Personal: 1967 MGB GT EV
Vijay Lakshman has built his own EV—a 1967 MGB GT EV with an all-electric powertrain.
VERGE: General Motors Ramps Up Renewable Energy in its Plants
While General Motors is greening its vehicle lineup with cars such as the all-electric Bolt EV, the company is also working to green the manufacturing side of its operations by using renewable energy to run its vehicle plants.
Flash Drive: 2019 Jaguar I-Pace
The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace is a Jaguar first and an electric car second. Ensconced inside the leather- and metallic-filled interior of the I-Pace, there’s no clear hint of its all-electric powertrain.
Feature: Rose Motorcars – Affordable EV Destination
The answer is to find a used EV. And in my community of Castro Valley, California, there’s a dealer that specializes in them—Rose Motorcars.
Event: National Drive Electric Week 2018
Since 2011, a national electric car event has been held every year. Originally called National Plug In Day, it later expanded to become National Drive Electric Week.
Personal: More Nissan Battery Complaints
As a result of its recent stories outlining Nissan’s response to consumer complaints about Leaf battery degradation, Clean Fleet Report has received a variety of communications from Nissan Leaf owners.
Interview: Manheim Auction Looks to a New Fleet Future
The automotive world is changing, though, so, recently, Manheim Auction began offering the reconditioning services they use in auto remarketing directly to dealers and fleets, and they have also invested in San Francisco-based fleet and autonomy startup Ridecell to move into the future of mobility.
News: BMW Adds iPerformance Electrics to 5-Tier System
BMW told Clean Fleet Report in a recent interview at the LA Auto Show that it has a 5-tier strategy for its products, including the new iPerformance brand.
More Smiles, Less Miles
Now you can hear John Addison’s presentation to the American Planning Association (APA). Planners, government leaders, and engaged citizens can create vibrant and sustainable communities with intermodal transportation that includes rail, bus rapid transit, last miles solutions to make transit accessible, car and bike sharing, electric and high mileage cars, smart growth that invites walking and easy access to merchants and services.