Rimac Concept_One vs Bugatti Veyron (Video)
It’s been a while since we’ve posted any videos of the Rimac Concept_One in action. Probably too long for the taste of some. … So, it seems worth posting the video below of the Rimac Concept_One […]
Nissan LEAF Sales #1 In UK Small Family Car Sales Growth
Via CleanTechnica: Nissan LEAF sales in the UK continue growing strongly, despite the fact that a major refresh of the model will likely be released within a year or so. During the month of November, the LEAF was […]
AutoWeek Gives Tesla Model X P90D + Autopilot Good Review
The respected automotive news outlet AutoWeek recently posted a new review of the Tesla Model X P90D — a largely enthusiastic and positive one. The pros (according to the review): A market-leading range, Autopilot, and the extensive […]
Tesla Model X Christmas Easter Egg, & New Model S & Model X Easter Eggs
Originally published on CleanTechnica. If you have a Tesla Model X and missed Elon Musk’s tweet early this morning (late last night), note that you can now activate a Christmas-related Easter egg — “ModelXmas” — with […]
Despite Early Chevy Bolt Love, Steve Wozniak Got A New Tesla Model S
Despite all of the pro-Bolt comments and reporting at the time, it seems that Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s enthusiastic test drive of a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV back in September didn’t lead to him purchasing one. […]
China Electric Car Sales Set New Global Monthly Record
This article is also being published on CleanTechnica, the EV Sales blogspot, and our Electric Car Sales page. The Chinese market had a record 43,441 new electric cars zooming the streets in November, up 36% over […]
Could Chevy Bolt EV Lose 40% Of Its Range In Only 8 Years? Owner’s Manual Raises Questions
While it’s very likely to simply be a matter of the company looking to protect itself from potential lawsuits down the road, the Chevy Bolt EV owner’s manual section on battery degradation and range loss raises […]
The First Chevy Bolt EVs Have Been Delivered
According to a Chevrolet announcement, the very first Chevy Bolt EVs have been delivered to customers in Fremont (located in the San Francisco Bay Area). The 2017 Chevy Bolt offers an EPA-estimated 238 miles of range […]
City Of Porterville Transit (In California) Going 100% Electric With 10 Electric GreenPower Buses
Following the award of $9.5 million in funding by the California Air Resources Board, the City of Porterville in California will be acquiring and deploying 10 GreenPower Motor Company EV350, 40-foot, all-electric transit buses (in addition to various charging infrastructure), according to an email sent to CleanTechnica.
Top US Electric Car Brands Are BMW … & Ford? (Aside From Tesla, Of Course)
Originally published on CleanTechnica. BMW cars with a plug, electric motor, and battery are now approximately 1 out of every 16 BMW USA passenger car sales (6.4% of such sales), based on November’s sales split. That includes sales […]
Report: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Fuel Economy Only 1.4 Times Better Than Diesel Buses
While hydrogen fuel cell buses may well prove to be the best choice in some niche applications, it seems that the fuel economy claims used by some proponents to date to argue for their use aren’t […]
Insanely Quick Electric 3-Wheeler — Girfalco Azkarra
The Quebec-based electric vehicle startup Girfalco has now unveiled its high-performance 3-wheel electric vehicle, the Azkarra — providing us with a few surprises. The model is seemingly deserving of the moniker “high-performance” with its acceleration of 0 […]
Tesla Comes To Spain!
Tesla has now officially launched in Spain. What this means is that those in the country who want to purchase a Model S sedan or a Model X SUV can now do so directly through the company’s […]
Consumer Reports Not Thrilled With Tesla Model X, Might Be Smoking Oil Crack
Consumer Reports recently put up its full review of the 2016 Tesla Model X P90D, providing a contrarian view to the idea that the model is the cream of the crop when it comes to SUVs (comparable to […]
2017 Ford Focus Electric To Have 115-Mile Range
The 2017 Ford Focus Electric will feature a roughly 115-mile single-charge range thanks to a new 33.5 kilowatt-hour battery pack, going by the sticker on a display vehicle at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show that […]