Latest AAA Survey Casts A Shadow Over The EV Revolution
The annual EV survey by AAA finds fewer Americans are considering an electric car than last year. What has changed?
The annual EV survey by AAA finds fewer Americans are considering an electric car than last year. What has changed?
I rely on ChargePoint for the majority of my daily charging as an urban motorist. It’s always dependable. Actually, the day after Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, it performed well for me! No surprise that AAA clubs and their service providers can now access ChargePoint chargers and services at preferred pricing … [continued]
AAA reports more people fear riding in an autonomous car this year than last year. Clearly the robotaxi idea has a bit of work to do yet.
For the total trip, my average energy usage was about 326 Wh/mile over 6,000 miles. This would have been better (lower) during warmer weather, but it’s still good enough to get you from charger to charger on a road trip.
“Electric vehicles are the future of transportation,” said Greg Brannon, AAA’s Director of Automotive Engineering. “As the advancements of models and range continue to improve, they become an even more viable option for many people.”
Originally posted on EVANNEX;By Charles Morris
Heating and cooling the cabin of electric vehicles needs to be more efficient to avoid loss of range.
France, Europe’s second largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicle market share hit a record 19.8% in August 2021, close to double the 10.5% share in August 2020. Old school combustion powertrains fell to a record low 55.9% share, with diesel under 20% for the first time in decades. The … [continued]
The annual AAA true cost of ownership survey shows the cost of owning an automobile is far more than just the monthly payment.
The recent gas shortage inevitably led to an increase in decisions to buy an electric vehicle (EV), and the top brand people are looking at is Tesla, according to a survey from AAA. A Forbes article citing the survey noted that during the time the Colonial Pipeline was offline, the … [continued]