Originally published on EV Obsession. The Karma Revero, which was previously known as the Fisker Karma before Fisker Automotive’s bankruptcy, is now back in production, according to recent reports. The model (and brand) is being relaunched by the China-based automotive supplier Wanxiang — which bought the assets of Fisker Automotive, following … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession, and added to our larger “Electric Car Sales” page. US electric car sales rose slightly (2.1%) in June 2016 compared to June 2015, but were up 8.5% for the year through June. That said, fully electric cars were down 35% in June, and 11% for the … [continued]
The total electricity generated from solar in the US state of California between 2009 and 2014 increased an astonishing 1,378%. This is one of the key findings from the 8th edition of Next 10’s California Green Innovation Index, released in late June. In addition to the mind-blowing solar statistics, zero emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption … [continued]
I didn’t really hide my distaste for the Audi A3 e-Tron compared to a fully electric car when I reviewed the A3 e-Tron last year, but I admitted that I was mostly spoiled from my test drive of the Renault Zoe and the typically superior torqueness of fully electric cars. The A3 e-Tron, … [continued]
Here they are! Enjoy the beauties if you haven’t yet, and be nice if you jump into the comments. 😀 Why Tesla Model 3 Will Upend The Global Auto Industry (Cleantech Revolution Tour Video) Tesla Model 3 & The Economics Of Autonomy — Why An Autonomous ICE Vehicle Is Relatively … [continued]
Context and commentary: Volkswagen is one of those interesting cases you find in an industry entering disruption. Last year, it briefly rose to the top of the auto world, becoming the largest global automaker. It only held the trophy for a few moments, though, because it got busted for massive cheating. Why did it (and … [continued]
Mitsubishi will be unveiling a new plug-in hybrid SUV concept — known as the “Ground Tourer Concept” high-end SUV coupé — at the upcoming 2016 Paris Motor Show, according to recent reports. The new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV concept will follow on the heels of the company’s “Concept XR PHEV … [continued]
If the fuel-economy standards set by many regulators around the world are to be achieved, then electric vehicle market share will need to rise to 16% by the year 2020, according to a new report from the UN-accredited global energy body known as the World Energy Council. As it stands … [continued]
The North American plug-in electric vehicle market is expected to experience year-on-year growth of around 62% in 2016 — bringing sales numbers up to around 200,000 — according to a new report from Navigant Research. The new report — Electric Vehicle Geographic Forecasts — also notes that, while electric vehicle (EV) … [continued]
As we recently wrote, the BYD Tang plug-in hybrid electric SUV/crossover is the top-selling electric car in China. It is also apparently the top-selling vehicle in its class in China! While most Americans and Europeans probably wouldn’t even know that the BYD Tang is a vehicle, I imagine Chinese consumers watch videos of it … [continued]
