Tag: electric vehicles

Why don’t drivers want to buy electric vehicles?

7 reasons why consumers put limitations on EV purchases The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) has experienced a significant increase in recent years, driven by technological advancements and growing environmental awareness, especially in the United States. Despite the expansion of charging stations and improvements in accessibility for EV drivers, some doubts persist among certain drivers […]

Environment and freight transport: results of electrification and automation

The University of Michigan study indicates that the combination of automation and electrification can dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions The University of Michigan has published a new study, which concludes that the automation and electrification of long-haul road transport could reduce urban health and environmental damage. Released on April 22, the study finds that air […]

States seek to eliminate the sale of fossil fuel vehicles by 2035

States that have implemented regulations to achieve 100% zero-emission vehicles The path towards vehicle electrification still has a long way to go; however, some states in the U.S. are taking decisive steps to drive the transition towards phasing out fossil fuel vehicles. A prominent example is California, which has implemented the Advanced Clean Cars II […]

You will never lose your cell phone again: Google launches the Find My Device network

Find My Device is rolling out to Android devices around the world, starting in the U.S. and Canada. With a new, crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices, Find My Device can help you find your misplaced Android devices and everyday items quickly and securely. Here are five ways you can try it out. […]

Volvo ends its diesel era with the XC90

The XC90 was the last diesel model manufactured by Volvo Car AB Volvo Car AB has marked the end of an era. This week, the automotive company has concluded the production of its last diesel-powered vehicle. From now on, Volvo plans to focus exclusively on manufacturing electric vehicles until the year 2030. The XC90 was […]

Electrifying the U.S. commercial truck fleet could cost nearly a trillion dollars

The study estimates charging infrastructure costs for fleets at an average of $145,000 per heavy-duty vehicle According to a study commissioned by the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC), electrifying the entire fleet of commercial trucks in the United States could cost nearly a trillion dollars. The study breaks down the initial costs for the commercial and […]

Electric vehicle infrastructure and emission reduction plan

The goal is to decarbonize supply chains and promote the adoption of emission-free heavy-duty trucks On March 12th, the Biden Administration unveiled a plan to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling stations along freight transportation corridors in the United States. The goal is to decarbonize supply chains and promote the adoption of emission-free […]

Is the end of diesel approaching? DTNA and the future of zero emissions

2027 could mark the end of diesel engine development programs worldwide At the recent Green Truck Summit, held on March 5th in Indianapolis, Daimler Truck North America highlighted the industry’s strong commitment to developing cleaner technologies and exploring alternatives for the future of road transportation. While a gradual shift towards more sustainable energies is foreseen, […]

Shifts in automotive technology: Waymo and Mercedes-Benz

While Google withdraws autonomous vehicles, Mercedes Benz reinforces its combustion vehicles. In recent years, automotive technology has experienced significant advancements, but it has also faced challenges that hinder progress toward the future. An example of this can be seen with Waymo, the autonomous car division of Alphabet (Google’s parent company). On February 13th, Waymo issued […]

Welcome Age of Aquarius!

Profound transformations, social changes and innovation. The planet Pluto entered the sign Aquarius on January 20 and began what many schools of astrology call: the Age of Aquarius. What is this? It is an astrological event that happens no less than every 248 years and that, each time it happens, generates radical changes in humanity. […]