In this blog: Afrer Tesla Motors in August, now Ford files for Model E patent in December. These Model "designations" were used by Ford some 100 years ago, but today Tesla Motors was first to act on Model E. So we we're suprised to know (via TechVehi), that on December 2 Ford filed for "Model E" trademark in the US Patent and Trademark Office... (more…)
In this blog: Good old "until 80% full" – as good to your stomach, as to your EV battery. It's true for every part of your life (and of your EV battery life). But holidays are just another reason to remind you that overeating may be harmful to your stomach, and overcharging, to your EV battery... (more…)
In this blog: Fantastic first BMW i3 photo session around Sofia right before the winter. Yesterday we discovered unexpectedly, that in the end of novemner BMG Group Bulgaria had a special opportunity to briefly present the all electric BMW i3 in Sofia. It was quick and improvised one day event, enough to cruise around the city taking pics in famous spots... (more…)
In this blog: A story about how you get over the things you don't like about BMW i3. Like seems to be all over the place in our days. Yeah, I like finding stories about EVs on the internet. Especialy of personal experience and reviews. And like (you see :) most of the people, I quickly want to find out why whould someone buy something they describe as UGLY? Usually ugly means "don't like", right? But let's get into a story... ...
In this blog: Fast and free Tesla Model S charging now also alongside "the Autobahn". Wanted to visit friends on the other side of Germany for Christmas and show your brand new Model S off? No worries, now you can do it easely – since Dec 16, 2013 Germany has four Tesla Supercharger locations sporting eight chargins spots each. So you can even go to Switzerland, fast and free... (more…)
In this blog: Quiet vans tested quietly – Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL fits perfect in an electric company fleet. It sounds kind of natural for an electritian to own an electric van, right? Yet, it's still a rare, but existing combination, that works nice and smooth. Here a story about one... (more…)
In this blog: "To be or not to be oh my EV, Season X" in Audi – R8 e-tron "doable" again, this time with almost 50 kWh battery. OK folks :), those folks over at Volkswagen/Audi surprised us again – how about an R8 e-tron running 400 km on a single charge?... (more…)
In this blog: When you switch to LED bulbs at home, electricity savings comes handy for your EV charging! Just bought my next portion of LED bulbs in my "campaign" to replace the "hot" ones at home. Surprisingly, the light is as warm as from the incandescent buls (@2700K). But LEDs need much less power. For instance, 3.5W LED bulb does the job a of GU10 25W halogen spot bulb. Or 6.3W LED (E27 400 lumens) matches 40W "wired". Nice, I'm...
In this blog: French La Poste testing new hydrogen fuel cell tech to extend Renault Kangoo Z.E. range. Technology comes from Symbio FCell, and there is one clear goal utilizing it – to guarantee La Poste electric minivans reach remote regions in severe conditions... (more…)
In this blog: First official photo of Audi R18 e-tron quattro eyeing another Endurance Championship trophy! Looks like Audi Sport is ready for the Endurance Championship season and will (as always) be racing for the win in 2014! (more…)