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Cheaper EVs on the Horizon | Giga Gears
One of the biggest hurdles to electric car proliferation is the cost. According to Cox Automotive new EVs are selling on average about $5,000 more than gas-powered vehicles — $53,469 vs. $48,334. While government incentives can negate some of that gap, and electric cars don’t need pricy gasoline or as much maintenance…
Atlanta Road Fire Caused by Broken Gas Line | Giga Gears
Residents living in southwest Atlanta were greeted with a massive fire burning on Sylvan Road this morning thanks to a broken natural gas line. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the fire was caused by a contractor who was working on a four-inch gas line and damaged it, resulting in a fire that burned up…
Countries Discuss Reversing Fossil Fuel Car Bans
In the wake of the United Kingdom Prime Minister opening discussions on potentially delaying the country’s ban on the sale of new gas and diesel cars, we thought it might be a good idea to look at how well some countries are prepared for their own self-imposed bans. How many countries are actually on track to meet…
2024 VW Tiguan PHEV: Unbeatable EV Range | Giga Gears
The Tiguan is one of Volkwagen’s best-selling models. Since the crossover hit the market way back in 2007, Volkswagen says more than 7.6 million have been sold around the globe. Those hits should continue with the all new third generation Tiguan. Volkswagen revealed the all new 2024 model, and the big news is that…
NASA Probe Skimming the Sun’s Surface | Giga Gears
The Parker Space Probe is described by NASA as being “about the size of a small car,” and its only goal is to fly as close to the sun as possible to try to unravel some solar mysteries. What exactly is going on in the ‘solar corona,’ and what do solar flares really do? The space car, launched back in 2018, is…
