New Battery Makes Longer-Range Nissan LEAF a Possibility

We may see a longer-range Nissan LEAF in the future. As the technology in the electric vehicle segment continues to advance, so do the demands for a car with more range. Luckily for those consumers who want a longer range battery, Nissan just announced some good and bad news. The good news? The Japanese carmaker…

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Norwegian Drivers Establish Nissan LEAF as Best-Seller

2019 Nissan LEAF e+ The Nissan LEAF dominated sales in Europe as the most popular electric vehicle (40,000 sold as of December 2018). Now, it has earned the loyalty of Norwegian drivers, with the title of best-selling car (not just EV) in Norway and a total of 12,303 sold. “The fact that the Nissan LEAF is…

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Nissan and 4R Energy Honored with 2020 Japan Resilience Award

Charging a Nissan LEAF Photo: Nissan Back in May 2018, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd and 4R Energy started the Blue Switch program, designed to use electric vehicles to help combat the impact of natural disasters with emergency power sourced from electric vehicles. Now, that program has earned the Best Resilience Award from the Association for…

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Tesla Model S Purchased with Bitcoins Because Internet

Perhaps you’ve heard of Bitcoin, the anonymous P2P digital currency aimed at revolutionizing the way global finance works.  It’s basically money, except it’s not! And perhaps you’ve also heard of Tesla Motors, the Silicon Valley-based automotive startup that has been looking to revolutionize the way people look at electric vehicles.  You can buy them, except you…

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Just How Many Car Charging Stations Is 'Enough'?

When it comes to electric vehicle chargers, the conversation tends to be like a family Thanksgiving political discussion – rehashing the same points over and over without any real change. Every time, the talking point is “there’s not enough infrastructure, there’s not enough infrastructure!” Well all right, then, just what is enough infrastructure? Enough Range:…

Hyundai Announces Third Partnership in Three Weeks, This Time for Solid-State Battery Tech

Boy, Hyundai is entering into a lot of partnerships lately. For example, back at the end of June, it formed a partnership with Wärtsilä to reuse and resell used electric vehicle batteries, and just last week, it formed a partnership with connected car technology manufacturer Autotalks. Today, though, Hyundai has a new partnership with a…

Gloucestershire Police Force Goes Green With Nissan EVs

Photo: Nissan The Gloucestershire Constabulary doesn’t just keep the streets clean from crime — these cops are also protecting the public from air pollution. The constabulary recently added 75 Nissan electric vehicles to its fleet. This bold move will cut the force’s yearly carbon emissions by a whopping 190 tons. But that’s not all —…

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For Future of EV Incentives, We Look to…Connecticut?

2017 Chevy Bolt Photo: © General Motors Of all the states to encourage electric vehicle sales, you would expect that the most innovative programs would probably be in the heart of it all, California. However, according to a new report, the Golden State could learn a thing or two from the Constitution State, aka the…

Chinese EV Chargers Outnumber American Ones 8-1

If you’ve been paying attention to electric vehicle-related news, you’re probably aware that the U.S. has made progress in expanding its current infrastructure of public charging stations. Despite this progress, however, China has our nation beat when it comes to these charging devices. Airless Tires by 2024? Learn more about GM and Michelin’s collaboration Photo:…

Car News In the Rearview: Ram the Grand Cherokee, Bring in the Civic Type R

Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the top car news of the week in delectable bite-sized form. First, Nissan built two electric vehicle fast-chargers on I-96 in Michigan, proudly proclaiming to all that this was a sign that, unlike the other automakers, it is completely dedicated to building a convenient charging infrastructure–perhaps…

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3 Common Myths About EVs

Photo: © General Motors Electric vehicle adoption continues to increase on a global level. And 2019 has brought many new clean-air initiatives, from LA’s aggressive new goals to Germany’s trend of using home batteries to power houses and EVs. Like with any new trend, this one comes with its own mix of fact and fiction….

2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Overview

2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Often called the “world’s first seven-passenger plug-in hybrid electric vehicle,” the 2016 Volvo Xc90 T8 features twin-engine performance, advanced technology, and all the innovative safety features the Swedish brand is famous for. The innovative plug-in hybrid technology offers the option of driving in either pure, hybrid, or power mode, which allows the driver to…

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from…

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2017 Chevy Bolt electric vehicle The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from…

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from…

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from…

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from…

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from…

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from…

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from…

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from…

Chevrolet Creates a Commercial Version of the Bolt EV by Deleting Its Rear Seats

A “shocking” addition is coming to Chevy’s commercial lineup Automakers have been introducing an increasing amount of electric vehicles to their passenger vehicle lineups during the past few months. On the other hand, one area of the industry receiving fewer electric additions is the commercial segment. However, recent reports suggest that Chevrolet is ready to expand its…

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from…

Cadillac’s Partnership with ChargePoint Takes Off

Cadillac’s partnership with ChargePoint benefits drivers of the 2014 Cadillac ELR Cadillac announced in a recent news release that they will partner with ChargePoint, the world’s largest electric vehicle-charging network. Cadillac’s partnership with ChargePoint will bring Cadillac ELR drivers immediate access to more than 16,500 charging stations in the ChargePoint network. The Cadillac ELR is…