The Problem With Electric Car Fires

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery System Electric vehicles have come under scrutiny lately after a couple of crashes involving Tesla cars where the battery pack ignited. In one of these cases, after being extinguished the first time, the battery reportedly caught fire again and then once more six days later. So, due to the…

Nobody Thinks Electric Cars Will Kill Gasoline, So Relax Already

Gee whiz, do people love absolutes—so much so that they will react to them harshly even if the person saying them is imaginary. That’s what gives us article titles like “Morgan Stanley is wrong—electric cars aren’t going to take over” (by Matthew DeBord for Business Insider) or “Electric vehicle demand to skyrocket, but won’t kill…

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all-electric Archives

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV won’t feature badging that differentiates between trim levels. I think this is a positive change in the industry.… In support of consistent nationwide vehicle emissions standards, GM recently backed out of a high-profile Trump lawsuit against California in favor of an expected Biden plan.… GMC Announced that the 2022 Hummer…

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The 10 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2017

Is anyone really surprised at this point that the Ford F-Series is the best-selling vehicle in America? The automotive industry experienced several major changes throughout 2017. With the advent of electric models and a growing consumer shift towards crossovers and SUVs, vehicles sales were in constant flux during the majority of last year. In spite of these…

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2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Named Edmunds Editors' Choice for Best EV

Photo: Hyundai The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric recently reeled in another award — the 2019 Edmunds Editors’ Choice for Best EV. “We give the Kona Electric high marks for its excellent combination of price and range, but also really love its comfort, responsiveness, and sophisticated ride quality,” said Edmunds Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver. “It’s the most…

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2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Boasts 258-Mile Range, Beats Chevy Bolt

The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric has an EPA-estimated range of 258 miles With a 258-mile range, the new 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV can be driven longer between charges than any other electric vehicle from a full-range automaker (i.e., not Tesla). That’s great news for Hyundai, which estimated the Kona Electric’s range at 250 miles…

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[PHOTOS] Hyundai Shares 2019 Kona Electric Details

The new 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric compact crossover will arrive with an outstanding range of 258 miles — but it might be a little hard to find in most of the United States. Hyundai says the Kona Electric will be available in the U.S. at the beginning of next year, but only in California at…

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Plug in electric cars Archives

Have you thought about investing in an electric car yet? If you’re… What happens when you gather 431 plug-in electric vehicles in one place?… What’s New for the 2014 Nissan LEAF  There will be slight changes…

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gm's electric future Archives

Introducing new electric models like the 2022 Bolt EUV isn’t the only… No one knows exactly when more Americans will come around to electric… GM has recently added its name to a letter provided by the… AAA recently released a study which indicated one of the top fears… Last week, the U.S. Senate introduced the American…

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NWAPA Honors 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid with Northwest Green Vehicle of the Year Award

The 2018 Driver Revolution green vehicle competition hosted by the Northwest Automotive Press Association was a banner event for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, as the hybrid minivan drove away with two significant honors — the repeat win of Northwest Family-Sized Plug-in Hybrid of the Year and the first time nod as the Northwest Green…

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electric car Archives

Sony has unveiled a handsome new prototype electric car it developed with… Michigan’s government is putting together plans for an EV-friendly driving route along… For 2022, the Hyundai lineup is gaining one EV in the Ioniq… The stunning new Hyundai Prophecy concept EV presents an exceptionally sleek exterior… Chevrolet’s first all-electric vehicle for the Chinese…

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