What’s the difference between a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid? What is their range? Where can you recharge them? The electric car is the future star of the automotive sector. In fact, in the first six months of this year its sales went up by 58%. [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his new mobility system raises questions among future users…
New research by IDTechEx in its report, “48V Mild Hybrid and 48V Full Hybrid Vehicles 2020-2030” reveals that the 48V mild hybrid powertrain is a done deal. Started in 2016, now a flood of car models have this, to keep them legal in the face of tightening emissions laws and save fuel. [dropcap]T[/dropcap]hey improve comfort, for example…
In-wheel and near-wheel motors are coming in fast meaning four motors instead of one. Make that six on a large truck. Look up at the latest manned drones and one has 36 motors instead of one, fixed wing aircraft often planning 18 instead of one. [dropcap]T[/dropcap]hat multiplier makes the EV motor business grow much faster…
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian recently announced a project to use its second-life batteries as energy storage units in a microgrid initiative in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, which was severely impacted by Hurricane Maria in 2017 and has been struggling with power since then. [dropcap]R[/dropcap]ivian will be using 135kWh of battery packs from its development vehicles to support the solar microgrid project…
