[ad_1] The free charging comes not long after Lyft outlined plans to go carbon neutral, and fits in with the company’s overall hopes of reducing its environmental impact. However, it’s not likely to have a dramatic effect for a while. Even with falling prices, EVs still tend to be expensive — at least at first, […]
Category: green
Canadian province will prohibit sale of gas-powered cars by 2040
[ad_1] Clean Energy Canada policy director Dan Woynillowicz told CBC News in a statement: “This is going to go a long way toward addressing a problem we’ve had in British Columbia, which is we have more British Columbians interested in buying electric cars than we have electric cars on dealership lots.” He said there’s demand […]
Ferrari’s first PHEV and ‘Death Stranding’
[ad_1] Meet the SF90 Stradale.Ferrari’s fastest supercar yet is also its first plug-in hybrid The Ferrari SF90 Stradale mates a 4-liter, 769-horsepower turbo V8 with a trio of electric motors (217HP effective horsepower) that, combined, can take the car to 62MPH in 2.5 seconds. With its new powertrain, a torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system, a faster […]
Skai could be the first fuel cell-powered flying taxi
[ad_1] The design might also catch people’s eyes. The six-motor design was created with the help of BMW’s Designworks and centers on a wrap-around canopy that gives passengers a clear view. And yes, safety is a concern. There are multiple redundant systems (including the fuel cells) and an airframe parachute. Initial versions will be piloted, […]
Fungus headphones offer a glimpse at the renewable future of electronics
[ad_1] The Korvaa headphones feature a headband 3D-printed with bioplastic made from yeast-produced lactic acid. The padding around the ear is made of Hydrophobin, a foaming protein produced by fungus, and plant cellulose. The imitation leather is also a fungus, and the mesh over the speakers is biosynthetic spider silk produced by microbes. The outer […]
Tesla starts locking down features on entry-level Model 3
[ad_1] It’s not certain if or when Tesla will lock down features on already-sold Standard Range cars that have Plus features turned on. We’ve asked Tesla if it can comment. A delay in implementing the software lock wouldn’t be surprising. Tesla is still focused on delivering as many Model 3s as it can, and its […]
Facebook is fact checking the ‘drunk Nancy Pelosi’ video, but won’t remove it
[ad_1] Facebook is attempting to thread the needle between censoring the unquestionably altered video and allowing people to share what they want. In contrast, YouTube has opted to remove the video altogether, according to CNN. While Facebook’s approach will attempt to dispell some of the misinformation created by the video, it may be too late […]
The Kia Niro EV is relentlessly sensible
[ad_1] For the average person looking to buy an electrified vehicle, Kia and Hyundai have become solid options. The Hyundai Kona EV is an outstanding crossover and the upcoming Kia Soul EV puts a lot of fun and storage space into a small package. But it’s the Kia Niro EV that bests them both. It’s […]
Omura’s Series 1 cannabis vaporizer uses ‘flower cartridges’
[ad_1] Conventional vaporizers tend to have their own idiosyncrasies. Some have limited or arbitrary heat settings and the heating element could be ceramic, metal or quartz. All this presents many variables that might not reap the best yield from your green. There’s also the fuss of grinding and packing the chamber, which is easy enough […]
Uber’s Jump will take on Lime’s e-bikes in London
[ad_1] Until Lime arrived, most of London’s bikeshare competitors were smaller companies. Now that Uber is getting in the game, there’s another large-scale player, and it can rival Lime in terms of pricing and scale. The new Jump fleet will cost £1 to unlock and £0.12 per minute, with your first five minutes free. Lime’s […]