The lower-end EVs are finally happening. You might remember the Renault 5 from ages ago. Well, it is back as an EV and I think it makes sense. The press release […]
Year: 2024
Arc Electric Wave Boat
Besides electric cars, we are seeing more and more other types of electric vehicles. Bicycles and motorcycles are no surprise but aircraft and watercraft are less expected. These vehicles are […]
Batteries: The Inside Scoop
18650, 2170, 4680, pouch, prismatic, … Cell, module, pack. What do all these things mean and why might you care? How are cells cooled? How are they connected? What’s a […]
FlyNow Flying Phone Booth
I keep seeing 4-rotor drones being marketed as air taxi vehicles. While they work that seems like a very inefficient shape. Well, FlyNow is going to build something that is […]
Volvo Has Joined the “Making a Profit on EVs” Club
Over the past few years we have had two “corporate positions” on EVs. We have had the BYD/Tesla position of making money on EVs and the Toyota, GM, Ford (and […]
Using Bifacial Solar Panels
You probably think you understand how bi-facial PV panels work. That is, you think you know why bi-facial PV panels work and how much more energy you will get. Well, […]
Hyundai to Introduce Casper EV
Hyundai is jumping on the small, inexpensive bandwagon. This year they will introduce a fully-electric version of the Casper first in China and then Europe. It is expected to sell […]
Elite Electric Outboard Motor
How about a self-contained electric outboard motor? That is, with a battery in it. Check out the elite which offers a 500W electric motor with a battery capable of running it […]
Can the Electric Grid Handle EVs?
Franci from Out of Spec interviews Dan Bowermaster from EPRI to get an independent look at if the grid can handle EVs and, if so, how. We so often hear that […]
CAT is Going Electric
Electric semis still sound pretty “high end” for electric devices but Catepillar is seriously getting into electric vehicles. That is, construction vehicles. Out of spec reviews does a deep dive on […]