Automobiles
GE Ties Up With Paypal to Make WattStation EV Charging Payment Simpler
The WattStation charger is the latest innovation in the field of electric vehicle charging stations. Now, GE has partnered with Paypal in an attempt to make EV charging payment simpler. GE makes the WattStation chargers. EV drivers will only need to install a Paypal mobile app on their smartphone. After charging at any random station, they must scan the QC barcode ...
Vauxhall Ampera’s Entry-Level Model Earth Comes to UK
Vauxhall Ampera’s new model has been introduced in the United Kingdom. This entry-level model, called Earth, comes with a lower price tag and an array of real impressive features. Earth comes with the same engine and battery as its ‘standard’ brother. It has a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery. The electric motor of Earth develops 150 hp (111 kW / 152 PS) ...
Cost of Lithium-Ion Battery May Come Down, Says Study
With the improvements in manufacturing processes, the cost of the automotive lithium-ion batteries might come down in the near future, says a study conducted by McKinsey. If the findings of the study are anything to go by, we may soon see a reduction in the prices of electric vehicles. We may also see more electric, hybrid models on the road. The ...
Toyota Plans to Introduce Sports EV with Manual Gear Box
Toyota is not a new name in the EV segment. But if the rumor mills are to be believed, the Japanese car giant is planning to introduce an electric sports vehicle with a manual gear box. This all-electric sportscar may not hit the markets soon. It may take several years before the company starts commercial production. Naohiko Saito, Toyota’s handling expert ...
BMW Recalls 1 Series ActiveE Over Power Steering Worries
BMW is recalling the 1 Series ActiveE and 2012 Z4 vehicles. This was announced by BMW and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It seems that variations in electrical current may occur within the electric power steering assistance system, leading to sudden loss of power steering assistance. This could potentially lead to a crash. The ActiveE was just delivered to a paying ...
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Packs a Punch
It's common to see the hybrid variant of a car having better fuel-consumption compared to its gas guzzling siblings. But it's somewhat uncommon to see a hybrid variant to be quicker to 60 than the gasoline variant. This is the case with the new BMW ActiveHybrid 3 that features the latest-generation BMW ActiveHybrid technology. The model comes with excellent features that ...
Ford C-Max Claims to be More Fuel-Efficient Than Prius V
We have seen most of the new gasoline-electric hybrid models getting compared to Toyota Prius V. Ford C-Max was no different. Quoting the Prius V in its news release about the C-Max hybrid many times, Ford claimed that C-Max will end Prius V's monopoly over the gasoline-electric hybrid category. Ford claims the model will get an EPA rating of 47 MPG ...
Lotus to Introduce Evora 414E Hybrid Prototype at Goodwood
Lotus will introduce Evora 414E Hybrid prototype at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car was first showcased as a concept at the Paris Motor Show in 2010. Evora 414E has two electric motors resulting in a combined out put of 414 PS (304 kW / 408 hp) and 1000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque. This is two-and-a-half times the amount ...
Leonardo DiCaprio to Support Fisker Automotive’s Sustainability Drive
Fisker Automotive’s global sustainability program is getting a brush of star dust. The company has roped in actor Leonardo DiCaprio to promote its new project and commitment in reducing the carbon footprints. DiCaprio, who is also an equity investor in Fisker, will participate in the conversations on the company’s future plans for the advancement and promotion of eco-friendly auto concepts. Through the ...
Tata plans new sub-$20,000 electric vehicle
India's Tata Motors has partnered with the France-based Dassualt Systems for developing its upcoming eMO ("electric mobility") electric vehicle. The two companies have set the goal of selling a vehicle with a 100-mile single-charge range for less than $20,000. Both the companies are reportedly working on a design and other best means to keep the cost under control. Not many details are ...
