Electric cars, as the name indicates, are vehicles that work on electricity and whose only source of power is electricity. They are also known as battery electric vehicles. The most advantageous feature of electric cars is that they are zero emission vehicles and so, do not pollute the atmosphere. The number of parts in … Continue reading
It might sound like something out of a science fiction film, but researchers at MIT reckon they have developed a way of making batteries from genetically engineered viruses that promises to reduce the cost and environmental impact of a wide range of battery technologies, including those used in electric cars. One of the … Continue reading
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created a revolutionary battery that can be charged in just 10 seconds. As well as saving hassle in household appliances, a development that could usher in a new era of electric cars. The new technology involves lithium-ion batteries which are common in laptop … Continue reading
European auto maker Volkswagen and the Japanese Toshiba Corporation recently announced their plans to begin working together to develop electric drive units for vehicles. The cars will be part of VW’s new family of small cars. Volkswagen chairman, Dr. Martin Winterkorn, said the company’s goal is to be the first auto … Continue reading