The longevity of the Model S proves that Tesla was well ahead of other automakers when the electric luxury car launched almost eight years ago. A teardown indicates the Tesla Model 3 may maintain its tech advantage for a similarly long time. The electr…
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Report: Kia high-performance “halo” electric car due in 2021
Kia’s next electric car could take a very different route from its previous EV models, according to a new report. Due to arrive in 2021, it will be distinct “halo” model positioned above the current Niro EV and Soul EV, reports Autocar. The new model w…
Hyundai Prophecy electric vehicle concept teased for Geneva show
Hyundai will unveil a new electric concept car at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show. But aside from a name, Prophecy, and a teaser image, the automaker isn’t revealing any information about it. If nothing else, Prophecy is an on-the-nose name for a concept ca…
Shopping for a used Tesla? This is one of the best starting points
Shopping for a used car comes with a lot of uncertainty. Used Tesla electric cars are no different. But if you are shopping for a used Tesla, this video guide is a good place to start. Rich Benoit is one of the foremost experts on Teslas. He’s an indep…
California bill aims to cut permit time for EV charging stations
California has by far the most electric cars of any state, but the permitting process for new charging stations can take substantially longer than elsewhere. A new bill introduced in the California State Assembly aims to address that. The bill would st…
Audi E-Tron tows GM EV1 500 miles: Reality check about EV range
The Audi E-tron is one of a handful electric cars currently rated for towing. Audi recently showed off that capability with a very special payload. An E-tron towed a trailer containing a General Motors EV1—the first modern electric car—from…
First electric fire truck in US finds a buyer: Los Angeles
While cities are generally ahead of the curve when it comes to electrifying fleets, the hard reality is that some types of heavy-duty vehicles—like fire trucks—simply don’t exist yet in fully electric form. Case in point: The Los Angeles Fi…
Polestar EV brand flaunts sustainability, natural and recycled materials
When it comes to making cars friendlier to the environment, emissions are only part of the equation. The materials and production processes used must be considered as well. So Volvo’s electric Polestar brand is looking to use more sustainable materials…
NYC mayor orders all municipal vehicles to be electric by 2040
The New York City government has made another bold proclamation in favor of electric cars. Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an executive order calling for all vehicles in the municipal fleet to be fully electric by 2040. That includes not only cars, but eve…
Current VW Passat might be replaced completely by EV
The current-generation Volkswagen Passat is an aging entry in a shrinking segment, but it could soon get an all-electric makeover. In its current form, the Passat is not long for this world, Johan de Nysschen, Volkswagen of America’s chief operating of…