Re-issued Tesla Roadster toy warranty is “guaranteed for life” Hot Wheels launched an updated version of their ’08 Tesla Roadster miniature toy. This newest version is based off Elon Musk’s personal Roadster that was launched into space earlier this year by SpaceX. Adhered to the Roadster’s dashboard was the original 1:64 Hot Wheels Tesla Roadster. […]
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General Motors Proposes A National Zero Emissions Vehicle Program
GM also proposes EV charging infrastructure investment and expansion of the EV tax credit Early Friday, General Motors called for a nationwide zero emissions vehicle credit system. The company submitted to the government a proposal for a 7% ZEV requirement to begin in 2021, increasing 2% each year until 2030. In an opinion piece by GM […]
Hyundai Ioniq Electric Unlimited+ Subscription Program Scrapped In U.S.
Ioniq Electric Unlimited+ has reached its limit, will be replaced by more traditional lease According to CarsDirect.com, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric will no longer be offered with a “subscription lease”. Under the Ioniq Electric Unlimited+ subscription, buyers were able to drive without concern for traditional lease mileage caps, charging costs, or maintenance costs. This unique offer […]
Chevy Bolt EV Survey Hints At Cold Weather Package With Heat Pump
Greater EPA range is suggested in the survey as well Earlier this week, new Chevy Bolt EV owner and chevybolt.org user jvandonsel posted about a survey he received from Chevrolet. The options presented in the survey hinted that a cold weather package might be in the works: I just took an interesting survey from Chevy […]
Bjørn’s Efficiency Test: Tesla Model X Vs I-Pace Brings Mixed Results
Tesla Model X Performance and Jaguar I-Pace seemingly more evenly matched than Bjørn expected A lot of focus has been placed on the Jaguar I-Pace and it’s rather poor efficiency compared to other modern electric vehicles. Certainly it pales in comparison to other EVs like the Model 3 or Hyundai Ioniq. But in practical real world […]
Hundreds Try Chevy Bolt At GM Pilot Program In Pennsylvania
10 charging stations were also installed as part of the program A fleet of Chevy Bolt EVs are hitting the road as part of a pilot program between General Motors and Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Over 260 Geisinger employees got to drive the Bolt EV. A small number were also picked from a […]
Karma Adds Dealers And Limited Edition Revero Inspired By California Beaches
Karma says the new Aliso Edition is inspired by the “sights and sounds of Aliso Beach” Karma Automotive today announced the Aliso Edition of the plug-in hybrid Revero. The Aliso Editions will have ‘Revero Aliso’ badges as well custom wheels, unique exterior paint and new interior leather-trim colors. Only 15 will be produced and will be […]
Chevy Bolt EV Owners On Rural Texas Ranch: This Car Has Got Guts
“I want to be a cowboy baby! Where my Chevy Bolt’s charged by the sunshine shinin’.” Harry and Elizabeth Akers are proud new owners of the Chevy Bolt EV. The couple lives in rural Merkel, Texas about 20 miles from Abilene and 200 miles west of Dallas. They own 200 acres of land and 40 […]
CNN Loves The Manual Transmission Electric Corvette: Genovation GXE
CNN Business takes the all electric Chevy Corvette for a spin CNN Business writer Peter Valdes-Dapena is one of the lucky few. He was gifted the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the new Genovation GXE. After Genovation destroyed electric car top speed records with their previous C6 based prototype, the new GXE is […]
UPDATE: Tesla Full Self Driving Option Is Removed From Model 3, S And X
Update 10/19/2018: The Full Self Driving option, previously listed below Enhanced Autopilot, has been removed on the Tesla Model S and Model X design studio as well. At the time the original article was published, the option had only been removed from the Model 3. According to Elon Musk, the option will still be available […]
