Tech: How Does An Electric Motor Work?
If you’re an electrical engineer, you know how an electric motor works. If you aren’t, it can be extremely confusing,so here’s the simplified explanation.
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News: Acciona’s Electric Car Almost Completes 2016 Dakar Rally
Acciona’s 100% EcoPowered electric racecar was the only entrant in the Dakar Rally that could brag zero emissions. The purpose-built car is a technology demonstrator project sponsored by Acciona, a Spanish conglomerate in renewable energy and infrastructure.
News: The Volkswagen BUDD-e Electric Concept
While the Volkswagen BUDD-e probably won’t make it to production, the hardware under the body will. The concept is the first vehicle to showcase VW’s new Modular Electric Platform, called MEB for short. Designed specifically for either plug-in hybrid or battery-electric vehicles, the platform can accommodate both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in a variety of body styles.
News: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Specs Revealed
General Motors is quoting a “more that 200-mile” driving range for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt until the official EPA numbers are released.
Top 10 States Offering Incentives for Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Here are some of the best electric car incentives offered in these seven (California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont) and other states.
Road Test: 2014 Ford Focus Electric
My time in the 2014 Ford Focus Electric has caused me to rethink some of my thoughts on the labeling of EVs.
Road Test: 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf
The 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf isn’t the first, but it’s got our vote as the best of the mainstream (i.e., affordable) electric cars.
Road Test: 2014 BMW i3 & i3 REX
The 2014 BMW i3 is the Rorschach test of electric cars. What you see says more about you than the car you’re looking at – or even driving.
First Drive: 2015 Kia Soul EV
Before starting the 2015 Kia Soul EV, you need to do some simple math. Your days of leaving the house with a 1/4 tank of gas knowing you can fill up at dozens of stations in mere minutes are over.
First Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Golf
The new 2015 Volkswagen Golf. VW is launching the seventh generation of its worldwide best-seller this year and it’s stepping up its game. The Golf has completely redone both gas and diesel engines as well as added a brand-new electric motor in the soon-to-be-on-the-market (finally) e-Golf.