Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV) manufacturer Sono Motors has announced an upgrade to the battery of its upcoming Sion vehicle. The new 54 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery promises to increase both the range and charging rate on the Sion, a preference more than 90% of existing reservation holders voted for.
Sono Motors was founded in 2016 with the goal of creating innovative mobility…
Owners of the Chromecast with Google TV have begun to see recommendations for Stadia games on the “For you” tab, suggesting deeper integration between the gaming service and Google’s streaming box.
Early this month, ahead of the Stadia for Android TV launch, the…
Google Home Essentials: Polk Magnifi 2 soundbar is a great Google TV companion and Cast target
June 25, 2021
Soundbars have become incredibly popular over the past several years because, while not at the same level as a proper home theater setup, they’ll still be a massive upgrade over what your TV puts out on its own. If you’re looking to improve what your TV offers or even…
BMW has been making cars for decades and got off to a strong electric start with the i3 and i8, but since then, they’ve been a little quiet. Until now.
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Fully Charged‘s East Asia correspondent Elliot Richards visits the BMW Brilliance factory in Shenyang, China, to see the manufacturing process of the new iX3, its…
Tesla has confirmed to Norwegian officials that it plans to open the Supercharger network to other automakers by September 2022.
The news comes amid several rumors of Tesla opening up its extremely valuable electric vehicle fast-charging network.
It’s hard to put a…
Enjoy quieter lawn care with Greenworks electric mower at low of $100, more in New Green Deals
June 25, 2021
After a successful Prime Day deal extravaganza, we’re back with the best New Green Deals for you to browse. Today, we’re going to take a look how is better than gas-guzzling alternatives for . Plus, there’s discounts on smart thermostats and much more. We also have a…
Utility locations hint at possible addresses for Rivian Adventure Network chargers in California
June 25, 2021
Once again, members on Rivian Forums have found new details hinting at what the EV automaker has in store next. According to a list of job locations for planning engineers, there are several potential spots picked out in Northern and Central California for the Rivian Adventure Network. Rivian has previously shared a map of its 3,500+ DC fast chargers coming in the next two years, but the public…
Google has long been working on local discovery technologies that Android apps can use for indoor positioning. Following “WifiRttScan” and “WifiNanScan,” Google recently released the “WifiRttLocator App” on the Play Store.
The application is designed as a…
Electric vehicle infrastructure gets $15 billion in new US bipartisan proposal, new EV rebate to come later
June 25, 2021
Electric vehicle infrastructure is getting $15 billion in US government funding in a new bipartisan proposal. It’s less than originally planned, but it’s still a decent amount.
Some EV detractors are already suggesting that the proposed $10,000 EV rebate is being left…
WASHINGTON — Bell’s future vertical lift technology demonstrator, the V-280 Valor tiltrotor, has finished its flying career, according to a June 24 company announcement.
The demonstrator was built for the U.S. Army Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator program and flew for the first time in December 2017. It spent the last three-and-half years proving out the service’s requirements for…
