Electric Cars Reviews
Volkswagen's Electric Cars In Trouble Over Cancer Causing Materials
As if the huge Dieselgate scandal wasn't damaging enough for Volkswagen as an automaker, the German car maker might soon find itself embroiled in yet another scandal. And this time, it is for its electric cars! According to reports, Volkswagen, following a ruling by the German federal Motor Transport Authority, might have to recall close to 1.25 lakh electric and plug in hybrid cars due to a small amount of cancer causing 'Cadmium' which is present in the cars. These cars include the likes of the extremely popular Volkswagen Golf GTE (click HERE to read the review) and other models from the Porsche and Audi lineup too!
Ashok Leyland's Subsidiary Optare Wins Order For World's First Electric Double Decker
Aug 11, 2018 04:26 PM
This landmark order delivers the largest pure electric double-decker bus fleet in Europe.
Infiniti Teases New Electric Vehicle Concept; To Debut At Pebble Beach Concours
Aug 10, 2018 02:20 PM
From what we can see, it appears to be the spiritual successor of the Prototype 9, however, unlike the features and aesthetic allure of the latter which was very 1930s, the new EV concept looks much more striking thanks to the sharp design elements.
ISRO Receives Response From 141 Companies For Its Lithium Ion Cell Technology
Aug 9, 2018 07:14 PM
ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has successfully developed and qualified lithium ion cells of capacities ranging from 1.5 Ah to 100 Ah for use in satellites and launch vehicles.
Elon Musk Planning Tesla Mini-Car That Can Squeeze In An Adult
Aug 6, 2018 06:16 PM
Elon Musk announced on twitter that the company is currently in planning stage to introduce a mini-car version of its products, which can also, fit an adult.
Tesla Files Patent To Make Electric Car Batteries Safer
Aug 6, 2018 12:59 AM
According to the patent, the new system has a feature or a material that will insulate battery cells from heat generated by surrounding battery cells. The material used will most likely be some sort of new age polymer. The system will also have cooled plates or 'heat pipes' that will help remove the heat generated from battery cells in general and also that generated from damaged battery cells. Other tech will involve air gaps between cells for cooling, a sleeve that will hold the system in place and a feature that will help direct hot gasses discharging from a damaged cell in a particular direction away from other working cells.
Finance Ministry Likely To Approve Rs. 4,000 Crore For FAME 2.0 Scheme
Aug 4, 2018 08:17 PM
The finance ministry is likely to approve a subsidy outlay of nearly Rs. 4,000 crore for the second phase of FAME India. Unlike the first phase, the the second phase of the scheme is expected to entail subsidy only for electric buses and setting up of charging infrastructure for all categories of vehicles.
Mahindra To Launch Its Electric SUV In The First Half Of FY 2019-20
Jul 31, 2018 07:37 PM
Mahindra will be launching its first electric SUV in India in the next fiscal year. Pawan Goenka, Managing Director, M&M confirmed that the new electric SUV will be launched during 2019-2020 financial year and while he did not give us the name of the e-SUV, we believe it will be based on the KUV100.
Audi Teases PB18 E-Tron Electric Supercar Concept Ahead Of Pebble Beach Debut
Jul 31, 2018 02:17 PM
The Audi PB 18 e-tron will be unveiled at the Laguna Seca racetrack as part of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion reception, a day before its official debut at Pebble Beach.
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