Nimble scooters are quintessentially European, with many taking design inspirations from the classic 1960’s Vespa scooters that formed the impetus for the trend. And now a new Dutch startup is throwing their hat in the ring with an impressive off…
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More support for electric cars than knowledge or interest, Northeastern study finds
A survey of car buyers has found a surprisingly high level of support for electric cars–but also found limited knowledge, which may be holding some buyers back. The survey was weighted toward drivers in the Northeast, and was sponsored by five No…
Battery Pioneer Claims These Solid-State Cells Gain Capacity Over Time
But extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence We’ve seen so many incredible claims about energy storage over the years that our battery breakthrough baloney detectors are practically on a hair trigger. So when we first heard that resear…
Musk Tweets – Summon For Tesla Model 3, Augmented Mode For Roadster
This first reply from Musk indicates the Tesla Model 3 will get Summon mode, but don’t expect aluminum pedals. No plans for aluminum pedals. Adds too much production complexity. Model 3 will def have summon, which will get way more advanced for S…
Formula E and FIA release details on new race format and calendar for season five
Formula E and the FIA have today revealed the calendar for the 2018/19 ABB FIA Formula E Championship, as well as details on the new race format and split power modes on offer alongside the new-look next generation car in season five. The calendar was …
Tesla says the Model 3 body line is now 95% automated
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that they made the mistake of being over ambitious when it comes to the automation of the Model 3 production line.
It contributed to a lot of issues with the early production ramp, but now Tesla is gradually going back to autom…
Tesla Starman Battles Jeff Bezos In This Retro Space Shooter Game
Yes, you can actually play this game right now and beat it in about three minutes! Ryan Taylor from Autowise.com passed this new project along and we couldn’t help but share it. This old-school, side-scrolling Tesla space shooter game includes th…
Scientists find affordable way to recapture CO2 and burn it
Scientists at Harvard have developed a new method of scrubbing carbon from the atmosphere, and turning it into hydrocarbon fuels that could be burned in airplanes or even cars. The process has been demonstrated at a small scale and combines common tech…
Tesla Chief Designer Noted Among 2018’s Most Creative People
A top dog at Tesla gets attention outside of the automotive world and it’s not Elon Musk. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen is beginning to be in the limelight more and more these d…
Kia Niro EV specs revealed at latest Korean car show
The Kia Niro EV made its first appearance at the Busan auto show this week and Kia confirmed the car will offer a battery with up to 236 miles of range. The company showed a concept version of the car at the Consumer Electronics Show in January with wi…
