Time to embrace some EV realities
There’s a moment when you’ve been working toward something where that “something” becomes very real and all the excitement you used to feel about it takes a back seat to the challenges that lie ahead. Moving forward means taking a deep breath, swallowing hard and remembering why you started down this path in the first
Three fun Tesla facts
Tesla spends far less on advertising than the industry average of about $485 per car sold. Now that’s fun!
Is solar the future of EV transport? Sono Motors CEO says yes
Sono Motors might be on to something. The idea is that if a solar-powered electric vehicle can recharge its battery via the sun equal to a driver’s average commute time, the driver will never have to worry about range anxiety creeping into their consciousness ever again. And that’s the goal of the Sono Sion, the
Three EV partnerships we’re excited for
These EV collaborations are helping to advance the next phase automotive technology.
AMN Drivetime: Tendeco’s John Lussier (video)
In this latest episode of AMN Drivetime, Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox sits down with John Lussier, president of Tendeco Sales Inc., under which the Litens brand resides. In the interview, the two executives talk about a variety of important industry issues – from supply chain challenges to sourcing, R&D, OE heritage, international business and
What the EV infrastructure boom means for fast charging
Researchers estimate that by 2032, fast-charging DC stations will take up roughly 44% of the market share.
Three ridiculous (but very cool) uses for EVs
EVs are an intriguing alternative to their gas-guzzling counterparts when it comes to getting us from Point A to Point B. But, there are some very smart people out there who have figured out how to use EVs in a few very smart ways that are… maybe a bit weird – but very cool. Like this
Where are the EV technicians?
Hey, EVs need maintenance and repairs too. But, working on an EV shouldn’t be done by just anyone – it takes a very particular set of skills (perhaps even skills acquired over a very long career). These vehicles aren’t your grandfather’s, working via internal combustion engines, and it takes a skilled technician to know how
Where global EV sales are surging
Sales of EVs globally hit the 6.6 million mark in 2021, representing roughly 9% of global car sales in that year.
AMN Drivetime: Transtar’s Neil Sethi (video)
During his recent AMN Drivetime podcast interview with Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox, Neil Sethi, president and CEO of Transtar Holding Company, shares his fascinating journey from studying biology and medicine as an undergrad to shifting gears and finishing with an MBA focused on finance. Throughout this journey, which continues today in his role at
Are trucking fleets on pace for widespread zero-emissions adoption?
Take a bird’s eye view of any of America’s city streets or highways and chances are good that it won’t be long for you to see a commercial vehicle like a delivery van or heavy-duty truck. But, chances are slim, at least as of today, that that vehicle will be a fully-electric vehicle. Very few
What are the real-world emissions benefits of electric cars?
A recent study on cradle-to-grave emissions from Ford shows what electrification can do to reduce overall CO2 outflow.
