The 2019 Toyota Mirai uses a fuel cell with a battery. You can view on a screen where the energy comes from and where it’s going as it switches back and forth between them.
Author: Steve Schaefer
Interview: Clay Collier Talks Smart Charging at VERGE 19
The next electrification wave will be when passenger EVs take off. This will happen as people understand that with larger batteries and a built-out charging infrastructure, range anxiety isn’t really an issue.
Event: National Drive Electric Week 2019
tional Drive Electric Week (NDEW) is a nine-day celebration of the electric car. Now in its second decade, it grows annually, spanning two weekends and the days between in the middle of September.
Buyer’s Guide: Six Used Electric Cars for Less Than $15,000
However, if cost is the barrier to driving an EV, there’s an easy solution—get a used one! You’ll need to live with less range, as cars that can go 200 mile or more between charges have only been available for the last few years, but if you can live with around 84 to 125 miles, there are several options. I’ve listed six below, in my order of preference. I’ve tested them all, and they are worth owning, especially at $15,000 or less.
Personal: In Search of My Next Electric Car
I know that I want another EV. Over the last several years, I’ve tested pretty much all of the offerings on the market for a week at a time, starting with a Nissan Leaf in 2011.
Road Test: 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus 63 kWh
It wasn’t until the 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus arrived that the Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Tesla and other EVs got real competition.
Personal: Chevy Bolt EV Mysteriously Loses Half its Range
Over the last few months, my Chevrolet Bolt let me down. Nothing broke and it drove fine, but when I charged it, it said it was full at about 100 miles.
Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric
The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq is the brand’s direct competition with the ubiquitous Toyota Prius; it comes as a hybrid, plug-in-hybrid or pure electric.
Personal: Skip Scooters–a First Ride
Micromobility, as represented by scooters and electrically assisted bikes, is with us now. It makes a lot of sense in dense urban areas, where driving a car is a pain and environmentally irresponsible.
Road Test: 2019 Kia Niro EV
The 2019 Kia Niro EV is a very attractive package for style, comfort, efficiency and affordability. Kia is now seen as a quality and value leader, and by stepping strongly into the EV market, is keeping an eye on the future.
