Will Tesla ever compete in Formula E? More than likely… no. That’s what Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims and he insists that “output and scalability” are far more crucial. While Tesla is pegged to produce some of the greatest electric cars ever built, their implementation in motorsport is far from the CEO’s objective. However, this did … Read more
I know for a fact a lot of you may disagree with this, but it makes complete sense to take what is a flawed engine out of a brilliant car, and replace it with an all-electric powertrain. Hear me out. The Mazda RX-7, while modified can produce a lot of horsepower, only makes 276 horses … Read more
In a decision that might take some warming up to, FCA and PSA Group have merged. Instead of calling themselves SCAPAF Group, or some other fun anagram, they decided to rebrand as Stellantis. Fortunately for them electrification will be the wind in their sales going forward. There’s a lot to unpack with the EV outlook … Read more
A question as old as time itself, “how much will it cost to do an EV conversion of a gas car?” Good thing for you, the answer is somewhat complicated. Get ready to research batteries, AC vs. DC motors, converters, chargers, battery managers, and even regen braking systems! First, there are many factors in converting … Read more
Graphene, the wonder material first extracted in 2004, has been long touted as the next big thing in the world of science and technology. Its two-dimensional form could mean the advent of space-elevators, ultra-capacitors, intelligent eye-contacts, and everything in between. Basically, graphene’s mass-production and adoption would mean a new era for humanity. Since its properties … Read more
In a recent Youtube upload by user, Tesla P3D, we can see a woman caught on their sentry-mode camera unplugging their Model 3, to use the charger for their own Nissan Leaf. What a terrible thing, right? Well, yes, and no…but definitely yes. Okay, truth told, it is more complicated by that, and our first … Read more
Right off the bat, Bloomberg’s projection of 58% electric market share by 2040 sounds fantastic. However, I suggest we go through their new BNEF findings, and talk about why they aren’t aggressive enough. Shall we? The research paper, titled “Electric Vehicle Outlook 2020,” covers many great talking points, including the 87% decrease in li-ion battery … Read more
By now, we have all heard of Elon Musk and Grimes’ new baby, X Æ A-12…and well, how it may or may not be code for a spy plane or Neon Genesis Evangelion. The strange name raises more questions than it answers, and I have the biggest of them all. Do we really think that … Read more
There’s one question that is always brought up when thinking about indulging in the purchase of an electric vehicle: how much will it cost compared to running an ICE car? Thankfully, there’s a tool that will calculate the cost of ownership for both types of car so you can have the peace of mind to … Read more
It’s been months and months since the Tesla Model 3 was released, so some really detailed reviews are starting to leak onto the pages of YouTube. Most of these are crammed with positive thoughts, but you must allow for some negativity – especially towards a car company that is still in its infancy. Like Tesla, … Read more
There’s nothing better than the instant torque of an electric motor. Could with the all-wheel drive of a Tesla Model X, and you have a proper pulling machine. YouTube user Bjørn Nyland found this out when he attempted to tow a 95,000lb truck over the nasty conditions of snow and ice. The truck was set to … Read more
With all 20,000 of The Boring Company’s flamethrowers now sold, our friend Erik compiled a collection of all the clips he could find where people are using the ‘weapon’ on his YouTube channel. I put that in connotation marks because it’s about as dangerous as a torch you can buy at your local hardware store … Read more
