The new 2021 Toyota Supra (the one with 387 HP/285 kW power output) will not be available in European Union member nations because its CO2 emissions exceed the limitations set forth by EU law, according to Piston Heads. The 37 HP increase it provides over the less powerful model that Europe gets is welcome, but…
The world’s largest offshore wind turbine — the GE Haliade-X has commenced operation in the Port of Maasvlakte-Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The Haliade-X is a wind turbine prototype from General Electric Renewable Energy, and it stands 260 meters (853 feet) tall. The 12 MW (12,000 kW) turbine has a rotor spanning 220 meters (722 feet) and…
The United Kingdom has joined Norway, India, and France in banning the sale of petrol and Diesel-powered cars by a set date. The U.K.’s ban will take effect in 2040, India’s will take effect in 2025, Norway’s in 2025, and France’s in 2040. These bans on the sale of diesel gasoline-powered cars has the effect…
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IKEA has decided to install (fast charging) electric vehicle charging stations at all of their branches in Norway.
Volvo has acquired Polestar, their design partner of 19 years.
Oxis Energy intends to start selling lithium-sulfur batteries achieving 400 Wh/kg next year.
According to Jaguar’s CEO Ralf Speth: People just don’t want electric vehicles at the moment.
The Tesla Model S electric car has achieved a 5-star safety rating from both the European New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and the NHTSA. This says a lot about the unusual technology behind this car. Every vehicle has its strengths and weaknesses, and unfortunately: manufacturers skimp on one thing or another to meet their design…
Maybe a little, but this private jet has an incredible view. When I first saw a picture of the windowless airplane. It looked almost like it was equipped with enormous windows. It actually uses cameras to provide a high-resolution 360° view of your environment via screens. That isn’t the only option, though. The screens can…
The world is not yet accustomed to electric cars, therefore, they are still skittish about purchasing them. In response to this, some have been test driving the few electric cars on the market. Many of the tests are intended to show how long their range is in reality, but, they were not very realistic. Some…