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Mercedes EV Explodes Sending 23 To Hospital

Jalopnik

More than 20 people are in hospital after a Mercedes-Benz electric car burst into flames in a South Korean car park. The car exploded and damaged more than 100 cars parked nearby. The fire released a cloud of toxic smoke into the building above, which left 23 people in need of medical attention.

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Why hydrogen passenger vehicles are unlikely

Auto Service World

There are too many challenges in the way for fuel cell electric vehicles to become a viable option for consumers, according to aftermarket experts. The topic of hydrogen-powered vehicles for mass market use came up during a pair of discussions at the Worldpac Supplier and Training Expo. And even generators, too.

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Driver Taking Kid To Hospital Turned Away From Parking Lot Over Fears EV Could Explode

Jalopnik

The parking situation at hospitals in the UK is one of the biggest complaints British people have. Now, one driver in the country has found a new hospital parking drama to complain about after… Read more. Sure, their doctors visits won’t leave them in financial ruin , but they sure as hell won’t come with free or ample parking.

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Sure EVs Are Nice, But E-Bikes Are Slashing Oil Demand By A Million Barrels A Day

Jalopnik

Sales of electric vehicles are on track to hit a million cars this year for the first time, which is helping cut down fossil fuel usage across America. However, the amount being saved by our slow and steady switch to EVs pales in comparison to the amount of fossil fuels being burned by people making the switch to… Read more.

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How Autonomous EVs Operate Outside Road Lanes

Tomorrow's Technician

This makes them suitable for various environments like resorts, hospitals, university campuses, industrial campuses, retirement villages, gated communities, airports and more. On this episode of The Amped EV Podcast, we speak with Avinoam Barak, the CEO of Carteav, a company that develops autonomous low-speed electric vehicles.

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What Cars Have The Ugliest Engine Bays?

Jalopnik

If you’re like me, when you pop the hood of a car, you want to actually see the engine. There are those among us who actually still appreciate admiring the beauty that is the internal combustion engine, but lately it seems that some automakers are phoning it in when it comes to engine bays. Read more.

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Truck Stops Want In On Those Sweet EV Roadtrip Dollars

Jalopnik

For the most part, as long as you have regular access to charging, even just a basic cable plugged into a wall outlet , you can daily an electric vehicle around town without running into many problems. Sure, you can find an old Nissan Leaf with only 50 miles of range left to cover your weekend errands, but even a… Read more.