A new survey by J.D. Power found that new most drivers are finding EV ownership to be a positive experience. The US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study was conducted in October and November 2021 in collaboration with PlugShare. Respondents included 8,122 owners of 2016-2022 model-year BEVs and PHEVs, and were divided into premium and
Month: February 2022
Kia flew us out to wine and “winding road” country to test the new EV6, which is coming a bit late to the US, as it’s been out for a while in its native Korea and Europe already. So that means I’ve had months to digest the information about the car, its characteristics, and its
One of the few ways how Tesla can be beat by another car maker is the battery tech, and today I talk to Jagdeep Singh, the CEO of QuantumScape, a company with the most advanced solid state battery tech in the world which will be featured in VW Group electric vehicles when available for mass
LIKE if you like the look of the Fiat 500e & SHARE if you think 2021 will be a big year for EVs It’s small, it’s compact, it’s fun, it’s cool, and Robert absolutely loves it. The Fiat 500e was originally a compliance car only available in California, but now Fiat will be mass producing
Blink Charging (Nasdaq: BLNK) is deploying its IQ 200 Level 2 chargers at participating GM dealerships in the US and Canada. Working with facility solutions provider ABM, which delivers turnkey EV charging installations, Blink has already started shipping chargers to selected GM dealerships, and has more orders to be filled over the next several months.
In a sea of Vespa-styled electric scooters coming out across Europe, the newly unveiled Naon Zero-One electric two-wheeler offers a unique and fresh design. The fresh styling just may help differentiate it from the ubiquitous classically designed scooters still commanding significant market share. One look at the Zero-One is all it takes to realize that
Airstream and its parent company Thor Industries surprised and excited RV enthusiasts and EV enthusiasts alike last month with an eStream electric travel trailer concept that might essentially go off the grid for days, boost the range or mpg of the tow vehicle, and potentially maneuver itself into a camping or charging spot. Now the
By Joey Klender Posted on February 5, 2022 Tesla has rolled out Full Self-Driving Beta software version 10.10, which has eliminated the vehicle’s ability to perform “rolling stops.” The feature was required to be removed following a reprimand from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), who required Tesla to remove the feature from the
President Biden is ready to “say Tesla” on the condition that Tesla helps to solve the semiconductor supply chain crisis. More specifically, President Biden wants to know how Tesla did so well while the so-called EV leaders as well as other automakers and manufacturers have been struggling. This sounds like one of those fake “I’ll
New Products Delayed as Company Shifts to Delivering Current Vehicles Tesla is starting to appear to be a major automaker in more ways every day. At last week’s announcement of its quarterly and annual earnings after a record year, CEO Elon Musk actually downplayed the potential for this year’s profit and indicated the company’s focus
Wuhan-based Chinese automaker Dongfeng reverse-engineered the original AM General Humvee and created both military and civilian versions that still bear a striking resemblance to the original. Called the Dongfeng Warrior M50, its power comes from a 4-liter Cummins diesel that makes 200 horsepower, but now the state-run company is reportedly looking to turn it into
German chemical company Henkel offers a range of materials designed to increase the reliability, safety and cost-effectiveness of EV chargers. According to Henkel, its Bergquist phase change, GAP PAD and gap filler thermal interface materials provide effective heat dissipation and support reliable operation in the power modules of EV chargers. The company’s sealants and Sonderhoff
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If there’s one thing that the EV market sorely needs, it’s more low-priced, entry-level models, and rumor has it that an upcoming electric version of the Fiat Panda will be aimed at the unglamorous but potentially profitable bottom end of the market. We can only call this a rumor at this point, as Fiat’s web
Admit it, you know it’d be fun to be chief engineer on your own train. You’ve probably never even thought about it before, but if I said “Here, have your own train. Go nuts!”, you’d jump at it. I know I would. And through the magic of the internet and a crazy little corner of
Porsche was out testing an electric Macan that’s set for launch in 2023. The electric Macan is a true next-generation design, but it won’t immediately replace the current gas-powered crossover as Porsche plans to sell both side-by-side for a few years. 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera facelift spy shots – Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien Porsche was also
Which charging network topped Tesla Supercharging in a recent study? Which model EV was piloted coast-to-coast with only 2.5 hours of charging? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 4, 2022. We brought you two first drives this week, from vastly different ends
By Joey Klender Posted on February 4, 2022 Former Tesla short-seller and general short-selling firm Citron Research, which is run by Andrew Left, is one of thirty firms under a Department of Justice Probe that accuses the involved parties of “potential trading abuses.” First reported by Bloomberg Law, Citron is just one of many firms that
These are the signs that met us as we started our wedding anniversary stay at Rice’s cabins in the Bunya Mountains. The dingo notice was on the fridge in the cabin, the wild dog notice was at the beginning of the nature walks in the national park. Although we saw (and photographed) lots of wallabies,
When the Porsche Taycan first burst onto the scene, its Turbo S variant was the quickest accelerating and most powerful EV on the market. Around two years have passed since, though, and now it has been dethroned by two sedans with over 1,000 horsepower, one of which is the new highly acclaimed Lucid Air in
Sponsored by Hutchinson When it comes to the electric vehicle market, it’s not just consumer cars that are getting all the attention. While electrified automobiles such as sedans, pick-up trucks and SUVs are becoming increasingly popular choices among buyers, EVs for commercial purposes are also seeing a large increase in demand. In fact, more than
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including an interview with Tesla hater/FSD Beta tester Taylor Ogan, recall of Full Self-Driving Beta’s rolling stop feature, Tesla’s new cathode factory, and more. Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek’s
Join Robert at his home for this latest Almost Breaking News where he will bring you stories including some actual breaking news from Nissan, a positive renewable energy story from a tabloid paper, an exciting update for fans of the VW e-Up and how old chip fat is helping Aussie EV drivers. Find out Robert’s
Test instruments and systems firm NH Research has introduced the new 9510 Regenerative Grid Simulator, which is intended for research labs. The company says it’s designed for testing EVs, micro-grids, PV inverters, V2G and energy storage systems. The 9510 Regenerative Grid Simulator can be used to test and verify high-power grid-tied applications, and includes a
Charging network Electrify America has just announced a collaboration with BMW North America to offer free 30-minute charging sessions to new BMW drivers for two years from the date of their purchase. The complimentary charging will begin in March to kick off US sales of two new EV models from BMW – the iX and
Automotive supplier Continental recently unveiled a “charging robot” that aims to make charging more convenient. Continental partnered with startup Volterio on the project. The two companies aim to have “near-production” systems ready by mid-2022, and are aiming for volume production in 2024, Continental said in a press release. The hardware appears similar to the inductive
By Eric Ralph Posted on February 4, 2022 While running behind schedule in classic fashion, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he’ll present the first big Starship program update in two and a half years on Thursday, February 10th. Additionally, as an apparent centerpiece for the event and update, Musk says that SpaceX will perform the
Ways To Boost MPG & Save Money This article may contain affiliate links Hybrid cars are obviously pretty economical as is because it is possible to run them off an electric matter at least some of the time, but that does not mean that you cannot make further savings. One of the best ways to
As pressure on the Biden administration to acknowledge Tesla’s EV accomplishments mounts—there’s a petition and even a Times Square billboard for that—a White House official is saying the government could use Tesla’s expertise in dealing with the chip crisis. While on CNBC’s Squawk Box show, US secretary of commerce Gina Raimondo—appointed by president Biden—acknowledged that
Battery recycling technology company Lithion has raised 125 million Canadian dollars ($99 million US) in a Series A funding round, and has granted construction and manufacturing firm IS Dongseo the exclusive right to use its lithium-ion battery recycling technology in the South Korean market. Canada-based Lithion will use the funding on a separation plant, a