Chevrolet Kills Base $45,000 Blazer EV 1LT Trim GM has confirmed to InsideEVs that the 1LT entry-level model will not be part of the 2024 Blazer EV lineup but did not provide an explanation for the move. InsideEVs · Jul 31, 2023
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV 2LT AWD Starts At $56,715, Offers 279-Mile Range The RS AWD starts at $60,215 and the RS RWD is priced from $61,790; there's no mention of the promised $45K 1LT, though. Motor1 · Jul 31, 2023
Part 2: Texas backlash to Obama fueled conservative drive to reinterpret U.S. Constitution Barraging the Obama administration with lawsuits, the Texas attorney general’s office wasn’t just trying to block policies. It was injecting disruptive, overtly Christian legal philosophies into the mainstream, and grooming a generation of conservative legal warriors. The Texas Tribune · Jul 31, 2023
One aspect of last year’s offense the Titans hope continues in 2023 When the Titans were actually able to get that close, they had the best EPA near the goal line by far in 2022. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 30, 2023
‘Noah’s Ark’: The UK seed bank saving the future of wild plants The Millennium Seed Bank in Wakehurst stores 2.4 billion seeds as insurance against global plant extinction The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
Biden administration proposes new fuel economy standards, with higher bar for trucks The proposal would increase fuel economy for cars by 2% annually — and twice as fast for trucks and SUVs. The rule would pair with the EPA's ambitious plan to promote electric vehicles. WEKU · Jul 28, 2023
US proposes 18% fuel economy increase for new vehicle fleet from 2027 through 2032 The U.S. government wants to raise the fuel economy of new vehicles 18% by the 2032 model year so the fleet would average about 43.5 miles per gallon in real-world driving The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
AT&T and Verizon Say EPA and Other Third Parties Should Assess Lead Cables Issue Before Environmental Disaster Is Declared Both telcos have no plans, at least for now, to remove lead cables, and will be conducting further tests Multichannel News · Jul 27, 2023
7 Gas-Saving Tips That Actually Work These are gas-saving tips that will actually work for you and your car this year. Kiplinger · Jul 27, 2023
Tesla Exaggerates EV Range and Shuts Down Customer Complaints, Report Says A Reuters report citing a person familiar with Telsla's software also claims the automaker created a team to suppress range complaints about its EVs. Inverse · Jul 27, 2023
Alaska asks US Supreme Court to strike down the rejection of a proposed copper, gold mine The state of Alaska wants the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a federal agency’s rejection of a proposed copper and gold mine in southwest Alaska’s Bristol Bay region The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
Tesla’s Real-World And EPA Range Significantly Different: Recurrent Data Recurrent Auto analyzed data from thousands of Teslas to determine how the displayed range does not account for temperatures and driving conditions. InsideEVs · Jul 27, 2023
More than 40 people killed as wildfires rage in nine Mediterranean countries in record heatwave Thousands of firefighters tackle spreading flames as Rhodes placed under state of emergency The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023
Texas has already seen 25 chemical emergencies this year. Here’s how to protect yourself during the next one. Preparing for a chemical incident means knowing which industrial facilities are near you, creating a disaster supply kit and signing up for alerts from local emergency managers ahead of time. The Texas Tribune · Jul 26, 2023
InsideEVs · Jul 25, 2023 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron Prototype First Drive Review: Applied Learnings After years of growing its EV portfolio, Audi is poised to deliver its most appealing electric SUV yet.
Roll Call · Jul 25, 2023 Nervous automakers await rules pushing them toward EVs - Roll Call Automakers say the Biden administration’s goal of 67 percent of new cars being electric by 2032 is not reasonable or achievable.
InsideEVs · Jul 24, 2023 Rivian Updates Configurator With Dual-Motor, Standard Battery Pack Options A member of the Rivian owners club was able to reserve the R1T with dual motors and large pack for just $70,000.
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023 ‘Like a disaster movie’: Brit family in Corfu describe holiday horror and escape plan Family received evacuation order overnight as dozens of blazes erupted on the western island, with more than 2,000 people moved to safety
The Guardian - US · Jul 24, 2023 Lawsuit says US environmental agency ignores harm of biofuel production New suit charges that the EPA disregards ethanol production’s impact on endangered species as it is directed to study under law
InsideEVs · Jul 23, 2023 BMW i5 Production Gets Underway In Dingolfing, Germany BMW i5 production is now underway at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, which is the automaker's largest European production site.
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023 England survive Women’s World Cup scare but Haiti highlight problems for Lionesses to solve England 1-0 Haiti: The European champions edged past a spirited Haiti side inspired by the brilliant Melchie Dumornay
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 Pictures of the week: Rory McIlroy, protests and the Women’s World Cup The Independent’s picture editors bring you the best photography from all corners of the planet
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023 One of the world’s most dangerous places to fly: Nepal grapples with deadly air crashes The expansion of air travel has brought huge benefits to the mountainous country – but a poor safety record puts jobs and tourism at risk
The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2023 Newcrest’s lead contamination claims ‘inconsistent’ with expert report findings, its author says Prof Brian Gulson says Cadia Hill goldmine could not be ruled in or out as the source of the lead, despite it saying there was ‘no evidence’
The Texas Tribune · Jul 20, 2023 EPA will decide if the state is doing enough to reduce pollution in two East Texas counties The federal agency has settled a lawsuit the Sierra Club brought over pollution from a coal-burning power plant. The agreement requires the EPA to weigh in on the state’s plan to improve air quality in Rusk and Panola counties.