We’ve come to a moment in contemporary life in which electric vehicles (EVs), including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric vehicles, are becoming more desirable than their gasoline counterparts. That means that EV charging basics are imperative as a whole new audience for EVs emerges. How do you charge an EV? … [continued]
EV sales are actually pretty good, and they are about to get another boost from new low cost, next-generation battery architecture.
You’ve heard so much about new and used EVs (electric vehicles) from your neighbors, friends, and the media. New groups of drivers are excited to learn about EVs, with survey data indicating that 54% of participants are definitely adding EVs into their next vehicle purchase options. This increase in EV … [continued]
After the December sales peak, the year started with an expected sales slump, but smaller than expected, with numbers almost doubling compared to last year. Although, January 2023 had a lot going against it (a covid surge, the end of EV subsidies on January 1st, the Lunar New Year celebrations … [continued]
California is one of the biggest and most exciting electric vehicle markets in the world. It’s still dominated by Tesla, which is the 2nd best selling automaker overall in the market, but several other electric cars are also shining in their respective markets. There’s a little more to highlight before … [continued]
I just covered the stunning level of sales Tesla has reached in California, where it is now the second best selling automaker in the state (only trailing Toyota) and has the best selling and second best selling models — of any kind — in the state (the Tesla Model Y … [continued]
The Library of Congress tells a heartwarming story of the rise of the gas-powered car with an internal combustion engine (ICE) — the collaboration of Benz, Daimler, and others makes it a reality. Next comes Henry Ford’s production line, followed by the conversion of automotive assembly lines to military applications … [continued]
Have you noticed more Teslas on the roads these days? It’s not just your imagination. According to the latest automotive marketshare data from Cox Automotive and Kelly Blue Book (KBB), Tesla managed to hit 4.2% share of the overall light vehicle automotive market in the United States in 2023, with … [continued]
Tesla’s rapid growth and success have been seen more clearly in California than anywhere else. Considering California is the company’s birthplace, that’s not too surprising, but the extent of the company’s rise up the automotive ladder in The Golden State is actually jaw dropping. In general, Tesla has become a major automaker in the United States (the 8th largest in the country when it comes to 2023 vehicle sales), but in California, it’s truly in the top tier of the auto market and fighting for the #1 spot.
The electric vehicle maker Scout Motors is evoking the retro styling of the old Scout truck to boost EV sales in the US.
