Cars That Think

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In a 10 August press release issued after the initial inquiry into the blaze aboard the ship was completed, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) said, “No fire onboard a [roll-on/roll-off cargo ship] or Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) has been proven to have been caused by a factory-new EV.” percent, or 20 times the frequency.

Batteries 141

Batteries Battery Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 141

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

There’s a second location in Corte Madera in Marin County. The freeway jaunt was to San Rafael, in Marin County, which meant open freeways, bridge crossings and a short test loop through town, where I showed off the car’s rocket acceleration to my son. Of course, the EPA “green” scores are 10 for both Smog and Greenhouse Gas.

Volvo 81

Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric 81

Cars That Think

MARCH 26, 2023

Can advanced semiconductors cut emissions of greenhouse gases enough to make a difference in the struggle to halt climate change? Globally, lighting accounts for about 20 percent of electricity use and 6 percent of carbon dioxide emissions, according to the United Nations Environment Program. The answer is a resounding yes.

Green 113

Green Conversion Power Powered 113

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 23, 2024

This size emission-free vehicle, with a truly useable third row and not with a luxury pricetag, has been missing from the market, so expect the EV9 to fill that void as a popular family hauler. It also has Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) capability and soon will have Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capability.

Kia 87

Kia SUV All-Electric MPH 87