GKN Most Advanced Electrified DrivelineGKN Driveline reveals an all-new electric axle concept called ‘eTwinsterX’, representing the world’s most advanced electrified driveline…12 September 2017
ACar - The Electric All-rounderAn electric car for Africa, custom-designed for the needs of the population there, that strengthens rural structures and helps drive the economy:…22 August 2017
The Opel (Vauxhall) Ampera-e Will Come In May Although General Motors has sold the German manufacturer Opel to the French consortium PSA Peugeot-Citroën, sources from both companies confirm that…13 April 2017
Chevrolet Bolt Electric Car With 200 Miles RangeChevrolet is introducing the 2017 Bolt EV at the Consumer Electronics Show, fulfilling its promise to offer a long-range, affordable electric vehicle…07 January 2016
Bolt M-1 Gets Its FundingBolt Motorbikes, raised over $200,000 on crowd funding platform Indiegogo to bring their electric motorbike, the M-1, to production.Described as…21 November 2015
Bolt, A Super Small Electric SkateboardThe Bolt could be the smallest and lightest electric skateboard in the world - or the smallest electric vehicle in the world.Walking is too slow…31 August 2015
Toy Car Driving With ToyotaHave you ever wondered how you would look racing to rescue a cat from a tree in a purple fire engine? Or cruising around town in a hot pink hot-dog…16 June 2015
Chevrolet Commits To Bolt EV ProductionChevrolet confirmed production of its next-generation pure electric vehicle, based on the Bolt EV concept. It will be built at General Motors’ Orion…17 February 2015
Tesla S, The Safest CarIndependent testing awarded the highest safety ratingIndependent testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded…21 August 2013
Electric Vehicle Motors In this article we share some of our research for the new IDTechEx report, "Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2012-2022" www.IDTechEx.com/Emotors.Today, the motors that propel electric vehicles on land, through water and in the air are mainly brushless because brushed commutator motors are on the way out. Most of the number and the value of those brushless traction motors lies in permanent magnet synchronous ones, notably Brushless DC "BLDC", a form with trapezoidal…08 October 2011 / Dr. Peter Harrop Chairman
BMW I8Innovative manufacturing technologies and the application of new materials characterize the production process for BMW i cars. Their production stands at the beginning of a value chain that is completely aligned with sustainability criteria. From the raw materials production to the energy-efficient vehicle operations and the recycling as the last step, the chosen approach makes a considerable contribution to the favorable overall life cycle assessment of the plug-in hybrid sports car BMW i8. The BMW Group’s global lead in automotive engineering is demonstrated, among other things, in the industrial production of components made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). The…00 00 0000 / V. Christian Manz
Audi R8 E-tronThe Audi R8 e-tron demostrates how emotional and dynamic electric mobility can be.The Audi R8 e-tron demonstrates how emotional and dynamic electric mobility can be. Its two electric motors, supplied with energy by a large 48.6 kWh battery, develop 280 kW (380 hp) along with 820 Nm (604.80 lb-ft) of torque. They accelerate the high-performance sports car from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.2 seconds and to a governed top speed of 200 km/h (124.27 mph). The battery charge is good for an operating range of 215 kilometers (133.59 miles). Through the R8 e-tron, Audi has acquired extensive expertise that will benefit its electrified production models.The Audi R8 e-tron weighs in at 1,780…00 00 0000 / V. Christian Manz
