Honda Motor and GS Yuasa, a Japanese battery maker, will invest more than $2.99 billion to develop and mass-produce cells for electric vehicles and homes in Japan through a joint venture. The companies plan to construct a lithium-ion battery factory with a target capacity of 20 gigawatt-hours or more, and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade … Read more
The Nissan Ariya electric vehicle has received a 5-star rating and a Weighted Overall Index of 9.6 in Green NCAP testing, an independent initiative that evaluates cars’ sustainability credentials. The Ariya scored top marks in the Clean Air Index and high scores in the Energy Efficiency Index and Greenhouse Gas Index. It also demonstrated impressive … Read more
With the rise of electric cars, there’s been a lot of discussion about their environmental impact compared to gas cars. While it’s clear that electric cars don’t produce tailpipe emissions, the full picture is more complex. In this article, we’ll explore the environmental impact of electric and gas cars to determine which is better for … Read more
The automotive engine oil industry is facing a potentially major disruption from the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, over 93% of the more than 1.4 billion vehicles on the road require engine oil. However, as EVs make up a larger share of new car sales (predicted to be 50% by 2035), the demand for … Read more