[ad_1] The company is using the charging downtime as an opportunity to hawk its wares. You can visit a customer center (including a car museum and shop) and book track time at the Leipzig circuit. This is partly about bragging rights, and underscores part of the problem with EV ownership in 2020. While it’s great […]
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GM makes it easier to find EV charging stations with its myChevrolet app
[ad_1] Starting with stations operated by EVgo and ChargePoint, the app will display real-time information on their status, letting you know if they’re available to use. GM plans to expand this functionality to include other operators, including EV Connect, later this year. With EVgo stations, you’ll also be able to pay to use them directly […]
Nissan hopes people will pay $699 a month to swap cars on demand
[ad_1] The $699 per month entry-level “Select” plan gives you access to four cars — the Altima, Rogue, Pathfinder and Frontier. For $200 more every month, you can upgrade to the Premium plan, which includes six additional vehicles — the Leaf Plus, Maxima, Murano, Armada, Titan and 370Z. If you want to get really boughie […]
Cadillac will unveil its first all-electric vehicle in April
[ad_1] When the model was first announced, Carlisle said the platform will have a architectural design that “will allow the battery packs to fit into the vehicle like ice cubes in an ice cube tray,” and “you can put in as much water as you want to make as many cubes as you need — […]
Tesla ordered to halt early work on its German Gigafactory
[ad_1] The court cautioned that it “should not be assumed” the Green League’s complaint was going to fail. Campaigners are concerned that wiping out that much forest could have a significant impact on drinking water and wildlife. We’ve asked Tesla for comment. This might only be a temporary setback, but it comes after hundreds-strong protests […]
Tesla Model S range edges closer to 400 miles
[ad_1] Real-life results are bound to vary based on the temperature, your use of climate control and your driving habits. However, Musk added that the new figures might be conservative. He claimed that Model S and X cars made in “recent months” can perform better than their official EPA numbers suggest, and that this potential […]
Nikola Motors unveils hybrid fuel-cell concept truck with 600-mile range
[ad_1] Nikola plans to offer the Badger as both a purely battery-electric vehicle and as an electric/fuel-cell hybrid. The company claims the hybrid powertrain model will feature a maximum range of approximately 600 miles, while the battery model will be limited to 300 miles. It also claims the pickup will be able to tow up […]
Ford thinks the Mustang Mach-E’s frunk is a good tailgate cooler
[ad_1] This likely won’t lead to a significant uptick in reservations ahead of the Mach-E’s late 2020 debut. First… ew. And if that isn’t a factor, there’s a good possibility that you have better (or at least, more sanitary) ways to use 4.8 cubic feet of free space. This does highlight the practicality of frunks […]
Toyota and Panasonic will start producing EV batteries in April
[ad_1] As expected, Toyota is the majority owner of the company with a 51 percent stake. The two also confirmed that Prime Planet Energy would make batteries for both Toyota as well as a variety of other automakers. Moving forward, they plan to develop new types of power cells as well. “Batteries — as solutions […]
LeBron James helps GMC pitch its Hummer EV in a Super Bowl ad
[ad_1] The machine should produce up to 1,000HP with 11,500lb/ft of torque and a 0-60MPH time of about 3 seconds. You still won’t see the full reveal of the Hummer EV until May 20th, and it won’t be available until fall 2021. There’s no guarantee that it’ll compare favorably to Tesla’s Cybertruck or Ford’s electric […]