2019 brings only symbolic growth, but it was still a record year. 2020 is expected to be way better.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Interview: VW’s hip, all-electric ID Buzz van is a platform for its self-driving efforts
It’s been three years since Volkswagen first announced plans to produce an all-electric, long-range retro microbus. The ID Buzz still seems almost too cool (and far away) to be true.
But at CES 2020, the new chief of VW self-driving told Electrek that the Buzz is also the basis of VW’s first self-driving vehicles for limited commercial use by 2022. That’s a good sign that the ultimate electric hipster van is on track.
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Source: Charge Forward
EGEB: Texas used more green energy than coal in 2019, more
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- Texas’ use of green energy surpassed its use of coal in 2019.
- JetBlue announces that it will offset emissions for all domestic flights from July 2020.
- Everon and Arcadia announce a new partnership to drive clean energy charging.
- Hydraloop has won Best Startup and Best Sustainable Project at CES 2020.
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Source: Charge Forward
JetBlue will offset emissions for domestic flights from July 2020
JetBlue announced this week that it will offset emissions from jet fuel for all domestic flights from July 2020.
It is the first major US airline to go carbon neutral on domestic flights.
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Source: Charge Forward
2020 Nissan Leaf preview: More safety features, bigger touchscreen for EV compact car
The Nissan Leaf electric hatchback has steadily evolved since its debut in 2010. Now, a decade later, in its Leaf Plus version, the Leaf competes with affordable long-range EV rivals such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV, Hyundai Ioniq Electric, with more standard safety features, and better convenience tech. Nissan on Friday announced that the 2020 Leaf…
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Mazda made its first electric car artificially slower ‘to feel more like a gas car’
Mazda has one of the strangest and most controversial approaches to electric cars and we just learned something else about it: the automaker made its first electric car artificially slower “to feel more like a gas car.” more…
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Source: Charge Forward
BMW X1 xDrive25e Plug-In Hybrid Priced In The UK
It will shortly be followed by the more rakish X2 xDrive25e.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Make No Mistake: This BMW 3 Series Doesn’t Burn Fuel – It’s Electric
If you can’t beat them…
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Tesla Gigafactory 4 To Be Effectively Funded By FCA?
Fiat waited too long with going electric in Europe and now will basically pay others to bring more EVs to the market.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Top 5 fastest electric scooters for 2020
Electric scooters are a fun way to get around town, offering the thrill of a standing riding position like a skateboard but with the stability that comes with holding on to handlebars. But while lower speed scooters like a Bird or Lime are convenient for short commutes, faster electric scooters offer more utility and fun. Here are the top 5 fastest electric scooters we’ve tested that are available in 2020.
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