We often hear automotive engineers talk about the need for a better understanding of the components of an EV. Some have said that there is an inherent inefficiency in many systems because the parts – like the battery cells, motors and inverters – have historically been developed independently of each other and then integrated together…. Read more »
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Resonating with the OEMs: WiTricity’s wireless energy transfer technology
WiTricity hopes to leverage a wireless energy transfer breakthrough out of MIT into a commercial solution with far-reaching potential Inside a standard electrical transformer are two coils that transfer power wirelessly. They utilize the principle of magnetic induction, sending energy from a primary coil to a secondary coil without a direct electrical connection. Inductive chargers,… Read more »
Foothill Transit orders 12 more Proterra electric buses
In 2011, Foothill Transit, a transportation authority in Southern California, became the first transit agency in the US to use on-route charging electric buses when it began a pilot program using buses from South Carolina firm Proterra. Based on strong performance and return on investment of those vehicles, the agency has now decided to purchase… Read more »
EVs in paradise: plug-ins and island markets
Islands make perfect EV habitats. Driving distances are generally short, and the need to ship supplies from the mainland keeps gas prices high. Also, islands around the world face a lot of environmental challenges, and many island economies depend on tourism, so the level of green consciousness tends to be high. Island governments around the… Read more »
VIDEO: Cadillac ELR to introduce Regen on Demand feature
Pressing one of the ELR’s two steering-wheel paddles will engage regeneration, charging the battery and slowing the car down.
Tesla Shareholder Letter trumpets 2012 triumphs
Tesla’s 2012 Shareholder Letter reads like a bundle of good news for EV fans, but the bean counters on Wall Street are less impressed.
Gridtest CEO on EVSE safety and interoperability issues discovered in the field
Neal Roche summarizes some critical EVSE safety issues uncovered by Gridtest Systems.
GM announces details of 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
The 5-door hatchback has an oil-cooled permanent-magnet motor that produces 100 kW (130 hp) of power and a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
VIDEO: Via Motors VTRUX roll into Jay Leno’s Garage
Bob Lutz, “one of the great car guys of all time,” showed up at Jay Leno’s Garage this week, and he brought some cool toys to play with (they’d have to be pretty darn cool to impress Leno) – VIA Motors’ electrified full-size van, SUV and crew cab pickup truck. Ex-Marine Bob Lutz… Read more »
Better Place begins delivering EVs in Israel
That long-awaited event happened last week, as the company delivered 100 Renault Fluence EVs to Israeli customers and launched their network.