Category: Electric Vehicles

EVs outsold manual transmission cars in the US last quarter

[ad_1] Around 1.1 percent of car buyers opted for cars with clutch pedals in Q3, while 1.9 percent chose an EV. J.D. Power exec Tyson Jominy suggested to Driving.ca that declining manual transmission sales were down to “the discontinuation of many compact and sub-compact sedans.” Those were often seen as a cheaper way to buy […]

Volvo will use blockchain to prove its cobalt wasn’t mined by children

[ad_1] Volvo Cars will work with its two global battery suppliers, CATL of China and LG Chem of South Korea, and blockchain technology firms to trace its cobalt production. The data in the blockchain will include the cobalt’s origin, attributes like weight and size, as well as the chain of custody. “We have always been […]

Toyota’s hydrogen fuel-cell Mirai gets a new, luxurious look

[ad_1] The car looks amazing and the automaker is targeting a 30% increase in range thanks to advances in the powertrain and larger capacity hydrogen storage tanks. Toyota just hopes that it’ll be able to sell this car in more places than the current locals of California and the island of Oahu (those are the […]

Hyundai’s first car with a solar roof is available in Korea

[ad_1] Hyundai hopes that by supporting the vehicle’s electric power source, the rooftop technology might help improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. The solar panels are expected to charge 30 to 60 percent of the battery per day. With six hours of daily charging, it could theoretically increase drivers’ travel distance by an extra […]

Tesla opens Vegas V3 Supercharger station powered by solar and battery

[ad_1] In line with founder Elon Musk’s promise to take Supercharger stations off the grid, the Las Vegas site will rely on a combination of solar and battery power. A solar array will power the site during the day, and Powerpacks will provide energy at night. The station will contain a total of 24 stalls […]

GM will help Chevy EV owners find certified home charger installers

[ad_1] According to the company, the perceived difficulty of installing an at-home charging station prevents some consumers from taking the plunge. “We’re excited that our Chevrolet Bolt EV owners can now enjoy the ease and accessibility of at-home charging,” said Kelly Helfrich, manager of GM’s EV infrastructure. “This is an important step forward on our […]

Harley-Davidson offers free charging for its electric motorcycle

[ad_1] Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle will soon hit the roads, and while the LiveWire will have a longer range than first expected, at 140 miles of city driving on a single charge, you’ll still need to hook it up to a charger once in a while. To help you save on electricity fees, Harley is […]

Maryland is already out of EV tax credits for 2019

[ad_1] The fact that the state burned through the funds so quickly speaks to the growing popularity of EVs and plug-in hybrids. The number of EVs registered in Maryland reportedly doubled from 2017 to 2018, and it reached more than 18,000 in February. Maryland has a goal to register 300,000 EVs by 2025, and it […]

Smart cars are disappearing from North America

[ad_1] Production of the Fortwo in North America is expected to come to an end in June, but the Smart brand will continue on elsewhere. Daimler has an agreement in place to start selling its all-electric vehicles in China and will build a new factory in the country to produce the cars. Sales in the […]