News: Tesla Moves Up Consumer Reports Ranking
The Tesla Model 3, a model they initial downgraded and refused to recommend, made Consumer Report’s prized Top 10 list for 2020.
Analysis: The Electric Truck Wars Have Begun
Musk’s decision to unveil the Tesla Cybertruck was a masterstroke. It did its job of keeping the world’s eyeballs glued on the activities of the Palo Alto-based automaker.
News: Dozen Greenest Cars of 2020 Named
The ACEEE (American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy) uses its own methodology to determine the most environmentally friendly cars offered for sale. This year they picked 12 top candidates, including the expected electric cars (EVs), but also a variety of gasoline-electric hybrids, topped by the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid.
CES News: Autonomous Driving Evolves in Vegas
CES has always been about tech, even thought automobiles have become a bigger part of the show in recent years. The hyper-intersection of auto and tech is the autonomous vehicle (AV).
Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Kona EV Ultimate
The 2020 Hyundai Kona EV Ultimate hits all the sweet spots for anyone looking for versatility, style and a 250+ mile electric driving range.
CES News: Fisker Ocean Electric SUV Debuts
Though many details are still sketchy, at CES Fisker showed a driving prototype of the Ocean compact luxury SUV, which he said will begin initial deliveries near the end of 2021 at $37,499.
CES News: Sony Creates Car To Demonstrate Tech
Sony, 27 minutes into its CES press conference, instead of showing the PlayStation 5, introduced the Vision-S, a driveable EV showcasing Sony technology.
Personal: Farewell to My Chevrolet Bolt EV
This week I said goodbye to my Chevrolet Bolt EV, affectionately named, in the style of Pee Wee Herman, “Bolty.” My Kinetic Blue 2017 all-electric hatchback served me well for three years and 26,490 miles, but a lease is a lease and I had to return it by January 8.
News: Shock & Awe from Tesla
Tesla once again defied naysayers by hitting its projected sales numbers in a year where the company grew by 50 percent compared to 2018. The company hit several milestones, some good, some bad.
News: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Update
In November Ford debuted the all-new, all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV. Reservations for the 2021 Mustang Mach-E First Edition model are officially full.