environment
EVs’ Environmental Benefits Depend on High Mileage: Study
There’s no question that EVs are better for the environment as far as tailpipe emissions go, but research suggests that the production of batteries poses a problem when comparing EVs and ICE-equipped cars. In order for EVs to be environmentally beneficial, drivers must pass a certain mileage threshold, but many U.S.…
SpaceX Starship Explosion Damages Texas State Park
The damage caused by the SpaceX Starship explosion on April 20 is coming to light, and the environmental destruction the blast left behind in Boca Chica is more extensive than wildlife officials expected. It took just under four minutes after launch for several engines aboard Starship to malfunction — leading to the…
Porsche Unveils 2024 Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid: Insane 729 HP & 700 lb-ft
A few months ago, I got some time behind the wheel of the brand-new 2024 Porsche Cayenne. I drove the S model and the top-tier, wicked-fast Turbo GT; both were incredible. In fact, I’d say it’s comfortably the best SUV on sale today. Of course, Porsche being Porsche, it hasn’t been content with the Turbo GT’s 650…
Diesel Tuners Fined $1M for Emissions Tampering
The EPA’s fight against coal rollers continues as the agency slapped two Idaho tuning shops with a $1 million total fine for selling diesel emissions defeat devices. according to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice. GDP Tuning and Gorilla Performance, and their owner Barry Pierce, racked up the fine for…