrid and plug-in hybrid siblings in 2017. Support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is pretty much mandatory, but Bluetooth Multi-Connection, which lets the car pair with two devices simultaneously, is newer.

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