The Coefficient of Drag Story
The tale of the coefficient of drag is almost a century old. The recent past however is a good starting point. The year 2000 was a remarkable year for the…
Bio-Inspired Engineering and Theo Jansen Mechanism
Mankind has always looked towards nature for inspiration. It was sight of birds soaring across the skies that fueled the desire to fly. Similarly, observation of the creatures treading across…
Drones: The future and the challenges
The advancement in battery technology and in particular the increase of energy density (up to 250 Wh/kg) in the last decade has helped developed new devices that were not possible…
TESLA Model 3 Vs Chevrolet Bolt: The race for 200 mile affordable EV begins
The gun has been fired for the 200 mile affordable electric car. And for two manufacturers in particular, it is not only a race against time but more importantly a…
What makes Tesla battery-pack far superior
It is fair to say that Tesla battery-pack has got more than just an edge when compared to similar battery-packs of notable Electric Vehicles in the market. Their battery-pack has…
Tipping point for Electric cars
It has been predicted by many pundits that electric cars will be the future of transport. They base these claims not only on the depletion of fossil fuels but also…
Why are electric cars so efficient?
It is true that electric car batteries at present are not at a level that can outperform an internal combustion car. It is also true that range anxiety is still…
EV Conversion Checklist Infographic
This post includes EV conversion checklist infographic: The essential steps and components The list below gives an idea about the scale of an EV conversion project. Note that more steps…