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NDEW 2022 steps it up

Electric Auto Association

NDEW event in Juneau, Alaska. With events throughout September and into October, National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) 2022 has garnered great attention from one corner of the US to the others. Concluding the event was a short EV rally through the streets of downtown Juneau and Douglas. NDEW event in Las Vegas.

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NREL adds second Lightning Hybrids hydraulic hybrid shuttle bus

Green Car Congress

THE US Department of Energy (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has installed its second fuel-efficient, hydraulic hybrid system on a vehicle for the lab’s 632-acre campus in Golden, Colo. Last fall, Lightning Hybrids received the top honor at the Industry Growth Forum hosted by NREL in Denver.

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National Drive Electric Week 2021

EV Match

It is also the perfect opportunity for drivers who are EV-curious, or considering transitioning to an electric vehicle, to attend in-person or online events and connect with EV owners, manufacturers, and organizations in the EV/conservation space to gain extensive insight on the subject from a variety of different perspectives. .

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Protecting Your Ride: A Guide to Anti-Theft Systems & Devices

Clean Fleet Report

Tire Locks : Tire locks, commonly known as “boots” or “Denver boots,” are typically used by law enforcement to immobilize illegally parked vehicles. In the event of theft, it becomes challenging for criminals to sell the vehicle’s parts or alter its identity. That’s where insurance comes into play.

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This Rwandan Engineer is Learning How to Manage Humanitarian Projects

Cars That Think

The IEEE member from Kigali, Rwanda, participated in installing portable sinks in nearby rural markets to curb the spread of COVID-19 and provided clean water and sanitation services to people displaced by the Mount Nyiragongo volcano eruption in 2021. Her first event was the 2019 PowerAfrica Conference , held in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Environmental Charter High School Gets Solar; Greenius Goes EcoMedia

Creative Greenius

The on-stage banner heralding the ribbon cutting event @ ECHS. Alison Diaz, ECHS Founder and Executive Director, with Assemblyman Bradford of the school's 51st District share the joy of Friday's event. EcoMedia President and Founder, Paul Polizzotto, addressing the audience at the ECHS ribbon cutting event.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

Green Car Congress

The core element of the new engine is a new combustion process combining short intake events with a high compression ratio. Based on our half-day of driving the new Tiguan in the foothills of Denver, the automaker has succeeded on the quality front. This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US.

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