Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:50:44 +0000
Lilium has been developing one of the more attractive eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft over the past decade or so. It also had some positive news recently. A few months ago, I noted that the company had logged a good chunk of future sales in the UK. Three … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:43:08 +0000
BYD continues its massive expansion globally and rollout of new model after new model. It is quickly rising up the ranks when it comes to global auto sales, and I’m more convinced each day it will rise to #1. Tesla looks like a turtle these days compared to the fast-swimming … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:47:41 +0000
CleanTechnica readers are well aware that Volkswagen Group is experiencing some strong headwinds of late. Sales of its cars in China have cratered, and they have also dropped sharply in other markets, especially Germany and the US. Based on a number of reports by German media, including Der Spiegel, Automobilwoche, … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:05:31 +0000
The first time I saw a fat-tire e-bike, I thought it looked doofy. After all, wider tires means more effort to pedal, even if they’re helpful in some sandy situations. But, eventually, I rode my first fat-tire e-bike, and all that changed. I could still get some exercise on the … [continued]
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Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit 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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