Photo: byronv2 Well, the electric vehicle market has not exploded the way that former President Obama predicted back in 2011. While electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales have steadily grown under the help of the federal tax credit system, they have certainly not reached the 1 million EVs on the road goal that was described…
It’s finally official, boys and girls. We’ve speculated for years and confirmed… The Detroit Auto Show not only reveals exciting new models for major… Beating out nine competitors, Nissan’s sales-leading all electric vehicle, the Nissan Leaf,… The Xmotion concept, a compact three-row SUV from Nissan, is ready for… For those gathered at Hyundai’s press conference…
I tend to write a lot about electric cars for The News Wheel, and that means one thing for my friends and family—they are going to hear a lot of stuff about vehicles moving on electrons. However, while discussing electric vehicles, my significant other made one point that I had to concede: “Electric cars really…
Could America handle the Lincoln Zephyr and all its sweetness? Photo: Lincoln Lincoln is facing down a seismic shakeup. Sometime within the next few months, the luxury brand will debut its first-ever electric vehicle. That will lead to the complete overhaul of the lineup, resulting in an all-electric portfolio by 2030. And it’s a safe…
Photo: byronv2 Even as electric vehicles gain more and more traction, plug-in skeptics (hello, Sergio!) still remain set it in the belief that there just isn’t demand for cars powered by electrons. And, when compared to the sheer numbers of gasoline-powered cars sold, it would seem they are correct, as EV sales make up only…
Want an electric vehicle that’ll cut your gas budget on your daily drive? Look no further than the 2019 Chevy Bolt EV. This refined electric hatchback is massively discounted through the month of September. Enjoy Efficiency: Shop for the Chevy Bolt You can snag $2,000 in customer cash when you choose a new 2019 Chevy…
As electric vehicles become more popular, the competition for consumers’ sales dollars is definitely heating up. Several manufacturers are introducing new EVs to the market to get a slice of this growing segment, including Chevrolet and its new Chevy Bolt. It seems as if the newcomers to the EV crowd, however, are not ready to…
If you’re in a lease, you may be contacted with offers from… Electric vehicle sales are slowing down, and companies are taking a big step back… Toyota’s stance is that while carbon neutrality is important, EVs are not the only solution for automakers to reach it… Despite a pandemic, Subaru has managed to sustain its…
Way back in June, General Motors decided that it wanted to be the first to provide a mainstream long-range electric vehicle, and so fast-tracked the development of the Chevrolet Bolt EV, which is slated to reach 200 miles of range while keeping its MSRP at less than half that of certain other, less mainstream long-range…
Toyota recently announced that they would not focus exclusively on conquering the electric vehicle market—instead, they decided to work on a vehicle powered by a hydrogen fuel-cell. Toyota thinks the fuel-cell vehicle will have a longer, better future than the EV. A few lucky journalists recently got the first chance to drive Toyota’s prototype—and the…
England is testing a highway lane that will charge electric vehicles and hybrids as they drive When you purchase an electric car, one of the biggest concerns is whether the car will be able to get you from place to place without running out of juice—especially if you’re doing a lot of highway driving. Now,…
Photo: Nissan Thanks to the success of the LEAF, Nissan is one of the leading producers of mass-market EVs. But what will become of all those used EV batteries? Nissan created a smart, sustainable answer to that question. When automakers bring electric vehicles to market, they’re applauded for going green. But putting EVs on the…
Photo: Mikes Photos Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity. So, it only makes sense that companies would start establishing and developing the infrastructure necessary to support them. To this end, Electrify America recently announced that it will expand its charging network and infrastructure to more cities nationwide. The company’s expansion will continue over the…
GM recently filed for two trademarks for the name “Chevrolet FNR” and “FNR,” prompting new rumors surrounding the potential arrival of a fully autonomous electric vehicle from the bowtie brand. … You all remember the Chevrolet FNR-X concept crossover that debuted earlier this… Chevrolet had a special surprise in store for attendees at last month’s…
J.D. Power is handing out two new awards for achievement in engineering,… Drivers are getting behind the wheel of eco-friendly driving, and more Europeans… With 2018 halfway over, Nissan is dominating the European market in electric vehicle sales thanks to its popular, well-equipped, and technologically-advanced LEAF.… It’s a repeat honor for Nissan, as the automaker…
GM recently filed for two trademarks for the name “Chevrolet FNR” and “FNR,” prompting new rumors surrounding the potential arrival of a fully autonomous electric vehicle from the bowtie brand. … You all remember the Chevrolet FNR-X concept crossover that debuted earlier this… Chevrolet had a special surprise in store for attendees at last month’s…
Want an electric vehicle that’ll cut your gas budget on your daily… High EV demand in South Korea prompted General Motors to increase its… The efficiency and performance capabilities of the 2019 Chevy Bolt were put… The Chevrolet Bolt EV is proving itself capable of filling any number… The 2019 Chevrolet Bolt achieves the goal…
Back in 2013, BMW released this BMW i8 Spyder concept design. With all the buzz the past couple months about the hot BMW i8 electric vehicle coming out, some of us have been wondering… what about that BMW i8 Spyder you’ve been teasing us with for years? At long last, BMW has released word on…
Have you looked in your rearview mirror to see a cop car… The Dodge Charger Pursuit police sedan is currently the most popular police… When you’re an adult with a driver’s license, you tend to memorize… The BMW i3 is a well-crafted electric vehicle that is changing to world… It seems that criminals have recently picked…
Tesla brought a luxury sedan to North America that was also an electric vehicle, and despite its critics, the Tesla Model S has experienced notable sales success. Like any venture that proves profitable, others will try to do the same. BMW is planning to release an i5 EV to compete with the Tesla Model S….
Photo: Cadillac Continuing in the automaker’s grand tradition of untraditional naming conventions, Cadillac recently trademarked the word “Symboliq.” Considering that its two already-announced all-electric vehicles — the Lyriq and the Celestiq — have made full use of the new “iq” suffix, it’s widely expected that the Symboliq is Cadillac’s next luxury EV. A name worth…
The Nissan LEAF dominated sales in Europe as the most popular electric vehicle… Saudi Arabia, Finland, Japan, and Germany aren’t the only countries with challenging… Though many major OEMs are tweaking their electric vehicle (EV) models, the… Oslo, Norway, is prepping its center to be car-free by✅ removing parking… It’s admittedly taken a quite a bit…
When you report on electric vehicles, there always seems to be an underlying statement of “but the charging infrastructure isn’t there yet.” As a result, great news like, “EV sales are better than ever!” always is slightly muted as someone inevitably comments, “But there aren’t enough chargers!” Picture: mariordo59 Honestly, it’s pretty frustrating. However, soon…
One week ago, we reported on a tax plan proposed by the House of Representatives that would put an end to the federal electric vehicle tax credit. If it passed, this would come at a very poor time for automakers, which are now coming out with a large variety of new EVs. However, it seems that…
Generally, when it comes to leases, luxury vehicles hold the majority, with most people who want more mainstream daily drivers just buying their vehicles outright. However, when it comes to electric vehicles, apparently the rule is exactly the opposite: most people who get the priciest EVs (aka Teslas) seem to want to buy them outright,…
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