Originally published on GAS2. Hyundai has a new range anxiety commercial that spoofs the ads we see for miraculous new drugs. We are told they can cure acne, help us sleep better, or eliminate toe nail fungus. All of them end with someone speaking very rapidly about possible side effects. They sound like this: “Taking WondaDrug could cause […]
Based on the latest electric car sales numbers from auto manufacturers, as well as estimates for Tesla and Fiat electric car sales, plug-in electric car sales in the US seem to have increased 15% in January 2016 compared to January 2015. However, most manufacturers have nothing to cheer about. Sales were down for the following models: […]
Originally published on GAS2. The new for 2016 Hyundai Sonata plug-in hybrid is set to make its debut at “select dealerships” this week, according to Hyundai’s PR people. “The 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for Hyundai and gives drivers the best of both worlds by providing the power delivery […]
As part of the support push for the all-new 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, Hyundai Motor America has partnered with AeroVironment in order to give buyers the option of bringing home an electric vehicle charging station as well, according to recent reports. The partnership means that Hyundai is now the 7th plug-in electric vehicle (EV) […]
Originally published on GAS2. Korea Times reports that Hyundai will launch a new brand tentatively called AE — which may stand for “alternative energy.” The new brand will debut in January 2016 and will focus on hybrids, plug-in hybrids, fully electric cars, and even a fuel cell vehicle. “The first model of Hyundai’s new green car brand […]
There’s no doubt about it — electric car charging is different from fueling a car with gasoline. On the whole, it’s much more convenient to charge an electric car — you get home, you spend 2–3 seconds plugging in, you go on with your day or night, and you spend 2–3 seconds unplugging when you are […]
Something not often recognized by non-EV drivers is that the charging capabilities of current electric cars vary greatly. Numerous models are simply not capable of charging on “fast chargers,” which greatly limits their use on long-distance trips and, depending on your circumstances, perhaps even for regular use. Furthermore, the importance of fast charging is only one […]
The upcoming Hyundai 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), due to be released this fall, is set to possess a number of impressive and novel qualities/specs, based on recent reports. Probably the ones most worth noting up front are: the model’s improved (by 25%) all-electric range compared to similar cars on the market, and it’s ability to […]