Originally published on EV Obsession. In a show of just how well made and innovative some of the electric vehicles out there currently are, Wards Auto recently included two of them in its 2016 Ward’s 10 Best Engines nominations list. The two electric vehicles (EVs) in question are: the BMW … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. In addition to now being used as police cars in a number of different cities and regions (Bavaria in Germany, Los Angeles in the US, and London in the UK), BMW’s electric models are now being used as cash pickup service vehicles in Poland, according … [continued]
One of the most exciting segments of cleantech these days is the battery market. One thing that makes it so exciting is all of the research going on regarding different battery technologies, and the related swarm of battery startups. It’s very hard to keep up with, and it’s definitely coming time for … [continued]
The US is coming into an election year. I plan to stay quiet in election year with our Nissan LEAF. I believe the empowerment of society is in the choices one makes with the pocketbook. One way we really vote is how we spend. Or don’t spend. I never buy … [continued]
When Tesla shared that it would be bringing a mostly autonomous vehicle to market by 2017, the entrenched US auto industry scoffed from its ivory tower in Detroit. When Tesla started showing off its prototypes and transparently sharing its plans, supported by insane schedules and brilliant, dedicated engineers, the auto industry nervously scrambled to … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. For those who don’t know already, there’s scheduled to be an around-the-world electric vehicle race in early 2016 — that’s been dubbed “80 Electrifying Days.” It will see various international teams try to top a world record set back in 2012. In preparation of that, there’s now … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Those with home solar photovoltaic systems that also own electric cars, and want to maximize their use of their systems, may want to take a look at some new “smart” chargers unveiled at the recent eCarTech conference in Munich, Germany. The two new smart electric … [continued]
[Update] This is an important comment from reader JimBouton: I was actually on this plan for about a year. It would be generous to say that it was a rip off. TXU misleads you by not including the TDU (transmission and other fees in their rate.) They are one of the … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Despite BMW’s widespread advertisement of the program, the German company’s “i Flexible Mobility” plan really appears to be quite the bust in the US, not living up to the expectations of the vast majority of people who’ve used it — based on conversations that I’ve … [continued]
Here they are! Gigafactory Renewable Energy Plans Slip Out Tesla Model X Pics From The Wild (via EV Obsession) Cracking The Mystery Of Faraday Future — Concepts Revealed How Does The Total Cost Of Ownership Of Gasmobiles Compare To EVs? Hardware Fixes Required For Many Volkswagen Diesel Cars Researchers Cook Up Energy … [continued]
