Toyota has announced that its new North American headquarters in Plano, TX, will open with a 7.7-megawatt solar array—not enough to make their cars go back to the future, but enough to provide a quarter of the power the 2.1-million-square-foot campus requires. The announcement goes hand-in-hand with one made by MP2 Energy, the Texas-based energy…
GM already uses a 2.2 megawatt solar array at its plant in Lordstown, Ohio Here on The News Wheel, we have kept an eye on the state of energy generation in our country, for the simple reason that, as the manner in which we generate electricity gets greener, so do vehicles that rely on electricity…
As temperatures start to fall here in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s easy to forget that south of the equator things are getting brighter and sunnier. This is especially true for Australia—and that is why October is the setting of the World Solar Challenge, a 1,800-mile race across the blazing Australian outback with only the sun…
Dubbed “Stella Vita,” this recreational vehicle was created by 22 students at the Eindhoven University of Technology.… General Motors is making huge strides toward running all its U.S. facilities… Route 66 is one of the most beloved, oldest, and most historic… There is one particularly ideal situation for environmentally-conscious electric car owners: In… Toyota has…
For as much time and effort you put into creating a soothing,… Toyota is investing $9.3 million in new solar arrays across its plants… If there’s one thing Trump is likely to take seriously during his… Thirteen global industry leaders have joined together to form a new “Hydrogen… One month ago, General Motors set an…
The Havemans’ Nissan LEAFs in front of their solar array. (Photo: Tyrel and Trish Haveman) Here’s a novel concept: you and your significant other take a 1,500-mile road trip down a good chunk of the West Coast and back and it only ends up costing you around $20. No, we’re not talking about first getting…
Akio Toyoda says that “people are waking up to reality”… Toyota has long set a positive example for its fellow car manufacturers… The investment will go toward creating or expanding production lines for four-cylinder engines with options for hybrid-electric vehicles… It will have four production lines, each of which will be able to produce enough…
Ford is not alone in raising prices on its newest EVs. General Motors, Lucid, Rivian, and Tesla have all done the same in recent months… This is the latest in a string of partnerships between the recycling startup and battery manufacturers… Automakers are racing to get the incentive extended before Republicans threaten to sweep the…
In 2015, GM needed 9 terawatts of electricity to operate all of its factories, warehouses, offices, and research centers Photo: © General Motors The General Motors Company already saves $5 million each year by using renewable energy, but that doesn’t seem to be good enough since the automotive company recently shared plans that it intends…
Photo: Hyundai Boasting close to 300 miles of available range, a stunningly angular design, and an array of cutting-edge tech features, the all-electric 2022 Ioniq 5 crossover immediately takes its place as Hyundai’s most innovative and futuristic vehicle. Hyundai’s Other Crossover EV: Check out the sporty 2021 Kona Hyundai introduced the 2022 Ioniq 5 earlier…
Writing about science is really fun sometimes. It means that I get… Toyota has announced it plans to build the world’s first megawatt-scale, carbonate… Google has brought us many things like email, maps, and more recently,… Last week, we briefly discussed how CO2 emissions involved in the production… There are a variety of ways that…
Happy Earth Day, everyone! For one day, we are asked to spare a thought for our dear old Mother Earth, and what better way than to recognize those technologies which have been developed to increase fuel efficiency, lowering oil usage and emissions at the same time? Below are just a handful of the fascinating systems…
The Lincoln Navigator is a massive seven-seater that’s been redesigned for 2018 to be the brand’s new flagship model. With a more luxurious look and powerful presence, the new Navigator aims to change its long-running reputation as a boat-on-wheels. Choosing the Right Car: How to decide which trim level is best for you [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s…
Chevrolet is broadening its lineup with the addition of more electrified options.… We know that the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is coming, and we… A compact profile, efficiency, good looks, and affordability are just a few… One of the best reasons to drive an EV is to save money, but calculating those savings is deceptively…
When it comes to electric vehicles and emissions policy, much of the country looks to California to lead the way and set precedents. This makes decisions like the one currently coming up for debate in California much more important than just a local concern. California’s largest utility, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., has proposed a…
The market is filled with compact sport utility vehicles, and it’s no surprise. Buyers love the combination of performance, utility, space, and efficiency. When it comes to the Encore crossover, you can toss one more quality in that blend: luxury. Buick’s premium Encore is arguably the brand’s most popular entry and comes with a broad…
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