News: Tesla’s Model 3 Brakes Stop Consumer Reports Recommendation
Consumer Reports, the consumer product testing magazine, won’t recommend the Tesla Model 3 because of the electric car’s long stopping distances and difficult-to-use controls.
Electric Cars
Comparison Test: 2018 Chevy Bolt & 2018 Nissan Leaf
Clean Fleet Report has written extensively about these two cars, but have not compared them head-to-head. We wanted to look at the value of the Leaf vs. Bolt beyond the MSRP and provide additional data points to compare them.
Interview: Ford Electrifies—Sedans Need Not Apply
We have plans to release several derivatives over the next few years including 16 battery electric vehicles and 24 battery electric hybrids, for a total of 40 new models. We asked ourselves what will Ford’s strengths be that our customers would love?
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.
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.