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Wireless vs. wired 

Electric Auto Association

Charging for EVs: Why the efficiency is comparable By Amy Barzdukas, Chief Marketing Officer, WiTricity. The myth we do have to address, however, is the deep-seated suspicion about the efficiency of wireless charging. Let’s start by establishing the efficiency of plug-in charging. Plug-in charging is not 100% efficient.

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Tesla Supercharger V3 Network is being upgraded to 300 kW for faster charging

Teslarati

This should allow Tesla’s electric vehicles to recharge faster than ever before, making them even more convenient and viable for long-distance travel. Elon Musk’s update came as a response to a Twitter post from electric vehicle advocate @jpr007 , who shared the results of Car and Driver ‘s 1,000-mile EV test.

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Tips: 4 Warning Signs to Watch for in Your Hybrid Car

Clean Fleet Report

In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most common warning signs that you should look out for in your hybrid car. Battery Life Can Be Significantly Shorter. Battery Life Can Be Significantly Shorter. Battery life can fade over time. First, the battery life can be significantly shorter than when the car was new.

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4 Ways to Maximize Your Jeep Wrangler 4×4

Clean Fleet Report

If you’re a Jeep Wrangler owner, chances are you love the sense of adventure, freedom, and fun that comes with owning an off-road vehicle. That’s why we’ve put together this blog post outlining four terrific tips on how to maximize efficiency while driving (or off-roading!) your beloved Jeep Wrangler 4×4.

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Report: Mercedes-AMG Will Not Bring Back V8 Engines

The Truth About Cars

Earlier in the month, reports were circulating that Mercedes-AMG would be re-instituting V8 power for its high-performance variants of the C and E-Class. While some AMG purists expressed their distaste over the change, the end product retained most of the things people liked about the performance brand’s vehicles.&

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Decoding the Mechanics: How the AC System in an Electric Vehicle Works?

Get Electric Vehicle

As the world rapidly embraces electric vehicles (EVs) as a sustainable transportation alternative, it’s important to understand the technology behind their various components. Similar to conventional vehicles, EVs rely on air conditioning to regulate the temperature inside the cabin. One such crucial component is the AC system. In

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Tesla’s rapid crash analysis; will NHTSA come in?

Green Car Congress

On Tuesday, a Tesla Model S traveling at highway speed crashed into road debris, causing significant damage to the vehicle and resulting in a major vehicle fire. On Friday, Tesla Chairman, Product Architect & CEO Elon Musk posted a brief analysis of the accident and fire on the company blog. appears to be the culprit.

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