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They Kept Your Car for How Long?

The Truth About Cars

Chances are, most of us have been without our wheels for an unexpected spell – whether that was at the hands of a so-called professional garage or one’s own wrenching ineptitude is often up to our own personalities. Since then, the little hatchback has apparently loitered at the dealer roughly long enough for a ewe to have lambs.

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SunPower ceases residential installations, lays off 1,000

Baua Electric

SunPower (Nasdaq: SPWR) just sent an email to its employees saying that it will “wind down” residential solar installations and lay off 1,000 employees. Moving forward, SunPower will focus our efforts on serving our best-in-class Dealer Network and installation partners. Get started here. –

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IIT Madras offers 12 weeks free online course on ‘Electrical Autos & Renewable Vitality

Electric Vehicles India

a Solar and Wind energy in India: Economics of centralized generation. But if you want to get a certificate you can register and write the proctored exam conducted by them in person at any of the designated exam centres. Introduction to Energy Scenario in India. b Decentralized Solar energy generation. Storage options for Energy.

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Hyundai IONIQ 7 will go by IONIQ 9 as the brand’s first three-row electric SUV

Baua Electric

Ahead of its official debut, a person familiar with the matter told Automotive News that Hyundai plans to call its first three-row SUV the IONIQ 9 rather than the IONIQ 7, as expected. You can use our links below to find great deals on Hyundai and Kia EVs at a dealer near you. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). The Prius PHV will be sold by all Toyota, Toyopet, Toyota Corolla and Netz dealers in Japan; the sales target in Japan is 35,000 to 40,000 units per year. Earlier post.) Plug-in Hybrid System Specifications.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and back country winding roads. coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy. The Prius Prime is not compatible with DC fast-charging.

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Green Motorsports: Subaru Hits the Track To Improve the Breed

Clean Fleet Report

The durability of the Subaru-built Nitro RallyCross race cars is demonstrated at each stop on the schedule by their ability to withstand dirt track unpredictability, wind, heat and landings, but the takeaway for the everyday driver is that Subaru’s all-wheel drive system presents a superior driving experience in any conditions.

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