This week’s Automotive News featured an article about the Chevy Bolt and other EV’s that are about to hit the market that, like the Tesla, are designed from scratch and are changing the paradigm for electric vehicles and all vehicles. There are some interesting data points in the following that will help understand how this market is changing. The…
Electric Vehicles (EV’s) are inherently better than ones with a gas powered ICE (Internal Combustion Engine). EV’s perform better with a lower center of gravity and better acceleration making them fun to drive. (Ask a Tesla owner.) With almost no moving parts, they are much less costly to maintain and provide way more room for passengers and storage on a…
I try to keep abreast of the development of battery technology and publish groundbreaking information as it occurs. The following article is kinda wonky and will interest the more technical of you getting this. The important takeaway is the conclusion: “Frankel said he is optimistic that energy storage will cross the tipping points needed to take root on the grid…
I hate say I told ya so (not really) but….. Battery costs for electric vehicles are falling faster than industry estimates — study Umair Irfan, E&E reporter Costs of battery packs in electric vehicles are declining faster than expected, according to a new report. While industry analysts predicted battery pack costs would decline from $1,000 per kilowatt-hour to…
The future is coming fast… Tesla CEO vows Model S will drive hands free in 3 months Katherine Ling, E&E reporter Published: Thursday, March 19, 2015 Tesla Motors’ Model S luxury sedan will be able to steer itself on highways after a software update in about three months, CEO Elon Musk said today. Speaking in a media call, Musk…
The following article is a good summary on where things stand on EV development as we head into 2015. Industry ‘can’t give up on EVs’ Despite cheap gas, developers press on Automakers remain under regulatory pressure to make giant gains in the average fuel economy and emissions of their U.S. fleets by the 2025 model year. Automotive News January…
Here’s some current news: Tesla expects 50% jump in deliveries this year But crossover delayed until Q3 next year “There are a whole bunch of things we could do to stimulate demand if that were our problem.” — Elon Musk Automotive News November 10, 2014 SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla Motors Inc. said last week it expects to deliver 33,000 units…
It’s now several months later since the following article was written and we know that the Tesla Battery Gigafactory will be built in Nevada. The following article details what the intent of this factory will be and how Tesla plans to make battery powered vehicles price competitive with those of ICE’s (Internal Combustion Engines). Elon Musk, Tesla’s owner and founder, expects that…