Tesla Model S owners in Hong Kong recently woke up to find that the Autopilot functionality/option had been deactivated via a forced update — following a request from the relevant Hong Kong authorities that Tesla make […]
Originally published on CleanTechnica. A couple of months ago, I published an article about how well electric cars work as primary cars. On the CleanTechnica repost, reader “AltairIV” made a superb comment and I asked if […]
The guys over at the Autoline Network dug a bit deeper into the BMW i3 in a video discussion earlier this year, pulling in industry experts and BMW Product Management rep John Kelly to really unpack the car […]
New fast-charging lithium-in batteries were recently unveiled by workers from Watt Lab — an arm of the Central Research Institute at Huawei Technology Corporation — at the recent 56th Battery Symposium in Japan, according to recent […]
The equivalent of the Department of Transportation in Hong Kong has reportedly clarified that Tesla’s new autopilot feature is technically illegal until it’s been approved, owing to the city’s Road Traffic Ordinance. As such, drivers that use […]
Those with home solar photovoltaic systems that also own electric cars, and want to maximize their use of their systems, may want to take a look at some new “smart” chargers unveiled at the recent eCarTech […]
Originally published on CleanTechnica. We recently covered a talk that JB Straubel gave at the University of Nevada — Reno. He gave the typical overview of Tesla, with updates on many of the projects it has going […]
Originally published on CleanTechnica. There are many videos on the interwebs showcasing the amazing autopilot features in the Model S — some which shed light on the great features and nuances of it and some which […]
Audi is still going ahead with its plans to bring a ~300 mile electric SUV — by the name of the “Q6” e-tron Quattro — to market in 2018, according to recent reports. Notably, the production […]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Time moves forward. Here’s a look at week two or three living the LEAF way of life. Back to normalcy in one sense, weeks after enjoying the speakers, learning, learning, learning, and […]
The noted electric bus manufacturer Proterra will now be offering an option for factory installation of Mobileye’s aftermarket collision avoidance solution, as of 2016 models, according to recent reports. For some background here, Mobileye is the […]
Earlier this year, it was revealed that a new lead-acid battery recycling startup by the name of Aqua Metals had purchased a 12.5-acre plot of land at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (in Nevada), fairly close […]
A Toronto, Canada, condo by the name of “Bside at Minto Westside” has taken a somewhat new approach to selling condos + parking spaces — offer prospective buyers a free Nissan LEAF with such a purchase. […]
The Middle Eastern country of Jordan may not be at the front of many people’s thoughts when queried about electric vehicles, but that may not be the case forever, going by recent moves made by the […]
The BMW i3’s LifeDrive design architecture is detailed in a couple of interesting new promotional videos from the German company. Possibly worth watching — or, probably, if you’re a fan of the company and/or the i3. […]