Events: Celebrate National Drive Electric Week 2017
Every September, National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) breaks out all across the country. It’s designed to build awareness of the advantages and pleasures of driving plug-in electric cars.
News
News: Chanje looks to change the game with all-electric commercial van
A new startup called Chanje (pronounced “change”) jumped into the electric vehicle (EV) market, but not with a vehicle you might expect. In its inaugural press release, Chanje unveiled its first vehicle: a commercial, all-electric Class 5 van called V8070.
News: Volkswagen Microbus to Return as an Electric
Based on the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept, which was first seen in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the reborn van will be all-electric, connected and capable of full autonomy.
Tech: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Ecotec 1.6L Turbodiesel
At a time when most auto manufacturers are leaning away from diesel, General Motors seems to be all in. The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox diesel is its latest foray into the market.
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.