Ford Mustang Mach-E, in its top-of-the-line Long Range, All-Wheel Drive version, was recently range tested by Bjorn Nyland in winter conditions. The range results on the 19″ wheels with Continental VikingContact 7 winter tires, at a temperature of -5°C, were much lower than the WLTP rating of 540 km (336 miles) or EPA combined rating
Janet Jaramilla says: I’ve been driving a Nissan Leaf since 2012. Recently the state of Illinois increased my license plate tax fro $48 every two years to $256 annually. Their rationale is that we electric drivers do not pay taxes on gasoline to support highway maintenance. I have written to several organizations and individuals with
The glut of EV startups is allowing car designers to do some very exciting work. While mainstream automakers churn out endless crossovers with the same predictable truck-inspired styling, Alpha Motors’ idea of a “crossover” looks more like a vintage rally car than a modern EV. Unveiled earlier this month, the Alpha Motors Jax is the
In 2015, Israeli battery developer StoreDot announced plans to enter the EV market with battery cells that it said could enable a 300-mile battery pack to be charged in 5 minutes. Now the company has launched engineering samples of its first-generation batteries that are designed to be manufactured at scale on traditional Li-lion production lines.
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McLaren’s newest supercar is the Artura, and it’s a plug-in hybrid that relies on a V-6 as its internal-combustion component. Peak power is 671 hp and there’s enough battery capacity for a small electric range. 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Another new car revealed this week was the 992-generation 911’s GT3 variant. We’re glad to report
Kia, no longer content to occupy the second tier among carmakers, yesterday held a virtual press conference to announce their plans for world domination. Dropping Motors America from their name was the first indicator, as the company now known as just Kia moves forward. We reported the other day on Kia’s new logo, a bold
The Virginia Senate has passed a bill that would establish California-style clean car standards in the state. The bill, HB 1965, creates low-emission vehicle (LEV) and zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) programs. It will strengthen regulations on tailpipe emissions, and require automakers to sell a certain number of ZEVs in Virginia. Governor Ralph Northam is expected to
Go-karts are the perfect fun-mobiles to bring out the kid in anyone. But gone are the days when you had to choke down a cloud of exhaust to the deafening roar of a single screaming, overworked piston. These days, electric go-karts are providing kids and adults alike with fast, silent, and clean thrills around the
Ironworkers at Ultium Cells LLC’s battery cell manufacturing facility mark a construction milestone Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 with the final beam installation at what will soon be a 2.8-million-square-foot operation in Lordstown, Ohio. The Ultium Cells LLC battery cell manufacturing facility is a joint venture between General Motors and LG Chem that will mass-produce Ultium
By Simon Alvarez Posted on February 20, 2021 Back in 2018, Tesla was in a very different place. The company was struggling to release the Model 3, and it was behind on Elon Musk’s aggressive self-imposed vehicle production targets. The Fremont Factory’s assembly lines were not producing enough Model 3s, and it seemed like the
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Rivian recently released an interesting video with a mix of short clips recorded during the development and evaluation of the upcoming Rivian R1T electric pickup. The prototypes of this exceptional, proprietary electric adventure vehicle were tested in all kinds of conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat, on off-road trails, in the laboratory and, of course,
Winter solstice has swept in, and me and my electric vehicle (EV) are taking another trip around the sun–on sunshine! My ex and I got solar at home on his birthday in 2002, then our first EV, the RAV4, a couple months later, on the winter solstice. Won’t ever forget the feeling, from my head
Which automaker announced it’s exploring battery leasing for EV affordability? Which automaker didn’t want to commit to an expiration date for internal combustion? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 19, 2021. Our most discussed piece of the week related to the 2021
The French city of Triel-sur-Seine has launched a trial of an electric shuttle service that uses a six-meter electric bus made by Bluebus, a subsidiary of the Bolloré Group. The minibuses, which will be delivered this summer, are part of an order for up to 800 e-buses from three manufacturers by Île-de-France Mobilités, an agency
Tesla has released a short video of a new Model S Plaid winter testing, and it is equipped with a normal round steering wheel. Last month, Tesla officially unveiled the new Model S and Model X refresh. The unveiling of the new vehicle was somewhat strangely on the sidelines of the release of its Q4 and
Vauxhall is offering potential buyers a 48-hour test drive in the all-electric Corsa-e for a limited time only. The ‘Switch it up’ test drive offer runs from now until 1stNovember, and gives potential buyers two full days to experience the all-electric Corsa-e. The offer will particularly help potential first-time electric buyers to find out how
According to macheclub.com, the arrival of your Ford mock ‘Stang may be delayed, although no reason had been given until now, when the enthusiast site reached out to Ford for comment. “As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality vehicles, we are conducting additional quality checks on several hundred Mustang Mach-E models built before dealer shipments
Whilst in remote lockdown, Robert give his brutally honest views, both positives and negatives about his Tesla Model 3. From an undisclosed field location, Robert talks to us about the exterior of the car and the all important fuel efficiency. Find our book on Amazon: We couldn’t keep making the show without our supporters, thank
BorgWarner and AKASOL have signed an agreement to position BorgWarner to expand its commercial vehicle electrification capabilities. As part of the agreement, a subsidiary of BorgWarner will pay €120 per share in cash for all outstanding shares of AKASOL. Headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, AKASOL designs and manufactures customizable battery packs for buses, commercial vehicles, rail
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s price cuts, the unveiling of the Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing
Hyperloop technology has been proposed as an innovative means for intermediate range or intercity travel, used for both passenger and freight transportation with the goals of time-saving, convenience, quality of service and, in some cases, increased energy efficiency. There is also potential for integrating a hyperloop system’s energy storage technologies with variable energy resources. Image
By Joey Klender Posted on February 19, 2021 Tesla has filed an application with the City of Fremont to expand its vehicle production facility by 64,000 square feet. The application describes plans to implement foundations and install below-ground utilities under General Assembly 4.5 (GA 4.5), where the Model Y production lines are located. GA 4.5
The Alpha EV charger is the latest in a lineup of high-powered EVSE from United Chargers that are all built Canadian-tough and deliver a lot of value at reasonable prices. The Alpha is a 40-amp, WiFi-connected smart charger that has features and functions currently not available on any other home EV charging equipment. Perhaps the
Incentives are making both the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E the same or less as the 2022 Bolt EV and EUV, respectively. GM has a fix for 2017-2019 Bolt EV models and their hobbled charging. Mercedes is saying no to an all-electric timeline. And Hyundai is getting serious about battery leasing.
A new report from the United States Public Interest Research Group (US-PIRG) outlines ways that utility companies and school districts can come together to deploy electric school buses across the country. Electric school buses are ready to roll—the technology is here, and protecting school children from noxious diesel fumes is a cause that draws a
It’s been a big start to the year for US-based electric bicycle companies seeking large investments. The latest eight-digit funding deal is heading SUPER73’s way and will help the company build upon the massive growth their moped-style e-bike sales saw in 2020. Orange County, California-based SUPER73 landed the $20-million investment from Volition Capital, a Boston-based