News: Buick’s Electric Car Explosion
Buick is showing it wants to take the lead in China by unveiling three electrified cars at last month’s Auto China 2018 in Beijing.
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Road Test: 2018 Smart Fortwo ED Cabrio
I was impressed with the drivability of the little 2018 Smart ED, which feels like much more car when you’re behind the wheel. The firm suspension and feeling of durability in the controls adds to peace of mind.
News: BMW iX3 Electric Crossover Coming To US in 2020
BMW unveiled a the concept iX3 battery-electric crossover SUV. The other announcement is that the BMW iX3 will begin production in 2020 at BMW’s joint-venture production plant in Northern China.
News: Volkswagen’s Electrify America will Install EV Chargers at Target and Walmart
Volkswagen recently announced that Electrify America would build ultrafast EV charging stations at more than 200 Target and Walmart locations around the country in 34 states by mid-2019.
Road Trip: 2018 Nissan Leaf
With its new range and capabilities, Clean Fleet Report wanted to see if the new 2018 Nissan Leaf was an option for taking a weekend vacation of a few hundred miles.
News: Volkswagen I.D. R EV To Tackle Pikes Peak
The Volkswagen I.D. R’s participation in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb could be another step to getting the company out from under the cloud caused by its diesel emissions scandal.
Event: Acterra Shows How to Go EV
On a beautiful Spring day in Palo Alto, Saturday, April 14, EV owners offered test drives and showcased their vehicles to attendees of the 2018 Earth Day Festival in Palo Alto.
Road Test: 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf
The 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf is an excellent effort by Volkswagen for its first foray into the world of BEVs. It bears serious consideration by anyone looking for a mid-range Battery Electric Vehicle.
News: SF Motors Enters Electric Car Market
SF Motors unveiled an upscale crossover electric vehicle and showed off some of the company’s technology. While the car itself may be a bit of a me-too (high-power, connected, autonomous-capable in a conventional SUV coupe-like shape), the back story of the technology this well-funded formerly stealth start-up has developed tells a much more interesting story.
News: 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Coming with BIG Battery
At this week’s New York Auto Show, the Korean automaker presented the U.S. production model of the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric with an estimated 250-mile driving range on EPA test cycle.