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.
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).
News: North American Car of the Year Semifinalists Announced
For 2021 a total of 27 news vehicles (or vehicle families in some cases) were nominated for North American Car of the Year, including a significant number of electrified models.
News: GM Commits To 12 Coming EVs
General Motors 2019 Sustainability Report lays out a 12-EV strategy that would take GM from a one trick pony with its Chevrolet Bolt EV to a broad lineup of vehicles unmatched by any other in the American market.
News: Audi Adds Q4 E-tron Sportback Concept to Portfolio
This week Audi did a virtual unveiling of the Audi Q4 E-tron Coupé concept, a barely veiled version of a model that will hit the market next year.
Personal: To PHEV or not PHEV–That Is the Question
I’ll plan to serve up a few plug-in hybrid (PHEV) stories myself once I let my test fleets know my change of heart.
News: CA/China EV Sales Tell Tesla Story
Two recent electric vehicle sales reports tell a similar tale—the Tesla Model 3 is dominating the market worldwide and in its home market of California, and other models and manufacturers have a lot of catching up to make it a competitive situation.
News: Ford’s Mach-E: Selling Car Buyers on Going Electric
I attended a compelling online presentation by Mark Kaufman, global director, electrification, from Ford this week in which he outlined the plans the company has for its EVs going forward, with an emphasis on the exciting new Mustang, which will be sold alongside its gas-powered coupe stable mates.
Opinion: A Gift of Clean Air
With that in mind, I have decided, after 28 years of automotive testing and writing, that I will now test and review only pure all-electric vehicles.
Analysis: 7 Ways Electric Cars Can Save Our Planet
Let’s check out the top seven reasons how electric vehicles are way better for Mother Nature than fossil fuel-powered cars.