Originally published on TeslaMondo. This time we see the unwrapped chrome “eyebrow” between the rear lights. And, due to the time of day/angle of the sun, the doors gain a new accent line just under the handles. Surely it’s always been there — but virtually unnoticeable until now. To boot, … [continued]
Originally published on Gas2. People who can tell the difference between a car that goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and one that goes from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds are possibly a very special breed. Aside from the tiny difference of 0.3 seconds, when you’re accelerating that fast, … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Right after test driving the Renault Zoe, I had the opportunity to test drive an Audi A3 e-tron. It offered me a good chance at an acute view between a fully electric and a plug-in hybrid electric car. My first car was an Audi. I … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The Nissan LEAF is the best-selling electric car in history. But after a long period of increased sales, US sales have been dropping in recent months. I’ve postulated that the biggest reason for that has been the promise of long-range, affordable electric cars (like the … [continued]
Years ago, I did cost comparisons of the Nissan Leaf and “comparable” Nissan gasmobiles. I haven’t been doing such comparisons any longer for one simple reason: it’s like comparing apples and oranges. Basically, the drive quality and convenience level of gasmobiles simply don’t compare to the drive quality and convenience level of … [continued]
More than 71% of those recently surveyed in Southern California about electric vehicles (EVs) are “highly interested” in switching to an EV, according to a recent press release. The recent survey — conducted by NRG EVgo — saw hundreds of people, in 5 different locations, queried about their opinions concerning EV ownership, … [continued]
Back in 1885 was the first of what would become all too common, an automobile accident. Karl Benz reportedly invented the automobile in 1885. “Later that year Benz took it out for the first public test drive. And true story he crashed into a wall,” Chris Urmson informs or reminds … [continued]
Check ’em out: Tesla Letter To “Frequent” Supercharger Users Ruffles Feathers & Raises Several Questions Why Reuters Article On Tesla Is So Stupid (Or Simply Evil) (via EV Obsession) Adding Energy Storage To Home Solar: Does It Make Sense? (via Thoughts of a Lapsed Physicist) How SunPort Delivers Solar Energy Without the Panels … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. I finally got to test drive a Renault Zoe. Two years after trying out the Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, Volkswagen e-Up!, Smart Electric Drive, and Renault Twizy, I got my hands on the popular electric car that barely escaped my grasp a few times at … [continued]
Hello, good people. CleanTechnica has an opportunity to positively influence the EV charging situation at campgrounds across the United States (sorry, Europe & Canada). And by “CleanTechnica,” I mostly mean you. With help, I’ve put together a 10-question survey on campground EV charging matters, and I’d appreciate it if you … [continued]
