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.
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Personal: Two Years with My Chevrolet Bolt EV
After two years, the three things that stand out about my Chevrolet Bolt EV are: 1. It’s done exactly what I wanted, with virtually no problems, 2. Time has flown, and 3. I really do love my car.
CES News: Byton Shows Off New EV’s Production Interior
This year that collaboration—or collision, depending on how you look at—was most evident when Chinese automaker Byton showed off the production version of its new EV’s interior.
CES News: 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 EV Makes US Debut
the U.S. debut of 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4Matic all-elecric crossover SUV. Mercedes says the electric SUV will have a 279-mile driving range.
News: Tesla Model 3 the Biggest Story of the Year
Six letters sum up the most exciting story of the automotive world for 2018—Model 3.
Happy New Year—2019
Now comes the hard part, sustaining and building sales, finding new converts to the quiet power of an EV.
BMW i Andretti Motorsport’s da Costa Wins Saudi Formula E Opener
After a chaotic day caused by heavy rain on Saturday morning, BMW i Andretti Motorsport’s Antonio Felix da Costa won the very first race of a brand-new season of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship in Saudi Arabia by fending off Formula E’s world champion Jean-Eric Vergne.
Personal: 1967 MGB GT EV
Vijay Lakshman has built his own EV—a 1967 MGB GT EV with an all-electric powertrain.
News: VW Working on Electric Dune Buggy
Volkswagen is working on an electric concept vehicle that pays homage to the classic Meyers Manx.
Road Test: 2018 Nissan Leaf
The 2018 Nissan Leaf is edgier, and looks more like a regular car, with a traditional face on the outside and a more upright and structured dash panel inside.