The median range of new EV models sold in the United States decreased for the 2021 model year, according to the EPA. For the 2021 model year, the median range for EVs was 234 miles, compared to 259 miles for the 2020 model year, the EPA said in a short…
Author: Stephen Edelstein
35 years ago, this GM prototype had a yoke, four-wheel steering, and satellite navigation
Steering yokes and touchpad controls are considered cutting-edge car tech today, but 35 years ago a General Motors prototype had those features and more. The 1987 Pontiac Pursuit aimed to show what cars would be like in the then-far-off year 2000. Moto…
EVs are the least reliable vehicle type: Consumer Reports points to some problem areas
In a reliability survey published last November, Consumer Reports named electric SUVs the least-reliable vehicle type. Now CR has followed that up with a report shedding light on specific problem areas. On average, EVs have significantly higher problem…
Rivian sponsors destination chargers overseen by nonprofit at Yosemite, Golden Gate
Adopt a Charger, a nonprofit that aims to install EV charging at scenic and cultural destinations, on Thursday announced a partnership with Rivian to add charging stations at Yosemite National Park and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The nonp…
Trailing price hikes on new Teslas, prices on used Tesla models have soared
Prices of used Tesla electric cars have soared according to a new report from battery analysis firm Recurrent. The averages prices of most used EV models rose dramatically in 2021 but Recurrent, which markets battery health reports for EVs, appears to …
VW doubled global EV deliveries in 2021, but remains well behind Tesla
Volkswagen on Wednesday announced that it doubled global EV deliveries in 2021, delivering 452,900 EVs worldwide and about 17,000 in the United States. Those are respectable numbers for what was in many respects the first year of VW’s mass-market EV pu…
Research could help extend EV battery life by 30%, slow degradation
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University claim to have found a method to “revitalize” lithium-ion batteries, potentially extending their useful lifespan by nearly 30%. The research points to…
Dealers thrived in 2021: Are state franchise laws hindering EV adoption?
Another year has gone by without a resolution to the fight between franchised dealerships—which had a strong 2021 thanks to weak supply and strong demand—and the direct-sales model pioneered by Tesla, and now taken up by Rivian and Lucid. T…
Study: Two-thirds of Americans don’t want an EV yet, and half won’t pay extra for electrified
Most Americans still aren’t ready to buy an EV, according to the Deloitte 2022 Global Automotive Study, which examines consumer perceptions of electrification and other technology movements in the auto industry. More than two-thirds (69%) of Americans …
California no longer shuns GM, as automaker complies with its emissions rules
General Motors has agreed to recognize California’s authority to set its own vehicle emissions standards. This will make GM vehicles eligible for California government fleet purchases, according to the automaker. These statements were made in a letter …
