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 […]
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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 […]
Understanding What Aptera Really Is
Chris Anthony’s keynote at EVA 2024 offers a great inside look at what Aptera is and how it is progressing. This video is his presentation. A followup video will cover the Q&A. […]
People Say Panic, Tesla Keeps Cutting Prices
The message people/the media is trying to convey is that the whole EV industry is in trouble. To support that position, they say Tesla keeps cutting prices. They are mis-reading […]