We have been here before.  Only back in the 1950's, it was the move from 6-volt to 12-volt systems.  However even as EVs move from 400 volt to 800 volt systems, much of the reasoning is the same.  In this case,  it is to support a power-hungry vehicle infrastructure designed for performance, entertainment and creature comforts.  Recharging times, range and battery space are also driving the move. 

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The feds are tripling the fines that the automakers will have to pay for falling short of CAFE requirements over the next several years, even as they ramp up production of all-new electric vehicles. 

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Ken shares his first impressions from time behind the wheel of the next generation Kia Sportage CUV. 

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The Federal Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory released a study that finds continued improvements with zero emissions vehicles will make medium and heavy-duty EV trucks cheaper to buy, operate and maintain. 

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Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Germany have been studying the leg structure of the Ostrich, a flightless bird that has the ability to move at speeds of upto 45 miles per hour.  The researchers believe that the bird's leg function holds the key to more efficient robot mobility.  We review. 

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I was first introduced to the all-new Audi A3 sedan back in 2013 as it debuted in California for the North American market as a 2014 model.  Updated for 2022, I take one for a spin to see how it has evolved with time. 

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The material is called mass-timber, with 18 North American plants having been built in the last ten years to meet growing demand.  We discuss the future of this engineered renewable material and its growing use in multi-story buildings. 

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We review the sleep pod concept being championed by Brownstone Shared Housing, to provide affordable living alternatives in high-cost rent areas.  Is this the future? 

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A recent EV concept traveled over 620 miles on a single change - with 87 miles of range left!  We discuss. 

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Let's face it, Ram's electric pickup truck is at least two years behind Rivian and Hummer, and over a year behind Ford and Chevrolet.  The truck maker is betting that it can learn enough from those who have entered the market ahead of it in order to develop a really amazing pickup truck.  Problem is, the auto industry has long lead times when developing new products - might they have to freeze the design too early in order to put this new information to use?  Or might that require further delay? 

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