Tagged: eV

Nissan accelerates EV plan for Europe and Japan, but not US

Nissan Chill-Out concept  -  December 2021Nissan announced Monday that as part of an accelerated shift to electrified and fully electric vehicles it sees 55% of global mix made up by “electrified” vehicles by 2030—up from its previous 50% forecast. But after the solidification of various pieces of Biden administration EV policy, it hasn’t set any higher target for...

Study: Heated surfaces could help boost range in some EVs

Ford E-Transit with experimental heated interior surfacesIn cold weather, energy needed to heat vehicle interiors can negatively impact EV range. Ford claims its engineers have found a solution—for delivery vehicles, at least. As part of a research project with the European Commission, Ford engineers fitted an E-Transit deliver van with heated armrests, floor mats, door panels, and sun visors, as...