The unprecedented social distancing measures put in place by many countries to slow the spread of coronavirus have already produced a measurable effect in one important area–emissions. The slowdown of human activity in many of the world’s most populou…
Author: Stephen Edelstein
Mercedes-Benz teases all-weather potential of EQV electric van
Ahead of a planned European market launch later this year, Mercedes-Benz decided to show off the cold-weather performance of its EQV electric van. Engineers spent several weeks testing the EQV in Arjeplog, Sweden, a town inside the Arctic Circle that i…
VW stokes electric Microbus buzz with e-Bulli conversion
Volkswagen plans to launch a new electric vehicle inspired by the classic Microbus, but in the meantime the automaker has partnered with eClassics on an electric conversion of the original. The two companies previously teamed up on an electric Beetle c…
Report: Jaguar J-Pace and Land Rover “Road Rover” electric SUVs in the works
Jaguar Land Rover plans to convert a United Kingdom factory to produce three new electric models, including the already-confirmed XJ sedan and two SUVs, according to Autocar. The automaker announced in 2019 that the Castle Bromwich factory will transit…
UK project builds electric-car charging into a half-mile of lampposts
The great thing about electric-car charging is that it can take advantage of existing grid infrastructure. A new project in the United Kingdom demonstrates the benefits of that. Siemens built charging stations into 24 lampposts on roughly a half-mile o…
Porsche renews plan to make Macan crossover a “fully battery-powered model series”
Porsche is continuing plans to make the Macan crossover all-electric. It’s a significant move, as the Macan is currently Porsche’s bestselling model. In a report of its 2019 financial results, Porsche reiterated that the Macan will be the “second, full…
2021 Kia Sorento: Hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions potentially on the way
Although Kia previously provided a look at the next-generation Sorento crossover, it released new details on the vehicle that will make it more of interest to efficiency-focused shoppers. The 2021 Kia Sorento could get hybrid and plug-in hybrid variant…
World-first in-road charging test for trucks successful, highway speeds next
Initial tests of in-road charging for electric trucks on a stretch of Swedish road have been successful, according to project managers. The scope of testing will now increase, encompassing more vehicles, additional stretches of road, and higher speeds….
Fully-electric BMW 7-Series could be carmaker’s most powerful sedan
BMW will build an electric version of the 7-Series—its flagship sedan. The electric model will be the most powerful 7-Series variant, Oliver Zipse, chairman of the board of management of BMW AG, said in a speech also updating investors on the aut…
Samsung solid-state battery tech under development doubles energy density
Samsung announced last week that is developing new solid-state batteries that could offer double the energy density of current lithium-ion batteries. This would be a major breakthrough for electric cars. Greater energy density means more energy can be …
