Hitachi’s New Electric Motor Not Using Rare Neodymium, Could Lower Market Prices

A new, highly-efficient permanent magnet synchronous motor has been unveiled by Hitachi. Nothing unusual so far. The only big and important difference between Hitachi's...

BMW’s Masterplan to Electric Car Transition

The Bavarian powerhouse is making all the right moves when it comes to electric vehicles. Maybe this is because they are watching the price...

Energy and Lives saved by Toyota’s New Thermo-Tect Lime Green Paint

As a road runner I know just how vital visibility is. Safety should remain paramount above fashion. Thankfully running apparel and fashion trends appear...
Yokohama Fin Tire Aerodynamics

Radical Tire Design Reduces Overall Vehicle Drag

One might assume that a smooth surface is the most aerodynamic, which is why keeping cargo off the roof rack gives you better gas...
Fuel Cell Vehicle Myth One – Fuel Cell Vehicles “Burn” Hydrogen

Fuel Cell Vehicle Myth One – Fuel Cell Vehicles “Burn” Hydrogen

Starting a discussion on the multiple benefits of fuel cell vehicles, which makes us wonder, are there any myths that need to be busted? Olathe...

EU Scandal: Car Makers Fake Emission Tests, Official Report Claims

A new car industry scandal is about to get born in Europe, as it's been found that car manufacturers are usually exaggerating the emission...

OneCAT – the car that runs on air!

Remember an older article about a small company, called MDI, who had a plan in building a car that runs totally on air? Now...
GM Ultralite Concept 1992

General Motors’ 100 mpg Car – The Platinum Anniversary That Could Have Been

In 1992, I built my first PC, the same year Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Works hit the market. Bill Clinton became President of the...

Toyota Setting Up Recycling Facilities For Old Nickel Metal Batteries From Old Hybrids

To keep the planet as tidy as possible, and to make a good business, Toyota has decided that it's about time they recycled used NiMH batteries included in their old hybrid cars, such as the Prius, which has been produced from 2000 onwards.

Growth of Electric and Hybrid Car Sales in Norway Surpassed 50% in 2017

OSLO, Norway — The sales of EV´s and hybrids made up 52% of all new car sales in 2017, up 12% from the previous year, according to the...