Types of Lithium Ion Batteries used in EVs
Electric Vehicles have been using different types of Lithium Ion batteries in their battery packs. Out of the five popular Li-ion chemistries, 4 are used in modern EV’s. The only…
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…