Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:35:33 +0000
While I think that of the major vendors, VW is most likely to thrive in the transition to fully electric vehicles, its vehicle-to-grid offerings are so early that they are best thought of as an experimental platform.
Read moreCredit to Author: Maarten Vinkhuyzen| Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:22:59 +0000
Some company conference calls to discuss financial results with the investment community are more interesting than others. Last Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Fastned discussed the 2020 complete year and Q1 2021 results with the usual suspects from the financial institutions. If you read this excellent article by Mark Kane, you will be better informed about […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:37:43 +0000
I recently sat down with Viktor Irle and Jose Pontes of EV Volumes to talk about Volkswagen Power Day, EV batteries, EV charging in Europe, and EV market share in Europe. To listen to our chat and their expert take on those topics, you can click play on the embedded SoundCloud player below or find […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2021 02:17:39 +0000
Courtesy of Union Of Concerned Scientists. By Jonna Hamilton President Biden recently unveiled his American Jobs Plan — a two trillion-dollar package with significant investments in infrastructure, advanced technologies, and jobs that will reduce our global warming emissions. Next week, he will host the Leaders’ Climate Summit on Earth Day where he will likely announce how he […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Joe Wachunas| Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2021 01:43:14 +0000
If there is one achilles heel of the electric automobile, it’s the road trip. Even if the road trip is something we only very occasionally ask of our personal vehicles, it’s still a crucial aspect of the American car owner experience. If electric transportation is ever going to fully kick gas cars into the ash […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Maarten Vinkhuyzen| Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:39:35 +0000
There is a lot of confusion about “plug & charge.” All Tesla drivers know how great it is. Some Fastned customers share this experience. But most people just wonder why it does not work for them. Let me try to explain this. To be able to use plug & charge, your car must be able […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2021 03:47:14 +0000
As with the Tesla Model 3, the Ford Mustang Mach-E made for the Chinese market will be made in China (rather than Mexico). Logical. Preorders just opened up for this new electric crossover/SUV in 20 Chinese cities. Will it be a home run for Ford in China, or will it be a soggy noodle that […]
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Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2021 02:38:39 +0000
Today during a virtual event, the California Energy Commission (CEC) announced approval of a first-of-its-kind project to accelerate the deployment of infrastructure needed to fuel zero-emission trucks, buses and equipment. Administered by CALSTART, the EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles (Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles) project will use a concierge-like model working directly with eligible applicants to help plan and fund the […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:31:12 +0000
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro looks like a competitive little beast, with 260 miles of EPA-estimate range and an MSRP of $39,995.
Read moreCredit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:36:24 +0000
I recently had an interesting conversation with a zealous Tesla fan on Twitter. After seeing a tweet that was contextually dishonest about Volkswagen’s Electrify America network, I told the guy that Tesla doesn’t need us to do anything dishonest to defend it. Its charging network is presently the best in the United States, hands down. […]
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