This is an extra article of the five-part series of articles where I look at the best affordable EVs in each size category (you can check the others here: part one: A segment/city cars, part two: B segment/subcompacts, part three: C segment/compacts, part four: D segment/midsizers, and part five:E segment/fullsize). See … [continued]
The ID. BUZZ is now available in America in either single or dual motor trim. Owning one will require a large financial commitment.
If you’ve been waiting for years for the futuristic electric throwback to the iconic Volkswagen Bus, the ID. Buzz, you’ll be heartened to know it’s almost here. Volkswagen’s US website says that it’s arriving in late fall 2024. That’s soon! In connection with the highly anticipated rollout, Electrify America announced … [continued]
Electric vehicles are a perfect match for solarized aftermarket products, like the solar-plus-storage cargo cover in the works for the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck.
Solar saves in many different kinds of ways. Over 63,000 customers were powered by Sunnova SunSafe solar + storage systems during storms in July and August. The present-day grid requires urgent restoration, but at least Sunnova is there to save the day. California continues its efforts in bringing 400kW chargers … [continued]
It’s encouraging to learn that established brands, like McDonald’s, are investing in electric trucks and solar power. This week’s headlines also include Wendy’s 130 solar-enabled restaurants, new electric vehicles in the UK, a huge distributed solar initiative in New York, and much more. Read on for the news. Electric Vehicles … [continued]
May’s auto sales saw plugin EVs at 53.6% share in Sweden, down YoY from 61.9%. Plugin volumes were down YoY by 24%, with BEV faring worse than PHEVs. Overall auto volume was 25,094 units, down 12% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was May’s bestselling BEV. May saw combined EVs at 53.6% … [continued]
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is coming to America. I’ve been pushing for that for about a decade. I recall a conversation I had with a Volkswagen executive in Amsterdam about 6 years ago where we were talking about this and how much people loved the Buzz concept, but he asked … [continued]
The ID. Buzz, Volkswagen’s electric reincarnation of the iconic Microbus will be offered in the U.S. in three trims: Pro S, Pro S Plus, and a launch-only 1st Edition Both RWD or 4Motion® AWD configurations will be available Standard features include 91 kWh battery, 20-inch wheels, 12.9-inch infotainment system, 30-color … [continued]
In most ways, the ID. Buzz is already good enough to capture a buyer. Using a paint scheme and overall shape that’s reminiscent of the classic Microbus, the road to a purchase is paved with sentimental value. But one thing an EV can have that most Microbuses never had is … [continued]
