Here’s how tire and wheel choice affects electric vehicle range

Explaining the differences between 17, 18, and 19-inch tiresTires are the only part of a car that touches the road, so it shouldn't be surprising to know that they can impact electric-car range. What is perhaps unexpected is that the size really matters. Putting big wheels on an electric car could put a big dent in available range. In an Engineering Explained video, host Jason Fenske compares different...

REE Automotive shows its 3 modular EV platforms in motion

REE Automotive skateboard platform track testingIsraeli startup REE Automotive on Tuesday released a video showing its modular skateboard EV platform in action. The videos show three different versions of the platform, designed to underpin different types of commercial vehicles. REE previously said the platform was flexible enough for use in everything from taxis to delivery vans. REE isn't the...

Amazon shows Rivian electric delivery vans it will use starting in 2021

Amazon electric delivery van designed by RivianAmazon on Thursday revealed the Rivian electric delivery van it plans to start using in 2021. The e-commerce and logistics giant announced last year that it had ordered 100,000 electric vans from electric-truck hopeful Rivian. Amazon, which is also a Rivian investor, plans to have 10,000 of these vans in service by 2022, and all 100,000 on the...

Hyundai invests in startup aiming to transport hydrogen in oil

Hyundai NexoHyundai is investing in a startup that plans to transport hydrogen in oil, potentially making use of existing fossil-fuel infrastructure. The automaker is partnering with German startup Hydrogenious through its Hyundai Cradle division, which deals with emerging technology and startup partnerships. A deal was signed in May, but the partnership was...