Road Test: BMW Takes the Middle Path to Electrification
BMW now offers plug-in hybrid options on several popular models, including the midsize 530e sedan and X5 xDrive45e crossover, both of which I recently tested.
Tips: Keeping an Electric Car Safe from the Cold
EVs have come a long way over the years—but they still require a little extra care to ensure they work their best. That’s primarily true in the winter.
Personal: Looking Forward to the EVs of 2021
I am excited about the new EVs expected to arrive this year from Rivian, GMC, Volkswagen, Audi and Ford.
Analysis: 4 Misconceptions About Hybrids We Can Forget
A lot has changed in the past decade and many of the conceptions that people used to have about hybrids are now myths of the past.
Personal: A Rare 2020 Treat—A Car Conversation with a Stranger
I’m so happy now, because beyond the loss of lives and jobs and business and connection and a sense of “normal” this year, we have missed out on most of these chance conversations about common interests that used to happen.
Road Testing: Comparing EVs, PHEVs and HEVs
Over the last few weeks, I’ve test driven all three types of battery-powered electric cars—full electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid.
Flash Drive: Volkswagen ID.4
With a new look and drivetrain, the Volkswagen ID.4 may end up having the impact of the Beetle or the Golf for VW in today’s rapidly evolving automotive world.
News: Consumer Reports Ranks Car Brands’ Reliability
Electric and electrified models are building mixed reputations in the marketplace, according to this year’s report of automotive reliability from the respected publication, Consumer Reports.
News: New Service Aims To Help EV Buyers
EV Life, which has received a financial boost from the state of California, is an online EV buying platform to help these new buyers shop for EVs, learn about home charging options, calculate range for trips, personalize EV incentives and get concierge buying support through a concise but simple buying service.
Opinion: Why We Need Electric Cars Now
This post, a reflection on the 2020 24 Hours of Reality: Countdown to the Future from the Climate Reality Project, talks about electric cars, the climate crisis and actions we all can take to help solve it, including driving electric vehicles (EVs).