Ebike Charges in the Sun
Ebikes are slowly taking the place of many cars, especially for short trips. Most ebikes can take riders at least 16 kilometers (10 miles) without too much effort, at a …read more Continue reading Ebike Charges in the Sun
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The Ease of Wireless Charging, Without the Wait
Historically, there have been a few cases of useful wireless power transmission over great distances, like a team at MIT that was able to light up a 60 W bulb …read more Continue reading The Ease of Wireless Charging, Without the Wait
Infrared laser charger wirelessly beams power to devices 100 ft away
We’re all used to receiving data wirelessly, but transmitting power over the air has been much trickier. Now Korean engineers have demonstrated a new system that uses infrared lasers to beam power as far as 100 ft (30 m), which could eventually lead to… Continue reading Infrared laser charger wirelessly beams power to devices 100 ft away
Rivian opens the first sites in its Adventure Network of EV chargers
One of the lofty ambitions Rivian holds in the electric vehicle space is to establish a vast network of fast-charging locations spanning the US and Canada, and this week it has taken early but important steps toward that goal. The company has now annou… Continue reading Rivian opens the first sites in its Adventure Network of EV chargers
Ziggy the robotic EV charger will save you a park and blast ads at you
This clever robotic EV charger will find a parking spot, reserve it for you, then sit behind you to charge your EV, cheerfully displaying ads all the way as another revenue stream for carpark operators. It’s a nifty idea, but we do wonder how Ziggy wil… Continue reading Ziggy the robotic EV charger will save you a park and blast ads at you
Ziggy the robotic EV charger will save you a park and blast ads at you
This clever robotic EV charger will find a parking spot, reserve it for you, then sit behind you to charge your EV, cheerfully displaying ads all the way as another revenue stream for carpark operators. It’s a nifty idea, but we do wonder how Ziggy wil… Continue reading Ziggy the robotic EV charger will save you a park and blast ads at you
Mouse Charging Mod Shows Even Simple Hacks Can End Up Complex
Hardware hacks have something in common with renovations that involve taking down a wall: until one actually gets started and opens things up, there’s no telling what kind of complications …read more Continue reading Mouse Charging Mod Shows Even Simple Hacks Can End Up Complex
Nissan and NASA team up on 15-minute EV charging
Nissan has joined other big-name automakers in outlining a vision around next-generation battery technology, which includes plans for a dedicated production facility and possible 15-minute charging times for electric vehicles. The company sees cheaper … Continue reading Nissan and NASA team up on 15-minute EV charging
Electrify America’s solar-topped stations to recharge EVs in style
VW subsidiary Electrify America is out to offer electric vehicle owners a plethora of locations to charge up their rides, and its next-generation stations should make them more comfortable while doing it. The vision includes customer lounges, solar can… Continue reading Electrify America’s solar-topped stations to recharge EVs in style
Ola eyes 5-minute electric scooter charging with StoreDot battery tech
Ola is building the world’s largest motorcycle “Futurefactory,” and planning a staggeringly massive push into India’s electric scooter market. It has now made a “multi-million dollar investment” in an ultra-fast charging battery company from Israel.Con… Continue reading Ola eyes 5-minute electric scooter charging with StoreDot battery tech