Originally published on EV Obsession. Time for the latest US plug-in car sales update! The big winner in May was the Nissan LEAF, which set a new monthly sales record for itself and crushed the competition in May sales. Its sales were up 46% compared to May 2013, rising from … [continued]
When I started blogging, the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt weren’t even on the market yet, let alone any other mass-market electric cars. CleanTechnica was publishing approximately 3 articles a day, mostly about solar power, wind power, and sad American politics. Now, we publish approximately 15 articles a day but absolutely … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Apologies for the late monthly sales report. I was delayed by my visit to the UAE for Abu Dhabi Ascent. Nonetheless, here are the numbers: The Nissan LEAF was the #1 top-selling plug-in car in the US in April again, making that the third month … [continued]
http://youtu.be/Nl9-FxKQPvQ First of all, this isn’t unique to GM or the Chevy Spark EV or Volt at all — it happens with EV models from every major (non-Tesla) auto brand. It’s one huge reason — the huge reason — Tesla sells its vehicles the way it does. Secondly, there are also … [continued]
Time for an update of the most fuel efficient cars on the US market. Notably, this 2014 fuel efficient cars list includes 2012 and 2013 models in cases where a 2014 is not yet out and rated. Check out the details in this EV Obsession repost: The EPA has updated … [continued]
I love putting together the monthly electric car sales reports. I love statistics, I love spreadsheets, I love charts, and I love electric cars. But there’s one thing that frustrates me every time — looking at the sales of electric cars that are “on the market” but available almost nowhere. … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Electric car sales numbers are in for the US! I’ve created a few charts below to share the big picture for January 2014 versus January 2013. However, I’m changing one huge thing this year with these monthly electric car sales updates — I’m dropping the … [continued]
Originally posted on EV Obsession. I was decided I would finally perform and write up a cost comparison of the Chevy Spark EV and the Chevy Spark gas drinker. Notably, reviewers such as those at Consumer Reports have concluded that the Chevy Spark EV is a nicer car overall. But … [continued]
I recently updated our “Electric Cars For Sale” page. I updated it in order to add in the 2014 models, but then I also ended up adding more pics and a bunch of videos. Here are the videos I just added (ordered by 2013 US sales, with new vehicles randomly … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Hybrid and electric car sales for December and 2013 as a whole have all finally come in. You can see the specific numbers above, as well as a chart showing the leading models (for Dec 2013, Dec 2012, all of 2013, and all of 2012). … [continued]
