Tech: Toyota Going Electric with Solid-State Batteries
Solid-state batteries are predicted to have a driving range of 200-to-300 miles, depending on battery size, and take just minutes to recharge.
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.
The Top 10 Places to Plug In
The owner of the largest network of public electric vehicle fast-charging stations, EVgo, took a look at its data and compiled a list of the Top 10 cities for fast-charging based on current usage.
Personal: The Tesla Shopping Experience
Since I did not buy a Tesla on this visit, I can only relate my Tesla shopping experience, which was unlike anything I have ever gone through.
Green Motorsports: Porsche Jumps to Formula E Electric Racing
Porsche said it is exiting the FIA World Endurance Championship (WFC), which includes the storied 24 Hours of Le Mans race, at the end of this year, and will compete in the all-electric FIA Formula E championship starting in season six (2019/20).
News: NY Startup Bollinger Motors Reveals EV truck
Robert Bollinger, founder of Bollinger Motors, wanted to build an electric vehicle that focused more on what it could do, rather than what statement the car could make. The result is the B1 electric sport utility truck.
News: First Tesla Model 3 Deliveries
Tesla Model 3 deliveries of the company’s affordable electric car, began with a Friday evening “party” on July 28.
Green Motorsports: Mercedes Shifts to Formula E
Mercedes-Benz motorsports efforts will migrate starting in season six (2019/20) to the Formula E electric car racing series.
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.
Analysis: Lack of Model Choices Hampers Plug-in Sales
If the most popular type of cars aren’t available in plug-in versions, that becomes a major factor organically reducing their market appeal and plug-in sales.