A new rear axle concept for small EVs has been developed by scientists at the Chair of Lightweight Vehicle Construction at the University of Siegen that can increase the range of a small EV by 35%. The new rear axle concept increases the available space for the battery in the … [continued]
Tesla has proposed in a blog post that its charging connectors be made the standard for charging electric cars in North America.
BMW is hard at work on its next generation of electric cars based on the Neue Klasse chassis, featuring round format battery cells.
The World Bank has just released a new research study on how developing countries can transition to electric mobility. The in-depth 228-page study explores cost-effective starting points for developing countries to meet electrification goals and to come in line with a net-zero carbon trajectory. Some of the starting points explored … [continued]
The biggest sale of the year is almost here (Black Friday!). BLUETTI is kicking off the holiday shopping season on November 11th. Beyond tons of great deals on power stations, it also offers Mystery Boxes and Exclusive Giveaways, and even includes Lucky Draws. Score the following best-buys and freebies — … [continued]
We are in the last days of the CleanTechnica Car of the Year election. When I heard that Ford was going to create a battery-electric F-150, I thought it shifted the EV world. A day later I heard Rachel Maddow, in her own unique way, make about the same argument. … [continued]
Three and change years ago, I went to the local Tesla shop and picked up this blue beauty (his name is Yan). It was my first EV, though my company owned a Nissan Leaf I drove around a bit so I was already pretty enthused about EVs. I’ve never been … [continued]
The US heat pump market is growing, but it needs to accelerate to achieve critical climate goals. Across the United States, over 15 states and roughly 100 cities have begun to shift policies to encourage or require electrification of homes, workplaces, schools, and government buildings. In fact, as of November 1, … [continued]
Tesla Model Y electric SUV dominated car sales in Europe in the month of September. This top spot earned by Model Y was in both the EV and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle segments combined. Automotive market intelligence company JATO posted the results of the September 2022 car sales data. The … [continued]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited the Austin, Texas-neighboring South American country Mexico late last month. Due to the nature of Musk’s meetings with high-level government officials of the state of Nuevo León, the rumors of an upcoming Tesla electric vehicle plant in Mexico have grown stronger ever since. Elon Musk’s recent … [continued]
