When I was a kid we traveled across the US towing a Shasta trailer one summer. It was fun but lots of things have changed. For example, propane was the […]
Category: Vehicles
Electric vehicles.
Understanding Axial Flux Motors
A typical motor is called a “radial flux” motor. That is the type you are likely familiar with. A very different design is a axial flux motor which is sometimes […]
My Electric TukTuk
Yes, I bought an electric TukTuk. I just got it yesterday afternoon so this is preliminary information but they really exist. Here are some factoids: Just like most TukTuks it […]
Canoo Goes Bankrupt
It’s sad. Much like The Electric Viking I am really sad to see it gone. I thought it was really cool. But, the reality of trying to be a new auto […]
The CATL Skateboard
Yes, CATL is a battery manufacturer. n fact, the biggest battery manufacturer in the world. But, they have something new. That introduced their own skateboard — that is, the platform […]
EVs Can Be Cheaper than ICE
Yeah, I said “can be”. Some are, some are not. Yet. But, it’s happening. From The Electric Viking LFP cell prices have dropped from $91 to $53 per kilowatt hour in […]
VW Is In Serious Trouble
VW just got the German union to agree to a layoff of 35,000 before 2030. Unfortunately, that may be way less than they have to lay off to stay afloat. […]
Munro Live: Aptera Factory Tour
I have been impressed with what Aptera wants to do for years. Roughly, that translates to build the most energy-efficient vehicle possible. They say that is what they are doing […]
Electric Viking Drives the Aptera
All the articles you see about Aptera are written from the point of view of Aptera. In this video Sam goes to the Aptera factory to find out about the vehicle. […]
Geely Geome: Better than the BYD Seagull
Well, that’s what The Electric Viking says. And it costs less: $9900. There are assorted models available. Sam says people in China are saying Geely’s cars are better than BYD and […]