Electric
Tesla Gigafactory Unveiling – Opening Launch – Video
July 30, 2016 | Ed M.Tesla, the ambitious electric carmaker helmed by Elon Musk, broke ground on its 3,200-acre site at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Park at the end of June 2014. Like the company, the project is ambitious. Once complete, it is expected to … Read More
Model X P90DL top speed on the autobahn – Video
July 30, 2016 | Ed M.
Model X P90DL top speed on the autobahn, this electric marvel is quite capable on the autobahn.
Protonic Blue 2017 BMW i3 94Ah 33kWh 114 miles Range – Video
July 29, 2016 | Ed M.
2017 model year will be offering a new version with more than 50% increased battery capacity. The 2017 BMW i3 (94 Ah) has a capacity of 33 kilowatt hours (kWh) thanks to the higher energy density of the … Read More
Cashmere Silver 2017 BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance plug in hybrid – Video
July 29, 2016 | Ed M.
The combustion engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology employed by the plug-in hybrid variants of the new BMW 7 Series is a member of the new Efficient Dynamics engine family. Developing maximum output of 190 kW/258 hp, it … Read More
Drag Racing fun with Tesla P85D – Video
July 29, 2016 | Ed M.
Are the electric cars finally taking over drag racing?! Not yet – but this ambitious lil electric luxury sedan DID in fact take home the GOLD in the 11.0 Street Class! Using a 100% “stock” P85D Ludicrous Tesla … Read More
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum – Video
July 26, 2016 | Ed M.
BASE PRICE: SE, $33,995; Titanium, $34,995; Platinum, $41,995
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve Atkinson-cycle 2.0-liter inline-4, 141 hp, 129 lb-ft; permanent-magnet synchronous AC electric motor, 118 hp, 117 lb-ft; combined power rating, 188 hp; 7.6-kWh lithium-ion battery pack
TRANSMISSION: … Read More
Tesla Model S owner defends Autopilot – Video
July 25, 2016 | Ed M.
Tesla has been in the news recently about their “Faulty Autopilot”. Tesla Model S owner defends Autopilot. Here’s one piece of anecdotal evidence that explains why.
Rimac Concept_One Electric Supercar Acceleration – Video
July 24, 2016 | Ed M.
Thanks to instantly available torque, easily achievable high horsepower numbers and the lack of a transmission, electric cars have often proven themselves quicker off the line than traditional high-performance cars. Among the fastest electric vehicles around is the … Read More
Hunting a 2017 Audi R8 E-TRON on public road – Video
July 23, 2016 | Ed M.
Hunting a 2017 Audi R8 E-TRON on public road, It’s clear whoever was driving the car wanted to get away from the guys with the camera.
Drag Race – Tesla Model S P85D vs McLaren 650S – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.
The Tesla Model S P85d is a seriously fast car. It has two electric motors, one for each axle, which between them produce some 682bhp. And, electric motors being electric motors, it makes its peak torque at zero … Read More
Nissan employees build 48 kWh LEAF prototype – Video
July 21, 2016 | Ed M.In a demonstration of their passion for innovation, Nissan engineers have created a prototype Nissan LEAF with a 48 kWh battery – in their spare time.
Following the manufacturer’s principles of on-going research and development … Read More
Street Drag Race – Tesla Model S P90D vs Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 – Video
July 21, 2016 | Ed M. | One Comment
Street Drag Race featuring Tesla Model S P90D vs Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
The Tesla Model S P90D has a maximum power of 783 hp and a maximum torque of 967 Nm. Thanks to the Ludicrous mode it does 0 … Read More
Quickest Street Legal Electric Car – Video
July 19, 2016 | Ed M.
Jonny Smith in the Flux Capacitor 74 Enfield 8000 broke the world record at Santa Pod Raceway for the quickest street legal electric vehicle. This clip shows his run of 10.1 @ 121.77mph. He then went on to … Read More
Do’s and Don’ts of Tesla Autopilot – Video
July 18, 2016 | Ed M.
Do’s and Don’ts of Tesla Autopilot, here are 10 thisa you should know when you use the Tesla self driving feature.
2017 Audi Q7 e-tron quattro – Video
July 17, 2016 | Ed M.
Electric range of up to 56 kilometers (34.8 mi), in 6.2 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) and just 1.8 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (130.7 US mpg) on average – the Audi Q7 e-tron … Read More
Atieva Edna – ELECTRIC V-CLASS van vs FERRARI vs Tesla drag race – Video
July 16, 2016 | Ed M.
The US start-up Atieva – with a number of former Tesla figures behind it – have come up with the first-ever electric V-Class. A monster Mercedes van ready to beat Tesla and Ferrari at their own game.
Atieva … Read More
Motorweek – 2016 Tesla Model X Review – Video
July 13, 2016 | Ed M.
Motorweek test and review featuring the electric 2016 Tesla Model X.
Model X is the safest, fastest and most capable sport utility vehicle in history. With all-wheel drive and a 90 kWh battery providing 257 miles of range, Model X has … Read More
Motorists Play, Read and Relax In Self-Driving Tesla Cars – Video
July 12, 2016 | Ed M.
From playing patty cake to taking part in arm wrestling matches, these motorists appear to be concentrating on anything but the road. The startling videos posted to YouTube show people lounging around while their self-driving cars do all … Read More
Tesla Model S Electric Motor Factory Assembly Plant – Video
July 8, 2016 | Ed M.The 2012 Tesla Model S Performance model has a three phase, four pole AC induction 416 hp (310 kW) and 443 ft·lb (600 N·m) rear-mounted electric motor with copper rotor.[52] The base model uses a 362 hp (270 kW) and … Read More
Tesla Touchscreen How To – Video
July 2, 2016 | Ed M.This video covers:
Tesla Touchscreen Overview Tesla Calendar App Tesla Music App Tesla Navigation App Tesla Settings Tesla Mobile App Walkthrough Tesla Phone App Tesla Camera App Tesla Browser App Tesla Energy App Tesla Touchscreen Controls
