Tag: electric car

Is Lucid lucid about sustainability and its dealings with Saudi oil money?

The bigger question is whether the Saudi Fund is serious about creating a thriving EV industry or simply using investments like Lucid for geopolitical leverage and reputation-building. With its deep ties to the fossil fuel industry, Saudi Arabia’s commitment to sustainability remains an open question. And if Lucid fails, it will be a lesson in how throwing money at a problem doesn’t always lead to real change.

Selling your Tesla for a conventional car? Think of the silent pollutant

By choosing an electric car, you’re not just supporting a brand or a CEO. You’re making a statement about the future you want to create. A future with cleaner air, healthier communities, and less pollution. You’re helping reduce harmful brake dust, which poses a hidden health risk to millions of people. And you’re reducing the demand for fossil fuels, contributing to a broader movement toward renewable energy and environmental sustainability.

Lithium ion batteries a growing source of pollution in the US

A novel sub-class of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in lithium ion batteries is a growing source of pollution in air and water.The findings were published in a peer-reviewed study in Nature Communications this week.

Chinese EV company BYD invests $1 billion to open car plant in Turkey

China makes a $1 billion deal with Turkey to build EVs in Turkey circumventing EU tariffs imposed on Chinese electric cars.

Qatar aims for 100% electric public transport: will anyone use it?

In a country that honors the private vehicle and its wealth from oil and gas, in a twist of opposite expectations Qatar says it plans on making all public transportation electric by 2030.

This cruise is on autonomous driving mode

Dubai-based robotics startup Micropolis develops autonomous vehicles and is now raising $37 million in an IPO.

9 Positive Environmental News Stories that Inspire Hope

Good ecological news for a change. Share these with your friends when you feel doom and gloom. Net zero, marine environments and renewable energy for the win.

Marine ecosystems in danger: what is deep sea mining?

The dangers of deep-sea mining and why it is important for a moratorium.

The Future of Transportation: The Rise of Electric Car

International transportation conferences are now abuzz with talk of the rise of the electric car. In particular, many experts believe that this type of vehicle has the potential to completely transform global transportation as we know it.

Why Electric Cars Are Better Than Traditional Cars

Hey Elon - can you solve the problem of mining for lithium needed to run Teslas?

Reasons why using a global logistics company saves you money

Logistics is critical in renewable energy and building electric cars. Think about how Covid disrupted the supply chain when you think about logistics and your new green business.

3 of the Best 2021 Eco-Friendly Vehicles

If were living on Mars I'd probably have my eye on the Tesla Cybertruck. But since I am still on Planet Earth here are some more earth-grounded eco cars to look out for this year.