Top EV Benefits, EV Range Adequacy, Driving & Charging Frequency — New Report

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 23:10:22 +0000

When asked for the top reasons the EV drivers got their cars, we got similar responses as in previous years. The largest portion of buyers in every group referenced the environmental benefits. As before, Tesla buyers in the various markets were more likely to select “fun & convenience” and “I love new tech” than other EV drivers

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The Vehicle Classes, Range, & Features in High Demand with EV Drivers — New Report

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 21:40:36 +0000

For years, we have asked respondents what vehicle body type they prefer for an EV. The answers may surprise you. Despite the crossover and SUV craze, our respondents in North America indicated they prefer a sedan or hatchback

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Tesla Automatic Emergency Braking In Beijing Saves Pedestrian

Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 04:47:38 +0000

A pedestrian was crossing the highway in Beijing, and it could have ended badly for her, but she got lucky. She and the driver of the Tesla were both saved from an accident by Tesla’s Automatic Emergency Braking system

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The Lucid Air Gets One Step Closer To 2020 Production With First Engineering Prototype

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:52:08 +0000

Lucid Air prototypeThe first beta engineering prototype Lucid Air hit the streets for the first time in front of an army of elated Lucid employees. The early build represents a milestone for the company as a vehicle that is 95% representative of what will eventually make it into a production vehicle. The company is planning to starting rolling the Lucid Air into production at its newly commissioned factory in Casa Grande, Arizona late next year

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CleanTechnica Electric Air Mobility Roundup — December 2019

Credit to Author: Nicolas Zart| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 03:07:34 +0000

Electric Aviation Circular Wing Project ZeroKeep your eyes on the ball because electric aviation has taken off with such a steep angle of attack (AoA) that it makes the electric car world look like a snail race

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Ford F-150 Raptor vs Tesla Model X Tug Of War (Video)

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 01:34:19 +0000

We don’t yet have production Tesla Cybertrucks to compare to conventional pickup trucks, but the Zunigas playfully captured an entertaining break from work, a tug-of-war between a “big boy truck” and a “mom’s car.” That would be a Ford F-150 Raptor and a Tesla Model

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60 Years Of Life-Saving Seat Belts — Will Autonomy Eradicate Traffic Fatalities?

Credit to Author: Jesper Berggreen| Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:59:03 +0000

My day job is as a laboratory technician and systems developer at the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Aarhus University, Denmark, and as I had done so often before at lunch, I fell into an interesting conversation with the former head of the institute Markil Gregersen. He formally retired many years ago, but is still active working on publications in forensic sciences. This time we talked about seat belts and autonomous vehicles, and it prompted me to write this story

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A Life Without Fossil Fuel Consumption, + Tesla Shuttle Trip From Lethbridge To Calgary Airport

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2019 00:00:44 +0000

I recently drove some Tesla Shuttle passengers, Kathryn and her parents, on a trip from Calgary to Lethbridge. She has agreed to share some of her story with us

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A Life Without Fossil Fuel Consumption, + Tesla Shuttle From Lethbridge To Calgary Airport

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2019 00:00:44 +0000

I recently drove some Tesla Shuttle passengers, Kathryn and her parents, on a trip from Calgary to Lethbridge. She has agreed to share some of her story with us

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