Battery or capacitor? Verge Motorcycles announced in January that it would have an electric motorcycle available in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2026. But, is the solid-state Donut Lab power pack it runs on a battery or capacitor? This is the question electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts are now debating. Basic tech First, a …
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Well, we got it wrong — the U.S. EV market in serious trouble
U.S. EV market in serious trouble Back in September when the $7,500 federal tax credit on electric vehicles (EVs) ran out we commented that it may be a blessing in disguise: EV manufacturers would likely lower prices to hold on to market share. Well, we got it wrong and the U.S. EV market in serious …
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Charging hot and cold — a tale of two Niros
Tale of two Niros A New Year’s day travel itinerary took the Kia Niro to temperatures as low as 12°F. The results were far worse than expected and results in this tale of two Niros. This is our second winter with the Niro electric vehicle (EV) and last year’s experience was generally quite positive, with …
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New charge player drops the signage ball
The signage ball We made a 600 mile trip over the New Year holiday offering up a first Level 3 charging opportunity for the Niro, which we’ll discuss separately. But we found a new charging company who dropped the signage ball. The new company, Autel, set up a single charge station — already a problem …
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Ford turns the F-150 Lightning into an instant classic
F-150 Lightning There are varying definitions of classic when it comes to motor vehicles, and Ford may have turned the F-150 Lightning into one with a single announcement. That announcement is of course, that the company will stop making them, forcing most writers to announce that Ford was “pulling the plug” on the electric pick-up …
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Lucid features cleverly referenced in commercial spot
Lucid features I spotted some rather subtle and clever Lucid features referenced in a recent commercial for the electric Gravity. The two minute spot, featuring the Brand’s Ambassador Timothy Chalamet, finds a newlywed couple broken down on the side of the road. They come upon a plugged in Lucid Gravity, which they steal without unplugging! …
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Is Donut Lab’s power pack a battery or capacitor — Part II
Battery or capacitor Only a few hours after yesterday’s post asking whether Donut Lab‘s power pack was a battery or capacitor, I was sent a link from Miss GoElectric that features a “solid” breakdown of the company’s technology and where it might have originated. The word “might” is important because, while there are traceable links …
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