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GM unveils Ultra Cruise hands-free driving system, launch planned for 2023

October 26, 2021October 7, 2021 by Curtis Joe

Today, General Motors pulled back the curtains on Ultra Cruise, its next-generation hands-free driver assist technology. This comes but days after the company secured new permits for their autonomous ridesharing project, Cruise. Read more: Best electric cars – a buyer’s guide Let’s talk about what Ultra Cruise actually is. Cruisin’ on down main street To understand …

How do solar panels work? An in-depth explanation anyone can follow

October 5, 2021 by Jeanne Yacoubou, MS

You’ve seen them on rooftops. Maybe at road construction sites in the middle of nowhere. Sleek, shiny, usually black or blue, you may wonder: How do solar panels work? Fortunately, it isn’t rocket science. In fact, the physics behind solar is summed up in only four steps and two words: photovoltaic (PV) effect. In …

What is the best angle for solar panels?

September 17, 2021 by Jeanne Yacoubou, MS

The secret to getting the most out of your solar panels is a little more complicated than just setting them outside and hoping the big ball of fire in the sky does its thing. In fact, there’s a few important things to keep in mind and to calculate for solar panel placement that will …

How long do solar panels last?

September 16, 2021 by Jeanne Yacoubou, MS

If you’re like most green homeowners considering solar power, you naturally want to know: How long do solar panels last? With the significant financial investment you’re about to make with a residential rooftop or ground mount solar array, you deserve to get a trustworthy and accurate answer to this question. The answer about how …

7 tips on how to clean solar panels the right way

September 14, 2021 by Jeanne Yacoubou, MS

If you’re one of millions of green homeowners who receive all or most of their household energy from the sun, pat yourself on the back. Before you finish reading this article, however, thousands of tiny dirt and dust particles will be falling on your photovoltaic (PV) modules. So, too, are bird droppings, leaves, and …

Solar panels cost: Everything you need to know

September 6, 2021 by Jeanne Yacoubou, MS

Are you wondering if the benefits of a home solar installation will outweigh the costs for you? There’s no doubt that solar energy is gaining in popularity among homeowners wanting to join the green energy revolution. Today, interested consumers have many solar companies competing for their business. Consequently, the cost of a solar panel installation …

10 of the fastest electric cars ever made: Ultimate power

September 8, 2021July 21, 2021 by Will Oxtoby

There is something about the human spirit that makes us want to go faster, further, and higher than anybody else. It’s a competitive edge that drives technology forward and leaves the rest of the human race in quiet awe. So when we finally accepted that oil’s days were numbered and we would have to switch …

Ford F-150 Lightning: Is this the best electric pickup for most people?

July 22, 2021July 21, 2021 by Will Oxtoby

Ford is the poster child for companies that embody the “American dream” – and as the world collectively turns to more sustainable sources of energy, Ford looks to bring all-electric trucks to the average American with the Ford F-150 Lightning. Announced on May 19, 2021, the Ford F-150 Lightning will strive to be a real …

What is MPGe?

June 9, 2021 by Bogdan Petrovan

When you’re shopping around for a new hybrid or electric car, you’ll likely come across the acronym “MPGe”. An abbreviation for “miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent”, MPGe is an energy efficiency metric introduced in 2010 by the Environmental Protection Agency to compare the amount of energy consumed by vehicles powered by alternative fuel to gas-powered …

How do lithium-ion batteries work?

June 9, 2021 by Bogdan Petrovan

The lithium-ion batteries found in EVs, smartphones, headphones, and many other gadgets use a reversible chemical reaction to circulate electrons and generate electrical energy. Lithium-ion batteries are present in most of your high-tech rechargeable devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, speakers, headphones, etc. They play a central role in the modern mobile culture as they …