Polestar 2 Available In Two New Configurations. Sometimes Less Is More.
The Polestar 2 will soon offer a less expensive single motor version with more range than the Launch Edition.
Ford Mustang Mach-E Preorders Open In China, Charging Partnerships With State Grid & NIO
As with the Tesla Model 3, the Ford Mustang Mach-E made for the Chinese market will be made in China (rather than Mexico). Logical. Preorders just opened up for this new electric crossover/SUV in 20 Chinese cities. Will it be a home run for Ford in China, or will it … [continued]
California Energy Commission Announces Nation’s 1st Incentive Project For Zero-Emission Truck & Bus Infrastructure
Today during a virtual event, the California Energy Commission (CEC) announced approval of a first-of-its-kind project to accelerate the deployment of infrastructure needed to fuel zero-emission trucks, buses and equipment. Administered by CALSTART, the EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles (Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles) project will use a concierge-like model working directly with eligible applicants to … [continued]
Hyundai To Electrify Ubers In Europe
Uber wants to electrify quicker than the rest of the market, and Europe is electrifying pretty darn fast. So, Uber’s got to get moving. Solution: Hyundai. Hyundai is apparently looking to move product, or just happy to help, and is offering the Kona Electric and IONIQ Electric to Uber drivers … [continued]
Learning Leadership Lessons from Tesla’s Elon Musk
Originally published on EV Annex. Should you display your leadership prowess by being super-provocative and posting memes on Twitter like Elon Musk? Ummm, probably not. That said, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO does have a few intriguing pieces of advice that might be worth considering — especially if you’re trying to … [continued]
Volkswagen ID.4 Pro: ~$32,500 After Tax Credit, 260 Miles of Range
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro looks like a competitive little beast, with 260 miles of EPA-estimate range and an MSRP of $39,995.
63% of Europeans Living in Cities Support EU Ban on Petrol & Diesel Car Sales…
Originally published on Transport & Environment. By Eoin Bannon Almost two-thirds of urban residents support banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in Europe after 2030, according to a new YouGov online poll in 15 European cities. A Europe-wide phase-out of fossil-fuel car sales is one option for EU lawmakers … [continued]
Tesla Is Already Winning. It Doesn’t Need “Help” From Intellectually Dishonest Fans.
I recently had an interesting conversation with a zealous Tesla fan on Twitter. After seeing a tweet that was contextually dishonest about Volkswagen’s Electrify America network, I told the guy that Tesla doesn’t need us to do anything dishonest to defend it. Its charging network is presently the best in … [continued]
Analysis of My Tesla Financial Model on GitHub
Yesterday, I got some good feedback on my post about releasing a Tesla Financial Model on GitHub*. It occurred to me an analysis of my Tesla financial model would be useful. I can’t expect everyone to download it. I was able to work and create a simple macro that copied … [continued]
New EU Emissions Rules Could Limit PHEV Market
The new Euro 7 exhaust emission rules are coming. Will they put an end to the plug-in hybrid dream?
