[ad_1] According to IBM, the new design could outperform current lithium-ion batteries in cost, charging time (less than five minutes to reach an 80 percent charge), power density and energy efficiency. The battery is also less flammable, and it could be used in aircraft and smart energy grids, as well as electric cars and trucks. […]
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Mercedes EQA teaser reveals an electric counterpart to the GLA
[ad_1] Mercedes has posted a teaser for the production EQA, and it doesn’t appear share much of anything in common with the 2018 concept EV. The near-finished vehicle is now positioned as an “electric brother” of the 2021 GLA crossover, complete with a virtually identical side profile. Mercedes hasn’t said much more, but it is […]
Electric Mini Cooper SE pre-orders are open in the US
[ad_1] The base Mini Cooper SE will set you back $29,900 with an $850 destination and handling fee (federal and state credits will bring down the price a bit, if you’re eligible). Among the features on the standard model are a 6.5-inch display with a navigation system, Apple CarPlay compatibility, automatic dual zone climate control, […]
Segway-Ninebot adds electric scooter, moped options
[ad_1] This eScooter is Ninebot’s first one intended for mid- to long-range use, and it can hit 24 MPH in four seconds. There are five variants, with a top-of-the-line E200P model that has a 62 MPH top speed and estimated 124 mile range from its 54Ah battery. Both the scooter and moped connect to the […]
Mercedes delays the US launch of its all-electric SUV until 2021
[ad_1] The EQC arrived in Europe earlier this year, and apparently it “generated high interest,” enough so that Mercedes’ parent company Daimler made a “strategic decision to first support the growing customer demand” in Europe. The EQC base model is expected to start at $67,900 — less than the $74,800 Audi E-Tron and the $84,990 […]
Google Maps helps you find EV chargers that work with your car
[ad_1] There’s also a new “electric vehicle settings” option in the app’s settings that you can use to set your plug preferences. This filtering isn’t a novel concept among EV station finding apps. It does, however, bring the option to a much wider audience. And strictly speaking, additions like this will likely be necessary going […]
Ferrari won’t produce an EV until after 2025
[ad_1] The executive said there were “significant issues” with range and recharging speeds preventing Ferrari from making the leap. Although Ferrari had been looking at the possibility of an electric GT car, the focus would be on hybrids like the SF90 Stradale. The firm wants hybrids to represent 60 percent of its sales by 2022, […]
Tesla Cybertruck will likely get medium-duty truck classification like Ford Super Duty and others
[ad_1] The reason is the Cybertruck will probably be quite heavy. Vehicle classes are based on gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR). This is basically the absolute maximum a vehicle can weigh, comprising the car’s weight plus whatever is in it. The 2b-3 medium-duty class consists of vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings over 8,500 pounds, […]
Most Cadillacs will be electric by 2030, says GM
[ad_1] The head of GM’s Cadillac brand made that pledge today, Reuters reports. Though, Cadillac President Steve Carlisle noted that Cadillac could continue of offer internal combustion versions alongside EVs if there’s demand. He also said Cadillac will offer a large electric SUV similar to the Escalade. Cadillac has made a few hybrid attempts, like […]
Porsche Taycan Turbo’s EPA range of 201 miles is much lower than expected
[ad_1] By Tony Markovich The Porsche Taycan Turbo already passed its biggest initial test. By our estimations, it drives and feels like a real Porsche and deserves the name and crest it wears (the Turbo part is a different story). But its second major test is serving as a properly usable everyday electric car, and […]