Some call lithium “white gold,” but in fact, lately the light metal has been beating gold in appreciation, becoming the hottest metal of 2016 for commodities traders. Although lithium’s price rise has slowed in recent months, the fundamentals suggest strong potential for long-term growth, according to James Stafford of Oilprice.com. “There is no doubt as… Read more »
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Tesla reveals Master Plan, Part Deux
Is it madness, or genius? Will it save civilization, or summon the Terminators? Either way, Tesla is determined to make the next ten years mighty interesting. With Model S in a vigorous prime and Model 3 gestating, Elon Musk’s first master plan is nearing completion. That plan, unveiled 10 years ago, is familiar to Charged… Read more »
Port of LA demonstrates net-zero marine terminal with electrified cargo handling equipment
Ports are major sources of air pollution, but fortunately they are also excellent candidates for electrification. The twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been testing various types of electrified vehicles for several years. Now the Port of Los Angeles has launched the Green Omni Terminal Demonstration Project, a full-scale, real-time demonstration of… Read more »
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CARB approves XL Hybrids conversions to receive incentive vouchers
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved Boston-based XL Hybrids as a vendor under the state’s Heavy Duty Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). Fleet buyers of XL Hybrids’ aftermarket van conversions will now be eligible for vouchers from the state: $2,500 each for the first 100 vehicles, and $2,000 each for the second 100 vehicles… Read more »
Road & Track: Leave Tesla alone!
There was a time when the car guys of the automotive press heaped scorn and ridicule on electric vehicles. Today, as ever-more-advanced EVs appear on the roads and the racetracks, those days are long gone. Motor Trend has honored two EVs with its Car of the Year designation (the Volt in 2011, and Model S… Read more »
Will Tesla face an SEC investigation over disclosure of Autopilot crash?
The Wall Street Journal reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether Tesla breached securities laws by not immediately informing investors about the recent fatal crash involving an Autopilot-equipped Model S. The WSJ cited an anonymous “person familiar with the matter,” who said that the SEC’s inquiry is in a very early stage… Read more »
Plug-in sales in the US soar in June, Tesla breaks away from the pack
US plug-in sales resumed their steady growth in June, after a slow May ended a six-month streak of consecutive monthly records. Over 15,000 EVs and PHEVs changed hands, a sharp increase from June 2015’s 10,364, according to InsideEVs. Tesla opened up a wide lead over the other plug-in purveyors: Model S moved 3,700 units, and Model… Read more »
BMW demonstrates stationary storage system using i3 battery
Stationary storage provides the missing link between EVs and renewable energy. Tesla made it trendy, but other automakers, including Nissan, GM and Toyota, have been exploring the technology for some time. Now BMW has announced a stationary storage solution that integrates its i3 vehicle battery. BMW’s new system, announced at the recent Electric Vehicle Symposium… Read more »