Analysis: The Battery Startup Landscape and Its Future
The next decade will bring battery startups into another stage of growth that’s as promising as the one we’ve just passed through.
News: Electric Partnerships in High Gear
Competition has always been a hallmark of the auto industry, but the move to embrace electric drive technology has driven even the most competitive companies to seek out partners to share costs and help speed new products to market.
Tips: Driving Your Electric Car Long Distance
As many people embrace the financial and environmental benefits of electric vehicles, there are increasing numbers of non-gas powered cars in use. To ensure enjoy a stress-free journey, take a look at these top tips now.
News: Audi Lays Out Plans for 20 EVs in 5 Years
In the U.S. it looks like Audi has work to do to make a mark in the emerging electric vehicle market. The gang from Ingolstadt does have a plan.
News: Toyota Moves into the Big Truck Business
Toyota has developed strong links with two partners—Hino, a medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacture that is a part of the Toyota automotive orbit; and BYD, the leading Chinese battery-car maker.
News: Hyundai & Start-up Canoo Team for EV Platform
The most recent hook-up is Hyundai Motor Group and Canoo, a Los Angeles-based company that recently showed a proof-of-concept of its autonomous shuttle van-like vehicle.
Update: Forget Ford vs. Ferrari; It’s Ford vs. Tesla
Two major, much-anticipated models arrive this year—the Tesla Model Y and the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Tech: Users Expect More from Batteries, but Don’t Expect Better Batteries to Deliver
As we increase our reliance on lithium-ion batteries to power our devices and vehicles, we must also ensure diagnostic standards are in place to give us a peek under the hood (or phone case).
News: 2019 Plug-in Car Sales Drop Blamed on PHEVs
Plug-in vehicles sales (pure battery electrics and plug-in hybrids) hit a speed bump after a meteoric rise in 2018, dropping from 361,300 to 325,800.
News: GM Lays Out EV Strategy
General Motors is all in on electric vehicles. GM President Mark Reuss told a group of employees, dealers investors, analysts, media and policymakers today that the company is “on the cusp of delivering a profitable EV business that can satisfy millions of customers.”