Remove Parts Remove Tax Credit Remove Tech Remove Wind
article thumbnail

The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Cars That Think

can meet its emissions goals The Rapid Energy Policy Evaluation and Analysis Toolkit —REPEAT—which you developed at Princeton with Evolved Energy Research , influenced Congress to create massive incentives for clean-energy tech. clean-tech legislation. How did REPEAT come together? What about the pitfalls with energy modeling?

Clean 90
article thumbnail

First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

Baua Electric

2023 was a huge year for Kia in a lot of ways, but EV9’s development was a huge part of that narrative, even if it wasn’t a genuine contributor to its record US sales (yet). This EV isn’t trying to be a track car but more of a comfortable, polished, and tech-forward family vehicle, which it accomplishes tenfold. Here are my thoughts.

Kia 52
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring EV

Clean Fleet Report

The Solterra can tow up-to 4,000 pounds when properly outfitted with Subaru parts and accessories. Along with active grille shutters, spending time in the wind tunnel paid off as the air flow is directed around, over and under in such a way to get the coefficient of drag (C d ) to a low 0.28. It also may qualify for HOV stickers.

article thumbnail

2021 Tesla Model 3 Reader Rental Review, Part 1: The Future Is Interesting…And A Little Complicated

The Truth About Cars

I spent a day with a rented Tesla Model 3 on a recent trip to Los Angeles, and I’m here to tell you that the Model 3, like the company that made it, is equal parts innovation and exasperation. That changes today. It’s a lovable car, even if it’s not easy to love. It’s complicated. It certainly won’t be uncomplicated.

Parts 98
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Wind gusts or passing big rigs had no effect on the stability and sure footed feel. And those third row seats quickly and easily flip forward and down, as part of the Stow ’n Go system, hiding under the floor. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Yep, all on one tank.

article thumbnail

How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain

Charged EVs

For EVs to deliver their full emission-reducing potential, the battery supply chain must be as clean as possible, and cathode active materials (CAM) are a key part of the sustainability equation. It’s part of our circular business model which we adopted 23 years ago. How do we do this? Our approach is fourfold.

article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

Clean Fleet Report

The version that Clean Fleet Report tested was the mid-range EV6 RWD “Wind” trim. The Wind and GT-Line versions also have decent towing capacity of 2,300 lbs. Cutting edge looks & tech. Our EV6 Wind RWD was the mid-range version of the car, and had no options at all. Under the little frunk are some powerful motors.

Kia 102