News: Worldwide EV Car Population Tops Two Million
The International Energy Agency, which tallies the number of EVs worldwide, reported recently that total number of electric cars has passed two million.
Electric Cars
Road Test: 2017 Fiat 500e
The upside for the 2017 Fiat 500e electric car is that it is fun to drive, easy to park, handles great and has a unique design.
Green Motorsports: Technology Driven Excitement
Modern green motorsports is a real-world scientific testing lab where advances in renewable fuels, engine efficiency, kinetic energy capture, electric motors and batteries are being conducted that in some cases already are in the next car you’ll be driving.
First Drive: 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf
These upgrades will keep the 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf competitive in the short run, until the company debuts some of the promised new vehicles they’re showing off as concepts
News: Jaguar I-Pace Electric Concept SUV Hits the Streets
Introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show last November, the Jaguar I-Pace is the company’s first all-electric vehicle and second crossover SUV,
News: Chevrolet Bolt EV: Your Price May Vary
The bottom line is that as hot as the Bolt is (leapfrogging into the top eschalon of EV sales), there are deals to be had. Chevrolet Bolt prices are all over the map.
Car Sharing—Revolutions Are Coming; Some Are Already Here
But the true revolution will come when we get to autonomous vehicles. Consumers will enjoy the best of both ride/car sharing.
News: Honda Surprises with 80-Mile Range for Clarity EV
Prices for the Clarity EV are expected to start at around $35,000 (before tax credits or incentives), which would indeed make it somewhat cheaper than most of its competitors. Whether or not the limited range will prove to be detrimental to the sales of the Clarity EV remains to be seen.
Long Term Road Test: Fidelio Fiat 500e
I fell for my baby blue Fiat 500e, and named him Fidelio. He was totally charming, relaxing to commute in, and handled all my normal driving needs.
News: Say Goodbye to the Chevrolet Spark EV
Like Tesla’s first roadster, the Chevrolet Spark EV was small, not very practical, but helped its manufacturer, GM, develop truly innovative technology.