1920 Milburn Electric: A Blast from EV’s First Golden Age
Explore the 1920 Milburn Light Electric, an EV from the early 20th century. Easy to operate and quiet, it offered a unique urban transport experience, superior to combustion cars of the time.
Hyundai’s EV Charging Speed Goal: 3 Minutes!
Hyundai aims for 3-minute EV charging to match gas refueling speeds, addressing consumer range anxiety. Competing with Porsche & Zeekr's rapid charging tech. Exploring faster charging tech and range improvements.
Driverless Transport: Waymo Leads Electric Vehicle Expansion
The driverless auto market is rapidly expanding, with Waymo leading the charge. Waymo plans to offer driverless rides in at least 20 cities globally, expanding beyond Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Stellantis Adopts Tesla Supercharger: EV Charging Expansion
Stellantis will adopt Tesla's NACS plug, starting with Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona EV, expanding access to over 20,000 Supercharger terminals. This provides Stellantis EV owners more charging options.
Audi EV Success, Nissan-Honda Merger Talks, and US Lithium Push
Audi's EV sales soar amid gas car decline. Nissan and Honda discuss US collaboration after merger talks collapse. US supports domestic lithium production to counter China's dominance. Tariffs & electrification costs impact automakers.
Automakers Rethink China: Honda & GM’s Strategies
Honda faces sales declines in Asia due to Chinese EV competition. GM is shifting its supply chain from China amidst geopolitical tensions. Automakers are reassessing strategies.
Affordable EVs: Rethinking Range and Features for Enjoyment
Modern cars are costly. Affordable EVs with reduced battery size & fewer features could be a solution. Focus on reduction & enjoyment, not just power. Rethink EV design for daily needs.
Musk’s Tesla Demands & Chinese EV Market Dynamics
Musk seeks huge Tesla control. BYD faces China slowdown; Xpeng rises. Chip shortage looms. Pope weighs in on Musk's pay. Tesla shareholders to vote on Musk's trillion-dollar pay package.
BYD vs Porsche: Nurburgring EV Lap Record Battle!
BYD beats Xiaomi's EV Nurburgring record, but Porsche aims to reclaim it with a new Taycan. Intense competition and innovation in electric supercar performance. Porsche widebody package aerodynamics.
Chery’s Solid-State Battery: 1300km Range?
Chery unveils a prototype solid-state battery with 600 Wh/kg energy density, potentially enabling 1300km range. Export controls and competition with BYD & CATL create uncertainty. Solid-state batteries reduce range anxiety.
Tesla Cuts Lease Costs: Limited-Time US Deals
Tesla has reduced lease costs on US electric vehicles until the end of October. Impacted models include Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck. But Hyundai Ioniq 5 offers better lease deal.
Understanding “B” and “L” Gear Modes in Modern Vehicles
Explore the functions of "B" (Brake/Engine Braking for hybrids and EVs) and "L" (Low gear for high power at low speeds) gear modes in modern vehicles, and their impact on fuel efficiency.
Electrify America: Real-Time Charger Data on Google Maps
Electrify America now offers real-time charger availability on Google Maps, simplifying EV charging. Plug & Charge functionality expands. Drivers gain confidence with up-to-date info.
Ferrari & Hyundai: Reinventing EV Driving Experience with Simulated Gears
Ferrari and Hyundai are innovating the EV driving experience by simulating gear shifts and engine sounds. Ferrari focuses on power levels and emotional connection without faking ICE feel. Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N mimics Elantra N.
EV Market: China’s Battery Dominance & GM’s Hydrogen Retreat
China dominates EV battery production. GM abandons hydrogen cars due to high costs and infrastructure issues, focusing on EVs. California sees strong EV adoption, fueled by tax credits.
Tesla Autosteer Removal: Impact on New Car Sales & FSD
Tesla removes Autosteer from base models, impacting sales amid rising competition & tax credit cuts. This could push buyers to the $8,000 Full Self-Driving (FSD) package. A cheaper Tesla is needed to stop sales decline.
Tesla’s Affordable Model Y: A Sales Lifeline?
Tesla launches a cheaper Model Y to combat declining sales amid rising EV competition from Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Chevy Equinox EV. Can it sustain Tesla's market lead?