It left the market with the 2012 Mazda RX-8, but the rotary engine remains at the heart of several rumors and news about future Mazda models. Recently, Mazda’s head of engine development, Mitsuo Hitomi said the rotary engine could be used as a range extender for a future Mazda electric vehicle. At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mr. Hitomi offered a ...
Read More »NEW CAR: Dyson: From vacuum cleaners to electric cars?
We’ve all seen a Dyson vacuum commercial on the tele at one point; The Ball, the Airblade as well as the V6 and V8. To many, the latter two flash an image of an engine in their minds and perhaps this was done on purpose. Just a few days ago, Sir James Dyson, aka Mr. Dyson vacuum cleaners, announced in ...
Read More »NEW CAR: Recharge your electric vehicle’s batteries in your living room
Electric cars face many challenges, one of which is charging in an urban environment. Althout there are more charging stations in cities, many condo owners or those who live in apartments can’t install charging stations at home. A Swedish company called Uniti thinks it may have found a solution. It is a removable battery pack that the user can take ...
Read More »CAR NEWS: Next Nissan Leaf to offer one-pedal driving
Like most automakers like to do when they are about to unveil a new and very important model, Nissan is gradually releasing new information about the next generation of its famous electric Nissan Leaf. This week, the Japanese manufacturer announced the new e-Pedal function, a system that will allow new Leaf owners to drive their electric Nissan using only the ...
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