I Love This Mooncool Electric Trike!

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:14:23 +0000

I recently received a Mooncool electric-boosted tricycle to review. It’s a fun and interesting vehicle, and I have to admit that the light teal color I got it in helps a lot with that vibe. Overall, I love the thing, but one has to know that a trike is not … [continued]

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Lyft Comes Up With A Good Way To Test Self-Driving Cars

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:22:04 +0000

A recent article at The Daily Upside tells the story of a new patent Lyft recently filed. It looks a little boring on the surface, but with a little context, it’s actually a pretty important thing. Knowing when a self-driving car is actually ready for the road is going to … [continued]

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GM’s HMMWV (Humvee) Replacement: A Stepping Stone To More EVs

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:42:39 +0000

Everyone knows about the legendary “Humvee,” officially called the HMMWV, which stands for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. For decades, it’s been the main ride for not only the U.S. military, but for other militaries globally. Before it became the standard, the U.S. military used a variety of other vehicles, … [continued]

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Tesla “Full Self Driving” Drives Through Small Deer — Doesn’t Stop

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:41:02 +0000

Well, this isn’t a fun one. A Tesla owner using Full Self Driving (FSD) at night on a highway ended up driving straight through a young deer — without a pause, a swerve, or anything. If that was the full story, that would already be something noteworthy. However, that’s not … [continued]

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Proposed Lithium Mine Delights EV Enthusiasts But Troubles Some Environmental Groups

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 02:05:42 +0000

It isn’t easy being green. Last year, a study published in the journal Science Advances claimed that there was enough lithium — as much as 40 million metric tons — in the McDermitt Caldera, a volcanic area on the border between Nevada and Oregon, to make enough lithium-ion batteries to … [continued]

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Which Form of Transit Has the Smallest Carbon Footprint?

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 01:47:30 +0000

One of my life’s ongoing inner ruminations is considering options for transportation. (The welcome influence of CleanTechnica.) If walking is a timely option, I prefer to do it. For the simple reason that I always—I mean always—feel better after going for a walk. Walking restores vitality that is lost after … [continued]

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In 2023, Shared Micromobility Ridership Was Equally Divided Between Scooters & Bicycles in USA

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:53:51 +0000

The National Association of City Transportation Officials believes that scooters are here to stay. They offer easy access to clean, roomy bike lanes as well as off-road and on-road routes. To avoid car culture, you can choose a city with many wide off-street bike trails. They make traveling safer. Or … [continued]

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7 Huge Reasons Donald Trump Should Not Be President Again

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:47:06 +0000

It’s shocking that 70 people would vote for Donald Trump for president of the United States a second time around, let alone 70 million. Unfortunately, we are completely awash with misinformation and information echo chambers these days. We are not living in a shared reality in the United States — … [continued]

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Former Tesla Exec Explains NEVI Program & How Trump Favored An “America Last” Policy On EVs

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:31:49 +0000

Rohan Patel, former Vice President of Global Public Policy and Business Development at Tesla, has been superb at explaining policy matters as they relate to Tesla — both when he worked at Tesla and since he left. A couple of recent tweets from him caught my attention. I’ll start with … [continued]

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Hot Deal: Save $800 On Juiced Bikes HyperScorpion (Clearance Sale)

Credit to Author: GearTechnica| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:59:14 +0000

If you’ve ever considered buying a moped-style e-bike like the HyperScorpion, but felt like the price was a bit out of your range then, it might be worth reconsidering right now, because instead of paying the full price of about $2300, you can grab one for just $1500 from Velowave. … [continued]

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