Yamaha appears to be getting in on the electric trials bike action after filing new patent for “TY-E” bike Electric powertrains lend themselves to a lot of cool motorcycle applications. Because trials bikes typically weigh in at around 160 pounds, an e…
Month: May 2018
New Yamaha Patent Suggests E-Trials Electric Motorcycle Coming
Yamaha appears to be getting in on the electric trials bike action after filing new patent for “TY-E” bike Electric powertrains lend themselves to a lot of cool motorcycle applications. Because trials bikes typically weigh in at around 160 pounds, an e…
SpaceX to fly ‘hybrid’ Falcon 9 with Block 4 and 5 stages on June 4 launch
According to SES chief technical officer Martin Halliwell, SpaceX intends to “thread the needle” with a unique hybrid Falcon 9 launch of his company’s SES-12 communications satellite on June 4th. In the case of this launch, Halliwell’s “needle” refers to unsavory weather conditions present at Florida’s Cape Canaveral launch facilities, although weather appears to be […]
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Leads British Plug-In Electric Car Market
Mitsubishi has a reason to be happy in the UK, as despite car sales shrinking by 8.8% during the first four months, the Japanese brand managed to increase sales by 12.1%. Part of the success is the Outlander PHEV, which remains the best selling plug-in…
Elon Musk’s flamethrower gets reprieve in CA after lawmaker’s bill falls through
California lawmakers recently blocked proposed restrictions for the sale and use of The Boring Company’s Not-a-Flamethrowers in the state. The suggested restrictions were authored by LA Assemblyman Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), who earlier this year issued a strongly-worded criticism of the device. The Boring Co. Not-a-Flamethrower was launched by Elon Musk earlier this year. The […]
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Waymo orders 62,000 Chrysler Pacificas as Fiat Chrysler in talks on selling self-driving cars
After ordering thousands of Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans in January, Waymo is drastically expanding its self-driving fleet with an 62,000 more vehicles. It comes ahead of the Alphabet division’s first ride service this year, while the company is a…
Buemi Not Satisfied With His Recent Formula E Results
Sebastien Buemi says he is “not satisfied” with his recent Formula E results having enjoyed “so much” previous success in the electric championship with his Renault e.dams team. Buemi is currently fifth in the 2017/18 drivers…
Waymo adding 62,000 Pacifica hybrid minivans to its self-driving fleet
Waymo, formerly known as the Google self-driving car project, is preparing to add au to 62,000 autonomous Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans to its self-driving fleet. This venture builds upon a previous commitment, announced in January, to deliver thou…
Hyundai Kona EV gets Norwegian price/specs as company plans to make own batteries
Norway is at the forefront of electric vehicle usage with the largest per capita Electric Vehicle adoption rate which is already putting the squeeze on the local oil industry. That’s why it’s not surprising to see global EVs debut there ear…
May 2018 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales: What To Expect?
May 2018 plug-in sales should continue to set records and paint a picture of a promising future for the segment. May marks the 32nd month of consecutive year-over-year monthly sales gains* for plug-in vehicles. It has been a very interesting year for e…
