News: Audi E-tron Gets “Short” Range But Green Build
It’s logical that the Audi E-tron, the company’s first all-electric model due in dealer showrooms next month, should come under the microscope and be called out for any shortcomings.
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Geneva Motor Show: BMW Advances Electric Portfolio
BMW has to take some of the credit/blame since it went way beyond introducing an electric vehicle; the Munich-based automaker introduced new electrified models, updates on current ones and essentially illustrated that its commitment to electrify its lineup was happening right now.
First Drive: 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
The 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus builds on the second generation of the Leaf introduced last year, making it very competitive with every other BEV in the mainstream market.
Tech: Specs for 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
This is the latest information on the new 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus, which we just reviewed here.
Road Test: 2019 Kia Niro EV
Along comes the all-new 2019 Kia Niro EV that should start getting the well-deserved attention as arguably the best in class electric vehicle under $37,000.
News: 2020 BMW 7-Series PHEV Revealed
BMW continues its move forward to electrify its line-up with the official launch of the 2020 7-Series premium sedan that includes an all-new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain.
CES News: 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Goes the Distance
Nissan has released the best Leaf—as in the one with the ability to go the farthest—so far–the 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus.
Tech: Toyota Going Electric with Solid-State Batteries
Solid-state batteries are predicted to have a driving range of 200-to-300 miles, depending on battery size, and take just minutes to recharge.
Road Test: 2016 Nissan Leaf SL
The 2016 Nissan Leaf SV drives and handles as good, or better, than a conventionally powered car and is very, very quiet. This year it goes further.
Elon Musk Explains Electric Car Energy Density
The energy density of your fuel — whether it is electricity or gasoline/diesel — determines how far you can go on a “tank” but is measured on a per kilogram basis. As Elon Musk explained following a fire in one of his Tesla Model S cars, there is less potential “combustion” in a battery pack than in gasoline. But that is why electric cars have a shorter range than gasoline or diesel ones.