Upcoming Electric Vehicles with Innovative Battery Swapping Technology
Battery swappingSystems for exchanging flat batteriesA Nio battery swap station at a carpark in Beijing.Battery swapping or battery switching is an electric vehicle technology that allows battery electric vehicles to quickly exchange a discharged battery pack for a fully charged new one, as an alternative to recharging the vehicle via a charging station. Battery swapping is common in electric forklift applications.[1]Currently, Taiwanese electric scooter manufacturer Gogoro operates the largest ... read more
From Garage to Highway: Building Your Own Electric Vehicle from Scratch
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Build an Electric Car from Scratch: Empower Your DriveDiscover the fascinating world of electric vehicles by learning how to build your own electric car. This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step approach to crafting your eco-friendly, custom electric vehicle.Build An Electric Car: Unleashing Your DIY PotentialEmbark on an exciting journey as we guide you through the process of building your very own electric car. From selecting components to fine-tuning ... read more
Who is Tesla's rival in China?
A Pivot to China Saved Elon Musk. It Also Binds Him to Beijing.When Elon Musk unveiled the first Chinese-made Teslas in Shanghai in 2020, he went off script and started dancing. Peeling off his jacket, he flung it across the stage in a partial striptease.Mr. Musk had reason to celebrate. A few years earlier, with Tesla on the brink of failure, he had bet on China, which offered cheap parts and capable workers and which needed Tesla as an anchor to jump-start its fledgling electric vehicle ... read more
Jaguar I-PACE Review: Luxury and Performance in an Electric SUV
SPECIAL OFFERSJAGUARIPACEVANAF869/MAANDVoor de 90 kWh accu van de I-PACE geldt een garantie van 8 jaar of 160.000 km (afhankelijk van hetgeen het eerst wordt bereikt). U kunt aanspraak maken op deze garantie indien er sprake is van een fabricagefout of indien een officile Jaguar dealer vaststelt dat de state-of-health van de accu is afgenomen tot minder dan 70 procent.Opties en de beschikbaarheid daarvan kunnen verschillen per model, uitvoering en aandrijflijn, of kunnen alleen i.c.m. andere ... read more
Kia EV6: Stylish Design and Long-Range Electric Performance
Kia EV6AnsvarsfraskrivelseAlle angivne priser er gldende ved levering i 2022. Alle priser er gldende for modelr 2022.* Modelafhngigt udstyr.1For at kunne opn den maksimale opladningshastighed skal EV6 bruge en 800 V oplader til elbiler, som leverer minimum 240 kW strm. Den faktiske opladningshastighed og -tid kan pvirkes af batteritemperaturen og vejrforholdene.2Rkkevidden er fastsat i overensstemmelse med den standardiserede EU-mleprocedure (WLTP) med udgangspunkt i en batteripakke p 77,4 kWh, ... read more
Do electric cars hold their value?
Electric car depreciation: do they hold their value?How much money will an electric car lose over the first three years of its life, and what are the best and worst electric cars for depreciation?Electric cars are quite different to normal petrol or diesel cars in a lot of ways, so its natural to wonder about issues such as depreciation when it comes to this new type of vehicle.The short answer to the question in the title of this article is yes electric vehicles (EVs) depreciate. Thats not ... read more
Best-Selling Electric Vehicles in China vs. the Rest of the World
MIT Technology Review What does Chinas EV market look like now? As a result of all this, China now has an outsize domestic demand for EVs: according to a survey from the US consulting company AlixPartners, over 50% of Chinese respondents were considering battery-electric vehicles as their next car in 2021, the highest proportion in the world and two times the global average. There are a slew of Chinese-built options for these customersincluding BYD, SAIC-GM-Wuling, Geely, Nio, Xpeng, and ... read more
Electric Vehicles Designed for Autonomous Driving Capabilities
Autonomous drivings future: Convenient and connectedThe dream of seeing fleets of driverless cars efficiently delivering people to their destinations has captured consumers imaginations and fueled billions of dollars in investment in recent years. But even after some setbacks that have pushed out timelines for autonomous-vehicle (AV) launches and delayed customer adoption, the mobility community still broadly agrees that autonomous driving (AD) has the potential to transform transportation, ... read more
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Review: Sporty Electric Estate
New 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is rugged EV estateThe Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is an estate-shaped and off-road-ready take on Porsches first electric car, promising heightened versatility over the saloon.Available to order now ahead of deliveries beginning this summer, the Cross Turismo is essentially a production-ready version of bold Mission E Cross Turismo concept, which was described at its unveiling in 2018 as a cross utility vehicle.Most obvious among the raft of modifications ... read more
Electric Vehicle Off-Roading: Tips and Considerations for Going Beyond the Pavement
HotCars Although driving a 4X4 truck on boulders, through rivers and over terrain no regular car could handle is a thrilling adventure, its also fraught with peril. An accident could leave the off-roader stranded, injured, or faced with an expensive repair bill. While techniques for tackling off-road obstacles vary, some are clearly right while others are obviously wrongand a few are matters of opinion. No matter what track and terrain is chosen, or technique selected to overcome ... read more
Lucid Air Grand Touring: High-Performance Electric Sedan with Range
Introducing Sapphire: The Pinnacle of Electric PerformanceAbout Lucid GroupLucids mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating advanced technologies and the most captivating luxury electric vehicles centered around the human experience. The companys first car, Lucid Air, is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan with a California-inspired design that features luxurious full-size interior space in a mid-size exterior footprint. Underpinned by race-proven battery technology and ... read more
How much does it cost to replace a hybrid battery?
How Much Do Hybrid Car Batteries Cost?Hybrid vehicles use different batteries than traditional gasoline-only vehicles and can run you anywhere between $1,000 and $8,000. The final price you'll pay depends on your car's make and model and whether you go with a new battery or a refurbished one. While the replacement of any kind of battery is infrequent, those for hybrids represent a significant portion of the total cost of owning a car.Heres a rundown on the average costs of hybrid car ... read more
What is the number one selling electric car?
Electric vehicle sales globally by model 2023 The Tesla Model Y was the worlds most popular plug-in electric vehicle with worldwide unit sales of roughly 771,300 in 2022. That year, deliveries of Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y have surpassed 1.7 million. Competition increases in electric vehicle manufacturing While two out of the five best-selling plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) models were Tesla-branded, the battery electric vehicle manufacturer faced competition from ... read more
How long does it take to fully charge an electric car?
How long does it take to charge an electric car?Rapid charging On paper, this is by far the fastest way of topping up the batteries in your EV, with some chargers able to deliver a significant injection of energy within just 20 minutes. Charging at anything from 50kW to up to 350kW, these units are usually found at motorway service stations and dedicated charging hubs. Youll need a car that can handle this type of DC charging, and for best results youll only charge up to 80 percent of the ... read more
The Art of Customizing Your EV: Personalization Tips and Ideas
Customizing Your Bag - Ideas For PersonalizationWhen it comes to fashion and accessories, few items are as timeless and versatile as a leather bag.Whether you're looking for a classic briefcase for work, a stylish tote for everyday use, or a sleek clutch for special occasions, there's a bag out there that will fit your needs.But why settle for something off the rack when you can customize your own bag to perfectly match your personal style and needs?In this article, we'll explore the various ... read more
Driving into the Future: The Evolution of Electric Vehicle Design
Trends in electric-vehicle design Regulatory pressures on internal combustion engines (ICEs), combined with technological improvements in electric powertrains and batteries, are driving a surge of demand for electric vehicles (EVs). Most incumbent car manufacturers are rolling out models, joined by new entrants without ICE legacies. Worldwide sales of pure battery EVs (excluding hybrids) grew by approximately 45 percent in 2016.Stay current on your favorite topicsWith EVs becoming mass-market ... read more
Converting to Electric: A Beginner's Guide to EV Conversion Projects
A guide to converting your old car to electricConverting a conventionally powered car to run on electricity alone is a bit of a hot-button topic right now.Ever since Harry and Meghan headed off on their honeymoon in an electrified Jaguar E-Type, the idea of converting older cars to EVs (electric vehicles) has gained popularity. Actually, the electric car conversion industry was a thing long before the royal connection, but suddenly the idea of classic cars being converted to electric power was ... read more
The EV Roadmap: Planning Your Journey to Electric Vehicle Ownership
Advancing transportation electrificationElectric vehicles (EVs) are an important component for the future of clean mobility. They lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve air quality, and offer a cost competitive option to gasoline-powered vehicles due to lower fuel and maintenance costs. EV market growth has been expanding, spurred by State of California and local policies focused on reducing GHG emissions through electrification of the transportation network and through vehicle ... read more
Ford F-150 Lightning Review: Electric Power for Work and Play
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Is the Pickup Formula PerfectedThe 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is the most important new vehicle of the decade. Its the first all-electric version of Americas most popular passenger vehicle, so how it resonates with the buying public will shape the countrys view of EVs for years to come. Ford couldnt mess this one up. It didnt. More on the F-150 LightningThe Lightning is one of the best-driving pickups on sale today. While it may look like a lightly disguised version ... read more
Which EV company will survive?
Source: T. Schneider / ShutterstockFisker (OTCMKTS:FSRN) stock is perhaps one of the saddest stories weve seen from the multi-year bull run in EV stocks. Today, Fisker stock is plunging another 16% to a little more than 1 cent per share. It could be one of the most well-known penny stocks in the market. Despite an intriguing brand and a well-priced electric SUV, Fiskers recent troubles have compounded. Various macro and sector-specific concerns have hit most EV makers in recent months. But for ... read more