Feature: Summer Road Trip on Sunshine Now Possible
The San Luis Obispo Air Pollution Control District and Caltrans partnered with Envision Solar to set up a solar-powered DC fast-charging system at a rest area on California Highway 46.
Electric Cars
Personal: To PHEV or not PHEV–That Is the Question
I’ll plan to serve up a few plug-in hybrid (PHEV) stories myself once I let my test fleets know my change of heart.
Road Trip: 2020 Nissan Leaf
For 2020, the Leaf carries over continued refinement and enhancement. There are five models available for 2020–the 40 kilowatt-hour (kWh) S and SV, the 62 kWh S Plus, SV Plus and top-of-the-lineup SL Plus.
Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium
Clean Fleet Report went for the completely gasoline-free experience by driving the 2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium, which we found is a functional crossover that also handles great and is plenty zippy.
Tech: How Long Do Hybrid Batteries Last?
Most gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle drivers will at some point ask these questions: How long do hybrid batteries last? Are they expensive to replace?
News: CA/China EV Sales Tell Tesla Story
Two recent electric vehicle sales reports tell a similar tale—the Tesla Model 3 is dominating the market worldwide and in its home market of California, and other models and manufacturers have a lot of catching up to make it a competitive situation.
News: Ford’s Mach-E: Selling Car Buyers on Going Electric
I attended a compelling online presentation by Mark Kaufman, global director, electrification, from Ford this week in which he outlined the plans the company has for its EVs going forward, with an emphasis on the exciting new Mustang, which will be sold alongside its gas-powered coupe stable mates.
Road Test: 2020 Mini Cooper SE EV
The 2020 Mini Cooper SE is the brand’s first production all-electric vehicle (EV). It delivers all the charm and fun of the premium small hatchback, which has built a following since its debut in 2001—without using a drop of petrol.
News: Ford Pumps Up Charging Speed on Mach-E
Ford has been dribbling out teasers on its first foray into mass-market electric vehicles–the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Safety: Best-Selling EV Wins Top Safety Marks
The 2020 Tesla Model 3 continued findings of the earlier tests, receiving Good marks on all IIHS tests and 5 Stars in all NHTSA tests.