Michelin solution could bring inflatable sails to oil tankers

WISAMO wind-sail project - MichelinMichelin, the company best known for making tires, on Tuesday presented the latest version of an inflatable wing sail system that could help decarbonize oil tankers, vehicle carriers, and other sea freight, as well as some pleasure craft. Called Wing Sail Mobility (WISAMO), the project is a collaborative venture between Michelin Research &...

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y recalled for potential brake issue

Tesla Model YTesla is recalling nearly 6,000 Model 3 and Model Y electric cars for brake-caliper bolts that could be loose. First spotted by Reuters, the recall covers Model 3 sedans from model years 2019 to 2021, and Model Y crossovers from model years 2020 and 2021. A recall filing from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) say the loose...

2022 BMW i4 up close: How does it size up vs. Model 3?

2022 BMW i4BMW yesterday unveiled its latest pair of electric vehicles, the i4 and the iX which will both launch in the first quarter of next year. Though the iX is the more exciting of the two vehicles with a more upscale interior and bolder styling, the i4 is the car with more of a direct target: the Tesla Model 3. And it was fitting that BMW chose to...

Do EV fast-charging reservations make sense? EVgo thinks so

EVgo ReservationsEVgo is introducing a reservation program for its public fast-charging sites, allowing customers to reserve a charging station ahead of time, but only in certain West Coast locations. The EVgo Reservations program is now available at 17 sites in Northern California, Southern California, and Washington State, the company said in a press release...

Report: Hyundai has stopped developing gasoline-vehicle powertrains

2021 Hyundai Sonata N LineHyundai has stopped developing new gasoline powertrains, and plans to cut internal-combustion models in order to free up more resources for electric cars, according to a recent Reuters report. The automaker plans to reduce the number of internal-combustion models in its lineup by 50%, and wants to finalize a long-term strategy to shift away from...