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Hardcore electric ute incoming: Dakar-ready Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear concept paves the way for wild Raptor EV

EV Central

Mustang Mach-E 1400, Mustang Cobrajet 1400 and the F-100 Eluminator left off, the latest battery-powered concept from Ford Performance has this time been prepared in cooperation with North Carolina-based motorsport engineering firm RTR Vehicles. Picking up where the SuperVan 4.2,

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4 Classic Car Relaunches Transforming the EV Landscape

Clean Fleet Report

Those who convert their internal combustion engines won’t miss a beat, either. The battery-powered model reaches 62 mph in 5.5 Classic looks, current power 2. The electric-powered version of its 1970 model features a conversion kit with a battery shaped like a cassette.

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TU München researchers test behavior of OME synthetic fuels in engines, develop optimized combustion process

Green Car Congress

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is the coordinator of that project, in cooperation with TU Kaiserslautern and TU München. Scientists from TUM’s Chair of Internal Combustion Engines are involved in the project, along with DENSO Automotive Germany, IAV and Ford Research and Innovation Center. Earlier post.)

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ZF launches product offensive for hybrid and electric drive systems, automated driving, integrated safety, and chassis

Green Car Congress

ZF estimates that at least 70% of all new vehicles in 2030 will still have an internal combustion engine. This is contingent on electric range and electric power, both of which must allow for driving in everyday traffic with battery power only. Power Electronics. Intelligent adaptation.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Setec Powerr

They pollute less than vehicles powered by the internal combustion engine. First, the world’s motor vehicle manufacturers are as capable as the fossil fuel companies of translating their economic power into political clout. These vehicles are technologically superior to vehicles powered by internal combustion engines.

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Feature: Tailgating With an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Having to call roadside assistance because you’ve run out of fuel—or in this case, battery power—is humiliating. The lack of an internal combustion engine means that the front end of many EVs come with some extra storage space. If you’re planning on tailgating in an EV this season, what do you need to know to get started?

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Anker Solix F3800 and Home Power Panel create an accessible whole-home backup solution

Baua Electric

And if the internal 3,840Wh isn’t enough, the max capacity can be expanded with additional external batteries. With up to six additional batteries, the total capacity can go up to 26.88kWh. Add another F3800 and six more Anker Solix external batteries and that max capacity grows to a massive 53.75kWh.

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