Originally published on EV Obsession. The Chevy Bolt launch is getting closer and closer … But it’s still a ways off. With that in mind, I decided to share this walkaround video of a red Chevy Bolt that recently came to my attention. Enjoy. It looks pretty good, no? But still … … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. I’m not particularly familiar with Tesla’s policies towards the trading in of old vehicles for credit towards new purchases, but a recent comment on the GM-Volt.com discussion forum on the matter did catch my attention. And it makes me wonder, has Tesla recently changed its … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Daimler’s electric mobility sales will grow to more than 100,000 units a year by 2020, according to Professor Dr Thomas Weber, head of Daimler Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development for the last 12 years. In a recent interview, Weber noted that the company’s plans … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Unplugged Performance is known for jazzing up Teslas to make them a bit sportier, slicker, or simply fitting for the unique individual consumer who orders the aftermarket upgrade. As we noticed during our interview with Unplugged Performance founder and CEO Ben Schaffer a couple of months ago, Unplugged Performance … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. A video was recently put together by Tesla enthusiasts from Abu Dhabi and Dubai with the intent of getting CEO Elon Musk to bring the company to the United Arab Emirates (open a storefront and/or service center, etc). The video pushing for Tesla’s presence in … [continued]
Post also published on EV Obsession and EV Sales. BYD Qin is Back The Chinese auto market had more than 26,000 new EVs zooming the streets last month, a 119% increase over the same month last year, which is in line with the annual growth rate. The EV market share is … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Plug-in hybrids appear to be gaining significant market share in Norway, possibly at the expense of all-electric vehicles, going by the May 2016 sales figures recently compiled by the EV Sales blog. Year-on-year sales growth for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) during May 2016 in Norway was … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. We previously covered news of Ontario’s rumored $8.3 billion climate change plan, one which features substantial incentives for electric vehicle buyers and owners. It seems that our earlier coverage of the plan was accurate, as the version of the Ontario Climate Change Action Plan revealed … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The Chinese firm BAIC Motor Corporation has begun selling some of its models in the Mexican market, and is considering construction of a position plant in the country, according to recent reports. The theoretical plant would, in addition to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, also produce … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. As part of a new partnership with Westminster City Council and Volkswagen UK, Zipcar’s London fleet will now include 50 brand-new Volkswagen Golf GTE plug-in hybrids, according to an email sent to CleanTechnica and EV Obsession. The new Volkswagen Golf GTE plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) can … [continued]
