The study done by researches for a German think tank argues that natural gas combustion engines will be more effective in the long run in comparison to electric vehicles considering the current amount of energy used in battery production. New research done by a German think tank ifo suggests that CO2 emissions by a battery-electric […]
California Leads With Hydrogen-Powered Electric Cars
The state currently has just 39 hydrogen refueling stations, but could have as many as 1,000 stations by 2030, enough to jump-start the little-known but environmentally friendly, specialized electric car market. Powering up an electric car is not just a question of plugging in. Drivers can also fuel up with hydrogen gas. Electric vehicles that […]
Tesla self-driving, battery production challenges, Qiantu K50: Today’s Car News
Tesla announced plans to launch its self-driving network, and a report showed problems with battery production at Panasonic’s battery-supply operations in Nevada. We took a close look at the Qiantu K50 electric sports car from Mullen. And our readers weigh in on which electric cars most interested them from last week’s auto shows. All this […]
Switching to Electric Vehicles May Improve Air Quality: Study
Researchers from the Northwestern University in the US quantified the differences in air pollution generated from battery-powered electric vehicles versus internal combustion engines. Adopting electric vehicles (EVs) could improve overall air quality and lower carbon emissions, according to a study. Researchers from the Northwestern University in the US quantified the differences in air pollution generated […]
Bipartisan Support for Electric Vehicle Handouts Betrays Taxpayers
Corporate welfare raises its ugly head again. Excessive partisanship and endless acrimony are common complaints lodged against the political class. There’s a lot to be said in favor of this narrative, but bipartisanship isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be, either. As evidence, consider the latest attempt to extend corporate handouts for electric vehicle […]
China’s $18 billion electric-car market at risk. Will the bubble burst?
There are now 486 EV manufacturers registered in China, more than triple the number from two years ago An iPhone assembler, e-commerce emporium and real-estate developer typically don’t compete in the same business — except when it comes to electric vehicles in China. That’s because of a seismic shift toward EVs, which has spurred billions […]
Tesla just made it harder to buy its cheapest $35,000 electric car
The Model 3 with the so-called Standard Plus battery range used to cost $37,500, plus $3,000 for Autopilot. It now costs $39,500 with Autopilot included Tesla Inc. announced changes to its vehicle lineup and pricing, including making it tougher to buy the bottom-of-the-range $35,000 car, in an effort to drive demand after disappointing first-quarter deliveries. […]
Australia’s electricity grid can easily support electric cars – if we get smart
Following opposition leader Bill Shorten’s policy announcement that 50% of new cars will be electric by 2030, questions have been raised about the ability of the electricity grid to cope with the increased demand associated with a substantial increase in the use of electric vehicles. These concerns are not completely unfounded. Modelling and research at […]
Kona Electric pricing, Ford charging software, Karma recall, EV racing: Today’s Car News
Prices have gone up on the new 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric. Ford revealed new software and testing to determine optimal locations for public chargers. Karma gets hit with an airbag recall for original 2012 Fisker Karmas. And our in our latest Twitter poll results, our readers change their minds about electric racing. All this and […]
Flying taxis could be more efficient than gas and electric cars on long-distance trips
Flying cars definitely sound cool, but whether they’re actually a good idea is up for debate. Fortunately they do seem to have some surefire benefits, among which you can now count improved efficiency — in theory, and on long trips. But it’s something! Air travel takes an enormous amount of energy, since you have to […]