Emails Reveal Elon Musk Oversaw Deceptive 2016 Tesla Self-Driving Video; Could Lead to Criminal Charges
By B.N. Frank Experts have warned for years that all autonomous aka self-driving software applications are problematic (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) – not…
Electric Vehicles
DOE Announces Online Tool that Identifies Locations Where U.S. Should (and Shouldn’t) Install Solar Panels, Wind Turbines, and EV Charging Stations
By B.N. Frank Experts continue to warn about dangers as well as shortcomings associated with controversial “clean energy” and/or “green energy” technology, infrastructure, and operation. …
Fatal Tesla Crash Lawsuit Testimony: 2016 Autopilot Demo Video Was “faked”
By B.N. Frank Experts and research have warned for years that all autonomous aka self-driving software applications are problematic (see 1, 2, 3, 4) –…
Legislators Introduce State Bill to Ban Electric Vehicles
By B.N. Frank We can only hope that someday soon electric vehicles (EVs) will be less expensive, more eco-friendly, and safer. In the meantime, numerous…
Nat’l Safety Chief Concerned about Increased Risks Associated with Oversized Electric Vehicles with 2000-3000 lb. Battery Packs
By B.N. Frank Electric vehicles (EVs) have many proponents including the Biden administration which continues to fund their manufacturing, maintenance, and operation in the U.S. …
Recipient of $200M Federal Grant to Help Build Electric Vehicle Batteries in U.S. Must Pay $33.5M Fine for Pollution Overseas
By B.N. Frank Fires associated with EVs – including bikes and trucks – continue to be reported in the U.S. as well as worldwide. Of…
Plans Nixed for Electric Garbage Trucks due to Charging Obstacles and “they could not plow the snow effectively”
By B.N. Frank Problems associated with electric vehicles (EVs) – including bikes and trucks – continue to make headlines. Not all of them are even…
Tesla Owner Stranded At Supercharger Station On Christmas Eve After Cold Weather Paralyzes Battery
By Tyler Durden Besides freezing door handles, Tesla owners who braved the cold this Christmas weekend were met with ‘winter range anxiety.’ As we explained…
Fires Generate Demands for E-Bike Education and Regulation
By B.N. Frank Although the charging of electric vehicles (EVs) potentially threating power grids (see 1, 2) and ecological damage from mining for EV batteries…
Switzerland Plans to Restrict the Use of Electric Cars During the Winter Energy Crisis
By Daisy Luther Electric cars may not be terribly useful in the midst of an energy crisis. While almost 6 million of these are on…
Government Considers Limiting and/or Banning Electric Vehicle Use to Avoid Power Blackouts
By B.N. Frank In October, some European leaders announced they would be returning to fossil fuels to resolve their energy crises. Of course, that won’t…
Polestar Charges $17.50 Per Horsepower For Boost Package As Microtransactions Invade Car Industry
By Tyler Durden We’ve come across what could be another automotive company intentionally detuning engines so it can offer performance packages to customers via an…
High Energy Prices Impede Electric Vehicle Battery Plants in EU
By B.N. Frank Last month, European leaders announced they would be returning to fossil fuels to resolve their energy crises. More recently, Volkswagen announced that…
Mining for Electric Vehicle Batteries, Other Tech, Could Threaten Already Declining Salmon Population
By B.N. Frank Ingredients needed to make batteries for controversial (and flammable) electric vehicle (EV) batteries (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,…