Tag: Electric vehicles

Electric car: Toyota reduces its need for rare earths

They have no intention of doing the same as others. After putting a lot of weight on the (successful) deployment of hybrid vehicles and the (future) deployment of hydrogen cars, Toyota has finally launched itself into the current race for 100% electric vehicles. But the Japanese manufacturer wants to do it with his sauce –… Continue reading Electric car: Toyota reduces its need for rare earths

Existing EV batteries could be recharged five times faster

BMW Lithium-ion batteries have massively improved in the last half-decade, but there are still issues. The biggest, especially for EVs, is that charging takes too long to make them as useful as regular cars for highway driving. Researchers from the University of Warwick (WMG) have discovered that we may not need to be so patient,… Continue reading Existing EV batteries could be recharged five times faster

Is 4,000 MPG Possible? Students Put Fuel-Efficiency Records To The Test At Make the Future California

HOUSTON, Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Shell, in conjunction with Sonoma Raceway and Speedway Motorsports Inc., will welcome student teams from up to 100 high schools and universities across North and South America to Make the Future California featuring Shell Eco-marathon Americas from April 19-22, 2018. Make the Future California provides a platform for innovation, collaboration… Continue reading Is 4,000 MPG Possible? Students Put Fuel-Efficiency Records To The Test At Make the Future California

‘HIPERCAR’ – Electric speedster ‘will be quite a game changer’

After building a stellar reputation for outrageously fast and fun-to-drive petrol cars, British automaker Ariel is now poised to sprinkle its stardust over the electric car scene, too. Follow @cnnsport The “HIPERCAR” project will deliver an “ultra-high performance, range extended” hybrid EV car, according to the company, which is developing two and four-wheel drive models.… Continue reading ‘HIPERCAR’ – Electric speedster ‘will be quite a game changer’

Delphi Technologies launches revolutionary Combined Inverter and DC/DC Converter in China

SUZHOU, China, Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Delphi Technologies, PLC (NYSE: DLPH), a leading provider of advanced vehicle propulsion solutions, is bringing New Energy Vehicle (NEV) to the next level with the launch of the first Combined Inverter and DC/DC Converter in the China market. For automakers, these components create a more efficient and cost effective… Continue reading Delphi Technologies launches revolutionary Combined Inverter and DC/DC Converter in China

BP sees self-driving electric vehicles crimping oil demand by 2040

LONDON (Reuters) – The emergence of self-driving electric cars and travel sharing are set to dent oil consumption by 2040, oil and gas giant BP (BP.L) said, forecasting a peak in demand for the first time. In its benchmark annual Energy Outlook, BP forecast a 100-fold growth in electric vehicles by 2040, with its chief… Continue reading BP sees self-driving electric vehicles crimping oil demand by 2040

UK National Grid plans superfast country-wide EV charging network

paulbr75 Range anxiety could soon be a thing of the past for electric vehicle drivers in the UK, as National Grid is proposing a network of superfast charging points that would mean 90 percent of motorists would always be within 50 miles of a charging station. The strategically-placed points would offer up to 350KW of… Continue reading UK National Grid plans superfast country-wide EV charging network

Mercedes-Benz Cars: World premier of the “Factory 56” – the most modern car production in the world

“Digital, flexible, green” – latest production technologies are integrated at “Factory 56”. Main focus is on the people. “Our ‘Factory 56’ will define a new way of building cars. With its ‘Factory 56’, Mercedes-Benz Cars is creating the car plant of the future. It combines three trend-setting features: It is consistently digital and flexible –… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Cars: World premier of the “Factory 56” – the most modern car production in the world

Model S conquers top position in sales ranking: Tesla beats Mercedes and BMW in the domestic market

All articles and backgrounds 02/20/2018 Model S conquers top position in sales ranking Tesla beats Mercedes and BMW in the domestic market Tesla; Daimler Tesla Model S, Mercedes S-Class US electric car maker Tesla Show stock market chart has climbed for the first time in Europe the top spot in car sales in the luxury… Continue reading Model S conquers top position in sales ranking: Tesla beats Mercedes and BMW in the domestic market