The load on the electric grid is variable. It goes up when people get up in the morning and stays high until people go to bed. Depending on where you […]
Sandy Munro on Tesla Layoffs, Changes, …
You have probably read all the “doom and gloom” predictions about what is going on with Tesla. Some of you (including me) have a bit more faith in Tesla and […]
Has Elon Musk Flipped Out?
In a word, no. But I had to think a bit about it. First, in case you have been under a rock, Musk has been doing some things that don’t […]
What’s Happening with Small 3-wheel EVs?
It appears that Arcimoto, the maker or 3-wheel EVs in Eugene Oregon has gone out of business. Nimbus of Ann Arbor Michigan has, once again, delayed release of its Nimbus […]
Munro Live: Cybertruck Steer by Wire
Next in the Munro Live adventure of taking apart a Cybertruck is on steering. The Cybertruck has “steer by wire” which makes steering a big and heavy vehicle easy to […]
Tesla “Cheap Car” Never Was Canceled
A couple of weeks ago Reuters claimed the Tesla Redwood had been canceled. Then the rumors started — and I waited for the dust to settle. It has. The story […]
Aptera Answers (with Chris)
If you have been reading my posts you probably know how positive I am about Aptera. Right now they are the ultimate “outside the box” thinking on EVs. I have […]
Munro Live: Cybertruck Drive Unit Disassembly
Munro’s disassembly of their Cybertruck continues. This time it is the drive units. There is a lot to learn here. For example, the front motor is a permanent magnet type […]
VW Moves to China
OK, maybe that was a bit radical but, effectively, that seems like what is happening. VW had previously bought a Chinese software company to fix their broken software. Then they […]
Real Green Energy Revolution
We continually hear about all the “green” things being done — all too often just for political capital for some politician. Almost always, the downside is ignored. On the other […]