Buick Velite 5 (Basically, A Rebadged Chevy Volt) Launches in China
General Motors is ramping up its push to capitalize on China’s ambitious environmental goals, and the latest tool in its arsenal looks to go a long way toward putting the automaker toward the top in terms of new energy vehicle sales. Buick this month launched the Velite 5, an extended-range electric vehicle which is ostensibly […]
Chevy Gets Retail Jolt in March from Bolt, Volt
Chevrolet saw retail sales totaling 133,705 vehicles in March, a 6.2% year-over-year increase. Chevy’s total sales were down 2.2% at 172,458 units. Retail-wise, Chevrolet got a big boost from its crossover lineup; sales of the Trax were up 51%, sales of the Equinox were up 26%, and sales of the Traverse were up 24%. In the […]
Northvolt Startup to Build EV Batteries in Sweden
As battery-powered cars become more and more prominent (heck, I just recently updated our EV List, and it was exhausting), one thing is certain: carmakers are going to need a ton of batteries. Currently, the vast majority are produced in Asia, such as the South Korean firm LG Chem, which produces the battery packs used […]
I Drove the Chevy Volt and It Was Pretty Great
So, if any of our readers notice my name at the bottom of this article (hi, mom!), then odds are that I would be recognized for the amount that I like to write about electric vehicles. However, I have been plagued by one big problem: I had never actually been able to get behind the […]
EV Sales Report: Volt Makes Bank, Tesla Falls Back, Prius Prime Joins the Race
November was a great month for car sales in general, and of course was a fantastic month for electric and plug-in hybrid sales, setting the 14th consecutive month of record sales gains, bringing the year total to around 132,000 plug-in vehicles sold, which is more than a 30% increase over the same time period in […]
GM to Bring Chevy Volt to China…as a Buick
China has been stirring up its automotive industry for some time now, partly due to it being the largest car market in the world, and also partly because, in combination with polluting factories and agricultural practices, older cars with larger engines have been contributing to some of the worst air pollution in the world. This […]
Chevy Volt Earns Top Marks From IIHS, Is Crowned Top Safety Pick+
It’s hardly surprising for me to say that a lot of engineering went into the new Chevrolet Volt. When the vehicle was redesigned for the 2016 model year, it went through extensive remodeling, including a whole new body structure, a new battery, and a new engine—a process that requires many, many tests. There is one […]
Plug-In Car Sales Report: LEAF Withers, Fusion Energi Surges, Volt and Tesla Dominate
At the end of 2015, sales of plug-in cars went about the same as they had for a while: in the lead was the Model S, using its cool factor to easily take top spot. After that came the LEAF, the EV that had been the most mainstream choice since its inception, then the Volt, […]
2017 Chevy Volt Debuts at 2016 Busan International Motor Show
General Motors Premiere Night took place on Wednesday ahead of the kickoff for the 2016 Busan International Motor Show, and the company used it as a forum to reveal the 2017 Chevrolet Volt in Korea for the first time ever. The current-generation Volt, which originally made its world premiere in January 2015 and was subsequently […]
Chevrolet Volt Sales on the Rise, Nissan LEAF Edged Out by Ford Fusion Energi
When it comes to electrically-powered vehicles, for a while the top three best-selling vehicles have always been the same three—the Tesla Model S, the Chevy Volt, and the Nissan LEAF. However, with the Model S selling at a much higher price point than the other two, the Volt and the LEAF have always kind of […]
2015 Honda Civic Coupe Overview
The compact car segment is one of the most competitive in the industry, making it difficult for many carmakers to get a foothold—unless you’re Honda. Honda’s popular Civic Coupe for the 2015 model year offers consumers a sleek, stylish, and sporty option for their compact every day car. New Or Used? Discover the benefits of getting […]
2017 Chevrolet Volt Overview
Meet the LA Auto Show 2016 Green Car of the Year, improved. The 2017 Chevrolet Volt takes the 2016 model’s 53-mile electric range and 42 mpg combined gas motor, adds a few optional technology features (hello, adaptive cruise control), and rolls it all out nationwide. Meet what many believe to be the best plug-in hybrid […]
2016 Chevy Volt and Spark EV Land on ACEEE Greenest List
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has published its annual rankings of the 12 greenest vehicles on American streets, as well as meanest (or least efficient). The ACEEE bases its listings on several variables, including fuel economy ratings and manufacturing processes. It was a good year for Chevrolet, which landed two vehicles on the […]
Someone Just Drove a Chevy Volt Over 100 Miles in All-Electric Mode
Wow, the 2016 Volt just gets more and more impressive! First, it improved drastically on the previous generation (moving to regular fuel was a very good plan), and then snagged a ton of awards, including picking up Green Car of the Year from the LA Auto Show. And now, it seems that, if done properly, […]
Details Emerge of 2017 Chevy Volt
It was with a mixture of sadness and anticipation that we learned that Chevrolet would only be releasing the second-generation Chevrolet Volt in limited markets and only for a short time, as the brand would quickly be coming out with the 2017 model to be released nationwide. Other Chevy News: The Army is considering using […]
2016 Chevrolet Volt Overview
In the land of plug-in hybrids, the Chevy Volt is king, combining a 53-mile electric range, 420-mile total range, and a price tag of $26,495 after the federal tax credit (that’s an MSRP of $33,170 without it). The 2016 Volt, although limited in market release and model year duration, is one of the best plug-in […]
Consumer Reports Takes New Chevy Volt for a Spin
When Americans shop for pretty much anything, especially big purchases, many turn to Consumer Reports as the ultimate guide to the correct choice. Cars are included in the publication’s wide domain, so it should come as no surprise that they have gotten their hands on the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt, even when it is in such high […]
2016 Chevrolet Volt Wins Green Car Of The Year
The all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt is certainly on a roll. The critics have fallen in love with it, and demand is high enough that a nationwide rollout of the model had to be delayed until the 2017 model year. To add a cherry to the top of its sundae of success, the Chevy Volt has also […]