The German Federal Ministry for the Environment has approved a subsidized pilot project to research the electrification of long-haul trucks using a roof-mounted pantograph to charge from an overhead power line. Siemens will be responsible for developing the pantograph, and Volkswagen will provide hybrid trucks via subsidiary Scania, and will carry out the research. Trial… Read more »
Siemens and VW to test long-haul trucks charged by overhead power lines
The German Federal Ministry for the Environment has approved a subsidized pilot project to research the electrification of long-haul trucks using a roof-mounted pantograph to charge from an overhead power line. Siemens will be responsible for developing the pantograph, and Volkswagen will provide hybrid trucks via subsidiary Scania, and will carry out the research. Trial… Read more »
Argonne reviews 40 EV market analyses from 16 countries
A team of researchers at the DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory has conducted a review of 40 automotive market studies from 16 countries, including the US, Germany, China, South Korea, the UK and Ireland. These studies modeled the decision factors that drive consumers to buy plug-in vehicles (PEVs). The study addressed such issues as: projected market… Read more »
Argonne reviews 40 EV market analyses from 16 countries
A team of researchers at the DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory has conducted a review of 40 automotive market studies from 16 countries, including the US, Germany, China, South Korea, the UK and Ireland. These studies modeled the decision factors that drive consumers to buy plug-in vehicles (PEVs). The study addressed such issues as: projected market… Read more »
Tesla’s latest Autopilot update comes with more ‘nag’ to make sure drivers keep their hands on the wheel
The new Autopilot software update that Tesla started to roll out last week features some improvements in performance as promised by CEO Elon Musk. But now, owners are also finding out that Tesla significantly increased the “nag” to force dr…
Faraday Future Hires Contractor To Build Car Factory
Faraday Future has secured building permits and chosen a contractor to begin work on its Hanford production facility. Despite a laundry list of problems, Faraday Future announced that Bernard will be contracted to work on its one-million square foot au…
Autopilot Buddy defeats Tesla’s safety systems; it is not your friend
Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistance system has had its share of controversy, but the latest Autopilot controversy stems from a third-party accessory. An add-on weight dubbed Autopilot Buddy can allow drivers to keep their hands off a Tesla Model S or M…
Polestar 1 PHEV To Tackle Hill Climb At Goodwood
Not only that, but a couple of production-spec cars will be showcased. Plug-in hybrid cars used to be rather boring not that many years ago, but things have dramatically changed since then and some of these partially electrified cars are truly enticing…
Tesla Model 3 & Model S Driver’s Seats Compared – Video
How do the driver’s seats in the Tesla Model 3 and Model S compare for a tall person? Not only do we get a much closer look at the driver’s seats in the Tesla Model 3 and Model S, but also a solid comparison of the legroom in both cars. You…
What does a green car mean to you? Take our Twitter poll
We get a lot of comments on Green Car Reports arguing (mostly in a friendly way) about what makes a green car. Or, put another way, what makes a car green. Some readers clearly think the only way to be green is to drive a pure electric car, the bigger …
