Mark Rober shows us a device that will take millions of vehicles off the road!

Congested traffic solution reduces vehicles lowers pollution with drone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOWDNBu9DkU Mark showcases a new drone that could change the way we deliver packages. The drone is designed to fly like a bird and can carry packages up to 10 pounds! Although the drone weighs over 50lbs not including it’s cargo, it’s actually quieter than a hobby drone. It’s currently being used to save lives. […]

Here’s a great idea for Electric Vehicle manufacturers

Ford F150 Price Hike Increased Costs All Electric Truck Prices 2023

After hearing the news that Ford hiked the price of their cheapest all electric F-150 truck to almost $60k (£49k, €56k) Demented Turtle had an interesting idea, what are YOUR thoughts? Hear me out: instead of using the incredibly limited battery resources right now to make a massively inefficient, fully electric truck (that still has […]

How much nickel is mined for one hybrid car battery?

by kwryan Question by j g: How much nickel is mined for one hybrid car battery? I am curious to know how much nickel is mined for the average hybrid car battery? I’ve heard hybrids toted as the solution, but nickel is a finite resource which must be mined. As I understand it the batteries […]

Can you start a manual transmission car without a battery, and without a starter?

by SS&SS Question by charlesm4450: Can you start a manual transmission car without a battery, and without a starter? Again, there is no battery and there is no starter. The engine and everything else works fine. Manual transmission – if we push and pop the clutch, will the vehicle start? Best answer: Answer by PaulYEP, […]

Toyota adopts Tesla’s laptop battery strategy for electric cars

Toyota adopts Tesla’s laptop battery strategy for electric cars Toyota, Daimler and BMW are turning to laptops for a cheaper way to power their electric cars — and their sales. Automakers are testing packs of lithium-ion batteries assembled by Palo Alto-based Tesla Motor. Read more on San Jose Mercury News

How to connect solar panels to batteries?

I have two solar panels that were going to be trashed at work. I want to use them to charge batteries on my RV but i noticed they put out around 20 volts in direct sunlight. So i am wondering: -isn’t this way too much voltage for a 12 volt system? -do a need some […]

Chevy Volt gains US$41k price, 8-year battery warranty

Chevy Volt gains US$41k price, 8-year battery warranty Three and a half years after unveiling a concept version of the Chevy Volt range-extended electric car, General Motors is finally answering the question of its price. Read more on cnet.com.au

Chevy Volt will carry 8-year battery war

Chevy Volt will carry 8-year battery war General Motors is guaranteeing the battery in its Chevrolet Volt electric car for eight years. Read more on BigPond News

Obama Predicts Electric Car Battery Prices Will Drop 70 Percent

Obama Predicts Electric Car Battery Prices Will Drop 70 Percent HOLLAND, MI – The cost of the high-powered batteries needed for a coming wave of electric cars is projected to drop by as much as 70 percent over the next five years, according to a U.S. government forecast. Read more on Government Fleet

G.M. to Guarantee Battery in the Electric Chevy Volt

G.M. to Guarantee Battery in the Electric Chevy Volt A warranty of eight years or 100,000 miles could set the standard for reassuring consumers, who have watched expensive batteries fail in devices like cellphones and laptops. Read more on New York Times