Moving Toward a “Forever” Battery
University of California, Irvine researchers have invented nanowire-based battery material that can be recharged hundreds of thousands of times, moving us closer to a battery that would never require...
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The Lilium Electric VTOL: Are the Jetsons Finally Coming?
Anyone who has ever been stuck in traffic has dreamed of this kind of vehicle. Simply get in, go straight up and then off to your destination and then land vertically. No runway needed, at either end....
View ArticleTesla Plus SolarCity: A Smarter Move than Investors Think
Sometimes the visions and planning of a forward-looking CEO run counter to what investors and markets think. Today is one of those days. With the announcement that Tesla is buying SolarCity in an...
View ArticleNew Battery Tech Helps Get More Miles Per Charge
Researchers have designed a thin plastic membrane that stops rechargeable batteries from discharging when not in use and allows for rapid recharging. The patent-pending technology controls how charge...
View ArticleThe Crowdfunded Sono Sion Solar Electric Car
Sono Motors of Germany has completed its first round of funding through Indiegogo. The main idea promoted for their little car was that it could self-charge as much as 30 km (~18 miles) just sitting in...
View ArticleWatch a Tesla Drive It’s Owner to the Office
The folks at Tesla have done a major upgrade to the “autopilot” technology in their cars and new hardware and software is already being added to current production vehicles. We are excited to announce...
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Uber Elevate: Are Flying Cars Finally Becoming a Reality?
Uber has revealed a new project through which it aims to bring flying cars to commuters by 2026, by publishing a white paper outlining its plans for Uber Elevate, a network of on-demand electric...
View ArticleNIO EP9 Claims “World’s Fastest EV” Title
NextEV, a Chinese manufacturer that fields a team in Formula E, is looking to launch its NIO EP9 in spectacular fashion: on the Nürburgring. Watch the video below to see the EP9 set a track record for...
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Faraday Future or a Faraway Bubble?
Close to a year ago we published an opinion piece about Faraday’s appearance at CES. There was a massive amount of PR for a car that was about as practical for everyday use as a can opener would be for...
View ArticleLillium Personal Electric Jet Maiden Flight
Nearly a year ago we posted an article about the Lilium Jet, hoping that the time of the Jetsons might possibly be nearer. The company has now moved that future a bit closer with their first successful...
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