Electric vehicles (EVs) are known for their quiet operation, which opens up new possibilities for designing auditory experiences (AX). This is crucial because EVs lack the familiar engine noises that drivers and pedestrians rely on for awareness. To understand how different drivers experience sounds in EVs, a study was conducted with forty participants. They drove an...
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is in full swing, and China is at the heart of it. Two giants, CATL and BYD, are leading the charge in battery technology. CATL, the world's top battery maker, recently announced a new battery that can power an EV for about 320 miles on a single charge. This is a significant leap from BYD's latest offering, which promises around 2...
Xiaomi is known for making budget-friendly smartphones and gadgets. But did you know they have made an electric car? It's called the Xiaomi SU7. It's not just any car. It's fast. Really fast. This car can go from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in just 2. 78 seconds. That's as quick as some of the fastest sports cars out there, like the Porsche Taycan Turbo an...
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is not just another car. It is the result of a long journey of innovation and testing. This journey began with the Vision EQXX concept car. The EQXX was a bold experiment. Its mission was clear: create an electric vehicle with the lowest energy consumption, the longest range, and the best charging performance. This was no easy task. But the team...
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, has just wrapped up its least successful sales quarter in years. The company managed to deliver just over 336, 000 vehicles from January to March. This number is way below what experts were hoping for, which was around 390, 000 units. To make matters worse, this is a 13% drop from the same time last year, when Tesla sold nearly 386,...
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, is facing a significant challenge in Norway, a country where electric cars dominate the market. This country is a hotspot for electric vehicles, with over 90 percent of new car sales being electric. However, Tesla's sales in Norway have dropped by more than 12 percent this year. This trend is not unique to Norway. In the first quart...
Tesla, once the darling of the electric vehicle (EV) world, is facing some serious headwinds. Sales dropped by 13% in the first three months of the year. This isn't just a small blip. It's a clear sign that the company is struggling to keep buyers interested. One big issue is the aging lineup of cars. Some people might be holding off on buying the popular Model Y, w...
Tesla, the electric car maker, just had its worst sales drop ever. In the first three months of this year, sales fell by 13%. This means 50, 000 fewer cars were sold compared to the same time last year. To put it simply, Tesla delivered 336, 681 cars in this quarter. This is the biggest drop the company has seen in nearly three years. The company did not mention prot...
The recent tariff announcements by the U. S. government might actually benefit Tesla more than other car companies. This is because Tesla makes all of its cars in the United States. So, Tesla's cars won't face these new tariffs. This could give Tesla a big advantage over its competitors. Tesla's Model Y and Model 3 were the top-selling electric cars in the U. S. las...
In the heart of Sweden, a unique challenge awaits electric vehicles. The cold and icy conditions are the ultimate test for these cars. The weather can be tricky, even in the middle of winter. This is where Polestar, a company with Swedish roots, puts their electric vehicles to the test. They want to make sure their cars can handle the toughest conditions. The go...