Kia EV6, Tesla Model 3, & Nissan LEAF Most Reliable EVs — New Study

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2022 23:28:48 +0000

Electric vehicles are a relatively new product compared to the gas cars made by some century-old legacy automakers. While some consumers and critics doubt their reliability, a new study shows that Tesla and Nissan’s EVs are the most dependable options in the electric category, despite the overall sector leaving some room for improvement. Data compiled […]

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Germany’s EVs Near 40% Share — Tesla Model 3 Bestseller

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:01:27 +0000

Germany’s plugin electric vehicle share broke new records in November, gaining 39.4% of the auto market, up from 34.4%, year on year. Overall auto volumes were 260,512 units, up some 31% YoY, though still down around 10% from pre-2020 seasonal norms. The Tesla Model 3 was the bestselling full electric. November’s combined plugin share of […]

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Sweden’s BEVs Hit New High Before Incentive Cut

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:02:57 +0000

Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle share hit record highs in November, gaining 64.6% of the auto market, from 54.3% a year ago. Full electrics saw dramatic growth in share, gaining 42.5% in November, from 26.0% year on year, influenced by policy changes. Overall auto volumes were 25,588 units, up 21.5% YoY from a weak 2021, though […]

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Plugins EVs Near Third Of Autos In Germany, Recession Forecast

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:42:51 +0000

Plugin electric vehicles (EVs) gained 32.4% of Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, in October, up from 30.4% YoY. This in the context of overall auto market growth of 16.8% YoY, to 208,642 units. This, however, is still down by almost 25% from the pre-2020 seasonal norms. The Fiat 500 was October’s best selling full electric. […]

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Nissan LEAF Awarded WhichEV “Lifetime Achievement Award”

Credit to Author: Tim Tyler| Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2022 03:55:42 +0000

The Independent UK-based publication WhichEV has announced that the “Lifetime Achievement Award” for popularising electrification in vehicles goes to none other than the Nissan LEAF. The Nissan LEAF is well deserving of this honor after coming to the market more than a decade ago. The LEAF not only set the standard for the entire vehicle […]

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Sweden’s Plugin EV Share At 59.4%, Volvo XC40 Back To Strength

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:25:51 +0000

October saw Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle share reach 59.4% of the auto market, up from 50.1% year on year. Full electrics alone took 35.5% share, from 22.9% YoY. Overall auto volume was 22,383 units, 12% up YoY, though still some 25% down on pre-2020 seasonal norms. October’s best selling full electric was the Volvo XC40. […]

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Let’s Talk More About Battery Longevity

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:00:24 +0000

In another recent article, our friend Barry discussed the need for standards in battery longevity if consumers are going to adopt EVs. I agree that there needs to be not just a standard, but a good standard. I’d like to add some of my thoughts to the conversation and provide some ideas on how we […]

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First Drive: The 2023 Nissan ARIYA Front Wheel Drive

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:00:39 +0000

Nissan pushed boldly into electric vehicles with the LEAF in 2010 back when electric vehicles were little more than a novelty and a dream. The vehicle set the bar for what a mainstream, affordable electric vehicle of its time should look and feel like, cutting the path for others to follow. It was a bold and […]

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First Time EV Buyer? Thinking It Through & Coming Full Circle

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:04 +0000

NissanBy Robert Simon Editor’s note: Rob is a longtime CleanTechnica reader and western North Carolina-based entrepreneur and property manager who has taken action on his climate anxiety by greening his rental properties and now, switching to EVs. In this article, he summarizes his journey navigating his first EV buying experience.  I remember my EV journey […]

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Fully Electric Vehicles Reached ~6% Of Auto Sales In USA In 3rd Quarter

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 03:57:23 +0000

6% of US auto sales is up from EVs’ 2.2% of US auto sales in Q3 2020.

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