Originally published on EV Obsession. Nissan’s popular (and occasionally maligned) “No Charge To Charge” program has now made its way to Salt Lake City, Utah, according to a new press release. The promotional offer gives new Nissan LEAF buyers in the city the option of using public charging infrastructure there … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Given that the Tesla Model S has risen to the clear #1 position in my sales reports, I think it’s important to reiterate that Model S sales are estimated. The estimates are based on many statements and data points, such as official total sales numbers from Tesla, … [continued]
More EV news for the EV obsessed (… to supplement EV stories already published on CleanTechnica): French EV Sales Numbers For September 2015 The figures for electric vehicle registrations (a proxy for sales) in France during the month of September 2015 are now in. They don’t really provide any surprises, but they’re probably … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Those in the US who are planning on possibly purchasing a 2016 Nissan LEAF will be happy to know that retail pricing information has now been released. The new 2016 model year has a starting price of $29,010 (LEAF S) before federal tax credits. The starting … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Those of you who have long wondered what the electric vehicle battery manufacturing plants that create the packs used in popular vehicles like the Nissan LEAF, Chevy Volt, etc, are like behind the scenes may want to listen up right now. Some of the writers … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Ah, that mythical creature — the “average person” or “average American.” What is the best electric car for the “average American?” It depends on what you consider average, but I’ll present a few scenarios below. 1 + 1 = 2 First of all, the average number … [continued]
Originally published on Gas2. Nissan believes that the future of motoring is about zero traffic accidents and zero emissions. Its IDS (Intelligent Driving Sedan) concept is designed to do both. Unveiled at the Tokyo motor show this week, the IDS combines advanced autonomous driving systems in a long range battery … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. For anyone contending that extended-range electric vehicles like the Chevy Volt shouldn’t classify as “electric vehicles,” here are two stats for you from the most comprehensive EV driver study conducted to date: Nissan LEAF average annual electric miles driven: 9,697 Chevy Volt average annual electric miles … [continued]
Aside from the amazing Tesla Model S 70D, Cadillac ELR, BMW i8, and Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid — four high-priced heavyweights in the electric car segment — I test drove the Chevy Volt (for the first time!), Nissan LEAF (for the second time), and BMW i3 (for the second time) last … [continued]
CleanTechnica has long been on the forefront of electric vehicle coverage and analysis, and we have accumulated a large number of EV owners as readers, commenters, and even writers. Now we are going to have first-hand coverage of a segment of the market that few have ventured into. Before clarifying, … [continued]
