There are different naming systems currently in use for 100% electric cars, plug-in hybrid electric cars, and conventional hybrid electric cars. The topic comes up in our comment section from time to time, particularly by people who are opposed to my inclusive use of “electric cars.” So, I’ve decided to … [continued]
A new class-action lawsuit out of New Jersey is alleging that General Motors sold the 2011–2014 model years of the Chevy Volt despite knowing that the plug-in hybrid electric vehicles featured a faulty (allegedly) steering wheel that occasionally freezes up while driving, according to recent reports. The class-action lawsuit was filed … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The new year is upon us, and it’s time to run down another list of the new electric vehicles that should be arriving in the US and Europe in the coming 365 days. Without much knowledge of the EV markets outside of North America and … [continued]
The soon-to-be-released 2016 Chevy Volt will reportedly share some of the same design elements as the lauded C7 Corvette Stingray, according to some recent reports. Supposing this turns out to be the case, it’ll make for an interesting development — perhaps providing the impetus for widespread public adoption of the model? … [continued]
The most recent video spot for the Chevrolet Volt, showcasing the soon-to-be-released 2016 model, is apparently continuing in the tradition set by previous advertising campaigns for the Volt — that is to say, a very lackluster one. Considering that the Volt is really quite a good car with extremely happy … [continued]
Today is clearly a video catchup day for me. This last one of the day is a super interesting discussion about electric vehicle (EV) batteries. It includes the CEO of LG Chem (which provides EV batteries to GM for the Chevy Volt and Renault for its electric vehicles, as well … [continued]
If you were still harboring any doubts about the long-term resilience of electric vehicle technology, a recent story involving a Chevy Volt and 200,000 miles might interest you. Ohio Volt owner Erick Belmer recently revealed that his EV crossed the 200,000-mile threshold without a single problem being encountered — no … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. To no one’s surprise, the Nissan LEAF led US electric car sales in November, with a total of 2,687 sales. It commanded ⅓ of the electric car market in November (excluding Tesla, of course, since we don’t have Tesla numbers and “estimating” them is now just a … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. As always, let me note that these numbers are not official, comprehensive, or accurate. Nobody reports official, comprehensive EV sales numbers for Europe, and it’s even very hard to find a single country that comprehensively reports them. Nonetheless, Jose Pontes puts in a lot of work … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. There are a number of EV enthusiasts who look down on plug-in hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles. Well, for anyone who really wants us to get off gasoline, and with the potential of existing 100%-electric cars, it’s hard not to be absolutist about it. But … [continued]
