2017 JAC iEV7S Review

2017 JAC iEV7S Review iEV7S details: All-electric range: 280 km / 173 miles Onboard charging options: Fast charge mode — 0 to 80% in 1 hour/ 0 to 100% in 1.5 hours. Slow charge mode — […]

All Electric Around the World — Revisited

Hjalte has already seen me coming up the driveway to their house. He opens the door and greets me. I notice the electric Nissan Qashqai jacked up with one rear wheel removed. “What’s wrong with your […]

EV Road Trials — Different Levels of Range Under Different Conditions

Introduction On 1 October this year, I published an article in CleanTechnica, in which I shared my experience of driving an EV. I explained the facts, and theory, behind getting the best range out of an […]

EVs – 50% Less Greenhouse-Gas Emissions than Diesels

The Myth I often hear claims, from EV detractors, that electric cars produce more CO2 than an ICE powered car, because the electricity is produced from polluting sources, and CO2 from the production process of batteries […]

Royal Dutch Shell Announcement of Definite Plans for EV Chargers in UK

The Announcement Shell have been making noises about installing EV fast chargers at their service stations in the UK for some time now. I wondered when those noises were going to translate into actual chargers. I […]

Curiosity Fuels EV Growth?

What would it take to get a person to buy an electric car? The debate rages about range, environmental issues, performance, size, looks, and repair issues. All important topics, but what’s occurred in just 5 years? […]

Review Of 2017 Chevy Bolt Part 2 (CleanTechnica Exclusive)

This article serves as a complement to my first review of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt, which was a summary of my takeaways from my first 24 hours with the car. Disclaimer: I didn’t sleep in the Bolt, so there’s admittedly a gap there in the review process.

US Electric Car Road Trip: A Tale Of Two EVs (Part 3 Of 3)

After visiting relatives and having coffee close by, I found two guys staring at the BMW i3. “It’s electric, isn’t it?” … “Yes, but this one has a gas range extender” … “Really? How does that work?”

Hands-On: 24 Hours With A 2017 Chevy Bolt (CleanTechnica Review)

Many electric vehicle designers felt the need to stand out, to create a design that flies a bold flag to everyone around that proclaims “I’m modern and different!” While this is great for individuals or businesses looking to make a bold proclamation, most people are looking for a car that looks normal, that drives like a normal car with cool features inside that make day-to-day life just a little bit easier.

European EV Charging Leader EV-Box Now On Engie’s Bench

As you probably read in recent weeks, I was one of the keynote speakers at EV-Box’s inaugural rEVolution summit, which took place yesterday in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I noticed ahead of time that the inspiring Engie exec Thierry […]

Sarasota County, Florida, Unveils New EV Charging Incentives For Businesses & Nonprofits — Act Quickly

Sarasota County’s productivity and sustainability are alive and well. Thank you, Sustainable Sarasota, for the most recent initiatives promoting fresh air and planetary well-being. Sarasota’s newest program is “ChargeUP” — an Electric Vehicle Charging Station rebate program. This program provides rebates to certain types of businesses within Sarasota County to buy and install EV charging stations.

5 European EV Fast-Charging Networks Form Open Fast Charging Alliance

Five large electric vehicle fast-charging station networks in Europe have partnered to create a new integrated alliance, allowing users to easily use the stations of any of the 5 networks while traveling, according to a new press release from the collaboration.