Road Test: 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier
The 2020 Bolt has made it possible to go 259 miles on a single charge in a car costing under $38,000 before any state or local incentives.
Electric Cars
News: Nissan Introduces Electric Compact Crossover
The Ariya is similar in size to Nissan’s best-selling Rogue crossover, but aimed at a new audience. The all-electric compact SUV will come in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (dual motor) versions.
News: ‘Affordable’ Chinese EVs On Way To U.S.
A Chinese car company announced this week it will be bringing what they claim will be the “most affordable” pure electric cars sold in the U.S.
News: GM Commits To 12 Coming EVs
General Motors 2019 Sustainability Report lays out a 12-EV strategy that would take GM from a one trick pony with its Chevrolet Bolt EV to a broad lineup of vehicles unmatched by any other in the American market.
Take Two: 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
In the case of the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, I can provide five days of recent experience plus three years of personal history.
Tech: Benchmarking the Tesla Model Y
In this blog, we’ll compare the physical wind tunnel test with a CFD simulation applied on a high-quality exterior of the Tesla Model Y.
News: Ford Ups Electric Performance with Mustang Mach-E 1400
The Mustang Mach-E 1400 follows the 1,400-horsepower all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400, the company’s first example of electric performance.
Road Test: 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt is a well-built BEV that has been on the market for almost four years. Except for minor trim changes, it has remained unchanged, except for the larger battery capacity introduced for 2020.
News: Audi Adds Q4 E-tron Sportback Concept to Portfolio
This week Audi did a virtual unveiling of the Audi Q4 E-tron Coupé concept, a barely veiled version of a model that will hit the market next year.
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.