EDITOR'S PICK
08 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
"If we eliminate [Danish] business car purchases and just focus on private new car buyers, the percentage of electric cars jumps to nearly 80 percent"...the central purchasing agency for Italy...has begun the process of adding 600 battery electric buses...the largest supermarket chain in Australia, has agreed to lease 60 battery electric delivery trucks from UK-based Zenobe.
"The EV revolution is happening, with or without the United States.
08 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
"From Audi's e-tron to the Nissan Leaf, mainstream electric cars now cluster between 87% and 94% range retention after five years, marking a dramatic leap in battery longevity."Today's mainstream packs fade only 1.8% - about a 9% total drop in five years - thanks to liquid cooling, smarter BMS balancing and tougher cell chemistries...At the summit, Audi's e-tron and the Jaguar I-Pace boast midpoints above 92%..."
08 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
"...this isn't strictly due to governmental and workforce policies, nor is it due to China effectively plagiarizing Western designs...pound-for-pound, it's likely that China would still be producing more affordable new cars... And the reasons have to do with supply and demand."...China holds such a stranglehold on these crucial resources...These include metals, petroleum-based products, electric circuitry...the Chinese hold significant cost advantages against the United States..."
06 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
"The 2026 Leaf's 0.26 drag coefficient is a significant improvement over the 0.29 of the outgoing Leaf achieve what Nissan claims will be up to 303 miles of range with a 75-kilowatt-hour battery pack. That's a 42% range increase with just a 25% increase in battery capacity."...Shaping the Leaf to be both aerodynamically efficient and aesthetically pleasing was as much about what designers didn't do as what they did..."
06 Jul 2025 | Synopsis
"...with gas prices moonwalking toward $4 again, it's a lifestyle many Americans are still buying into - over 1.2 million hybrid sales last year alone."We did the math. Real numbers. Real assumptions. No "green halo" pricing fluff.
"Over a 10-year period, electric vehicles (EVs) can be the most cost-effective option - but only under ideal conditions like access to home charging and sufficient annual mileage."
24 Oct 2025 |
A recent nanoscale physics breakthrough reveals heat can transfer across tiny gaps far more efficiently than expected - up to 100 times greater than classical predictions. This could revolutionize cooling and energy systems in electronics, EVs, and smart appliances. While engineering challenges remain, early applications may emerge within 3-5 years, with broader consumer adoption possible in the next decade. The future of heat management may be silent, solid-state, and radically efficient.
24 Oct 2025 |
America's energy crunch is not about supply - it's about coordination. Virtual power plants and vehicle-to-grid systems offer a scalable, software-driven solution to rising demand from AI, EVs, and climate volatility. By turning homes, vehicles, and businesses into active grid assets, and aligning policy with technology, the U.S. can build a smarter, more resilient energy future without building more power plants. The tools exist - now it's time to connect them.
24 Oct 2025 |
The 2025 Urban Science and Harris Poll report reveals a growing disconnect between dealers and buyers. While dealers embrace EVs, AI, and digital tools, many buyers remain cautious - especially about full electrification and online-only retail. Brand loyalty is weakening, and policy clarity is key to adoption. The future of auto retail depends on bridging trust, flexibility, and infrastructure gaps.
23 Oct 2025 |
Audi's Concept C previews a refined electric GT built on the mature PPE platform, likely arriving by 2026. Chevrolet's Corvette EV promises supercar performance but faces packaging and thermal challenges. Audi is closer to production; Corvette remains in early development. Both reflect divergent strategies in electrifying legacy sports cars, with Audi emphasizing platform maturity and Chevrolet pursuing brand continuity through engineering innovation.
23 Oct 2025 |
Despite critiques that the quest for global electrification is "simplistic", the transition is strategic and necessary. Grid upgrades, battery innovation, and tailored policies make electrification viable. Sodium-ion batteries and recycling reduce material risk. Compared to fossil fuels, electrification offers cleaner, safer, and more resilient systems. Complexity demands better design - not delay.
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