Electric vehicle have become a common sight on streets today, and many people have started to enjoy the quiet comfort, getting used to charging at night and silently doing errands. Electric vehicles are new enough to wonder, how long will they last? This is not a simple question, because it … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. A new survey from the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Consumers Union (the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports) has revealed that 55% of Northeastern drivers in the US possess an interest in electric vehicles, and that 35% are likely to consider purchasing … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Toyota’s electric carsharing program in Grenoble, France, has now been running for around 18 months — and the first extensive findings and results of the project have begun to be released the project partners. So, what has the project revealed? Here are some of the … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The question of just how much a used Tesla is actually worth is an interesting one. With how often the company increases battery-pack sizes, changes design, changes autopilot hardware, etc, how well does potential resale value hold up? There’s been a lot of speculation on … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. As part of its ongoing expansion efforts following the great success of the Model 3 reveal, and as reported a year ago, Tesla has secured an exclusive contract with the noted battery researcher Jeff Dahn (of Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia). The new contract begins … [continued]
Pop quiz: You’re at a cocktail party. Inevitably, the conversation turns to electric cars. An attractive member of the opposite sex leans over to you, sizes you up as someone who knows their amps from their volts, focuses a pair of bedroom blue eyes in your direction that burn a hole … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The European Alternative Fuels Observatory recently reached out to let me know about the fascinating electric car data it aggregates and organizes for the European market. Its website is a treasure trove of fun electric car sales charts and tables. I just picked out 15 … [continued]
A number of recent hires at Apple make it appear that the company has begun putting further resources into the development of electric vehicle charging technology. For what purpose, though? Will it be for use by the electric vehicle (EV) that the company is essentially known to be developing? Or as a … [continued]
The government of North Carolina has continued its recent line of seemingly inexplicable decisions, with its choice to now deny Tesla a dealership license for Charlotte despite earlier hints that it would approve. If approved, the location outside of Charlotte, in the suburb of Matthews, would have been the company’s … [continued]
When I think of soccer (or football, as it is called in most places), I think of prowess, coordination, and of the fluidity of dance. I think of intense competition. Now, one can also associate EVs & Nissan with soccer. Nissan supplied more than 100 electric vehicles during the exciting UEFA Champions … [continued]
