In a crisis, first responders rely on their experience and training to safely deal with dangerous situations. As the world moves toward a future where electric vehicles become mainstream, these men and women need new skills to cope with unfamiliar electrical and mechanical systems. The risk of an EV fire from untrained people interacting with … Read more
These days, direct current (or DC) electric motors are used in a wide range of applications, such as moving windows and seats in your car. Due to the hidden nature of these motors, it can be extremely difficult to complete any repair or maintenance on them without pulling apart whatever is causing it. This is … Read more
Electric cars have been around for a very long time, but the idea of driving one never really caught on with the masses until recently. The difference between an electric car motor and a hybrid is that electric cars are powered exclusively by electricity. Unlike a hybrid which uses a battery and motor to improve … Read more
Most of us must have come across the concept of electric cars. How are they different from gas powered vehicles and how do they work? An electric car is similar to a gas-powered car, except it is powered by batteries instead of gas. Energy from the battery is supplied to the electric motor which is … Read more
Recharge or renewable energy is the slogan so far in the automobile industry, especially with carmakers aiming to develop electric cars and exploit government subsidies. Mahindra, for example, has the e2oPlus and eVerito, while Tata Motors plans to bring out an electric version of the Nano, apart from working extensively with state-owned Energy Efficiency Services … Read more
With the popularity of electric vehicles, the cost of owning one is coming down rapidly. The reason is that switching can benefit a lot of drivers. EVs offer a lot of benefits, such as savings on tax, fuel and maintenance costs, to name just a few. These cars can save you a lot of money. … Read more
I repeat, do not throw away your driving or motorcycle gloves for the ride of an electric vehicle. Electric vehicles are just a quick fix for the current system. Yes, well, we all have to use less energy, which could arguably include using less plastic junk and being more rational with our daily vehicle use. … Read more
Well, after their recent shocking announcement that such a thing existed, Elon Musk and Tesla announced and demonstrated their new electric “heavy rig” truck. What does this mean for things like haulage and moving companies? original declaration A few months back, Musk shared one of his famous “oh near… “type announcement. It delivered the news … Read more
Electric vehicles have made some significant strides in the market, but still the numbers on the road are quite small compared to gas-powered vehicles, only a few percent at best. Sure, companies like Tesla, Nissan, and GM are making headway in the market, but it’s still in its infancy and has a long way to … Read more
It is our collective and individual responsibility to… protect and care for the environment in which we all live – Dalai Lama BMW cars have always been more than just automobiles. They are like a Swiss army knife; A finely crafted tool with everything you need for whatever the road throws at you. A BMW … Read more