BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid?) Spotted

A BMW X5 hybrid has been spotted with a distinctive-patterned test vehicle paint job. It was known to be a hybrid because of the presence of a hybrid emblem and an electrical receptacle for charging, which […]

BMW i8 Roadster (aka Spyder) Wins “Best Production Preview Vehicle” Award

The BMW i8 Roadster, formerly known as the i8 Spyder, definitely surprised and thrilled auto journalists when it was unveiled on April 1, 2012. Last year, the plug-in hybrid electric concept car won the North American Concept […]

BMW Predicts EV Driving Range To Double In Five Years

Recently, at a conference in Paris, BMW board member Ian Robertson made a claim that, within 5 years, EVs would double their single-charge driving range. This statement came alongside the soon to be released BMW i3 EV. While […]

US Electric Car Road Trip: A Tale Of Two EVs (Part 3 Of 3)

After visiting relatives and having coffee close by, I found two guys staring at the BMW i3. “It’s electric, isn’t it?” … “Yes, but this one has a gas range extender” … “Really? How does that work?”

NIO’s 800th Power Swap Station Up & Running, QuantumScape Data Shows 15-minute Fast Charging

NIO’s 800th Power Swap Station Up and Running Nio marks 800+ battery swapping stations in China So long to the BMW i3, We Loved You (BMW i3 was 2017 World Urban Car, 2014, BMW i3 Takes […]

EV Searches up to THIRTY Times More Likely to Result in a Sale Compared with Petrol/Diesel

EV car searches up to THIRTY times more likely to result in a sale compared with petrol/diesel cars, says BuyaCar SEARCHES for electric vehicles (EVs) are up to 30 times more likely to result in a purchase […]

President Biden Clears Way for States to Curb Vehicle Pollution

Originally published on the NRDC Expert Blog. By Luke Tonachel  President Biden is following through on his promise to re-establish the long-held authority of governors to adopt vehicle pollution regulations to protect the health and welfare of […]

Electric Vehicle Association England Partners with Onto to Give Members Access to Alternative Options of EV Adoption

EVA England offers members discount on EV subscription service from Onto Opportunity for drivers to try an EV with no long-term commitment One of an increasing number of exclusive offers for EVA England members Hot on […]

FOTW# 1174: Over 20,000 New Electric Vehicle Charging Outlets Were Installed in the United States in 2019

In 2009, there were 245 new electric vehicle (EV) charging outlets installed nationwide, but by 2019 that number had risen to more than 20,000 new installations. From 2017 to 2019, about 5,000 new charging outlets were […]

A New Electronic Module Safeguards Self-Driving Vehicles Against the Total Failure of Onboard Electrical Systems

Courtesy of Fraunhofer Autonomous electric vehicles draw power from two sources: a high-voltage battery and, additionally, a conventional 12-volt battery that supplies the vehicle when idling or in high-load situations while driving. Safety-critical systems such as […]

The Future of Vehicle to Grid EV Charging

By 2050, up to 45% of households will actively provide Vehicle to Grid (V2G) services, according to National Grid ESO’s Future Energy Scenarios, July 2020 Vehicle to Grid EV charging is seen as important to achieve […]

Grid Coordination Opens Road for Electric Vehicle Flexibility

Originally published by NREL Unlocking the Value of Electric Mobility Technologies to Drive Efficiency and Reliability Across the Power System As electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to rev up in the United States, the power grid […]