Road Testing: Comparing EVs, PHEVs and HEVs
Over the last few weeks, I’ve test driven all three types of battery-powered electric cars—full electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid.
Electric Cars
Flash Drive: 2021 ElectraMeccanica Solo EV
Solo is the vehicle’s name, and for good reason. It seats one person. Sound restrictive or limited? It all depends.
Flash Drive: Volkswagen ID.4
With a new look and drivetrain, the Volkswagen ID.4 may end up having the impact of the Beetle or the Golf for VW in today’s rapidly evolving automotive world.
News: More EVs Get Certified 200+ Ranges
Range and its attendant anxiety continues to dominate electric vehicle discussions. That discussion is about to move up to a new level as three significant new EVs received their official EPA range certifications this week.
News: Consumer Reports Ranks Car Brands’ Reliability
Electric and electrified models are building mixed reputations in the marketplace, according to this year’s report of automotive reliability from the respected publication, Consumer Reports.
News: GM Accelerates Toward EV Future
General Motors offered more detail about its pathway to become an EV-centric company this week, while it also dealt with battery fire issues from its first high-volume electric car, the Chevrolet Bolt.
News: BMW Amps Up Alliances, Introduces New EV
The first of the new generation of EVs is the iX, a midsize SUV similar in size to the X5 and X6 in the current lineup.
Analysis: The Green New Deal and the Biden Plan
President-elect Joe Biden’s environmental plan will be an enormous undertaking, but it will put America on the path to being environmentally responsible over the next 10 to 15 years, when it’s crucial, and create millions of good jobs for those who need them.
News: New Service Aims To Help EV Buyers
EV Life, which has received a financial boost from the state of California, is an online EV buying platform to help these new buyers shop for EVs, learn about home charging options, calculate range for trips, personalize EV incentives and get concierge buying support through a concise but simple buying service.
EV Charging Infrastructure: Who’s Got the Plug?
The plug-in or plug-less charging options are expanding in parallel with EV adoption, so expect options to grow.