Tesla’s Elon Musk simplifies how dumb our oil dependency is
Both recyclable Now compare how much gasoline is needed for an average car: say 15000 miles / year, 25 mpg, that’s about 600 gallons, or about 3600 pounds of gas Continue Reading
U.S. gasoline demand soars
U.S. gasoline demand reached the highest levels since record-keeping began as consumers took advantage of lower prices, a petroleum group said. The American Petroleum Institute published data for March that Continue Reading
Low-carbon transport could curb oil prices by 24% in 2040:
Low-carbon polices needed to push electric cars New policies to promote low-carbon transport such as electric vehicles would curb future oil price rises and could lower global demand for crude Continue Reading
Lithium War Heats Up After Epic Launch Of Tesla Model 3
The unveiling of Tesla’s Model 3 electric car was no less than the lifting of the final curtain on a game-changing energy revolution. And if we follow that revolution to Continue Reading
European Transport Ministers sign Amsterdam Declaration on steps for development and harmonization of connected, autonomous driving in Europe
On 14 April, the transport ministers of all 28 EU member states signed the Amsterdam Declaration , laying down agreements on the steps necessary for the development of connected, autonomous Continue Reading
Tesla And Other Tech Giants Scramble For Lithium As Prices Double
Demand for lithium—the hottest commodity on the planet and the only commodity to show positive price movement in 2015—is poised to continue on its upward trajectory, becoming the world’s new Continue Reading
Ford tests Fusion Hybrid autonomous research vehicles driving in complete darkness
As part of its LiDAR sensor development, Ford has tested Fusion Hybrid autonomous research vehicles in complete darkness without headlights on desert roads, demonstrating the capability to perform beyond the Continue Reading
U.S. gasoline demand still strong despite poor weather in January: Kemp
Unexpectedly weak gasoline consumption in the United States reported for the month of January has been blamed by some market participants for the continued slide in oil prices on Tuesday. Continue Reading
An early look at Elon Musk’s Gigafactory, a building that could change the world
Early concept art for Tesla’s Gigafactory. Everyone’s excited about Tesla’s new Model 3 car , but mass producing that electric vehicle is going to require a ton of batteries. That’s Continue Reading
The car industry has never witnessed what Tesla is about to go through
Tesla Motors unveiled its latest electric car, the Model 3, on March 31, with a lower price tag and 2017 delivery date. Tesla chief executive Elon Musk heralded the Model Continue Reading