Originally published on EV Obsession. A new self-driving robot, utilizing recycled BMW i3 electric vehicle batteries, is currently being tested at the company’s Innovation Park in Wackersdorf, Germany, according to recent reports. The recycled-electric-vehicle-(EV)-battery-powered-robot is being used to move roller containers throughout the logistics hub — the logistics hub in … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The UK-based electric vehicle charging station company POD Point will now be the recommended supplier of Volkswagen UK, following on the announcement of a new partnership, according to an email sent to EV Obsession and CleanTechnica. As part of the new partnership, Volkswagen buyers in … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The research firm Lux Research has launched a new tool — dubbed the “EV Inflection Tracker” — with the intent of helping predict when exactly the electric vehicle market will comprise over 50% of new car sales, according to a new press release. The new … [continued]
If you have a keen eye and are an obsessive follower of the electric vehicle industry, you may have already noticed that we have some genuine world leaders in the EV industry speaking at our “Cleantech Revolution Tour → Berlin” event (updated agenda here, and event site here). Unfortunately, I’m not talking … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. BYD continues its push towards dominance of the electrified vehicle market with its first electric bus contract in Canada. The municipality of St. Albert has locked in a contract for a fleet of new 35′ BYD K9 electric buses (concept pictured below) to round up the locals and haul them … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Search on the internet for famous people who have passed this year. Take a look at how many died from automobile accidents. Of course, it is not the famous only who have died in motor vehicles — but this is a bit more personalized than reading … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Electric vehicle owners in the Canadian province of British Columbia will now be able to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes (carpool lanes) regardless of the number of passengers in the car, following a recent decision by the authorities there. There’s apparently a caveat, though, that this … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. As part of a new 6-year plan that’s been dubbed “Track22,” McLaren will be investing $1.5 billion into the development of 15 new products (new or redesigned models) — of which, half will be hybrids. Company engineers will also be working on the creation of … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. People often ask me about the energy flowing into my LEAF from the charging station. Well, here is Nissan’s larger plan: in a brief and stunning video below promoting a kinder future for our children and grandchildren, Nissan states, “Charged by the sun, the wind, … [continued]
Users over at the Tesla Motors Club forum recently brought up the possibility of the Tesla Model S being able to detect alignment issues using only the existing set of sensors. Leveraging onboard sensors — including those included with the autopilot suite — TMC members theorize that it is plausible that the car should … [continued]
