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Geely to incorporate Maxwell ultracapacitors in 2020 vehicles
Ultracapacitor specialist Maxwell Technologies (Nasdaq: MXWL) has formed a technology partnership with Zhejiang Geely, the Chinese parent company of Volvo and Geely Auto to integrate ultracaps and power conversion electronics into Geely’s global vehicle lineup.
Geely will include Maxwell’s ultracapacitor-based peak power subsystem in five mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles for the North American and European markets, which are slated to go into production in late 2019.
The automotive industry originally adopted ultracapacitors for start-stop applications, and is now using them to deliver peak power to functions such as electric active-roll control, power steering, electro-turbocharging and energy recuperation in…
A Guide to Naming Your Jeep® Brand Vehicle
A name says a lot about you. Or in this case, about your Jeep® brand vehicle. Today is National Name Your Car Day, so if you don’t already have a name picked out for your vehicle, there’s no better time to do it than now. We know picking out a name for your Jeep brand vehicle can be tough, which is why we’ve come up with a few tips to help you out. Tip #1: Less is More Go for something short and…
These bizarre Japanese electric vehicles could change how we get around cities
Yamaha created two electric concept vehicles that could make traveling short distances a lot easier.
How To Customize Your Seat Settings
Watch how to program your Ford vehicle’s Memory Seat settings. Link your key fob with your ride’s memory button to recall your customized settings (including...
Connected Cars: Why Your Next Vehicle Will Do More Than Just Drive
Cars are no longer just a motorized solution to get you from point A to point B. They can now help protect you, direct you and connect you. The "connected car" has moved from co...
Vehicle Health Monitoring Made Easy
Get teen drivers started with the right habits early. With FordPass™*, you can monitor your vehicle’s health and even schedule service with just a tap. With ...
Will your car last for 200,000 miles?
A study shows thousands of vehicles over that mileage up for resale
Where Are The GM Electric Vehicles?
We were promised a new electric model from GM by this time. Where is it?
What Vehicle Changed Your Long-Held Opinions?
If there’s one thing that’s true about people passionate about something, it’s that they’ve probably got strong opinions that are tough as hell to change. Whether that’s your opinion on a football team or your exceptional hatred for certain foods, we’ve all been there. But I want to know something different. I want to know what vehicle changed your mind.
Quiz: Can You Identify These Vehicles?
Curb weight: Why electric vehicles are putting on pounds
The future is electric, and carmakers aren't letting traditional concerns about weight slow them down.
How different types of hybrid vehicle actually work
Hybrid electric cars are getting complicated. There are PHEVs, HEVs, and MEVs, but how are they different? How are they the same?
Is an electric vehicle with 1600km possible? This startup thinks so
The reincarnated Aptera startup plans an all-electric vehicle with 1,600km range – but how will it achieve this?
Quiz: Which Star Wars Vehicle is Right For You?
Do you belong in a bucket of bolts or something else?
Is your GM vehicle making you sick?
Some owners say they're experiencing headaches and dizziness from a problem with several newer models
I Have Determined That Hatchbacks Are The Ideal Vehicle
Have you, like so many of us, ever lamented that your vehicle is not suited to all aspects of your life? My friends, I have worked out the answer.
Commentary: Plastic Cars? What Vehicles of the Future Will Look Like
Is your vehicle affected by GM's big recall?
Recall over air bag software defect linked to one death affects 3.6 million vehicles in the U.S. and 19 model types
Go Electric: The Sierra Club has a great new electric vehicle guide
Want to go plug-in but don't know which model to choose?
