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The so-called “Fun Utility Vehicle” shows a serious side for first responders.
Arcimoto has positioned its electric trike as the “Fun Utility Vehicle.” Indeed, its performance and range look like the vehicle will shape up to be quite an entertaining ride once full production begins this year. The FUV is about …read more
Read moreWhat is EV smart charging? Why do we need it to move electric car adoption forward?
My wife and I bought our first electric vehicle six years ago this summer. It was a signature ‘Blue Ocean’ 2013 Nissan LEAF, which my sister-in-law affectionately named LEAF Erickson. We have enjoyed freedom from …read more
Here are four distinct advantages that manufacturing EV has over manufacturing ICE vehicles.
Three motors 30 power configurations
The first great advantage that electric vehicle manufacturers have is the simple and yet powerful flexibility inherent in electric motors. A four-wheeled EV can have one, two, three or four motors. Multiple motors can …read more
We’re living through an electric bike revolution, everybody.
It is certainly going to take a while for all of the electric motorcycle companies to shake out, but while we are in this revolution let’s just sit back and enjoy the show for a little while, shall we?
NXT has launched its electric …read more
CONSUMER REPORTS: TESLA MODEL 3 IS THE CAR THAT OWNERS ‘LOVE’ THE MOST
A Consumer Reports survey recently revealed that Tesla Model 3 owners are the most satisfied and passionate lot when it comes to their car.
Consumer Reports rates customer satisfaction based on driving experience, comfort, value for money, styling and …read more
MOTHER NATURE CAN BE HARD ON AN EV’S BATTERY IN WINTER, BUT THERE ARE WAYS TO COUNTER THE ADVERSE AFFECTS.
As many owners discovered during this year’s frigid polar vortex, an electric vehicle’s operating range diminishes considerably when the ambient temperature plunges. The “low battery” warning can come up quickly – …read more
Terminal tractors are going to be electrified before the other trucks
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, set a goal to offer electrically powered options of its whole equipment portfolio by 2021.
The latest EV will be the Kalmar Electric Terminal Tractor (KT2E), which will get an electric powertrain and battery pack from Cummins. …read more
Florida State University is going all-electric with a fleet of 27 EV buses
Proterra announced that StarMetro, the city of Tallahassee’s public transit system, placed its third order for electric buses.
The deal is for 22 35-foot Proterra Catalyst FC (fast charge, short range) buses for Florida State University (FSU), which already …read more
8,000 doesn’t sound encouraging
PSA Group (which consists of Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel/Vauxhall) is in a transition process that will turn to electrification of the lineup, so ultimately all models will get some kind of electrified version.
The French group is on the beginning of the road and according to industry analyst …read more
The EV push is on.
China-based EV startup XPENG Motors plans to recruit 5,000 employees (including 2,300 regular employees) in 2019, He Xiaopeng, chairman of the startup, revealed in an internal e-mail to inspire staff after the Spring Festival holiday.