Aerodynamics are key to electric vehicle (EV) efficiency and driving range. The basic principle is simple; the lower the coefficient of drag (cD), the further you can travel per charge. The slickest cars follow nature. A bird that’s shaped like a brick cannot fly. Unfortunately, electric...
On-again, off-again tariffs by the US government could have a heavy impact on many industries. Not the least of which is automotive. But it might be a surprise to find out which are the most American-made. Read it at NewAtlas. Continue reading"Most American made vehicles of 2025 and ...
Will Free Charging for Electric Cars Still Exist in 2025? Free charging stations, highly sought after by electric car drivers, are becoming increasingly rare. Finding free charging points that are available and in good working order is not always easy. Have you heard there might be free stations...
Who do you think of when you imagine someone saying, “I believe in you.” Now, write about a time in your life when just knowing someone believed in you made a difference. Write about a friend from each major stage of your life, and let us know why you think of that person as yo...
into a vehicle, an “adaptor plate” is made which follows the same size and contours of the carmaker's original battery. Once this plate is fitted into the same footprint, Ample loads in its own battery modules. It’s the modules that are subsequently swapped when the vehicle is in ...
As Kia reported record first-quarter sales, Eric Watson, Kia America VP of sales, made a point of painting a rosy picture for the future: Now that the latest versions of its two best-selling electric vehicles, the EV9 and the EV6, are in full-scale production at Kia’s plant in Geor...
Kayaking the crystal-clear waters near Le Bora Bora resort. Photo: Pearl Resorts There’s still time to snag an idyllic overwater bungalow for the holiday weeks—even for New Year’s Eve at the Hotel Kia Ora on Rangiroa, which puts on one of the islands’ best celebrations with a firewo...
And Larry’s brother, Barry, accepted the award, made some nice comments about growing up with Larry, and then read a heartfelt speech that Larry had prepared.Our Reading Baseball Alumni congratulate, and are proud of, Larry and Toz.Here are the script thats accompanied the fabulous videos ...
(Chicago Black Legacy Dance Project);Cynthia Noble(Art on THE MART);Elise Paschen(Poet);Ellen Sandor(Artist);Janet Carl Smith(formerly Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events);Kia Smith(South Chicago Dance Project);LeeAnn Trotter(NBC Chicago);Candace Jordan(Crains Chicago Business, ...