Electric Cars

Utility Rate Structures Challenge Electric Vehicle Fast Charging

According to a report issued by EVgo and Rocky Mountain Institute, today’s electric utility rate structures generally present major, if not insurmountable, challenges to the commercial viability of Direct Current (DC) fast charging of electric vehicles. To solve the problem, utility tariffs must be amended to recognize the rapidly evolving […]

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BMW’s Aggressive Yet Prudent Roll-Out of Electric Mobility

https://youtu.be/RMMQxoWN0R8 As BMW enters its second century in business, executives at the company’s annual Analyst and Investor Conference highlighted record revenues and earnings along with a commitment to expand the BMW Group’s role as an innovation leader in electric and autonomous mobility. While discussion of electric vehicles was presented quite prominently at

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Audi Announces Three Electric Vehicles by 2020, Launches Autonomous Vehicle Subsidiary

Following up on the 2015 introduction of a concept for a 300+ mile all-electric luxury-class sport SUV, Audi today announced plans to introduce three battery-electric “e-tron” models by the year 2020 and to electrify additional models after that. The first e-tron will be an SUV that will go on sale next

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Audi Introduces Q8 Sport Concept, a Stylish and Powerful “Mild Hybrid”

Audi this week introduced the Q8 sport concept, a stylish SUV featuring a super fuel-efficient “mild hybrid” drive system. Mild hybrids are a class of vehicles distinct from traditional hybrids and all-electrics such as the Prius or the Tesla. The distinguishing feature of mild hybrids is a 48-volt electrical system

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Toyota Set to Unveil Compact Electric Concept Vehicle

Next month’s Geneva International Motor Show will feature the world premiere of Toyota’s “i-TRIL Concept.” Developed by Toyota Motor Europe in collaboration with the company’s ED² design studio in Nice, Toyota is promoting this electric motor powered concept as a showcase for numerous aspects of Toyota’s research into “engaging environmentally-friendly mobility solutions.”

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