article thumbnail

Geländewagen, Electrified: Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology

The Truth About Cars

The electric G features a ladder frame design, selectable low range off-road gear reduction, an independent front suspension, and solid rear axle. A 116-kWh lithium-ion battery provides the juice but Merc isn’t yet spilling any tea about expected driving range on a full charge. A sprint from 0–60 mph is said to take 4.7

article thumbnail

CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

It’s rare when consumer karma actually works out for any buyer of any product made today, but then again, your friendly neighborhood Greenius is not your usual consumer. Our RAV4 EV had a range of only 103 miles per charge and had no fast charging mode, so when Tesla announced their 310 mile range Model 3 in 2016 and its $35,000 price.

article thumbnail

Mazda Introduces Carbon Turbo Trim

The Truth About Cars

Mazda has dabbled with a Carbon Edition in the past but is now applying a similar treatment to other vehicles in its range. Pricing wasn’t announced but, as an example, non-turbo variants of the 2023 CX-5 currently command a $1,000 premium for Carbon Editions compared to the mid-range Preferred trim.

Mazda 52
article thumbnail

Data-driven Decision Making for the Fast-Growing EV Charging Industry

Driivz

In this blog, we will look at how EV charging data and analytics can drive better decision-making across the industry and where that data is coming from. Agencies want to ensure broad coverage to serve all EV driver populations, including residents of underserved neighborhoods. Planning the EV Charging Infrastructure of Tomorrow.

article thumbnail

5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

Driivz

MYTH 2: EV drivers suffer from range anxiety. Range anxiety has been replaced by “charge anxiety,” the concern about finding an available charger when it’s needed. Problems can range from failure to reset for the next customer to broken parts to issues with payments.

article thumbnail

A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

EV charging and charging infrastructure software falls into three general categories: Vehicle-based software – EVs, like computers and smart appliances, rely on software to manage battery lifecycles and inform drivers about remaining charge, driving range, location of charging stations en route , etc.

article thumbnail

Vacation Rentals: How to Shrink Your Carbon Footprint

Baua Electric

Booking.com, which lists vacation homes as well as hotels, allows travelers to search for listings with sustainability certifications from more than 65 organizations doing third-party reviews of practices ranging from renewable energy sourcing to recycling. Do bathroom photos show shampoo in large, shareable dispensers?

Carbon 52