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Dark Matter: An 86-lb, 800-hp EV motor by Koenigsegg
29 Apr 2025 | Synopsis
"The Dark Matter weighs a mere 86 lb (39 kg) and delivers 800 hp (600 kW) with 922 lb-ft of face-melting torque (1,250 Nm) and a max rev of 8,500 RPM...The entire unit is about 15.1 inches in diameter and 5.3 inches thick...It's only slightly bigger than a Roomba"The radial flux design isn't just the most common type of EV motor, it's in nearly everything that uses an electric motor. From a drill to an RC car."
The US States Where You Can Save The Most Money With An Electric Car
29 Apr 2025 | Synopsis
"...electric cars are more efficient, and charging them with electricity is cheaper than fueling a gas car with fossil fuel...use some averages and norms to come to some conclusions, and that’s what Payless Power has done."Washington, Nevada, and Oregon offered the most savings over 10 years - $18,055, $15,726, and $14,481, respectively...states with the lowest estimated savings...would be Connecticut, Alabama, and Nebraska."
Whisper Aero Ultralight Aircraft Scores $500K For 'UltraQuiet' Electric Jet Motor Tests
29 Apr 2025 | Synopsis
"It's effectively an electrically spun ducted fan jet engine that uses a large number of stiff composite fan blades inside a lightweight, acoustically treated duct. With so many blades, the Whisper Aero propulsor can push more air than a conventional prop while spinning much more slowly. "The Whisper Aero ultralight is [a] Aeriane Swift3 glider fitted with a pair of Whisper’'s eQ250 propulsors, each capable of up to 80 lbs. of thrust..."
E-REVs Could Unite A Divided America On Electric Vehicles
26 Apr 2025 | Synopsis
"[R]ecent consumer study by McKinsey & Company revealed...as many as 76% of EV buyers plan to buy another EV as their next purchase, a 20% increase from last year...study adds that on average, the sentiment towards EVs has remained stagnant in the U.S. as the country remains deeply divided on EVs...As per the study, a bigger share of suburban, rural and older buyers showed an interest in range-extended EVs...E-REVs will cannibalize from combustion vehicles and regular hybrids, but not from fully electric models and plug-in hybrids."Now Kia EVs Can Use Newer Tesla's Superchargers
26 Apr 2025 | Synopsis
"Kia is the latest automaker to be granted Tesla Supercharger access, allowing owners of the company’s EVs to connect to over 21,500 stalls across North America...Owners of current EV6, EV9, and Niro EV models can use a CCS1-to-NACS adapter, which can be purchased from Kia dealers"Kia owners can navigate to Tesla Superchargers and check the locations' statuses on their vehicle infotainment screens." NOTE: older generation Tesla chargers not compatible."
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Automakers Take Flight: eVTOL Partnerships and Launch Plans
22 Oct 2025 | 
Automakers are accelerating eVTOL development through strategic partnerships. Archer and Stellantis lead with FAA certification targeted for 2025. Joby and Toyota follow closely, planning launches in the U.S. and Dubai by 2026. Eve, backed by Embraer and Porsche, aims for dual certification in Brazil and the U.S. XPeng and Geely expand in China and the Middle East. Hyundai’s Supernal is paused, and BYD remains in stealth. These ventures blend aerospace innovation with automotive scale.
BYD's CTB Tech Turns the Battery Into the Backbone
22 Oct 2025 | 
BYD's Cell-to-Body (CTB) technology integrates the battery into the vehicle's structure, boosting stiffness, safety, and packaging efficiency. Unlike traditional EVs, the Blade Battery becomes part of the car's floor, enabling sleeker design and fewer components. Though serviceability and recycling pose challenges, CTB marks a bold shift in EV architecture - one that rivals are watching closely.
My EV Is a Brick: When Software Locks Out the Driver
22 Oct 2025 | 
A Tesla owner's bricked EV after a software rollback highlights growing concerns over digital ownership. Critics warn that EVs are becoming "subscription machines," where features can vanish remotely. Proposed reforms include right to repair, feature permanence contracts, and regulatory oversight. As automakers like GM and Rivian expand EV offerings, the industry must decide: are EVs durable goods - or smartphones on wheels?
BrightDrop Fades Out: What's Next for Retail EV Fleets?
21 Oct 2025 | 
GM has ended production of its BrightDrop electric vans, leaving retailers like Target and Walmart seeking alternatives. Fewer than 2,000 vans are in service, far below expectations. Ford's E-Transit, Rivian's RCV, and Mercedes' U.S.-built eSprinter are the most viable replacements. BrightDrop's failure highlights the challenges of scaling commercial EVs amid shifting incentives and slow fleet adoption.
Model Y Competitor? NIO's Onvo L60 Is Affordable EV for the Masses
21 Oct 2025 | 
The Onvo L60 is a mid-size electric SUV from NIO's ONVO brand, designed for families and priced to undercut the Tesla Model Y. It offers up to 462 hp, 525 km range, and supports battery swapping via NIO's Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), lowering upfront cost to ~$21,200. Full ownership with battery is ~$29,300. Exports to Europe begin in 2025. With smart tech, spacious design, and flexible pricing, it signals China's EV push into the global mainstream.
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