Electric vehicles (EV) are getting new standards gradually as their applications increase dramatically worldwide. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has standardized the charging modes for electric vehicles, defining four distinct modes. The standard is termed IEC 61851.  The IEC has previously standardized several other aspects of EV charging and operating. For instance, the IEC 61980 standard elaborates on the best practices for the EV Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) system.  EV Charging Modes The four modes for EV charging are named Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 2, and Mode ..read more

Here’s good news for electric car lovers in Germany and France. You can now get a brand-new electric vehicle at an unbelievable rate. Pay less than the typical cost of a mobile phone contract and drive your dream car. In some cases, you don’t even have to pay at all. All thanks to the newly generous subsidies. The virtual showrooms in France and Germany have flooded with car-buyers. All this started when the national governments of France and Germany, Europe’s two largest passenger car makers, boosted the electric vehicle incentives to generate demand. BloombergNEF has listed Germany and Franc ..read more

Ideally, the tires for electric and hybrid vehicles should have minimum weight with the larger weight capacity. At the same time, they have to retain their safe handling features.  They should also have the common characteristics of a good tire, such as safety on wet roads, less braking distance, and low resistance. The right tires will allow precise steering and maximum mileage, especially for electric vehicles. The developers at Continental understand that electric cars need special tires to keep them at their best performance. They have taken up the challenge and developed tires that m ..read more

French multinational automobile manufacturer Groupe Renault gifted free electric cars to the whole town of Appy in France.  The residents of this small town can get Renault Zoe on a free three-year lease. The company aims to prove that electric vehicles are as practical for rural drivers as for city inhabitants.  All the owners have to do is share their experiences of the EV ownership with Renault. The manufacturer believes that this initiative will help them observe how customers incorporate electric vehicles in their daily lives.  They also believe that EVs are not just made f ..read more

Are you eco-conscious and want to live a greener lifestyle? Do you own an EV to reduce the impact of carbon emission on our planet? Are you interested in making the most out of your EV and using it for other purposes? If yes, then there is a chance that you might have heard about bidirectional chargers. Whether you know about them or not, we will explain this new technology in great detail in the following article. Instead of getting confused by complicated mechanical jargon on the internet, keep reading to learn about the various benefits of bidirectional charging. What is Bidirectional Charg ..read more

Ever noticed how vehicles have played their part in converting our shared air into a gigantic trash bin? Undoubtedly, each one of us wants to live in a greener environment and breathe pure air free of toxins. One solution to this global problem is the idea of zero-emission cars, where two technologies have gained the spotlight: battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen cars. For decades experts have presumed hydrogen as the fuel of the future, but is it true? 2020 has turned out to be a big year for BEVs development, raising questions like, do fuel cell cars still have a future? Or “why hy ..read more

The long-awaited successor of the BMW i3 electric vehicle, the i4 model, is set to enter production next year after BMW released its concept version on Tuesday. BMW released a concept version of its much anticipated i4 electric vehicle during an online presentation. The car company had originally planned to release the presentation at the popular Geneva Motor Show. But concerns about corona virus lead to the cancellation of the show in its physical format. The organizers instead brought about an online version of the show which BMW participated in. The BMW i4 will succeed the commercially succ ..read more

It is an accepted fact that making any technological innovation successful requires the government’s strong support and backup. That’s specifically valid for the survival and development of electric vehicles. Recently, the Volvo cars’ CEO, Håkan Samuelsson, emphasized the importance of state-backed charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. According to him, plug-in hybrid is now a well-known concept and a great idea to work on. What are Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles? Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) involve two technologies: battery-powered electric motor and internal combustio ..read more

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, posted the picture of a red Model Y on his Twitter along with his team, announcing the one-millionth car on March 9th, it took the company only 12 years to reach the mark since it produced its first car back in 2008. However, with the rising demand in electric cars all over the world, it is expected Tesla will reach the two million mark much sooner. For example, a recent earning report predicted half a million deliveries by the end of 2020.   So, Why’s That a Big Deal? Even though the figure looks still small when you compare Tesla with giants like Volkswagon ..read more

Even though Europe is the second biggest market for electric cars after China, ahead of North America, but for many car manufacturers, they are still not selling enough electric cars. This is mostly because of Europe’s ambitious goal to become net neutral on carbon emissions by 2050.   As a result, car manufacturers are facing immense pressure to increase their electric car sales. Otherwise, they’ll have to bear hefty fines for not following the new emissions rules and guidelines, designed to address the growing issue of global warming.  According to the new rules, the European ..read more