A new coolant called CryoSolplus, being developed at one of Germany’s Fraunhofer institutes, aims to make electric car batteries last longer by using paraffin droplets that are three times better at absorbing heat than water. Read more »
The supply of batteries for electric cars could far surpass the demand for electric vehicles over the next few years, estimates Lux Research. It could be a “severe mismatch,” that could cause consolidation and the need for new markets for battery makers. Read more »
Your mileage will always vary, regardless of what vehicle you drive. Here’s a cheat sheet comparing 12 upcoming and currently available plug-in models, their batteries, charge times and estimated range, and some hints on what to expect as electric and plug-in hybrid cars hit the road. Read more »
