Electric Cars News
Next Gen Sodium-Ion Electric Car Batteries Could Be The Future
Taking current technology into consideration, the Lithium-Ion battery is the only realistic solution to power electric cars amongst other electronic devices. With ranges quickly exceeding the 500 km range on one charge, the Lithium-Ion battery does serve the purpose it needs to by powered the electric motors in a car. That said, they are quite expensive and the battery pack is without a shadow of doubt the most expensive component in any electric car today. While research into super capacitors and hydrogen fuel cells have been progressing quickly, the immediate relief in terms of a big price drop is a new Sodium-Ion battery technology
Polestar Showcases First Ever Car 'Polestar 1' As Independent Automaker
Oct 17, 2017 11:20 PM
Polestar, formerly an inbuilt division for Volvo makingperformance variants,and now an independent automaker that will make performance electric cars based on Volvo design and chassis, has showcased it's first ever car - the 'Polestar 1'. The Polestar 1 will be an hybrid performance car that will be built in a new purpose built factory in China alongside two other cars that Polestar will showcase soon. The Polestar 1 will have an electric motor along with a set of electric batteries along with a turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine that will power the car.
Tata Motors Starts Electric Bus Pilot-Runs In Guwahati
Oct 17, 2017 04:01 PM
Tata Motors has completed trials for electric bus in Shimla and Chandigarh where it ran for almost 165 km and 143 km on a single charge, respectively.
Toyota To Test Self-Driving, Talking Cars By About 2020
Oct 16, 2017 11:17 PM
The vehicle will be able to take over driving responsibilities when necessary -- after assessing the driver is too tired to drive safely, for example -- and also interact with the driver and passengers.
BMW, Great Wall Motor Eye Possible EV Joint Venture In China
Oct 13, 2017 09:01 PM
Any new venture of BMW and Great Wall would have to sell exclusively electric vehicles (EVs), given China's moratorium on approvals for new gasoline car businesses.
Mahindra Is Looking At Cost-Saving Steps For e-Verito For EV Order
Oct 11, 2017 08:43 PM
For the EESL order, Mahindra is looking at various cost reduction measures in order to be price competitive to supply electric cars.
Electric Mahindra KUV100 Confirmed; All Future SUVs To Get Electric Trims
Oct 11, 2017 12:53 AM
Mahindra has confirmed that it will be launching an electric version of the sub-4 metre KUV100 in a little over a year's time. The electric version of the Mahindra KUV100 will get an all-new electric powertrain. Mahindra and Mahindra is also planning to offer electric versions of all its crossover and SUV models in the future.
Hydrogen Is Right Choice As Fuel For Automobiles, Says Former ISRO Chief
Oct 9, 2017 11:31 PM
India is looking at having an all-electric car fleet by 2030 with an express objective of lowering the fuel import bill and the running cost of vehicles.
Danfoss Talks To Indian Firms On Hybrid Car Power
Oct 9, 2017 06:04 PM
Batteries of electric cars should be cooled quickly for fast charging and Danfoss has the solution as it is a major in the HVAC segment.
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