Posts by Devon Taylor
British Government Bans New Gas and Diesel Vehicles By 2030
The British government is going electric– eventually. They have announced plans to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2030. That’s a decade earlier than its previous commitment. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the announcement as part of what he called a “green industrial revolution.” He claims it could create up…
Read MoreNew Lobby Group Pushes For 100% Electric Vehicle Sales By 2030
A newly formed coalition of some of the biggest automakers in the world is going to lobby for 100 percent electric vehicle sales in the U.S. by 2030. The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) is pushing for “an accelerated transition to electric vehicles, which will create hundreds of thousands of new jobs, secure American global…
Read MoreTesla Added To The S&P 500 Index
Tesla is finally being added to the S&P 500 stock index. Tesla’s stock price was up as much as 10% on Tuesday after it was announced that the electric vehicle maker is joining the S&P 500. S&P Dow Jones Indices announced Monday after markets closed that Tesla will be added to the benchmark index prior…
Read MoreLewis Hamilton Wins Seventh F1 Title, Ties Michael Schumacher
Lewis Hamilton has tied another one of Michael Schumacher’s most famed Formula 1 records. Hamilton’s win in the Turkish Grand Prix on Sunday clinched his seventh F1 championship, tying the mark set by Michael Schumacher. Schumacher won his seventh title in 2004. Both Schumacher and Hamilton won their seventh titles at age 35. Electric Vehicle…
Read MoreFormula 1 Should Probably Cancel The Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
When the 2021 Formula 1 season was announced in November, it raised more than a few eyebrows. It’s going to be the longest F1 season in history, with 23 grand prix races. However, it also includes some controversial locations. Most notably is the inclusion of the brand new Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. Formula 1 has…
Read MoreFord Releases Details Of New E-Transit Van
Ford has unveiled details of their new E-Transit electric van. The 2022 E-Transit is Ford’s first fully electric vehicle designed for commercial purposes. The Detroit automaker looks to increase its dominance in the van market. The E-Transit is scheduled to go into production in late 2021 and will have a starting cost of $46,000. Ford…
Read MoreDutch Students Build Electric Car Out Of Garbage
Students in Holland have taken recycling to a whole new level. A group of Dutch students have created a fully functioning electric car made entirely out of waste. It includes plastics taken out of the ocean, recycled bottles, and household garbage. The bright yellow, sporty two-seater, which the students have nicknamed “Luca,” can reach a…
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