Each one will be extremely desirable but at an attainable price. Autocar recently traveled to Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. It gleaned exclusive information about the future of Ford, directly from some of its top executives. The article is packed with insight, information, and many direct quotes. At InsideEVs, we’re just going to focus on details… Continue reading Ford Exec: Iconic Models To Go Affordably Electric: F-150, Mustang
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Yamaha & Sony Jointly Developed Autonomous Electric Sociable Cart
This is what happens when you combine electrification, automation and entertainment imaging technology in Japan. The SC-1 Sociable Cart unveiled this month by Yamaha and Sony is a pretty unusual electric vehicle, which is not that surprising considering it’s from Japan. The concept seems to combine several things, from all-electric drive using lithium-ion polymer battery,… Continue reading Yamaha & Sony Jointly Developed Autonomous Electric Sociable Cart
Aptera Reveals Resurrection Details, Tech Specs: No Plans To Die Again
The company will have direct distribution and even autonomous pretensions. If you have not been away from the news in the last few days, you already know Aptera has resurrected. But you are probably curious about how the company plans to deliver its car, what it will offer and, most of all, how it intends… Continue reading Aptera Reveals Resurrection Details, Tech Specs: No Plans To Die Again
Aptera Reveals Ressurection Details, Tech Specs: No Plans To Die Again
The company will have direct distribution and even autonomous pretensions. If you have not been away from the news in the last few days, you already know Aptera has resurrected. But you are probably curious about how the company plans to deliver its car, what it will offer and, most of all, how it intends… Continue reading Aptera Reveals Ressurection Details, Tech Specs: No Plans To Die Again
Exclusive Interview With Chris Anthony: Aptera’s CEO
He talks about the past and especially about the future of the company. Chris Anthony was one of the founders of the original Aptera. He is also one of the executives that want to finally deliver what promises to be the most energy-efficient car in the world. “We never stopped thinking Aptera since 2011 so… Continue reading Exclusive Interview With Chris Anthony: Aptera’s CEO
MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 Gets 30% More Battery Capacity
10.0 kWh battery replaces the previous 7.7 kWh so the range also should go up by around 30%. MINI announced that the plug-in hybrid MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 will get an update in the form of more energy-dense battery cells. The second-model evolution with 30% more battery capacity (10.0 kWh instead of 7.7… Continue reading MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 Gets 30% More Battery Capacity
UL Issues World’s First Certification For Repurposed EV Batteries
With UL 1974 certification, 4R Energy Corporation is ready for second-life energy storage deployment. 4R Energy Corporation, a Japanese joint venture of Nissan and Sumitomo Corporation, has become the world’s first to obtain UL certification for repurposed EV Batteries (UL 1974 – Standard for Evaluation for Repurposing Batteries). While we already saw multiple, mostly demonstration or… Continue reading UL Issues World’s First Certification For Repurposed EV Batteries
Mid-Cycle Facelift For Hyundai Ioniq Electric Appears In Amsterdam
Instead of purely cosmetic changes, the new EV has important improvements. It is hard to believe the Hyundai Ioniq Electric was presented three years ago, but it was. In 2016, it made its premiere with a disappointing battery pack of 28 kWh and a 110 mi (180 km) range. Its mid-cycle restyling finally made its… Continue reading Mid-Cycle Facelift For Hyundai Ioniq Electric Appears In Amsterdam
Bargersville Police Introduce U.S.’ First Tesla Model 3 Police Car
The police bought a Tesla Model 3 because it’s quick, silent and allows for savings compared to a gas car. The Bargersville Police Department has become the first police department in Indiana with a Tesla electric car and the first in the country with a Tesla Model 3. The main motivation behind the purchase was savings… Continue reading Bargersville Police Introduce U.S.’ First Tesla Model 3 Police Car
Bloomberg: VW’s Audi Negotiates Battery Supply Agreement With BYD
With Audi as a customer, BYD probably will need to step up its investments in battery production capacity again. According to Bloomberg’s unofficial sources, Audi (part of the Volkswagen Group) is in talks with Chinese BYD about lithium-ion battery supply for new models. Adding BYD to the list of suppliers would be important from the… Continue reading Bloomberg: VW’s Audi Negotiates Battery Supply Agreement With BYD