Optimizing EV Charging at Home: Tips for Faster and Safer Charging
Electric Car Charging TipsSimple Electric Car Charging Tips When a gasoline-powered car needs fuel, you just stop at a gas station and fill it up. But electric cars bring some new considerations. Naturally, you want to take proper care of your electric car batteries and make sure your batterys life span is a long one.A new electric car with a range of 250 miles might, after a decade or more, lose some of its range depending on how well you take care of it. Battery degradation doesnt happen all ... read more
Will BYD build cars in USA?
CarBuzz Build Your Dreams (BYD) is considering establishing a plant in Mexico to increase its presence globally. BYD's manager in the region, Zhou Zou, spoke to Nikkei about the plans, with the plant pegged as a potential export hub to the US. The location of the new BYD plant has not been revealed at this point, but the company has reportedly started a feasibility study for the manufacturing hub. Negotiations with local and national officials are also reportedly ... read more
Are electric cars the future?
GlobalAfter a decade of rapid growth, in 2020 the global electric car stock hit the 10million mark, a 43% increase over 2019, and representing a 1% stock share. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for two-thirds of new electric car registrations and two-thirds of the stock in 2020. China, with 4.5 million electric cars, has the largest fleet, though in 2020 Europe had the largest annual increase to reach 3.2million. Overall the global market for all types of cars was significantly ... read more
Why are electric cars not the future?
HotCars If you take a look around, you might get a strong impression that electric vehicles are definitively the future. In fact, Tesla's skyrocketing share price briefly made Elon Musk the world's richest man, and the company reported its first profitable year since it was founded in 2003. Municipalities are also installing charging ports and adding electric vehicles to their fleets. Further, legacy auto manufacturers like Ford and GM are pledging to scale back on ... read more
Lucid Air: Setting New Standards in Electric Luxury Sedans
Lucid Motors Unveils Lucid Air, the Worlds Most Powerful and Efficient Luxury Electric SedanNEWARK, CA, Sept. 9, 2020 Lucid Motors, which seeks to set new standards for sustainable transportation with its advanced luxury EVs, today unveiled production details for the highly anticipated Lucid Air in a global web broadcast from its Silicon Valley headquarters. Having already set new industry benchmarks in the EV and luxury segments in key areas related to performance, efficiency, and design, ... read more
Why hydrogen Cannot be replaced as fuel?
Do hydrogen haters have a molecule to stand on? We asked an expertHonda Solar Hydrogen StationElon Musk is many things, but reserved is not among them. Even by his standards, though, his vocal and colorful criticism of hydrogen fuel cells stands out. Hes not alone either; major automakers like Ford and GM have also voiced criticism, albeit more calmly, of fuel-cell tech.On the face of it, they seem to have a point. Hydrogen is difficult to produce, hard to store, and, with current extraction ... read more
How did BYD surpass Tesla?
MakeUseOf This is an exciting time for the electric vehicle market. Its one of the most rapidly growing industries in technology and design. Tesla has risen to the top of electric vehicle manufacturers in recent years because of its good looks and moderate price, with companies like Mercedes, Toyota, and Lucid trailing behind. Since changing from a company that only made batteries to manufacturing full-scale electric vehicles, BYD has made a tremendous impact on the EV ... read more
Optimizing EV Performance in Extreme Weather Conditions
Electric cars vs winter: the truth about EVs' range in cold weatherElectric cars versus winterHow EVs perform in cold weatherLower battery range and moreWinter has officially hit the UK and the plummeting temperatures have also come with a nasty side effect for electric cars. Many EV owners are realising that their batteries performance and driving range is suffering in the cold weather.Something thats backed up by the annual NAF winter range test; we have details of the 2023 results below.Also ... read more
Ford Escape EV: Electric Version of Ford's Popular Compact SUV
Road Test: 2024 Ford Escape PHEV2024 Ford Escape PHEV Curiously, if you look at the electric section of Fords main consumer site, you wont find the 2024 Escape plug-in hybrid only the Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, and the E-Transit work van. Sure, theres a less prominent electrified section in its vehicles section, where youll find those plus the Escape plug-in hybrid that I drove for a week as well as a regular hybrid version of the Escape (look, ma, no plug).As one of six trims of Fords ... read more
Are Chinese electric cars sold in US?
The Chinese EV market is exploding. Here are the 5 major Chinese EV brands you should know about.4. Geely's Zeekr is just 2 years old, but it already has international ambitionsThe Zeekr 001. Zeekr Zeekr is an electric vehicle brand under the privately held Chinese auto giant Geely which boughtthe Swedish brand Volvo in 2010.Founded only in 2021, Zeeker already has international ambitions.In April this year, ... read more
Are electric cars impractical?
Seven disadvantages of electric carsElectric cars are quick, efficient and mostly environmentally friendly. Yet with every new technology there are differences and some potential disadvantages that need to be taken into consideration.Combustion engine cars have been around for over 130 years, constantly being refined and improved along the way. The first electric cars were introduced even earlier than that, but its only in the past decade that they have risen to challenge the establishment.Even ... read more
Nissan Leaf vs. Hyundai Kona Electric: Affordability and Features Showdown
Hyundai Kona Electric vs Nissan Leaf: driving & performanceOnce again, our two all-electric rivals are closely matched when you get them out on the road. The Nissan Leafs 148bhp output is more than the Hyundai Kona Electrics 134bhp, but the Nissan has less torque, at 320Nm to the Konas 395Nm.Advertisement - Article continues belowOur 0-30mph city sprint test revealed that the Leaf is strongest off the line, taking 2.9 seconds to the Konas 3.2 seconds. The straight-line performance of both cars ... read more
Best Value Electric Vehicles: Balancing Price, Features, and Range (around $40,000)
Best Electric Vehicles for theMoneyHyundais entry-level EV, the subcompact, five-seat Kona Electric crossover, begins its second generation with a second, more economical battery choice. Redesigned for 2024, the Kona also offers new standard features, a roomier rear seat and cargo area, and a fresh, sporty exterior.The electric Kona, introduced in 2019, while well-received, was always a bit cramped and short on cargo space compared to its rivals. For 2024, though, the Kona has a new platform ... read more
Chevrolet Bolt EV LT: Entry-Level Electric Hatchback with Value
Top 5 Cheapest EVs in Canada: 2023Electric vehicles (EVs) have been getting a ton of interest lately because of high gas prices, but also because there are so many more options now than there were even a year ago. While EVs are not known for being extremely affordable, there are a few good options for drivers on a budget and in a variety of body styles.All the prices below include freight/PDI charges, taxes, and federal EV rebates, and if you live in a province or territory with its own ... read more
Polestar 3: Premium Electric SUV with Scandinavian Elegance
Polestar 3: The SUV for the electric ageAl-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company, the official distributor of Polestar in the UAE, have announced the official launch of Polestar 3. Polestar 3 is also the brands first vehicle planned to be produced on two continents marking a milestone in green mobility in the UAE and adding a luxury high-performance electric alternative to the most popular car segment in the country SUVs.Polestar 3Featuring a unique design language inspired by Polestar Precept ... read more
Do hybrids have good resale value?
Is the resale value of hybrid vehicles higher?You've probably heard that the value of a new car drops as soon as you drive it off the lot. That happens to be true. As soon as you finalize that transaction, the vehicle is worth its wholesale price, which can be 15 to 20 percent less than what you just paid for it [source: Lazarony]. It doesn't matter what brand or type of car it is. So what gives? And will a hybrid hold resale value better?The key to vehicle resale prices is brand and demand. ... read more
The Future of Mobility: Electric Vehicles and the Evolution of Transportation
Mobility is one of the hottest sectors, with start-ups and traditional OEMs constantly developing new technologies and transportation options. The influx of innovative solutions has yet to solve the problem of congested roads, however, and almost every country is feeling the effects. Drivers in Munich waste an average of 87 hours in traffic every year; in Los Angeles, wasted time in traffic hit 119 hours before the pandemic, when roads were more crowded.Worldwide, 1.3 billion vehicles are now ... read more
Should I get electric car now or wait?
Is now the right time to buy an electric car? We can help you decideEVs are currently stillsignificantly more expensive to buy than their petrol and diesel-engined counterparts. However, with sales of EVspredicted to increase exponentially over the next few years, andbattery technology improving, prices should start to come down.This should also help with the cost of insurance, which also trends to be higher for electric cars right now, because insurance groupsare based partly on a cars ... read more
Will a hybrid last 10 years?
How long does a mattress last? Plus, key signs that its time to upgradeHaving a comfortable and supportive mattress is a must, especially when you consider that we spend roughly a third of our lives tucked up in bed. It's safe to say. though, that we might not replace our mattresses as often as we should, and that's a problem because even the best mattresses will wear out eventually.In general the best memory foam mattresses and best hybrid mattresses will keep going for between seven and 10 ... read more
Is there a future for electric cars?
From the Aspark Owl to the Tesla Cybertruck: The 26 Most Exciting New EVs Hitting the RoadsTheres no denying it: The electric revolution is here. It may have taken a whileand probably longer than it should havebut the last couple of years have seen a seismic shift in the automotive landscape. Essentially every major brand, luxury marque and supercar specialist has committed to making fully electric cars. Whats even more surprising is how quickly these cars will be arriving. Between now and ... read more