September 2021

German Federal Research Minister Anja Karliczek recently unveiled an example of a “hyper hybrid” vehicle powered by synthetic methanol, which is based on “green hydrogen” technologies. But while the idea to produce a climate-friendly car is admirable, the vehicle Germany used for the project was quite questionable. This was because the Federal Research Minister’s team […]

The reviewer struggles to find anything wrong with the Kia EV6, the brand’s first EV built on the dedicated E-GMP platform. Source: InsideEVs – Articles Read More

It’s one of 70 models on the market that was named a 2021 Top Safety Pick+. Source: InsideEVs – Articles Read More

With the list of electric cars rated at 300 miles or more in EPA testing growing rapidly, 400 miles is the new goal for many luxury automakers. But not BMW. The automaker is targeting 600 kilometers (372 miles) of range, but feels no need to aim higher than that, David Ferrufino, project leader for the

Geostationary satellite communications startup Astranis has decided to move its first operational satellite launch from a SpaceX Falcon 9 to a Falcon Heavy, effectively securing the massive rocket its first commercial rideshare payload. While not technically Falcon Heavy’s first rideshare payload and not the rocket’s first commercial rideshare launch contract, Astranis’ first 400 kg (~900

If we take automakers’ promises of EV launches at face value, the Audi brand would have the biggest electric vehicle lineup. Source: InsideEVs – Articles Read More

But no plans for 911 electrification. Source: InsideEVs – Articles Read More

In the latest chapter of SpaceX’s Starship launch tower chronicle, the company has rolled a claw-like component to the pad and attached the device to the end of the tower’s newly installed Starship ‘quick disconnect’ arm. A couple months ago, as SpaceX’s newest Starship prototype and first orbital-class vehicle first started to come together, it

It plays a big role in batteries, but what is lithium? Source: InsideEVs – Articles Read More