HyperPower: The high-density electric motor set to accelerate the hyperloop

Michael Fragomeni is sitting on the threshold of plugging in an electric motor design that despite modest dimensions, can thrust a hyperloop pod from rest to 155 mph (250 km/h) in a fraction of a second and has the performance to drive the planned tran… Continue reading HyperPower: The high-density electric motor set to accelerate the hyperloop

REE showing progress in its mission to upend the automotive industry

REE’s quiet plans for world automotive industry domination are coming along quite nicely, thank you. This Israeli company’s revolutionary approach to vehicle development upends all traditional approaches and offers some huge advantages moving into the … Continue reading REE showing progress in its mission to upend the automotive industry

Karma L4 E-Flex Van would make a killer self-driving e-camper van

Beyond launching electrified cars of its own, Karma Automotive plans to sell its E-Flex electrified platform to other auto manufacturers looking to quickly bring electric models to market. The E-Flex will be available in various configurations to suppo… Continue reading Karma L4 E-Flex Van would make a killer self-driving e-camper van

Study concludes that electric cars don’t affect pacemakers

Although it doesn’t happen often, it is possible for electromagnetic fields (EMFs) to affect the performance of cardiac implants such as pacemakers. Fortunately for recipients, though, a new study indicates that EMFs produced by electric cars pose no s… Continue reading Study concludes that electric cars don’t affect pacemakers

GM and Honda further their EV collaboration – two new Hondas coming

General Motors and Honda have announced a new collaboration, building on previous joint efforts, in which they will develop two new Honda electric vehicles. The EVs will use GM’s Ultium batteries, and will be built by GM for Honda sales.Continue Readin… Continue reading GM and Honda further their EV collaboration – two new Hondas coming

Space-saving, structural-grade Blade Battery to help improve EV safety

Auto manufacturers are moving ever closer to building electric vehicles robust enough to quell the public’s range anxiety once and for all, but they’re mostly doing so by equipping those vehicles with large, energy-dense lithium-ion battery packs. Chin… Continue reading Space-saving, structural-grade Blade Battery to help improve EV safety

Totem Automobili refashions classic Alfa Romeo as all-carbon EV bullet

Dropping an electric powertrain into an all-original classic car coated in patina and rust is one way to do an electric restomod. Italian shop Totem Automobili has another way. Not only is it bringing the 1970s Alfa Romeo GT Junior into the 21st centur… Continue reading Totem Automobili refashions classic Alfa Romeo as all-carbon EV bullet

Review: Driving the 2019 Kia Niro EV like a rural American

The idea of electrified cars is compelling. Having spent time in several plug-in vehicles over the past few years, it’s become clear that the automotive industry is getting on board with the change. Are we there yet? Rural Americans don’t think so, and… Continue reading Review: Driving the 2019 Kia Niro EV like a rural American

Arcimoto donates Deliverator e-trike to help Eugene’s unhoused

Last year, Arcimoto launched a new version of its three-wheeled electric trike aimed at local and last mile delivery businesses called the Deliverator. Now the company has teamed up with Carry It Forward to field test the vehicle in Eugene, Oregon.Cont… Continue reading Arcimoto donates Deliverator e-trike to help Eugene’s unhoused

UK’s first Electric Avenue charges electric cars from streetlamps

A street in the City of Westminster in London has been dubbed Electric Avenue, W9 after Siemens and Ubitricity installed EV charging points in streetlamps, making it the first in the UK where all of its streetlamps have been given double duty.Continue … Continue reading UK’s first Electric Avenue charges electric cars from streetlamps