Toyota Invests $500 Million in Electric Air Taxi Startup
Toyota is reportedly doubling its investment in electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation with a new $500 million funding round. The auto giant seems to think the future of urban travel lies in small planes flying between skyscrapers. tech crunch report Toyota announced it will invest an additional $500 million in California-based electric air taxi […]
Biden administration putting $1.5B into four electric power projects — including interconnection for Texas’s isolated grid
The Biden administration announced Thursday it will spend $1.5 billion on four power projects, including connecting Texas' isolated power grid to the southeast. The four projects are expected to improve grid reliability and improve energy access, the Department of Energy said in a press release. Together, they are expected to enable 7,100 megawatts of new […]
Ford Hopes to Boost Electric Car Sales by Giving Away Free Charging Stations
Ford Motor Co. wants to boost electric vehicle (EV) sales by handing out free home charging stations, executives announced this week. “Car buyers say they're more likely to buy an electric vehicle if they can refuel at home, so we're going to make it easy for them,” said Ford CEO Jim Farley. said. I wrote […]
The legend of Ryan Williams, Alabama’s electric freshman WR, was born vs. Georgia
It's been a few days since Saturday night's thrilling game between Alabama and Georgia, with the Crimson Tide coming away with a dramatic victory by a final score of 41-34. This game is already approaching legendary status, with the iconic Paul Finebaum calling it so One of the best SEC games he's ever seen.. In […]
The Ultimate Electric Vehicle (EV) Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now – The Motley Fool
Want to recreate Tesla's massive growth? This stock is your ticket. Everyone wants to find the next tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). However, investing in the electric vehicle (EV) space can be difficult. Many EV companies have gone out of business in recent years, and it can be difficult to separate the good from the bad. Thankfully, Tesla […]
The Push To Stuff Americans Into Electric Vehicles Is Facing It’s Latest Stop Sign: Theft
Rampant theft from charging stations is emerging as a new problem in the Biden-Harris administration's push for electric vehicles (EVs), Bloomberg News reported Monday. Thieves across the country are targeting public EV charging stations to extract the copper from the charging cables and sell them for cash, especially in places like Seattle, Las Vegas and […]
Automakers Hit Reverse On Idealistic Electric Vehicle Targets Despite Billions In Biden-Harris Subsidies
Automakers continued to slip away from electric vehicle (EV) targets last year as weak consumer demand stifled growth, despite the Biden-Harris administration pumping billions of yen into the electric vehicle industry through subsidies. Since February, many automakers have abandoned their primary EV goals, with Volvo, Ford and Mercedes-Benz all reducing EV allocations or dropping previously […]
Ready to ride the waves with this electric wake boat?
If you're a boating enthusiast who enjoys activities on the water and is looking for the perfect combination of performance, sustainability and cutting edge technology, this electric wakeboat might be just what you've been looking for. With its innovative features and eco-friendly design, it offers a whole new way to experience life on the water. […]
House passes bill blocking Biden admin attempt to require two-thirds of new cars to be electric within years
An attempt by the Biden administration to set new emissions standards for electric vehicles was blocked by a bipartisan group of lawmakers on Friday. In March, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final rule setting new emissions standards under the Clean Air Act that will require up to two-thirds of new cars sold by […]
Electric Vehicle Batteries Make Cars Too Heavy to Be Stopped by Safety Guardrails
Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln say a new auto safety study proves electric vehicles (EVs) are too heavy to be restrained by roadside guardrails in the event of a crash. Amid growing concern about the environmental impact of gasoline-powered cars, as EVs such as Tesla and the Chevrolet Bolt take over the roads, one […]