How do EVs cope with ferocious heat?
EVs face challenges in extreme heat, like reduced range and battery performance. We explain how to help mitigate the issues.
Category: EV Tech
How AI is used in EVs
AI is being introduced to EVs, bringing new in-car experiences as well as driving innovation in the operation of the cars themselves.
New tyre tech is needed for EVs
EVs need different tyres from conventional cars. We explore why this is the case and what your options are, including upcoming tyre launches.
The longest range EVs
Which EVs have the longest range? We look at the different electric cars available today and coming soon to the region.
Google revamps Android Auto
Google overhauls Android Auto with new design, smart features, and expanded services for easier navigation, connectivity, and in-car entertainment.
What to do with a ‘frunk’?
A frunk is a storage compartment under the front hood of an EV. What will you do with yours? Your imagination is the only limit….!
How to power your home with ‘vehicle to grid’ technology?
EVs can now power your home or devices. We explain vehicle-to-grid (V2G), vehicle-to-house (V2H) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology.
Fast charging not that bad for batteries
Fast charging doesn’t degrade EV batteries as much as feared, according to new research from 12,500 cars by Recurrent.
EVs are the best choice for music lovers
EV makers are aiming to provide the best ever audio experience in cars. But removing the engine noise can make other noises more noticeable.
The race for range
1600km range EVs are coming. Battery advances and competition among manufacturers will bring the first super-long-range EVs in the next year.
Polestar adds a raft of in-car tech
Innovative Swedish EV brand Polestar has integrated Prime Video streaming into the Polestar 2 and announced a specially-developed mobile phone for the Polestar 4.
First electric flying cars taking to the skies
The dream of electric flying cars is becoming a reality. Various cars will come to market soon and cities like Dubai are eyeing widespread use.
Dispelling some myths about EV charging
UAE EV drivers don’t need to worry about running out of charge. The charging infrastructure is expanding very quickly.
The roads that charge your EV while you drive
Roads that charge electric vehicles while they drive are just around the corner. Many countries are already starting to lay down the technology.
EVs that pretend to be gas-guzzlers
Some EVs are building in features to mimic combustion engine cars. Do they deliver “sound, sensation and soul”?
BYD batteries accelerate charging speeds of Tesla Y
BYD’s Blade batteries are enabling faster charging for Tesla’s Model Y, the world’s best-selling car, assembled at its Berlin gigafactory.
New world record: 0 – 100 km/h in 1.82 seconds
$2.3M Rimac Nevera EV breaks the record for the quickest 0 – 100 km/h time in a production car, with a time of 1.74 seconds.
Testing EVs for hot weather
When you’re driving in a very hot country, it’s crucial that you can rely on your car not to malfunction or leave you stranded by the roadside, sweltering in the sun. Why does it happen and what can be done about it?
How do EVs accelerate so fast?
Acceleration is something of an EV party-piece. It’s the sock you stuff in the mouths of naysayers who claim that electric cars are glorified golf carts, not fun to drive, and don’t appeal to ‘car fans’.
The BYD Blade battery hype is real
Batteries in electric cars sometimes get a bad rap for poor energy storage, fire risk, being too bulky and far too heavy. So any innovation that reduced these issues was always likely to take the EV industry by storm.
