How Subways Are Powering Cities
Every time a subway screeches to a stop, we usually chalk it up to another moment in the daily grind … if we even notice it. Commuters pour out, new riders pile in. Just another day on the rails. But what if that screech, that everyday chaos, could do more than
The trucking industry goes electric?
The American supply chain is built on our trucking industry—but an unfortunate byproduct that comes from trucks is the oversized impact they have on our air quality. Because of their size, weight, and around the clock usage, they’re one of the largest contributors to emissions in the transportation
US $7.5 Billion For Public EV Charging Still Isn't Enough
Recent developments in the electric vehicle space, from tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act to massive investment on the part of car manufacturers to bring a slew of new models to market in the coming years, means that we are on the cusp of a major EV transition.
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Electric Vehicles
The Inflation Reduction Act offers us an opportunity to drive cleaner cars and save some green too. But there are a lot of little stipulations that come with the bill and it can be confusing figuring out which cars qualify. Here we’ll break it down — and give you the
Unlocking the Future of Electric Vehicles
Most of us take for granted being able to toss our phones onto a charging pad to top them up, but what if we could charge our cars the same way? No more remembering to plug in your EV when you arrive at work or get home. Without having to
Self-Driving Car Revolution
According to a recent article from Reuters, Ford and General Motors(GM) have filed documents to the United States auto safety regulators and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) to allow manual control-less cars. According to the documents, these cars would have no steering wheels or break pedals in most
Can Autonomous Cars Help Us Save on Fuel Costs?
MIT researchers recently demonstrated the impact of connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs) to not only cut traffic, but also reduce emissions.
The Truth About Solar Powered Cars
Electric vehicles are gaining in popularity, but not everyone is on board. One of the big perceived drawbacks is how long it takes to charge them and having access to somewhere you can plug in to get that charge. If you live in an apartment building or the city, charging
Do We Really Need Electric Cars?
Not all of us are onboard with the transition to electric vehicles. Renewable energy options promise to help with the pressure at the pump and climate change, but so far, no one method–solar, hydro, wind, or alternative fuel–have managed to knock oil from its pedestal … yet. Electric cars
Exploring the 1000 Mile Car Battery - Aluminum Air Hype?
Even though electric vehicle adoption is picking up speed, some buyers are hesitant because of range anxiety and concerns about lithium-ion battery safety. There's a lot of money and time being invested into alternative battery tech to address some of those issues and an interesting one popped up
Solving EV's Biggest Problem - Battery Recycling Explained
Between our obsession with mobile electronics and the growing popularity of electric vehicles, lithium ion battery demand is growing at an astonishing rate. Most of that demand is being driven by automotive sales which consume 60% of lithium ion batteries, even though they only account for about 1% of automotive
Gigafactory? How About Microfactory? Arrival Rethinks How an EV is Built
In the world of vehicle manufacturing, not just EVs, bigger is usually seen as better for economies of scale. Gigantic Gigafactories pumping out thousands of vehicles. What if there was another way? A new EV company on the scene is challenging that notion. Arrival's microfactories are rethinking how