by Inside EVs | Feb 16, 2019 | Automotive Technology
WHY DID TESLA ACQUIRE MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES? Tesla’s acquisition of battery supplier Maxwell Technologies went mostly unnoticed by the mainstream press, but it could have a tremendous influence on the future of the California carmaker, and of the entire auto industry....
by Inside EVs | Feb 16, 2019 | Automotive Technology
It’s better than one would expect Despite the collapse of premium electric car sales in January (because higher taxes), the overall plug-in electric car sales in the Netherlands doubled. EV Sales Blog reports 3,271 sales at 6.9% market share, thanks to strong results...
by Inside EVs | Feb 16, 2019 | Automotive Technology
15 trademarks filed for new EVs. On December 19, 2018, GAC New Energy Automobile Co.,Ltd (GAC NE) applied for 15 trademarks starting with “AION”, a new energy vehicle (NEV) product series of the automaker, according to the record from China’s Trademark Office of...
by Green Car Reports | Feb 16, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Which non-automotive company just made a big bet on electric vehicles? What car just got safer for dogs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Feb. 15, 2019. This week’s headlines had a lot to say about...
by Electrek | Feb 16, 2019 | Automotive Technology
A new accessory for Tesla vehicles is now available and it attaches to your headrest to help your posture and result in a more comfortable ride. more… The post Tesla vehicles made more comfortable with new custom headrest appeared first on Electrek. View Entire...
by Inside EVs | Feb 16, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Germany missed the previous record from March by less than 50 The year 2019 began in Germany with 6,767 new passenger plug-in electric car registrations, which is 20% more than a year ago. The market share increased to over 2.5% (new record). All the growth comes from...
by Inside EVs | Feb 16, 2019 | Automotive Technology
The battery-powered Kia Niro EV comes with more than a few advantages. Whatever you may think about Kia, the South Korean carmaker has made strides in both improving quality and the appeal of vehicles. The carmaker is also embracing the electric revolution with open...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Not a drag race this time. Here we feature a different type of versus. It’s the Tesla Model 3 versus a…snow drift on an otherwise pretty clear two-lane highway. More Model 3 Driving Video: Tesla Model 3 LR, AWD, Stock Tires Vs. Chicago Winter Storm Video: Tesla Model...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
USPS could purchase thousands of EVs, but will they? The United States Postal Service (USPS) starts a new pilot EV project in which it will test seven all-electric step vans, supplied by Motiv Power Systems. The first one was already delivered and now serves routes in...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
January didn’t bring much growth BMW Group‘s plug-in electric car sales in January amounted to just 7,234, which is the lowest result in the past 12 months, at the lowest growth rate in several years of just 1.4% year-over-year. According to the German manufacturer,...
by Electrek | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla releasing several software updates like Sentry Mode and Dog Mode, Porsche Taycan sightings, and more. Support our show!...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Councils across the country will install around 350 new charging points to support electric taxi uptake. The government has set aside £6 million for 17 councils to install electric car charging points that will support the uptake of electric taxis. More UK News Audi...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Polestar 2 – if you want to buy one, they will honor/take cash sales The first all-electric Polestar – the Polestar 2 – is soon to be unveiled. The world online premiere is scheduled for Wednesday 27 February. One week later, it will be presented live at the Geneva...
by Electrek | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
The Volkswagen group is doing a 180-degree turn from their emission cheating days to pushing for CO2 neutral production of electric cars. In a new presentation, VW shows how the I.D., its first next-generation electric vehicle, will be “CO2 neutral throughout the...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
How about “Honda e Civic”? Honda has recently filed trademark applications (in Switzerland and the European Union) for the name Honda e, in a category reserved for vehicles, according to HybridCars.com. The new name Honda e suggests that the Japanese manufacturer is...
by Electrek | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Ninebot’s official Newegg storefront offers its Segway ES2 Electric Scooter for $519 shipped with a $50 gift card when promo code EMCTVUA29 is applied during checkout. For comparison, that’s $100 off the regular going rate at Amazon when the gift card is accounted...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
How can Tesla and other companies with public charge points help EV drivers? Here’s how! We’ve heard a ton lately about ICE car drivers occupying EV charging spots (and more specifically Tesla Superchargers). This may be by mistake or due to laziness or flat-out on...
by Green Car Reports | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
It’s official on Rivian and Amazon. Tesla introduces a new Dog Mode to keep dogs cool in parked cars. Final EPA range estimates are released for the 2020 Kia Soul EV. We run down the best deals on hybrid, plug-in, and electric cars for February. And Toyota falls...
by Green Car Reports | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Rivian on Friday announced that Amazon will invest in the company, as it pushes ahead to bring its lineup of electric pickups and SUVs to market. Although the amount of Amazon’s investment wasn’t disclosed, Rivian said that the Seattle-based technology, goods,...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Within 2 years, Daimler will have 20 plug-in hybrids on the market Mercedes-Benz intends to electrify its entire product range by the year 2022, through introduction of EQ all-electric cars, EQ Power plug-in hybrids and EQ Boost 48V mild hybrids. Sales of electrified...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
The “travel” rule for ZEV credits is no longer in effect. A total of 11 states now follow California’s zero-emissions regulations. So why has the vast majority of growth in EVs taken place in the Golden State in recent years? Read about ZEV Credits GM’s National EV...
by Electrek | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Barcelona-based Silence electric scooters have been popular with delivery companies and municipal services for years. Now, the company is building on their success with commercial customers by expanding to consumer sales. Their new model, the S01 electric scooter, is...
by Green Car Reports | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
In Toyota’s latest ad for its new Corolla Hybrid in Britain, it’s 2002 all over again. The ad shows the new Corolla Hybrid (in non-U.S. hatchback form) bypassing all kinds of road transportation alternatives from different eras—from a stagecoach and an...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Will be powered at least partly with renewable energy. It’s finally happening. After months of watching the Hyundai Kona Electric being dispatched to other territories, the first U.S. delivery has taken place. In a ceremony yesterday, Dr. Donald Small — Director of...
by Inside EVs | Feb 15, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Kelley Blue Book is spending 12 months with the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. Let’s take a look. KBB added a 2019 Honda Clarity PHEV to its testing arsenal just this month. As the publication notes, the plug-in hybrid promises electric efficiency paried with good...
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