One of our readers, Kanaga Gnana, sent along the following solar energy chart and tables …. in early April. I’m consistently a month or more behind on ~100 things, but figured I better get to these before they are completely out of date. They are very interesting to look at. Also, … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Daimler is currently working on a new, dedicated electric vehicle platform architecture to be debuted later this year at the Paris Motor Show, according to a recent press release. Electric vehicles (EVs) based on the new architecture will reportedly feature all-electric ranges of up to … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e plug-in hybrid will feature a wireless charging system as an option, according to recent announcements. The cost for the option itself has yet to be revealed, but considering that the 2017 S550e is likely to run ~$100,000, it seems likely … [continued]
Naturally, public presentations by politicians (including presidents, surprisingly) are carefully planned in order to not only make a stand-alone point or push an individual policy at the present moment. They are also geared toward framing future discussions and building up support for broader and deeper policy action on a topic. In … [continued]
The United States today is in a strange place, and I assume the same goes for other countries to some extent or another. Public discussions, especially political discussions, have become increasingly combative. I think part of this is due to the detached, anonymous nature of discussing things on the internet … [continued]
The French utility EDF Group has shifted its residential solar photovoltaic (PV) offering over into a self-consumption model, under the banner Mon Soleil & Moi, in a move that may help its customers more efficiently generate, use, and store their own electricity. As grids get smarter and consumers get savvier … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Want to see what the Tesla Model 3 would look like with a bright pink paint job? With a purple one? A sky-blue on? If so, here’s the website for you — allowing for the customization of color, shade, wheels, and perspective. Here are a … [continued]
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]
