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Bollinger reveals its electric Deliver-E delivery van
The Deliver-E is scheduled to go into production in 2022.
Ford, BMW and others sign binding emissions agreement with California
They've committed to building cars that outperform federal fuel efficiency standards.
Amazon has eliminated single-use plastic at its Indian fulfillment centers
Amazon's fulfillment centers in India are now free of single-use plastics.
This year's iPhones might not include a charger in the box
Apple is reportedly leaving the charger out of the box for the next iPhone.
Ford sets 2050 target for carbon neutrality
Ford wants to be carbon neutral by 2050.
Tesla's solar panels are now more efficient and affordable
Tesla's solar panels are now about 10 percent more efficient. They're also more affordable.
Volkswagen will start delivering ID.3 EVs to Europe in September
Volkswagen's ID.3 EV finally has an official release date. Consumers in most European countries will be able to order the car starting on June 17th.
UK may pay drivers to replace combustion cars with EVs
The UK may pay drivers up to £6,000 to replace their combustion engine cars with electric vehicles in a bid to revitalize the pandemic-struck economy.
Adidas and Allbirds team up to make environmentally friendly shoes
Adidas and Allbirds hope to create a high performance sneaker with the lowest carbon footprint to date.
Formula E racer disqualified for using an esports ringer in a virtual race
Formula E Audi driver Daniel Abt has been disqualified from an esports race and fined €10,000 for using a ringer in his place, according to Reuters.
Denmark's ambitious wind power plans include giant 'energy islands'
Denmark's new wind power project could boost Europe's offshore wine capacity by 54 percent.
NASA backs studies on environmental effects of COVID-19 lockdowns
NASA is funding studies showing how COVID-19 lockdowns have affected air, sea and light pollution around the world.
The UK finally welcomes e-scooters
The UK government is finally embracing e-scooters.
Google's data centers will process some tasks when clean energy is abundant
Google's new carbon-intelligent computing platform will optimize how its data centers handle tasks to take advantage of solar and wind energy.
Green apps to help you celebrate Earth Day indoors
Green apps can set you on the right path to being environmentally friendly, even when that path doesn’t take you outside.
Clear skies and social distancing help Europe shatter solar energy records
The coronavirus pandemic is helping multiple countries in Europe set new records for solar energy generation. Production in the UK peaked at 9.68 gigawatts on Monday, according to a tracker developed by The University of Sheffield in collaboration with the National Grid.
Shell aims to be a net zero emissions business by 2050
Shell is the latest oil giant to commit to carbon neutrality.
Chevy's refreshed Bolt EV is delayed until 2021
So much for driving an updated Chevy Bolt EV in 2020. The company's Megan Soule told Electrek in a statement that it has pushed back the updated Bolt EV's release to 2021 due to the "current business situation" (read: the COVID-19 pandemic). The Bolt EUV crossover "remains on schedule" for the same year, Soule said. The updated version of the standard Bolt is expected to have a sportier design, more comfortable seats, a wider range of front cameras for adaptive cruise control and a better infotainment system, among other changes.
EPA weakens annual fuel economy standard increase to 1.5 percent
While coverage of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to dominate headlines, the Trump administration has quietly weakened the country's fuel economy standards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Rule.
VW’s e-BULLI concept shows how your classic van can become an EV
Recently, we've seen Volkswagen experiment with combining its old-school aesthetic and modern tech. Last summer, it showed off its Type 20 electric concept -- a 1962 Microbus crammed with tech and an electric motor instead of an engine. Thanks to a partnership with VW and eClassics, it might soon be easier to get your hands on your own vintage Volkswagen-turned EV. This week, VW unveiled its e-BULLI concept and announced that eClassics will convert T1 vehicles, like the classic VW camper vans, into e-BULLI-style EVs.