Center for Advanced Automotive Technology

23/01/2023

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/12/heres-why-electric-vehicles-need-ev-specific-tires/?utm_source=CAR+General+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=167142627f-Alan%27s+Hot+Topics+11%2F14_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3c82d9397b-167142627f-183726977
Electric vehicles require EV-specific tires that can support the additional weight and traction demands.

The differences between ICE vehicles and EVs go all the way down to the tarmac.

18/01/2023

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09012023/texas-hydrogen-wind/?utm_source=InsideClimate+News&utm_campaign=e5fb01fdab-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_14_05_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_29c928ffb5-e5fb01fdab-328347476
Clean hydrogen created from wind and water may produce more energy for engines, pipelines and fueling stations than the city of Austin consumes.

Oil made Texas an energy giant, but even this petroleum powerhouse is working hard to secure a footing beyond fossil fuels. It already generates more wind energy than any other U.S. state, and soon the mighty air that lashes its high plains will power a novel new process: the production of vehicle f...

12/01/2023

https://spectrum.ieee.org/the-ev-transition-explained-2658463709
In Part 3 of the EV TRANSITION EXPLAINED, the pro and cons over whether electric grids in the U.S. can support widespread electric vehicle charging.

There have been vigorous debates pro and con in the US and elsewhere over whether the electric grids can support EVs at scale. The answer is a nuanced “perhaps.” It depends on several factors, including the speed of grid component modernization, the volume of EV sales, where they occur and when....

12/01/2023

https://chargedevs.com/features/solar-powered-off-grid-ev-charging-stations-offer-surprisingly-attractive-cost-advantages/
Mobile charging stations offer lower prices then grid-tied charging by using free solar energy and avoiding construction and electrical work.

By cutting red tape and avoiding costs for construction and electrical work, combined with free solar energy, Beam Global says its EV ARC systems can offer customers a lower total cost of ownership compared to grid-tied charging stations.

11/01/2023

Middle Schoolers: Register Now for The ULTIMATE ROBOT CHALLENGE free winter-break camp. Learn to build and program a robot tank. Lunch is provided each day. More: http://autocaat.org/Students/Student_Activities/

11/01/2023

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/gm-ford-google-partner-promote-virtual-power-plants?utm_source=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20230111&utm_content=article3-headline
Virtual power plants will help with the growing electricity demand from vehicles, buildings and industry, and make sure that the grid is reliable during extreme weather and infrastructure challenges.

Virtual power plants pool together thousands of decentralized energy resources like electric vehicles or electric heaters controlled by smart thermostats.

10/01/2023

https://www.turnto23.com/news/national/ces-2023-highlights-huge-possibilities-for-electric-vehicles
Holon’s autonomous people mover is a fully electric vehicle suitable for urban use, holding 15 people, 10 seated and five standing.

It’s hard to miss the sheer number of booths focused on electric-powered vehicles at CES 2023. From bikes to skates to cars, it’s all here.

10/01/2023

https://www.inc.com/tim-crino/ces-2023-bmw-unveils-a-talking-electric-car-mercedes-benz-doubles-down-on-charging.html
BMW’s i Vision Dee, electric concept car, can talk to drivers and be a faithful companion too.

The BMW i Vision Dee is an electric concept car that will use A.I. and voice recognition technology to talk to drivers.

05/01/2023

ULTIMATE ROBOT CHALLENGE - Free winter-break camp for middle school students. Learn to Build a Robot, then Program it for Tasks.
Lunch is provided each day.
Macomb Community College, South - Expo Center, Warren, MI
Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=hcupslpab&oeidk=a07ejl45ax87e857a04

05/01/2023

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/how-electric-pickups-stack?utm_source=Newsletter-BreakingNewsNorthAmerica_1672892009&utm_medium=email&utm_content=RaR
Consumers have a variety of electric vehicle models to choose from in 2023.

/*-->*/ /*-->*/ GM and Ford are taking their long-running pickup war into the electric era, but they're also facing new competition from Rivian, Tesla and Lordstown Motors. Here's how the various models on sale now and coming to market in 2023 stack up.