US Hybrid Gets Order for 62 Electric Street Sweepers
Cleaning up the streets, in more ways than one!
Electric Vehicles
Uber Expands “Comfort Electric” Offering Nationally
In the last year or so, Uber has been making progress on electrifying the driver-owned or driver-rented fleet. As part of its global commitment to becoming a zero-emissions mobility platform by 2040, Uber took steps to help drivers go electric. Last year, it announced a partnership with Hertz to make … [continued]
How The Chevy Bolt EUV Performs In The Mountains (Part 2)
In Part 1, I covered some general issues and pleasantries we ran into throughout the trip. Access to dealer-based charging stations can be problematic if you’re running late, adaptive cruise shouldn’t be used on steep downhill stretches of roads, and the vehicle is surprisingly efficient considering its bigger size over … [continued]
Acura’s ZDX Announcement Shows It Could Still Be A Serious EV Industry Player
If you’re a regular reader, you probably know that I’m a little irritated with Honda and Acura, to put it lightly. I have an Acura MDX in my driveway, and my wife loves the company. I can’t blame her, because Honda makes decent cars. However, when it revealed the third-generation … [continued]
Most Advanced Urban Driver-Assist System in China Just Launched
XPeng is standing a notch above the rest when it comes to advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS). I recently went on an exclusive virtual drive in an XPeng vehicle using the company’s new City Navigation Guided Pilot suite for over an hour. The driver didn’t need to intervene once, and the … [continued]
How The Chevy Bolt EUV Performs In The Mountains
In a recent article, I shared that I bought a Chevy Bolt EUV. At that point, all I could share was some basic driving impressions and why I bought it, but now after several hundred more miles, I can share some more detailed information on how the vehicle actually performs. … [continued]
You Have Questions About Electric Cars. We Have Answers (Part 2)
In Part II of our discussion about electric cars we take a look at charging, the cost of electricity, and the price of EVs.
You Have Questions About Electric Cars. We Have Answers (Part 1)
A lot of people have questions about electric cars. Here are some answers based on CleanTechnica’s years of experience.
Want 1970s Fuel Prices? Buy An EV!
I came across an interesting tweet the other day that expressed what many gas car drivers feel every day, especially with 2022 fuel prices. This is almost pornography at this point … pic.twitter.com/8jawedgDsc — Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) September 14, 2022 As you can probably see, it shows fuel prices … [continued]
Which U.S. States Are Best for Electric Vehicles?
As Tesla and other brands race to capitalize on the emerging zero-emission vehicle industry, a new study has evaluated which states are best for owners of plugin vehicles. And although there are a few names on the list that may not surprise you, some of the top states for electric cars will surprise … [continued]
