The better an electric car’s aerodynamics, the further it travels, which is why the Audi e-tron prototype has already recorded more than 1,000 hours on the test rig in the Ingolstadt-based Audi Wind Tunnel Centre. In what is notable as the world’s quie…
Month: May 2018
Lincoln Aviator Plug-In Hybrid SUV Spied
Good news: the road-going version should look just like the concept. The Lincoln Aviator was a welcomed surprise when it made its debut as a prototype at the New York Auto Show back in March. The head-turning, high-riding SUV wielded a biturbo hybrid V…
Green4U Tech to set up Honduras’ first EV factory
U.S. company Green4U Technologies is going to Honduras to set up shop for making electric cars. They agreed with the government of the Central American country and plan to invest 20 million dollars over the first five years. Reuters got the news from an official statement by Honduras’ government. Green4U Chairman Don Panoz signed the […]
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GM’s self-driving car division receives over $3 billion in backing to go to market next year
Money is currently pouring into dozens of companies trying to bring self-driving car technology to market.
GM is betting on its own self-driving car division as it secures over $3 billion in backing to bring the technology to market next year. moreR…
Mercedes-Benz EQ Spy Video – See Electric Crossover Up Close
Mercedes prepared to join the burgeoning ranks of electric premium SUVs like the upcoming Audi E-Tron Quattro. The Mercedes-Benz EQ C has been caught waiting at a stoplight, which provided a great view of the upcoming electric crossover. The model will…
International Energy Agency forecasts 125 million electric cars on road by 2030
The International Energy Agency, an advisory council to energy-consuming countries, released a new report forecasting that by 2030, the world will have 125 million electric cars on the road. That would amount to 10 to 12 percent of the world’s cars run…
From Hummer to electric cars – SF Motors retools factory
EV startup SF Motors will invest 160 million dollars in refurbishing a former Hummer factory in Indiana to build its own electric cars. The factory will be able assemble the SF Motors SUVs in their entirety, including battery pack and welding. Trials may run this year. China-backed startup SF Motors is gearing up to start […]
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NASCAR’s high-tech world: Leave any preconceptions behind for this deep-dive
The stereotypes aren’t justified any more.
Agag – Why Formula E Is In True Growth Stage
It was a great moment for us to ‘officially’ welcome Nico Rosberg to Formula E in Berlin, and for him to drive the new ‘Gen2’ car. I remember being in Vienna at the FIA prize-giving ceremony, on the night he announced his retirement from Formula 1, and…
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Taskforce launched by Mayor of London
The Mayor of London Sadiq Kahn has announced today (Thursday 31st May) an electric vehicle taskforce will be launched, with its main aim to help expand EV charging infrastructure. The new taskforce comprises representative of 16 organisations, includin…
