Author: Nicolas Zart

Political Shenanigans Got You Down? These 5 Global Trends Are Positively Changing The World Right…

7 years ago Nicolas Zart 0 Comments

Reading, seeing, watching, or listening to what passes off as news these days can inevitably bring a sense of doom, uncertainty, and fear (FUD) that some politicians love to bathe in to justify their middlemen role and push whatever pet project they have for their business buddies. But there is also good quality news out there if you let independent journalists communicate what they know best, fields they master for the purpose of bringing more light to important matters.

Is Siemens Positioning Itself As The Electric Aircraft Industry Standard?

7 years ago Nicolas Zart 0 Comments

It’s hard to not bump into a story relating some sort of Siemens-supported electric vehicle (EV) these days. From trains to electric vehicle (EV) motors, the German international giant seems to be everywhere. When it comes to electric aircraft, Siemens seems particularly aggressive and ahead of the game, almost to the point of asking the question, is Siemens trying to corner the market and establish itself as the electric flight standard?

Byton Opens Facility Near Los Angeles To Continue Following Its E-Mobility Dreams

7 years ago Nicolas Zart 0 Comments

Byton has been discretely building the bits and pieces that all modern, hopeful electric vehicle (EV) startups need for a bright future. The company just recently announced that in order to expand its international reach and establish its brand recognition, it acquired a facility near Los Angeles, giving it a foothold in one of the biggest EV hotspots in the country.

Is Converting Old Cars To Electricity A Collector Crime?

7 years ago Nicolas Zart 0 Comments

Disclaimer: I’m writing an electric vehicle (EV) conversion book and come from a classic car collector background, where purity, provenance, and historical significance are the prime values. It wasn’t until driving a Tesla Roadster that it became clear to me that the electric motor has more untapped potential and is a lot of fun to drive. That puts my purist nature at odds with my preference for an electric future.

Testosterone-Packed KingKong Pro Electric Skateboard = Huge Smiles On Your Face (#CleanTechnica Review, Part 1)

7 years ago Nicolas Zart 0 Comments

Disclaimer: up until now, I’ve always shied away from electric skateboard tests since the choice was limited with a quality that didn’t appeal to me. In an industry that is just starting, one exception is the KingKong Pro electric skateboard (e-skateboard). I’ve been following of its successful IndieGoGo campaign, which is ending soon (hurry up if you want to jump into that, by the way), and then I landed a review board. As you can guess, 1,800 MW of power spells oodles of fun and smiles! Read on for more details and a short bloopers video.