Goldilocks and the Three Electric Vehicles
Forty miles might not seem like much, if you’re considering your daily commute or weekend getaway. On the other hand, when considering electric vehicle,...
Tesla Model S and X to Get More Efficient Electric Motors
Tesla is upgrading the Model S/X electric motor with a more efficient permanent magnet reluctance system. This idea is based on the motor Tesla...
A123 Systems, Advanced Lithium-Ion Battery Technology Company Gets New CEO
In October 2012, A123 Systems filed for bankruptcy, citing poor sales of electric and extended range electric vehicles, its prime target market. Now, it's...
Zoe Preview: Renault’s New-Age Gadgetized Electric Car Concept at Paris Motor Show 2010
When I first saw it at this year's Paris Motor Show, I thought I was looking at something having to do with Steve Jobs, or something called iCar... but it was not like that at all. Renault's Zoe Preview really is French, and also has a gadget-like touch and feel.
Wait, No More Horse Carriage Rides in New York City’s Central Park?
If Mayor Bill de Blasio has his way, the Central Park carriages could be trotting on borrowed time. On the other hand, do they...
P100D: The Fastest Accelerating Production Car on the Planet
When I first drove a Tesla Model S in the spring of 2015, it was a P85D. I had never felt such acceleration and...
Nissan Leaf Nismo – Hot Hatch With Stock Engine
Nissan has released a "Sport" version of their electric hatchback, the Leaf, with the help of its in-house tuner Nismo. Years ago, when we...
Gas and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, History Repeating
If you think about it carefully, gas stations and electric vehicle charging stations are very similar in their development over time. Automobile infrastructure history...
Tesla Model S Adapting to Japan’s Fast Charging Standard (CHAdeMO) [UPDATE]
Here in the US, there are a couple of different ways to get your electric vehicle charged. The standard LI 120V charger typically...
“Maxwell”: Meet NASA’s Faster, More Efficient Electric Airplane
Airplanes are a great convenience to society but not to the environment. Luckily, NASA is constructing an electric airplane designed to be more efficient...
