News: Pickup Electrification a Hot Topic in U.S.
It’s clear the pickup market is going to see some electric models–soon.
News: Volkswagen EV Onslaught to Begin in 2020
At a media program in Los Angeles this week Volkswagen promised that a version of the recently introduced crossover—the I.D. Crozz—would be the first of the new generation of electric cars to hit these shores.
News: Report Says Buick Will Get EV Crossover Based on the Bolt EV
If Buick does release an EV crossover, look for it to cost around $3,000 more than the Chevrolet Bolt, and to hit the U.S. and Chinese markets first.
News: BMW to Announce All-electric 3-Series as Tesla Competition Grows
BMW plans to unveil an all new, fully electric, version of its flagship 3-Series at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September.
News: Lucid Motors Introduces High-end Electric Car
Lucid Motors launches an ambitious, over-the-top car in an understated package clearly aimed at technology adopters who have made Tesla a success.
Tech: How Does An Electric Motor Work?
If you’re an electrical engineer, you know how an electric motor works. If you aren’t, it can be extremely confusing,so here’s the simplified explanation.
News: The Volkswagen BUDD-e Electric Concept
While the Volkswagen BUDD-e probably won’t make it to production, the hardware under the body will. The concept is the first vehicle to showcase VW’s new Modular Electric Platform, called MEB for short. Designed specifically for either plug-in hybrid or battery-electric vehicles, the platform can accommodate both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in a variety of body styles.
Luxury Electric Car Market Heats Up
Tesla has spurred more serious activity in the high-end of electric cars than has ever been seen. Its success has other automakers bringing new models onto the market and promises to boost attention on EVs the same way high-end sports cars highlight attention on some of their lesser companion models. At any rate, it looks like we’re in for some fun, high-performance, luxury electric cars in the near future.
Electric Cars Are Cleaner Today and Will Only Get Cleaner Tomorrow
Numerous peer-reviewed articles have reached the same conclusion — from cradle to grave, electric cars are the cleanest vehicles on the road today. And unlike cars that rely on oil, the production of which is only getting dirtier over time, the environmental benefits of electric cars will continue to improve as old coal plants are replaced with cleaner sources and manufacturing becomes more efficient as it scales up to meet growing consumer demand.
Personal: Electric Car Drivers Free of Range Anxiety
The 50,000 electric car owners in the United States are discovering more range from their electric vehicles. Range anxiety is real, but over played due to 2 car households, public charging, business model and battery innovation, and especially due to the convenience of plug-in hybrids.