A recent survey from the used car shopping platform Autolist.com revealed something interesting — used Tesla Model S sedans sell faster than comparable offerings from competitor luxury brands. Actually, they sell faster than any of the other models included in the survey.
It’s amazing to see what a small, dedicated team of automotive and electric vehicle (EV) experts can achieve in 3 short years — from creating a concept to creating a working platform. Lucid Motors just ran a special version of its electric Lucid Air that reached 217 MPH on a special track. And that is just the beginning.
Details behind Volkswagen’s dieselgate-funded Electrify America initiative have finally been revealed, as the global auto manufacturer continues to settle with nations and states around the world with settlements topping $22 billion.
When journalists smoke crack, Vol 2382.
“After decades of ups and downs, 2017 should prove that the third time’s the charm for plug-ins and the Electric Car is definitely here to stay.”
As speculated in the comments section of our article on Stuttgart’s decision to begin selectively banning diesel cars from the city during times of high air pollution, diesel car sales in the region appear to have fallen notably. Presumably, public discussion on the possibility of future bans has put a damper on diesel cars.
Those wanting to see what the inside of a Tesla Model S battery pack looks like will want to take a look at an interesting video posted by Jehu Garcia of the firm EV West.
Consumer Reports has placed Tesla onto its list as highest ranked American car brand on its latest annual auto Brand Report Card. The Silicon Valley-based electric carmaker ranked 8th on the overall list, passed by Audi, Porsche, and BMW who took the top 3 spots, respectively.
How exactly does the Tesla Model S P100D accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.28 seconds (the figure achieved during recent Motor Trend testing)? In other words, how does a large sedan that looks as though its purpose is to provide a comfortable and leisurely experience for its passengers out-accelerate cars that are shaped like Ferraris and Porsches?
The city of Stuttgart in Germany will be home to occasional selective bans of diesel cars during periods of high pollution beginning in 2018, going by a recent announcement from state officials in Baden-Württemberg.
