The Safest Truck in the USA is the Rivian R1T

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:53:30 +0000

As we’ve covered for years, electric vehicles have innate safety advantages, and it’s also easier to design them for higher levels of safety in multiple ways. I could go on, but we have a fresh new report just on this topic — The EV Safety Advantage. Apparently, it already needs … [continued]

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The EV Safety Advantage — New Report

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:09:02 +0000

It’s highly ironic — electric vehicles are much safer than gasoline-powered vehicles, yet there’s constant media coverage hyping up the … [continued]

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You CAN Drive 55: NTSB Proposes Speed Limit Software

Credit to Author: Jo Borras| Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:50:54 +0000

As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) explores a potential speed limiter mandate for medium and heavy-duty commercial trucks, … [continued]

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The Reveal Of The Volvo EX90 SUV Is Coming!

Credit to Author: Tim Tyler| Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2022 03:40:23 +0000

Be sure to mark your calendar for November 9, 2022, for the big reveal of the Volvo EX90. The special event will be live-streamed in central Stockholm at 14:00 UK time (15:00 CET). The Volvo EX90 is the first of a new generation of fully electric and software-defined vehicles which will represent the start of […]

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EV Charging Operators Need To Take Women’s Safety Seriously

Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:58:11 +0000

EV charging operators need to prioritize safety — especially women’s safety. Our friends at IrishEVs shared two articles with me that touch upon safety issues that women are dealing with while charging their EVs while traveling. They highlight how EV charging operators need to take safety into account in order to not lose/miss customers and […]

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Tesla Model X & Porsche Taycan Receive 5-Star Safety Ratings In Europe

Credit to Author: Jake Richardson| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 04:50:20 +0000

Euro NCAP has published safety tests granting 5-star ratings to both the Tesla Model X and Porsche Taycan. The Model X had higher scores: 94% for Safety Assist and 98% for adult occupant protection. Its safety assist score was the same as the Model 3’s

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Top EV Benefits, EV Range Adequacy, Driving & Charging Frequency — New Report

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 23:10:22 +0000

When asked for the top reasons the EV drivers got their cars, we got similar responses as in previous years. The largest portion of buyers in every group referenced the environmental benefits. As before, Tesla buyers in the various markets were more likely to select “fun & convenience” and “I love new tech” than other EV drivers

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The Vehicle Classes, Range, & Features in High Demand with EV Drivers — New Report

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 21:40:36 +0000

For years, we have asked respondents what vehicle body type they prefer for an EV. The answers may surprise you. Despite the crossover and SUV craze, our respondents in North America indicated they prefer a sedan or hatchback

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Tesla Automatic Emergency Braking In Beijing Saves Pedestrian

Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 04:47:38 +0000

A pedestrian was crossing the highway in Beijing, and it could have ended badly for her, but she got lucky. She and the driver of the Tesla were both saved from an accident by Tesla’s Automatic Emergency Braking system

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