Apr 28, 2017 - 08:14 am
Volkswagen, Tesla Roadster, Events.
Reading tip: The spending plan of Volkswagen as part of the atonement for its dieselgate has not yet been approved but major car manufacturers and other groups are verbally intervening as they suspect VW to win a competitive advantage through the EV infrastructure and project programme.
reuters.com
Click tip: If Elon Musk needs inspiration, here it is: Designer Jan Preiser published a rendering of a next-gen Tesla roadster. While a roadster is in the card indeed, this supercar fantasy of Xabier Albizu dubbed EXP is unlikely to see the light of the day.
insideevs.com (Roadster), carscoops.com (EXP)
Events for the upcoming week: ESCP Europe Electric Vehicle Road Trip (until May 10; London to Madrid) ++ GreenFleet Scotland (May 05; Edinburgh, Scotland) ++ You can find a complete list of upcoming events at electrive.com/calendar
Dec 2, 2016 - 08:54 am
Electrify the World, Fully Charged, events.
Click tip: ‘Electrify the World’ is Nissan’s motto for a new initiative, with which the carmaker seeks to inspire discussions around electric mobility and a more sustainable lifestyle. Of course, the carmaker also wants to sell a few EV along the way.
nissan.co.uk
Video tip: In this episode of Fully Charged, Robert Llewellyn tests a four-wheeled pedelec called the Bio-Hybrid by Schaeffler. It tries to combine advantages of a car like a roof with the green and healthy virtues of electric cycling.
youtube.com
Event for the upcoming week: International EV Batteries 2016 (Dec 06-07; London, England) ++ You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Nov 11, 2016 - 09:19 am
Berkeley, Fully Charged, Events.
Reading tip: A white privilege affair is Berkeleys’ verdict on clean vehicle rebates in California. Researchers found the PEV incentives mainly benefit white, wealthy folks as 83 percent of 98,901 rebate recipients in the period from 2010 to 2015 reported yearly incomes of more than 100,000 dollars.
trrjournalonline.trb.org (report, paid content) via berkeley.edu
Video tip: Robert Llewellyn reviews the Hyundai Ioniq Electric in his latest episode of Fully Charged. He was well impressed with the all-electric sedan from Korea, esp. as it falls into the affordable EV category.
youtube.com via insideevs.com
Events for the upcoming week: Smart City Expo World Congress (Nov 15-17; Barcelona, Spain) ++ E-mobility Reinvented (Nov 16-17; Santa Clara, USA) ++ You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Nov 4, 2016 - 08:32 am
Chevy Bolt, Battery Series, events.
Reading tip: Motor Trend took a Chevy Bolt and ventured into “enemy territory,” namely the Tesla Design Studio. Pulling up there did draw a crowd, but not a hostile one. Instead, Tesla guys and girls – including the head of design – explored the Model 3 forerunner inside out.
motortrend.com (with video)
Click tip: The Battery Series consists of five infographics that give an overview of battery technology. Part 4 deals with raw materials down to the level of which electric car uses which cathodes and further.
visualcapitalist.com
Events for the upcoming week: Electronica Automotive (Nov 8-11; Munich, Germany) ++ simpulseday greenCAE (Nov 10; Weissach, Germany) ++ FIA Formula E, Round 2 (Nov 12; Marrakesh, Morocco) ++ You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Oct 14, 2016 - 07:33 am
Fully Charged, Chevy Bolt, events.
Video tip I: In his new episode of Fully Charged, Robert Llewellyn talks to the team of Electric Nation, a project looking at smart charging solutions in order to allow the number of EVs in the UK to increase, without taking its toll on the grid.
youtube.com via insideevs.com
Video tip II: The LA Times took the Chevy Bolt on a road trip to test the accuracy of its claimed range. The reporters even had some juice left in the end, so that they could have travelled 290 miles all together.
youtube.com via insideevs.com
Events for the upcoming week: TEAM final event (Oct 18-19; Berlin, Germany) ++ eMove360° / eCarTec (Oct 18-20; Munich, Germany) ++ IZB International Suppliers Fair (Oct 18-20; Wolfsburg, Germany) ++ You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Sep 16, 2016 - 08:35 am
Tesla factory, value retention, events.
Video tip: A new drone video gives an extensive look at the Tesla factor in Fremont, California, from above. And it shows plenty of cars read to meet their new owners.
youtube.com via electrek.co
Reading tip: Tesla not only leaves other premium cars in the dust during a drag race (the makers of DragTimes just managed to go from 0-60 mph in 2.54 seconds), it also leads the value retention segment. After 50,000 miles, the EV loses only 28 percent in value, while the BMW 7-series or Audi A8 lose between 38 and 41 percent.
youtube.com via insideevs.com (DragTimes), electrek.co (value retention)
Events for the upcoming week: ESREF 2016 (Sep 19-22; Halle, Germany) ++ Light Electric Vehicle Summit (Sep 20-21; Barcelona, Spain) ++ IAA Commercial Vehicles (Sep 22-29; Hannover, Germany) ++ You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Sep 9, 2016 - 08:30 am
Fully Charged, Zero SR, events.
Video tip I: In the latest episode of Fully Charged, Robert Llewellyn get on e-bike, a form of electric mobility, he normally doesn’t cover. He is joined by Ben Jaconelli, director of e-bike company FullyCharged.com. The two ride along London roads and have a lot more to talk about that just their common company names.
youtube.com via cleantechnica.com
Video tip II: Using neon wires, Zero SR driver Tony Kalniev has given his electric motorcycle a unique look that looks like something straight out of the movie Tron. He came up with the idea because he felt the Zero SR was not visible enough during his nightly excursion.
youtube.com via electrek.co
Events for the upcoming week: Automechanika (Sep 13-17; Frankfurt, Germany) ++ Cenex-LCV (Sep 14-15; Millbrook, UK) ++ Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo (Sep 13-15; Novi, USA) ++ You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Sep 2, 2016 - 08:12 am
Bleu Indy, drag race, Kyoto, events.
Video tip I: Consumer Reports has vistited the all-electric carsharing scheme Blue Indy in Indianapolis. The Bolloré system seems to be enjoying quite a success in the U.S.
youtube.com via cleantechnica.com
Video tip II: In this drag race, it’s vertical versus horizontal, as a Porsche 918 Spyder takes on the Red Bull Air Racer. The race also includes a spectacular turning manoeuvre on the ground and above.
redbull.com
Click tip: The e-ebike Kyoto from Karmic Bikes was developed just for women. The aluminium frame comes in three sizes and the 500 Wh battery allows for 50 miles of range.
treehugger.com
Events for the upcoming week: Intelligent transport systems (Sep 05; Brussels, Belgium) ++ European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (Sep 06-09; Karlsruhe, Germany) ++ WOCOMOCO World Collaborative Mobility Congress (Sep 07-08; Warsaw, Poland) ++ Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo (Sep 07-09; Osaka, Japan) ++ Alperia ECO-dolomites (Sep 08-10; Dolomites, Italy) ++ You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Jul 15, 2016 - 08:48 am
Atieva, Tiny Home, events.
Video tip I: Van vs. Ferrari vs. Tesla – you might think you already know the outcome, but this race is quite impressive and demonstrates what the Edna electric van from Atieva has under the hood.
vimeo.com via electrek.co
Video tip II: This video cast another van in the leading role. It shows its conversion to the solar-powered “Tiny Home” in stop-motion, which the woman allegedly realised without prior experience. In real time, it took her 32 months to complete her project.
youtube.com via treehugger.com
Event for the upcoming week: Ulm ElectroChemical Talks (July 20-21; Ulm, Germany)
You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Jun 17, 2016 - 08:19 am
INEES, Mirai, events.
Reading tip: The results of German research project INEES (we reported yesterday) are now available in English. Researchers found that EVs can provide reserve capacity, but that providing an operating reserve using only EVs is not yet economically viable.
greencarcongress.com
Video tip: A shiny chrome version of the Toyota Mirai made its racing debut at Gurston Down Speed Hill Climb in the UK this month. It’s best time on the 0.6-mile course was 44.44 seconds, driving at an average speed of 62.5 mph.
insideevs.com
Events for the upcoming week: EVS29 Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition (June 19-22; Montréal, Canada) ++ ees Europe (June 21-24; Munich, Germany)
You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Jun 10, 2016 - 08:07 am
Apple, CHAdeMO, Events.
Reading tip: V is for i-car one might say as Steve Jobs showed interest in carmaking already back in 2010 when he looked at the V-Vehicle prototype by a small start-up, the Guardian reports. Some of the ideas the Apple founder had on design and choice of material later made it into the BMW i3.
theguardian.com
Click tip: CHAdeMO is the most popular fast-charging system among electric cars sold between 2010 and 2015, the infographic shows. More interestingly though is the fact that 38 percent of EV and 75% of PHEV were incapable of rapid charging of any kind in the first place.
insideevs.com
Events for the upcoming week: World Hydrogen Energy Conference (June 13-16; Saragossa, Spain) ++ 80eDays (June 16-September 04; 20 countries, 3 continents) ++ EVS29 Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition (June 19-22; Montréal, Canada)
You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Jun 3, 2016 - 09:08 am
Petrol shortage, EVBox, events.
Click tip: Renault and Citroën are making the best of the fuel shortage in France with slogans like “We might not have petrol, but we do have the Zoe.” And EV drivers offered rides to people who were stranded because they could not fuel their car. There is no shortage of energy, after all.
autoblog.com, automobile-propre.com (ridesharing, in French)
Download tip: Dutch EVBox has put together an e-book for anyone interested in buying their first electric car. It covers the five basics – the different types of electrified vehicles, their range, how and where to charge, cost, and of course how much fun they are to drive.
ev-box.us1.list-manage1.com
Events for the upcoming week: EEHE Conference – Electrics / Electronics in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles and Electrical Energy Management (June 08-09; Wiesloch, Germany) ++ Wave Trophy 2016 (June 10-18; Germany and Switzerland)
You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Apr 1, 2016 - 07:58 am
Gigafactory, Tesla Model X, events.
Video tip I: Above Reno, a drone video and photography company, has shot a new 4k ultra-high-definition video of Tesla’s Gigafactory near Reno, Nevada. The exterior has not changed much, as the interior is being prepared for the start of battery cell manufacturing later this year.
electrek.co
Video tip II: Translogic host Jonathon Buckles took the Tesla Model X for a spin. His review includes comparisons to the Model S, and very practical observations with Sebastian Blanco, editor-in-chief of AutoBlogGreen. Conclusion: Buckley loves the Tesla SUV – except for the price.
autoblog.com
Events for the upcoming week: Battery Experts Forum (April 05-07; Aschaffenburg, Germany) ++ Battery Forum Germany (April 06-08; Berlin, Germany)
You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Mar 24, 2016 - 09:19 am
Chevrolet, Tesla, Kia, Events.
Video tip I: Chevrolet sends Tesla some love as it starts pilot production of the Bolt EV just a week before the Model 3 launch. While the economy Tesla will not see the light of the day before late 2017, GM’s affordable electric model is to hit the stores this autumn.
youtube.com via forbes.com
Video tip II: The term drag race takes on a whole new meaning in this Alfa Romeo vs. Tesla Model X. The Italian is literally dragged along as it towers on a trailer towed by the Tesla that competes with another Alfa Romeo 4C at the same time.
insideevs.com
Reading tip: British journalist Jess Shanahan will go for some soul searching this April. Driving over 2,500 miles in a Kia Soul EV, she shall show that electric cars can go the long distance and along 57 must-see sights of the isles over 20 days.
nextgreencar.com
Events for the upcoming week: EKOnova Rally Slovenia (March 30-April 02; Slovenia and Austria) ++ FIA Formula E, Round 6 (April 02; Long Beach, USA)
You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Jan 8, 2016 - 09:37 am
BYD, Tesla, events.
Video tip I: BYD has published a video about the [supposedly] worldwide largest delivery of an electric bus fleet in Shenzhen. Unfortunately, the manufacturer did not release any details, but the images are impressive and indicate that BYD did not exaggerate on the matter.
youtube.com via insideevs.com
Video tip II: This following video is pretty impressive as well. It shows how quickly Tesla Superchargers popped up around the globe this past year.
youtube.com via insideevs.com
Event for the upcoming week: North American International Auto Show (Jan 11-24; Detroit, USA)
You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Nov 27, 2015 - 08:28 am
Navigant Research, Nissan Leaf, Events.
Research tip: Navigant Research published its”Lithium Ion Batteries for Transportation” report. It sets LG Chem apart as leading provider of power packs for electric and hybrid vehicles. The Koreans are closely pursued by Panasonic and Samsung SDI. All three excel in both strategy and execution.
navigantresearch.com via greencarcongress.com
Video tip: Take a good and long (20 min) look at the 2016 Nissan Leaf with the new 30-kWh battery. Obviously, the so-called first look fully takes in the interior, handling and includes a glimpse under the hood as well. It’s more of a how-to-guide than a review.
youtube.com via insideevs.com
Upcoming events: EEVC 2015 (Dec 01-04; Brussels, Belgium) ++ Solutions COP21 (Dec 04-10; Paris, France)
You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Nov 20, 2015 - 08:08 am
TU Dresden, Fully Charged, Events.
Your opinion matters to the TU Dresden that conducts a survey among EV drivers covering longer distances electrically. The survey takes only about ten minutes and is part of the university’s research. If they provide their email address, participants will receive an abstract of the results.
soscisurvey.de
Video tip: The future paid a visit to the Fully Charged show hosted by Robert Llewellyn, as he tests the Toyota Mirai. He finds it more dynamic than the Prius but stresses their similarities, too. Obviously, hydrogen charging infrastructure remains a rather critical issue.
youtube.com
Upcoming events: Auto Guangzhou (Nov 20-22; Guangzhou, China) ++ LA Auto Show (Nov 20-29; Los Angeles, USA) ++ Driverless Technology Conference & Exhibition (Nov 23; London, UK)
You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar
Nov 13, 2015 - 08:30 am
California, Tesla, events.
Reading tip: Electric cars in California already are less emission intensive than even the most efficient of their petrol brothers, the Union of Concerned Scientists find in their a cradle-to-grave analysis. In fact, they conclude that this is true across the U.S. Time to make that switch.
latimes.com
Click tip: GM might work with the army in the future (see above) but Tesla remembers the armed forces’ past with this Veteran’s Day edition of the Model X. Waving the flag, clearly.
instagram.com via insideevs.com
Events for the upcoming week: Lithium Battery Power & Battery Safety (Nov 17-19; Baltimore, USA) ++ Electric Vehicles: Everything is Changing (Nov 18-19; Santa Clara, USA) ++ Annual Polis Conference (Nov 19-20; Brussels, Belgium) ++ LA Auto Show (Nov 20-29; Los Angeles, USA)
You can find a complete list of upcoming industry events at electrive.com/calendar.
