Urban Electric, a startup from London, England, has just installed the world’s first pop-up charging hub. And when we say “pop-up” we mean it literally. The UEone charging hubs, recently installed in Oxford, appear out of the sidewalk when needed. When they're not in use, they sink into the ground to provide a clean, uncluttered sidewalk for pedestrians.
Read MoreWhile the fully-electric Taycan is on its way and set to rattle to very bones of the automotive industry – at least, that’s what a few initial impressions have let on – Porsche’s electric efforts aren’t slowing down in the Taycan’s wake.
Read MoreWhen it comes to EV batteries, their main enemy is heat. Heat is why your range suddenly drops off in the summer and why charging times are limited. Heat breaks down battery cells and that’s why they’re so sensitive to temperature.
Read MoreThe 2019 Acura NSX is flawed in many ways. But even with all of its drawbacks, the NSX represents the future of the performance car. The McLaren P1, the Porsche 918 and the Ferrari LaFerrari each had car enthusiasts fawning over them back in 2013.
Read MoreRemember when BMW Director of Development Klaus Frölich said, “There are no customer requests for BEVs – none”? Yeah, so do we. Whether customers have expressed desire for a battery electric vehicle with a BMW badge on it remains conjecture – though we’re assuming at least one person does.
Read MoreContinental, the company most widely known for its tires, just announced the third generation of its electric vehicle power module.
Read MoreThe rise in electric vehicle sales has also meant an increase in the need for cobalt, nickel, and lithium – the essential minerals that go into the manufacturing of batteries. EV’s are no longer just a wave or a trend, they’re destined to become the next norm in the automotive world.
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