A direct challenge to ICE vehicles and the Tesla Model 2 BYD's unveiling of the Qin Plus EV Honor Edition marks a significant milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, especially in the affordable vehicle segment. With models priced between 109,800 RMB to 139,800 RMB ($15,200 to $19,400), this saloon car directly challenges the
Guest post by Muhammad Sheraz The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) marks a significant milestone in automotive history, driven by technological advancements and a growing awareness of environmental issues. As the number of EVs on the road increases, so does the need for owners to understand the basics of EV maintenance. This article aims
BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, experienced a significant increase in EV sales in January, with sales growing nearly 50% compared to the same month last year. In January alone, BYD sold 105,304 fully electric cars, marking a 48% increase from the 71,338 vehicles sold in the previous year. Production also saw a substantial
Guest post by Lucy Mitchell As we approach the mid-2020s, we’re starting to see more electric vehicles cruising down major roads as a newly-cemented mainstream staple. And for good reason. For one, electric vehicles are much more sustainable than their gas-guzzling counterparts. They’re also quiet and perform more smoothly on the road, making it
This post is written in collaboration with Valerie Carver Today, electric vehicles (EVs) have become more popular and accessible to the general population. Aside from being better for the environment, as well as convenient features, people opt for EVs as a safer alternative to petrol cars. Many recent EVs today come with a safety rating, such
AI has already entered our lives in many ways even before the explosion of AI chat bots and art programs. There's no doubt it will have major social consequences over the coming years and will affect virtually every aspect of society. The potential application for AI is enormous and growing. We asked chatgpt to
"Verily, I say unto thee, behold the wondrous transformation unfolding before thy very eyes! As the sun rises each morn, so does the dawn of a new era, where the divine embrace of clean energy blesses the Earth with healing and redemption. The power of the wind, the gentle caress of sunlight, and the whispering
Electric car batteries are a crucial component in the development of electric vehicles (EVs) and have seen significant advancements in recent years. For example the volumetric energy density of lithium-ion batteries has increased eightfold since 2008, from around 55 watt-hours/litre to 450 watt-hours/litre in 2020. At the same time the cost of lithium-ion battery
The Japanese auto industry is facing a potential demise due to its slow adoption of electric cars. In recent years, the demand for electric vehicles has been on the rise, as consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious and governments are implementing stricter emissions regulations. The disruptive S curve is now obvious and the uptake of
Guest Post by long time MEC friend Angela Tillier When our flights to Cairns were cancelled with 2 days’ notice we decided to take the Tesla for a holiday in WA. I bought the Tesla Model 3 SR+ in June 2021 so this would be a real get to know the car and