Inside EVs

Disregard the fake exhaust tips.
Walter Röhrl does not like electric cars. We know this because he plainly says so in the video above. The world-famous race car driver, best known for his rally career, has petrol (and probably carbon monoxide) running through his veins. Still, he contends that shouldn’t exclude …read more

It’s not the inspiring start when introducing a new EV concept that a company would want.

Nissan and its Infiniti luxury brand intended to stage a one-two punch by debuting electric vehicle concepts at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show. A technical snafu ruined the plan when the Infiniti QX Inspiration Concept …read more

Necessity is the mother of inventions
As it turns out, there is a problem with thieves stealing precious cargo out of the Tesla Model 3 trunk. According to Tesla Raj, there is already a “theft epidemic,” so together with Tesla DIY they have created the solution – Drop Lock.
Tesla Raj explains …read more

Plug&Charge enables automatic authentication and billing
Electrify America and Hubject announced collaboration on charging interoperability and “Plug&Charge” technology, that will allow people to pay for their electric vehicle charging simply by plugging in their vehicles.
The solution utilizes global standard ISO 15118, which needs to be first implemented in the cars (according …read more

Samsung SDI brings its latest battery tech to Detroit
Samsung SDI is present at the NAIAS in Detroit. It will present its latest offer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
The company presents cells from 37 to 78 Ah capacity. Samsung says that the general trend is to increase the capacity. Therefore, …read more

According to the company, it should be the “ultimate road-trip car.”

Approximately a year ago, Guangzhou–based GAC, part of the Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group, took everyone by surprise revealing the attractive Enverge concept in Detroit. Now, the Chinese company is back to the Motor City to unveil its Entranze EV concept …read more

The company confirms an all-electric, high-performance production SUV.

At the 2019 North American International Auto Show, Infiniti is finally lifting the veil of the QX Inspiration concept which previews a future production all-electric SUV and introduces the brand’s new design language for EVs. At 183 inches (4,650 mm) long, the study …read more

It’s all-electric for the win, says GM.
Mark Reuss, General Motors President, shown above with the Chevrolet Volt in 2012, says that there is no backing for plug-in hybrids.
The company intends to focus all its resources on the all-electric part of the plug-in segment, which excludes the possibility of some other …read more

It’s time to electrify the Hawaiian bus market
Proterra received its first order for electric buses from Hawaii. JTB Hawaii, a provider of travel services on the Hawaiian Islands, purchased three 40-foot Proterra Catalyst E2 electric buses and two 60 kW DC chargers.
It’s the first step for zero-emissions by 2020 – …read more

Many companies have the utmost faith in Tesla, as reservations continue to come in for its electric semi.
Naysayers, shorters, and haters aside, it’s obvious that many people have plenty of faith in Tesla. Far prior to its all-electric semi going into production or coming to fruition, many orders continue to …read more