Tesla has begun installing high-power wall chargers at restaurants, hotels, beach parking and other locations that can send 80 amps of electricity into the Model S and add 58 miles of range in an hour. While that’s not nearly as fast as a Supercharger, which can recharge the 85 kWh pack in around 30...
Tesla to Roll Out “Destination Charging” Program At Hotels, Restaurants And Resorts
Blog, Updated at: 12:33 AM
Improve Office Functionality with An ESI Monitor Arm
ESI monitor arms provide excellent ergonomic benefits for home and business work environments. These fully functional and adjustable computer screen mounting systems will change the way you operate while computing for life. In today's post, we'll highlight 5 of the top selling monitor arms from ESI...
Blog, Updated at: 7:22 AM
The Ormskirk MotorFest was proper classic car fun
APOLOGIES if I brushed past you in Ormskirk the other day in the mad rush to make it to my car on time.My MG was booked in for three glorious laps of Ormskirk MotorFest glory, and I was about 30 seconds from missing out. Regular readers will know I’ve been an avid supporter of West Lancashire’s motorsport-themed...
Blog, Updated at: 1:53 PM
Lesro Impresses with Mystic Reception Furniture
The Lesro Industries Mystic reception furniture collection is truly impressive. This line of high quality guest chairs, bench seating, and accent tables offers the perfect blend of wood and metal accents for a contemporary look that's simply unmatched. In today's post we'll be highlighting a variety...
Blog, Updated at: 9:13 AM
London’s hybrid buses to wirelessly recharge at stops
Hybrid London buses that use batteries and a motor will now start recharging at stops, wirelessly. The inductive charge should mean the engine won't need to be used as much, or at all. The inductive charging, built into the bus stops, will be trialled by TfL in four stops in east London from next year....
Blog, Updated at: 2:41 AM
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV to enter 2014 Australian Safari
Mitsubishi’s top selling Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is set to tackle a new frontier when it takes on one of the toughest off-road events in outback Australia next month. With technical support from Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL), Team Mitsubishi Ralliart Australia (TMR Australia)...
Blog, Updated at: 10:24 PM
Next Generation Nissan Leaf to get 300 km range and new look
The next-generation Nissan Leaf will boast a more conventional hatchback look and an improved 300 km driving range, according to a report from Auto Express.Nissan bosses are promising new battery technology is on the way, with better energy density for a more usable pure electric vehicle. A figure of...
Blog, Updated at: 5:24 PM
Why A Home Office May Be Right For You
It seems like every day brings a new work trend that takes us further away from the past. However, with all the bring your pets to work days, bring your kids to work days, pajama days, and casual fridays, there's definitely a trend to the trends - there's no place like home. Modern workplaces all over...
Blog, Updated at: 12:18 PM
Life On Cars takes on the Nürburgring
YET ANOTHER Porsche 911 screamed past as I dived into a tight right-hand corner on the world’s scariest race track.My passenger was grinning like an overexcited schoolboy, but I couldn’t help but thinking what I was doing was slightly mad. There I was, beginning a lap of the longest, most challenging...
Blog, Updated at: 11:25 AM
Ultracapacitors to be used for braking energy recuperation in Spanish rail system
Maxwell Technologies, Inc has announced that Win Inertia, an engineering firm specializing in power electronics, energy storage and control and communication systems, is using its ultracapacitors for a stationary wayside braking energy recuperation system at an electric rail system in Cerro Negro, Spain....
Blog, Updated at: 7:39 PM
A 'quick' test drive in a Tesla Model S P85+
Earlier this week EV News had the opportunity to test drive a Tesla Model S P85+ around the streets of Sydney. It was only a very brief experience compared to the week long test drives we've had with most other EVs, but it was long enough to confirm that Tesla Motors make electric vehicles that are...
Blog, Updated at: 9:24 PM
The global market for EV traction motors to exceed $25 billion in 2025
The electric vehicle business will approach a massive $500 billion in 2025 with the traction motors being over $25 billion. Their design, location and integration is changing rapidly. Traction motors propelling land, water and air vehicles along can consist of one inboard motor or - an increasing trend...
Blog, Updated at: 4:36 PM
Chair Questionnaire: Choosing The Perfect Office Chair for You!
Finding the perfect office chair for your specific needs can be a long and difficult process. With thousands of popular chairs available on the market today, how do you know which model is right for you? No need to worry! In today's post we'll be highlighting our simple and easy to follow 7 question...
Blog, Updated at: 7:45 AM
BMW Formula E course cars to be equipped with Qualcomm wireless charging
The all-electric FIA Formula E Championship has today confirmed that its course cars for the inaugural season will be fitted with Qualcomm Halo™ wireless charging technology – an inductive charging system which allows the car’s battery to be charged without the use of cables. With the final specification...
Blog, Updated at: 11:54 AM
Go Modular with Global Bungee Tables
Designing a conference room is never easy. As a room with a purpose, the final product must be functional, modern, and appealing enough to impress corporate guests. Unfortunately, for offices that have to budget money and space, a fancy one-room area just for the occasional conference is not always...
Blog, Updated at: 10:53 AM
LG Chem wins battery order from Audi for plug-in hybrid cars [VIDEO]
South Korea's LG Chem said on Wednesday it had won an order from Audi to supply batteries for its plug-in hybrid and micro hybrid electric vehicles. LG Chem said the deal was "worth hundreds of millions of dollars" but declined to give further details. It said it expected to win more such orders from...
Blog, Updated at: 4:59 AM
LG Chem signs battery deal with Volkswagen [VIDEO]
LG Chem has agreed to supply electric-vehicle batteries to Volkswagen, a company executive said Tuesday. "Volkswagen has designated LG Chem as one of its key battery-sourcing channels to push its electric car projects," the executive said by telephone on condition of anonymity, citing the sensitivity...
Blog, Updated at: 2:39 AM
What's Hot: Powered Conference Tables
As the world of technology races, so does the world of business! So it's no surprise that the addition of tablets, laptops, and smartphones has brought about a new generation of professionals who rely on them to get the job done. Thankfully, great furniture manufacturers have devised powered conference...
Blog, Updated at: 10:16 AM
WORLD FIRST: Electric Racer beats field of petrol powered cars.. twice
With less than 4 weeks to go until the inaugural FIA Formula E race in Beijing China, an electric race car in Australia has already made history. In what is believed to be a world first, a battery powered Radical SR8 entered by ELMOFO in the NSW SuperSports State Championship has become the first electric...
Blog, Updated at: 1:32 AM
Silicon Valley startup Renovo Motors unveil $529,000 EV supercar [VIDEO]
When they started their company in 2010, the founders of Silicon Valley startup Renovo Motors saw a hole in the market for a pure electric supercar. Today they revealed their first product, the $529,000 Renovo Coupe, scheduled to launch in the United States next year. Performance specs for the all-electric...
Blog, Updated at: 11:17 PM
