Solar car maker Aptera is about to go public and I’m worried

Aptera, the company behind a highly efficient electric vehicle capable of charging from the sun, is about to go public, but its approach raises concerns.

Is it the end of another solar car project?

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The new Nissan LEAF is back in the UK and it’s nothing like the old one

The new Nissan LEAF hit the streets of the UK for the first time, bringing a fresh crossover SUV-like look, up to 386 miles of driving range, and a host of other upgrades.

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World’s first autonomous, hydrogen farm tractor debuts in Kubota orange [video]

Japanese equipment giant Kubota has pulled the wraps off a world’s first. The new, Autonomous Fuel Cell Tractor packs electric drive motors powered by a hydrogen fuel cell — one that can get topped off with hydrogen made from farm waste!

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Meet the Mercedes-Benz ELF: A mobile EV charging rig built for megawatt power

Mercedes-Benz introduced an all-in-one mobile EV charging machine, “ELF,” that promises to unlock charging speeds as quick as filling up at the pump.

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Cool new device does for electrified walking what e-bikes did for cycling

Move over, e-bikes – there’s a new way to get a power boost for cruising around town, and this one straps right to your legs. The Hypershell X Ultra is a high-tech wearable exoskeleton that delivers up to 1,000 watts of electric assist to your stride, giving “powered walking” the same kind of jolt that e-bikes gave to cycling.

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NHTSA launches another investigation into Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ after 58 crashes

NHTSA has launched a broad investigation into Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving Supervised’, better known as ‘FSD’, after it connected 58 incidents to the system.

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Ferrari is rejecting fake engine noise for its first EV, and opts for ‘authentic’ motor sound

Ferrari has released details about its approach to powertrain sounds with its first electric vehicle, the Elettrica, and I am intrigued. If well-executed, I even think it might convince some petrolheads to give EVs a try.

In short, Ferrari is rejecting fake engine noise for its first EV and opts for an ‘authentic’ yet improved electric powertrain sound directly generated by the electric motors.

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Ferrari reveals the specs of its first all-electric car: Elettrica

Ferrari has released the specs of its first all-electric car, the Elettrica, and gave us a detailed look at the technology behind it.

You will find the full specs and my take on the event below.

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GM unveils new Chevy Bolt – same package, new battery, low $29k price

GM has unveiled the new version of the Chevy Bolt, its popular, affordable EV with an upgraded battery and an otherwise very similar package to its last iteration, and we’re on the scene at the unveiling at Universal Studios Hollywood to get you all the info you need.

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This clever system taps basement temps to cool your home, and now it can heat, too

New York-based Cool Down makes a thermal transfer system that moves naturally cool air from your basement into your living space while sending excess heat back down below to cool homes more efficiently. By dispersing that heat into the ground, Cool Down helps keep homes comfortable during hot summer months and cuts electricity bills in the process.

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