I’ve been driving with Tesla’s Full Self Driving now for 3.5 years, probably going through 20 different versions. I use it obsessively on the busy roads and 12-lane Interstate in northern Utah. I use it driving cross country 1551 miles on mostly Interstate between Lindon, Utah, and Three Lakes in … [continued]
Steve Hanley wrote an article yesterday about EV sales in China in May. In response, Larry Evans wrote a long, enlightening comment regarding BYD that deserves more attention. Here it is (with only slight editing): By Larry Evans One thing over the past month that is starting to crystalize is … [continued]
ACEL Power and Vector Náutico have teamed up on electric boat design. ACEL power is “a leader in intelligent electric propulsion systems” based in Vancouver, Canada, while Vector Náutico is a boat builder based in Madrid, Spain. They have created the new boat line MOLA-e powered by ACEL. These electric … [continued]
Some years ago, I started wondering how the new electric vehicle market would expand with a greater diversity of models. Then, in particular, it was in reference to how long it would take for some mass of new electric vehicles to become used electric vehicles and how much the used … [continued]
Ample has deployed its first modular battery swapping stations in Madrid, with more locations planned in the city Spain’s Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy (IDAE) awarded Ample €9.76 million to support its battery swapping expansion in Madrid Ample’s battery swapping technology charges electric vehicles in five minutes, … [continued]
YOKOHAMA, Japan – In the final installment of the LEAF Insights video series, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today details how the third generation EV’s suite of technology not only supports everyday driving but also makes EV ownership easier and enhances owners’ lifestyles. Richard Candler, Vice president global product strategy said “We … [continued]
Sales of battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars in China were up strongly in May and rapidly approaching 50 percent market share.
While Uber, Lyft, and Waymo have been major brands for app-based taxi service for years, we actually don’t get a lot of broad information or insight on pricing, thanks to flexible demand-based, location-based pricing that is constantly changing. However, an app named Obi that aggregates real-time pricing from different ride-hailing … [continued]
The electric vehicle landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with major automakers and well-funded startups steadily scaling production, improving battery technologies, and expanding charging infrastructure. Yet, the three-wheeled segment of electric mobility consistently manages to disappoint. I’ve previously noted the unrealistic optimism and gushing hype surrounding companies like Aptera, Arcimoto, and … [continued]
The April 2025 paper by Cathles and colleagues in SEG Discovery, Copper: Mining, Development, and Electrification, examining global copper supply constraints in the context of electrification and renewable energy, is rapidly becoming influential in industry and policy circles. It is important to closely scrutinize its assertions and underlying assumptions, as … [continued]
