News from Inside EVs blog.
The new species has been born.
Mercedes-Benz has begun deliveries of the first GLC F-CELL units, which is called the world’s first electric vehicle featuring a fuel cell and plug-in hybrid technology.
We believe that for Daimler it’s just a small pilot project as, despite more than 30 years of hydrogen fuel …read more
It’s not wrong.
The question of why the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid isn’t far and away the sales leader in the minivan segment often crosses our minds here at InsideEVs. At first blush, it looks pretty close to first place as it’s beat out only by its Dodge Grand Caravan cousin. But, …read more
All we can really say here is whoops and this BMW i8 owner is in for a huge repair bill.
We can also say that due to there being few BMW i8 vehicles on the road, and most people likely using them in a limited fashion, there aren’t a ton of …read more
Maxitherm to reduce energy consumption of heating by 30%?
Before electric cars, efficient heating never bothered car manufacturers as the waste heat of the internal combustion engine provides plenty of heat that can be used during the winter to warm up the cabin.
In the case of EVs, heating requires the vehicle …read more
VW Group has officially announced it will rely on SK Innovation as its primary battery cell supplier for North American EVs.
In the EV space, it seems everyone wants to know where the heck these batteries are coming from. Panasonic, LG Chem, Samsung, CATL, and SK Innovation are some of the …read more
Opel Grandland X PHEV and Corsa EV are coming
About a year since announcing the PACE! strategic plan, Opel – under new owner (PSA Group) – becomes profitable.
According to the latest report, the company was able to achieve a profit of €502 million ($565 million) in the first six months of …read more
The change to winter tires surprisingly affects regenerative braking, it seems.
Tesla Model 3 owners report that after they switch to winter tires, the regenerative braking power significantly decreased (by at least a half of the normal force). The case seems to concern rear-wheel-drive versions only.
We would expect regenerative braking to …read more
What to know before you buy.
Andy Slye shared thoughts and advice on buying a Tesla Model 3 after six months of owning one.
Slye considers the Model 3 a fantastic car, the best he’s ever driven, but before you decide it’s good to watch the guide and check out whether it’s …read more
Definitely, the Tesla needs some more amps to beat this Haulcat.
Dream Giveaway’s one-off truck, the Haulcat Dodge Ram 1500, equipped with a Dodge Hellcat 700+ hp engine and all-wheel drive, is serious stuff.
After all those drag races against Hellcats, now it’s time to check out how the quickest Tesla Model …read more
TESLA OWNER TINKERS WITH ELECTRIC CONVERSION PROJECTS
Guest Post: An owner of six Tesla vehicles over the past few years, Jonny Lee Tempest is an inventor, investor, retired Cirque Du Soleil Audio Engineer, certified Entertainment Electrician (ETCP-CEE) and member of MENSA. He’s EPA Green Certified and set up a YouTube channel …read more