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Stylish Subaru Sport Mobility Concept gives us a sneaky peek at a future battery-powered BRZ coupe

EV Central

Above, designers have created the effect of a jet-fighter’s cockpit, while the aerodynamic wheels, huge side sills, front splitter and rear bumper look like they’re all made of the same forged carbon-fibre Lamborghini uses. Subaru Sport Mobility Concept – electric drift king?

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Lucid Motors says Lucid Air to be the fastest charging EV yet; 900V+ architecture, up to 20 miles/minute charging

Green Car Congress

Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC to ditch plug-in hybrid tech for Australia, EVs the focus

EV Central

“A significant government incentive or boost in local charging infrastructure may make us revaluate our plans, but we are confident our future EV product portfolio will be strong enough to continue the current momentum.” It will remain in production until 2024, according to senior executives.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Here are some tips on how to keep your EV charged and running smoothly during the colder months. Keep your EV Battery Charged. Driving an electric vehicle has obvious advantages in terms of fuel efficiency, but it also comes with an important responsibility: keeping the battery charged. Keep charged.

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Renault and Opel join the electric camper van party

EV Central

The recipe includes pure battery power, reasonable range, sleeping for two or four, and embarrassingly daft (sorry, fun lifestyley) model names. Not enough to take you deep into the wilds, but adding 170km through optimal charging – it’s able to DC recharge up to 80kW – should take only 30 minutes.

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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

Green Car Congress

PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. In 2011, PowerGenix delivered its first production prototype product for the micro-hybrid stop-start market.

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Jay Leno towed a Tesla Semi with a Tesla Semi

Baua Electric

Presen he’s no longer precisely the objective buyer, Jay Leno just lately were given to pluck the battery-powered semi-trailer truck for a spin for the untouched episode of his “Jay Leno’s Garage” on-line line. And that focused motive force’s seat allegedly improves visibility.

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