It should make EV motoring even more sustainable
by Cat Dow
Will it be a problem forever?
Surveys say that among people thinking of a new car, the thing that mostly puts them off electric is range anxiety. Fair enough; if you had a car with an internal combustion engine and had to stop and get fuel every 300
by Paul Horrell
It has addressed the biggest drawback for solid-state batteries
Toyota has made a breakthrough in its development of solid-state batteries. The Japanese carmaker reckons it won't need to compromise on shorter battery life-a typical trade-off-when it puts its new solid-state batteries into mass production in
by Cat Dow
How much do they cost?
Just like a fuel tank in your regular car, an electric vehicle's car battery likely won't need replacing for the life of the vehicle-provided it doesn't cop any damage. But we'll come onto that.Electric car
by Cat Dow
Myth or truth?
MYTH: "EVs are really hard to recycle at the end of their lifetime"It's true that an electric car is harder to recycle than one with an engine. Traditional scrap metal recycling is easy, and combustion cars have big steel bodies
by Paul Horrell
Heavy EV batteries have put on the pounds on cars
Weight. It's spiralling upwards. Now, does anyone actually care? The answer, unfortunately, appears to be no. At the recent unveil of the EX90 Volvo spoke openly about it weighing nearly three tonnes. I stuck a Range Rover Sport P400e plug-in
These batteries are manufactured by globally-recognized brand Clarios
We already have a handful of automotive battery brands to choose from here in the Philippines. Be that as it may, though, we still think we can never have too many options. The more choices customers have, the better.That's why
Do EV batteries really drain that fast?
Many electric car doubters assume the battery will be dead after eight years, because that's how long most of their guarantees last. They also say, well, their phone batteries lose about a fifth of their capacity after three years or so.
by Paul Horrell
As well as a few tips on what to do in case it gets discharged
Batteries are just as important to motorcycles as they are to cars. Unless your bike has a kick-starter lever, chances are you won't be able to use your steed if its battery is dead.But similar to most modern car
Have you looked into buying one?
Still mostly stuck at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Yeah, we feel you. Gaining weight and running out of shows to binge on Netflix shouldn't be your only worries, though. If your car has been as idle as you
by Drei Laurel
These micro versions are pretty neat
The electric revolution isn't just limited to cars and motorcycles, you know. Over in Japan, Honda is actually helping develop excavators that can be powered by its Mobile Power Pack (MPP) technology.What you see here is actually Honda MPP tech
by Drei Laurel
It wants to transform old batteries into storage systems for renewable energy
About a decade from now, we'll be seeing automakers across the world shift to fully-electric and carbon-neutral lineups. While that may seem like a huge step towards a sustainable future, the transition doesn't come without some challenges.One
A must-have for every garage
The list of tools that should be in your car or garage can be pretty extensive, depending on your willingness to get your hands dirty. Some things, like a car jack and a tire iron, are non-negotioable and should be in
by Jason Tulio
Were you able to stretch your ride’s legs the past few weeks?
A vehicle left stagnant for a long while is like a patient waking up from a coma-you can't expect it to just get up and running just like you left it inside your garage overnight.Leaving your car idle for
by Drei Laurel
These will help in keeping your car in good running condition
There are certain instances in a car owner's lifetime that he will need to leave his beloved steed locked up for extended periods of time. It's almost inevitable-you're lucky if you've never found yourself in such sticky
In case you’re up to the task
Have you ever had your car battery die on you prematurely? Before replacing it, it may be a good idea to give the car's electrical system a once over. The alternator charges the battery and supplies electrical energy to all powered
These cute two-wheelers have a range of 80-140km per charge
Monsoon rains came but failed to ruin the parade. The parade in question was the launch event of Ecooter Philippines at Bonifacio High Street on August 3, 2019. This electric scooter brand, which dubs itself as the 'sports car of all electric
A lot of times a replacement isn't necessary
Keeping what's under the hood clean is just as vital, if not more so, as maintaining what's outside. As such, you need to keep an eye out for dirty parts-what they look like, and more important, how to get
by Drei Laurel
A step-by-step guide you can follow
Many of us rely on our cars to get around-and there's nothing worse than relying on something, and that something suddenly doesn't perform when needed. For instance, you go out to your car, put the key in the ignition,
Avoid an accident by following these steps
Batteries are a great source of electricity for many gadgets and devices, but they're very much a finite source of energy. Even if they're rechargeable (like the batteries in our cellphones and laptops), with enough use they'll eventually break
by Jason Tulio
