Samantha Joe, Author at The Green Optimistic

Pavegen Brings Energy Generated by Soccer to Lagos, Nigeria

Samantha Joe — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 21:02:30 +0000

Lagos, the megacity of Nigeria, has found a new energy source, thanks to Pavegen. The British technology company recently installed its technology into a soccer pitch. The Pavegen soccer field converts the energy generated by players’ footsteps into electricity. The electricity then powers the lights for the pitch. This technology gives Lagos a clean, sustainable […]

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Renault Electric Vehicles Top Sales in 2015

Samantha Joe — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 18:08:09 +0000

Renault has risen to the top in Europe. Renault electric vehicles are surging in the market — the automaker is now the top performer on the continent when it comes to electric vehicles, taking a market share of 23.6%. In 2015, 23,086 units were registered, which is a 49% increase from the previous year. Twenty […]

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Beat Winter with a Self-Heating Battery

Samantha Joe — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:45:40 +0000

Researchers believe they have found the next way to cure winter blues – for electric vehicle battery technology, anyways. A lithium-ion battery that heats on its own when the temperature is below 32° F could be used in many ways. The team of scientists believes it will be most impactful for electric vehicle owners who […]

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Evovelo Combines Solar-Powered Tricycle and EV

Samantha Joe — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:32:02 +0000

evovelo, a Spanish startup, is joining others in combining cycling and vehicles. Their prototype, the evovelo mö, was recently revealed. The evovelo hybrid tricycle, or velomobile, resembles a small vehicle, with a fully enclosed body and seating room for two. The range for electric-only use is 50km, and the battery pack charges via solar panels […]

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Gas Prices Key in Fuel Efficiency Targets

Samantha Joe — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 08:48:51 +0000

Fuel efficiency targets are still a big focus for automakers. At the Detroit Auto Show, vehicles with engines that are just as powerful as years before are being shown off, but with a smaller size and less gas consumption. Carmakers have swapped stainless steel in favor of aluminum and other lightweight materials. They’ve added gears to […]

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Solar Powered Travel Record Broken by NASA

Samantha Joe — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 08:48:02 +0000

A NASA spacecraft has set a new record for longest distance traveled when using solar power. Juno, the first solar powered spacecraft, was launched in 2011. On Wednesday, it was around 493 million miles away from the sun. Juno was specifically designed to be able to operate at such a far distance away, with a […]

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Samsung Has What’s Next for EV Batteries

Samantha Joe — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:27:53 +0000

Did you know Samsung had its own business unit dedicated to batteries? Samsung SDI previewed a prototype design at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit recently. The prototype, a Samsung electric vehicle battery, was designed to improve the driving range of future electric vehicle, as well as reducing harmful impact during production. The high-density […]

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Toyota Uses Mirai FCV to Show Off Future Plans

Samantha Joe — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:26:13 +0000

Another day at the North American International Auto Show, another cool thing to show. Toyota Motor Corp showed off a conceptual “connected” vehicle, which uses satellites for communication. The concept car was developed based on the Toyota Mirai FCV, a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle that was one of the first to be available for sale commercially. […]

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The Perks of Owning an Electric Vehicle

Samantha Joe — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:41:19 +0000

Thinking about an electric vehicle but haven’t pulled the trigger yet? We’ve outlined five electric vehicle benefits to help you make your decision: Reducing Emissions In the state of Utah alone, vehicle emissions contribute to almost half of the total amount of harmful air pollution. Purchasing an electric vehicle means you’re doing your part in […]

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Solar Powered Aircraft Paves Way for Satellites

Samantha Joe — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:40:05 +0000

The solar powered aircraft, Solar Impulse 2, hasn’t yet finished the journey around the world, but next steps are already being considered for new aircraft. The team that built the plane are mulling over not only the fate of Solar Impulse 2 after its journey, but also what lies ahead for other planes like it. […]

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Lexus LF-FC Shows Off Hydrogen Power

Samantha Joe — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:39:37 +0000

Hydrogen vehicles seem to be the priority for Toyota right now. The carmaker has been pushing hard, and so has its luxury brand. A Lexus hydrogen fueled vehicle concept, the LF-FC, was shown at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. The LF-FC showed off an all-wheel drive fuel cell power system and a holographic controlled interface that […]

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You Can Summon Your Tesla from Now On

Samantha Joe — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:58:14 +0000

If you have a Tesla Model S, you can now make it come to you. The carmaker has pushed out a recent Tesla Model S software update. The Autopilot feature was modified with the update, and also added the capability for the car to both park itself and drive to you – within reason. Noted […]

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A New Kind of Funky Hybrid: Solar and Pedal Power

Samantha Joe — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:55:51 +0000

A new type of hybrid vehicle has debuted, and it’s completely clean. Combining solar power and cycling, the Elf was shown at the Consumer Electronics Show last week. Billed as the future of environmentally friendly transport, the solar powered hybrid bicycle appears to be an inverted tricycle with an oval-shaped body. With no doors or […]

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2017 Ford Fusion Energi Showcases Huge Updates

Samantha Joe — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:50:03 +0000

Ford looks to make a statement with Energi. Originally introduced three years ago, the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi hybrid underwent a major refresh. It’s still a plug-in model, but it has undergone both aesthetic and technologic changes. Both the interior and exterior were updated, as well as a slew of high-tech features added. Ford called it […]

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Wind Power Could be Produced With Plastic Grass

Samantha Joe — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 18:46:07 +0000

While wind power generation is not a new concept, it is normally recognized by the need for a traditional windmill or wind turbine to be installed to harness the energy. However, a new type of generator has discovered a way to get energy from the wind without the need for a traditional machine. This generator […]

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Biogas Production Turns to Cheese

Samantha Joe — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 17:41:35 +0000

The French are known for their cheese, and now they’re putting it to work. In Albertville, a small city on the border of France and Italy, their electricity is, in part, supplied by cheese. The power is electric, but a new biogas production facility uses byproduct of Beaufort cheese, a regional product, to generate the electricity. […]

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Penn State to Improve Li-Ion Battery Safety

Samantha Joe — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 17:40:51 +0000

Part of a battery getting better means getting safer. Scientists at Penn State’s Battery and Energy Storage Technology (BEST) Center have been working on improvements in li-ion battery safety. They have inserted sensors that would warn users to potential internal problems. Li-ion batteries are common, as they are light, small, and provide more energy, relative […]

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Electric Single Passenger Helicopter Shows Off at CES

Samantha Joe — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 17:40:28 +0000

You may be able to fly yourself somewhere soon. At the Consumer Electronics Show, Chinese drone manufacturer Ehang claimed to have built an electric single passenger helicopter that is self-piloting. Allegedly, a person would be able to travel 10 miles in it. It is supposedly capable of lifting off, flying, detecting obstacles, and landing safely, all […]

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Hybrid Aircraft Could Turn Into Reality, Thanks to NASA

Samantha Joe — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 17:39:57 +0000

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) might be best known for its space endeavors, but it does a lot of work inside our atmosphere, too. Researchers at the NASA Glenn Research Center are working on the creation of a hybrid aircraft. Much like a hybrid road vehicle, it would be powered by both fossil […]

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Gogoro Electric Scooter Home Charger Unveiled

Samantha Joe — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 18:49:01 +0000

Like other firms at the Consumer Electronics Show, Gogoro is showing off their next big thing. Gogoro is the manufacturer of electric Smartscooters, popular in Taiwan and set to be introduced in Amsterdam this year. Part of their popularity stems from their battery banks, where users can swap out their dying batteries for charged ones, […]

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Modified Enzyme May Bring Affordable Hydrogen Fuel One Step Closer

Samantha Joe — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 18:48:21 +0000

Hydrogen has high potential to fuel vehicles, but as pure hydrogen does not exist naturally, it must be derived from other compounds that contain hydrogen. Researchers have been able to make headway on the journey towards taking hydrogen fuel from water, and now in a cost-effective way. Hydrogen fueled cars have not been able to […]

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Faraday Future Reveals Prototype FFZERO1 at CES

Samantha Joe — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 07:10:06 +0000

The Faraday Future prototype has been revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show. The vehicle prototype, dubbed “FFZERO1,” was shown on Monday. The vehicle, resembling the Batmobile with its futuristic shape, is part of the carmaker’s mission to disrupt the automobile industry and compete against other manufacturers, like Tesla. The senior vice president of research and […]

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Tesla 2015 Sales Results Show Promise

Samantha Joe — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 21:12:16 +0000

Tesla 2015 sales finished strong with a solid fourth quarter. Despite facing challenges like manufacturing multiple models concurrently, Tesla Motors managed to deliver over 50,000 Model S (sedan) and Model X (sport utility) vehicles in 2015, in line with their annual sales goals, which were adjusted during the year. Quarterly performance, year over year, was […]

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Honda Debuted its Own Battery Recycling Program

Samantha Joe — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 21:11:31 +0000

Honda has debuted their own battery recycling program. In an effort to reuse used lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries, a Honda battery recycling program was unveiled late last year. This process was introduced at Eco-Projects 2015 in Tokyo. The program aims to utilize salvaged materials from the li-ion batteries for nickel-metal-hyrdride (NiMH) units. How does the Honda battery […]

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Global Direct Drive Wind Turbine Market to Grow

Samantha Joe — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 21:11:03 +0000

Thanks to China, the wind turbine market is expected to see growth. The world direct drive wind turbine market (or, gearless) is likely to see sustained growth over the next 10 years as plants focus on improving operational efficiency and minimizing costs of maintenance. Adoption of the gearless wind turbines will likely be seen the […]

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Cleaner Fuel Cells on the Way from Moscow

Samantha Joe — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 14:01:48 +0000

A European research team has been working on ion-exchange membranes that convert energy created by chemical reactions. These membranes are based on amphiphilic compounds, and are synthetic. This has great implications for the use of clean fuel cells. The team, comprised of Russian, French and German scientists, have been collaborating to create this process that […]

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Mercedes Taking Next Step in EV Production

Samantha Joe — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 14:01:25 +0000

Mercedes is trying to speed up its entry into the electric vehicle market. It has been reported that the carmaker is possibly developing a platform to underpin four future models of Mercedes electric vehicles. Called EVA, it will share similarities with the current MRA structure that is the basis of vehicles from the C- to S-Class. […]

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Chinese EV Start-ups Starting to Emerge

Samantha Joe — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 13:51:06 +0000

Chinese electric vehicle start-ups are looking to disrupt the market, and fast. Carmakers are surprisingly slow when it comes to electric cars. Whether it’s offering only one model, or producing hybrids, there is not much choice for a fully electric vehicle. In 2016, though, that could change, as a new wave of Chinese automakers are set […]

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Elon Musk: How Many Solar Panels Does the World Need?

Samantha Joe — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 13:50:32 +0000

Elon Musk has an idea how many solar power panels would be required. While being interviewed at the American Geophysical Union meeting, Musk stated that if only a corner of Nevada or Utah were covered in panels, the solar energy generation rate would be enough to power the entire United States. At an earlier talk, Musk […]

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EAGLESolar to Determine European Solar Power Systems’ Viability

Samantha Joe — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 20:26:46 +0000

Europe is working on its own version of Google’s Project Sunroof. Project Sunroof is one of Google’s newest services, calculating potential savings when home owners switch their electricity supply to rooftop solar power systems. One of the limiting factors to its popularity, however, is that it is only available for a few cities in the United […]

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The First Biologically Powered Microchip is Here

Samantha Joe — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 20:26:29 +0000

Bio-technology has made a huge stride forward. Microchips are everywhere, from in our computers to in our pets (as RFID ear tags). The newest microchip technology, however, has been created by researchers at Columbia University. They have created a biologically powered microchip, using a chemical biological process to power an integrated circuit. To create the process, […]

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Sony’s New Sulfur Rechargeable Battery Has an Increased Lifespan of 40%

Samantha Joe — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 14:31:15 +0000

In five years, your smartphone could be powered completely differently. Sony has revealed that is developing new sulfur rechargeable battery technology that would replace lithium-ion (li-ion) units. The goal is to have them ready for the market in 2020. By using sulfur compounds as material for the electrode, the energy density per volume (i.e. the energy […]

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The New Bacteria-Powered Battery Made From Paper

Samantha Joe — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 14:30:00 +0000

Not only will batteries be powered differently in the future, they’ll probably look different too. Origami, the Japanese craft of paper folding, can be used to create everything from cranes to dragons. An engineer from Binghamton University has found a way to apply the idea to batteries as well. The foldable paper battery is bacteria-powered; […]

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Renewable Energy Tax Credits Extended in U.S. for Another 5 Years

Samantha Joe — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 08:23:56 +0000

With the clock ticking on some critical credits, U.S. Congress agreed to extend them. Renewable energy tax credits that were set to expire in 2016 have now been extended for another five years. The tax credits were for investment in solar and wind power. With this agreement, it’s expected that energy projects that were once up […]

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Audi’s New Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Q6 H-Tron to be Launched in 2016

Samantha Joe — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 08:23:38 +0000

More hydrogen fuel cell vehicles may be on the way. Audi’s parent company, Volkswagen, did not have a great year. With its emissions cheating scandal going on and on in the press, the image of the brand, and its group, is tarnished. It will cost Volkswagen a lot, not only to make things right, but also […]

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Costa Rica Exceeds Renewable Energy Targets

Samantha Joe — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 08:22:54 +0000

Powering a country on renewable sources is possible. The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) announced that the country achieved “99 percent renewable electricity generation” this past year. For 285 days of the year, the country’s grids were powered completely by renewable resources. A majority of renewable electricity generation comes from hydroelectric plants, which takes advantage of […]

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Hydrogen Vehicles Among London’s Taxis, Soon

Samantha Joe — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 13:16:52 +0000

London has a new kind of taxi in town. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles operated by a company called Green Tomato Cars, started to pick up passengers soon after COP21 (the Paris agreement) was signed by world leaders, officially recognizing the “urgent and potentially irreversible threat” to our world, posed by climate change. The cars being used […]

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Urus SUV Could Be Lamborghini’s First Plug-In Hybrid

Samantha Joe — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 13:15:37 +0000

A new Lamborghini hybrid vehicle could be on the horizon. The business case has not been signed off on just yet, but the Lamborghini Urus SUV could be the first plug-in hybrid for the automaker. Originally offered as a non-hybrid twin-turbo V8 model, future iterations could involve hybrid technology. A Lamborghini hybrid vehicle would be the […]

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Largest Energy-Saving Regulation to Date Released

Samantha Joe — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 12:43:24 +0000

The United States is getting serious about energy saving.The Department of Energy (DOE) oversees and creates rules that govern energy efficiency of both household and commercial products. In the past six years, the department has ordered 34 new or updated appliance standards, covering more than 40 different types of products. The newest piece of energy […]

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Ford’s Hybrids May Soon Drive Themselves

Samantha Joe — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 08:45:57 +0000

Perhaps sooner than you think, your car will be driving itself. Hot on the heels of last week’s announcement that Ford would fund electric vehicle product expansion via a multi-billion dollar investment, the carmaker revealed its ambitions regarding driverless cars. Ford autonomous hybrid vehicles are definitely in the future. At Ford’s Research & Innovation Center, situated […]

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Nissan and Eaton Have Great Plans for Used EV Batteries!

Samantha Joe — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 20:38:57 +0000

Nissan and Eaton, an energy management company, have announced a new partnership. Eaton provides solutions in electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power, with a focus on efficiency, safety and sustainability. The purpose of the two firms working together is to create second-life electric vehicle energy solutions. In layman’s terms — recycling power supplies from electric vehicles to […]

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Intelligent Energy to Extend Drones’ Battery Life by Using Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Samantha Joe — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 21:27:45 +0000

Drones have been making headlines for the past while. The small flying machines are fun to play with, and have a variety of uses, but they are still not the most practical of options for industry use. The chief drawback is that the battery life is short, usually peaking at 20 minutes. At this year’s Consumer […]

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Google’s Project Sunroof Expands to Nine States

Samantha Joe — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 21:13:29 +0000

The mission of Google is to “organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” While the first instinct is to think about the search engine and its continuous efforts to catalog and rank websites in search, the company also has physical world projects like Google Maps and Google Flights. Project Sunroof is […]

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Truly Environmentally Friendly Plastic is Here

Samantha Joe — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 21:11:28 +0000

A research team at Colorado State University has developed a new type of biodegradable polymer. The polymer is made up of the monomer Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL). A monomer is a molecule that can be bonded to identical molecules to form a polymer. When heated, this material transforms back into its original molecular state. This makes the […]

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Volkswagen to Integrate Flat Batteries to its Future Electric Vehicles

Samantha Joe — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 21:09:30 +0000

Volkswagen AG is working to further their electric vehicle division. Following its emissions manipulation scandal earlier in the year, the carmaker is making plans to integrate flat batteries in their cars as a way to elevate sales. The plans include developing an internal architecture for their vehicles that allows for the installation of such a battery. […]

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Climate Change Action Possible Through Chemicals

Samantha Joe — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 07:21:08 +0000

Climate change and the chemical industry don’t seem to go hand in hand. However, developments in and knowledge from the industry play a critical role in creating solutions in fighting the issues at hand. Climate change action is possible through chemical research and development. One key alternative energy supply is solar power. Solar panels would […]

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Be Amazed: These Socks Generate Energy from Urine

Samantha Joe — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 07:20:13 +0000

At the University of West England, a research team has developed a new kind of energy creating clothing: a pair of socks that use urine for generating electricity. These socks can store up to 650 milliliters of liquid by using a network of built-in tubes. The liquid is forced through microbial cells by using the […]

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Solar Panel Installations Growing in America, Report Says

Samantha Joe — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 15:47:56 +0000

According to a new report, U.S. Solar Market Insight Report, Q3 2015, it appears that this year will turn out to be an excellent year for solar panel installations in America. The country has seen eight straight quarters where over one gigawatt of photovoltaic (PV) capacity was installed. Last year, over six gigawatts of capacity total […]

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Tesla Motors Hiring People Big Time

Samantha Joe — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 15:47:09 +0000

Job hunting? Consider taking a peek at Tesla’s job board on their website. Currently, there are 1,600-plus opportunities listed in a wide variety of jobs – radar engineers, service managers, and autopilot software engineers are just a few of the positions available. It’s hard to say definitively what that actually means, but it’s a good indicator […]

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Ford Electric Vehicles’ Future Looking Bright

Samantha Joe — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 15:46:05 +0000

Like other car manufacturers, Ford is investing heavily in electric autos. Ford has said that it will invest $4.5 billion in electric vehicles. This money will fund the addition of 13 electric and hybrid vehicles to their line up by 2020. That would increase the representation of green cars in their product assortment to 40%, up […]

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Electric Vehicle Fees Charged in 10 States

Samantha Joe — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 20:44:21 +0000

One of the basics of economics is that when something is more expensive, fewer people will buy it, and if something else is cheaper, more people will buy it. This principle can be applied to anything, like handbags, appliances, even vehicles. Right now, 10 U.S. states are making that ‘something’ an electric vehicle – by […]

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Floating Sea Wall Makes Energy from Rivers

Samantha Joe — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 20:43:42 +0000

Waterstudio, led by Koen Olthuis, is a Dutch firm that explores solutions in urban planning and research as it relates to water. One of their concepts is a floating sea wall, named The Parthenon. The Parthenon serves multiple purposes: it slows water as it pushes into a harbor, and harvests the energy that water generates. […]

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Forestry Waste Could Be the New Source of Biofuel for Aviation

Samantha Joe — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 18:55:11 +0000

Aviation firms and scientists are researching whether waste from the forestry industry could be converted to jet plane fuel. The project will be led by the University of British Columbia (UBC) and NORAM Engineering and Constructors. Companies involved include manufacturers (Boeing, Bombardier), airlines (Air Canada, WestJet) and fuel producers (SkyNRG). The objective of the investigation […]

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Ionik: Hyundai’s Newest Electric Car to be Launched in 2016

Samantha Joe — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 18:54:48 +0000

In another win for the carmaker and its efforts in green technology, the newest Hyundai electric car is set to be the first of its kind. Dubbed the IONIQ, it is set to be unveiled in South Korea in January 2016. The vehicle will also show at car shows in Geneva and New York later […]

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Volvo’s New S90 Plug-In Hybrid to Add Autonomous Features

Samantha Joe — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 22:27:59 +0000

Autonomous or semi-autonomous features are becoming quite common in the market. You may already own a vehicle with these. The features are actions or sensors in your vehicle that assist you when driving, such as adaptive cruise control or lane departure warning systems. The newest Volvo plug-in hybrid, the S90, is going to include some of this […]

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Thermoelectric Table from Ikea Turns Heat Into Electricity

Samantha Joe — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 20:11:55 +0000

You may not realize how much heat everyday objects give off. Your computer, television, or even your cup of tea – all of these radiate heat, but it’s wasted. For years, being able to turn this heat into electricity was a dream. Now, with thermoelectric technology, it may be possible. New concepts, like generators built […]

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Research Finds New Way to Double Solar Cell Efficiency

Samantha Joe — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 20:11:21 +0000

Researchers from the University of Twente in the Netherlands has shown that it may be possible to double the amount of energy production from a solar cell. These cells are typically flat, but when minuscule silicon pillars are added to the surface, the production of electricity was found to double. This research was published in […]

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Chinese Electric Car Market Growing Steadily

Samantha Joe — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 20:11:04 +0000

The Chinese electric car market is forecast to become the world’s largest. Sales are estimated to be between 220,000 and 250,000 vehicles, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. This represents at least one-third of global electric vehicle sales, as the total is expected to increase to 600,000 cars. Currently, the United States is […]

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Hyundai’s Hydrogen Car Sets New Land-Speed Record

Samantha Joe — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 20:09:42 +0000

A new record was just set for hydrogen fuel cell-powered land speed. The Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, which is available in the United States, set the record at the Soggy Dry Lake Bed in California. The top speed? 152.24 kilometers per hour, or approximately 94 miles per hour. It may not sound fast, but it’s the […]

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Solar Powered Homes Valued Higher

Samantha Joe — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 20:08:53 +0000

Research has found that a solar powered home brings more value when it’s time to sell. The study, Appraising into the Sun: Six-State Solar Home Paired-Sales Analysis, found that having a house with solar power, e.g. having a photovoltaic (PV) system, added increased the value of that home in six different markets. Photovoltaic refers to […]

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New Ethanol Conversion to Deliver More Energy

Samantha Joe — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 09:43:37 +0000

Researchers have found a new method of ethanol conversion that may be applied to the development of renewable fuels. Ethanol, a corn-based product, is traditionally added into engine fuel. You may see signs when filling up your vehicle with gasoline that it contains ethanol. Though it is added to fuel to help decrease emissions, the […]

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Porsche Plans Fully Electric Vehicle by 2020

Samantha Joe — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 21:00:45 +0000

Porsche is joining numerous other car manufacturers in the effort to bring environmentally-friendly vehicles to the market. During its yearly press conference, it was announced that the first Porsche fully electric car would be produced. The manufacturer has previously built hybrid vehicles, such as the Cayenne S E-Hybrid, but this completely electric model is a […]

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