Audi Introduces Fuel Economy Boosting Fiberglass Springs
The overall performance and fuel economy of any vehicle is determined by the complex interaction of engine power, aerodynamics, weight, and drag, among other...
Solar Impulse Announces The Route for The First Ever Solar Powered Trip Around the...
The guys from Solar Impulse have just revealed the record winning route, which they intend to travel by the new and improved Solar Impulse...
Formulec and FCI Develop The Fastest Electric Racing Car Seen So Far
Since the first electric car appeared, it was a matter of time before the world's first electric racing car stepped up on the market. With the help of two French companies â€Ã¢â‚¬Å“ FCI and Formulec, the dream of many car lovers or Formula One fans has been made possible: to see a full electric racing car matching regular petrol vehicles on the tracks.
ARPA-E Funding Lightweight Materials for Greener Automobiles
The US Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy has made funding available for many projects that could revolutionize energy,...
Small Battery Hybrids May Make More Economic and Environmental Sense Than Full Hybrids, Study...
A new study from the Carnegie Mellon University, performed by Jeremy J. Michalek and his colleagues reveals that owning cars with large batteries isn't...
New Wireless Power Transmission System for EVs Uses Tires' Steel Wires
When you think of an electric vehicle, batteries are the second thing that comes to mind, since they're so expensive and inefficient these days....
Top Gear: Model S 60D is the Best Car Tesla’s Ever Made
Once the enemy of Elon Musk and Tesla, Top Gear is now trying to make up with the quickly-growing electric vehicle company. And they even...
Toyota Prius Backup Power – An Aftermarket Solution
Modern society depends on electricity, and without it, most everything ceases to function, including heating and cooling, refrigerators, mobile phones, computers, and the list...
9 Electric Car Battery Factories Opened in Michigan: Experts Say Too Many
Michigan, once a prosperous area for the auto industry, saw a decline once the economy collapsed. Now, because of government incentives through grants under the Recovery Act, nine electric car battery factories have reborn there, creating new jobs and putting things on track again.
Ultra-Fast DC Chargers to Expand Use of Electric Cars in Germany
Good news for German electric car users come from E.ON. The company will start building ultra-fast charging stations along the country's motorways and will...
