Daimler’s 12.2 MPG Supertruck Smashes DOE Fuel Efficiency Target
The US Department of Energy (DOE) may not be looking for Optimus Prime, but they want his kind to be more fuel efficient. In...
Nissan LEAF Battery More Reliable Than Conventional Engines
According to data aggregated by Warranty Direct, in the UK, the Nissan LEAF battery pack is (surprise!) more reliable than conventional engines, by how...
Electric Vehicle Batteries Cheaper Than Expected
One of the biggest things holding back sales of electric vehicles is the price of the battery. Sure, you save money on gas and...
NASA Using Distributed Propulsion for Electric Airplane
An announcement made by NASA changes our perspective of Airplane wings and propulsion system. NASA announced its distributed propulsion design on which it was...
EVs Emit Less Heat Than Gas Counterparts, Scientists Find
It is official. Scientists just proved that EVs are much cooler that their fossil fuel-powered ancestors.
OK, yes, having a Tesla definitely makes you stand...
Self Driving Tesla Available Three Months from Now
Do you fancy talking to your Tesla ala Knight Rider? Well, maybe not. But riding a fast self driving car like Johnny Cab in the...
Electric Vehicles Could Reduce Summer City Emissions, say Researchers
We already know that electric vehicles can significantly reduce emissions, merely by virtue of the fact that they can be recharged via renewable energy,...
Tesla Model S Now Has a Certified Pre-Owned Program
It looks like Tesla has launched a Certified Pre-owned program for the Model S sedan. One of the CPO Model S buyers posted the photos of...
Nissan Leaf “TRON Edition” on Dutch Smart Highway
Here at The Green Optimistic, we love solar power, and it turns out that lots of Nissan Leaf owners love solar power, too.
We already...
Tesla Motors is Now Open For Business in New Jersey!
Tesla Motors’ direct sales model has repeatedly drawn fire from the ADAs (automobile dealership associations), which has led to prohibition in a number...
