September 4, 2015
Elon Musk Tweets Details on Model X SUV
A few days back, I talked a bit about the new Tesla Model X SUV and the fact that early buyers can now start configuring their vehicles.…
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September 2, 2015
Tesla Model X SUV Gets Ludicrous Speed and Big MSRP
If you are one of the folks who has been waiting to get your mitts on the Tesla Model X SUV and its cool winged doors, the time is nearing.…
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September 1, 2015
Peugeot’s Fractal Concept Droptop EV Angling to Stun
Lion-hearted French automaker Peugeot has revealed its stunning Fractal convertible concept ahead of the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, and the first question that popped into my mind had nothing to do with the car, per se.…
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August 31, 2015
Venturi VBB-3 EV Sets Land Speed Record for Its Class
It’s been a rough few years for land speed record seekers at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Heavy rains cancelled the annual Bonneville Speed Week for the second year in a row, as the salt was too wet and muddy for racing to take place.…
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August 30, 2015
Honda Refreshes CR-Z for 2016
Decades ago, when I first met my wife, she had an old beat up Honda CR-Z. I loved that car; it was so fun to drive and looked cool too.…
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August 20, 2015
Tesla Tells Model S Owners to Reduce Supercharger Use
Tesla has really stepped in it with some of its Model S owners. Apparently, the EV maker has been sending letters via email to some owners that tell them to reduce usage of their local Supercharger stations.…
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August 20, 2015
Audi E-Tron Electric SUV Concept: Production in 2018
Audi is showing off some early concept art for its coming E-Tron electric SUV. The concept will first be seen at IAA 2015 in Frankfurt next month and is set to be production ready by 2018.…
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August 19, 2015
Aston Martin CEO Offers Details on Rapide EV
Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer was on hand at the recent Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and he offered up what he wants to see in the Aston Martin Rapide EV that was rumored back in April.…
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August 19, 2015
Tesla’s New Autopilot in Beta Testing with Users Now
You have to be doubly lucky to be one of the people testing the new Tesla Autopilot software that’s in closed beta right now. First, you need to be fortunate enough to own a pricy Model S EV.…
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August 10, 2015
CARB wants 100% of New Cars to Have Zero Emissions by 2030
Car guys and gals that live in California know if they want to modify their vehicles, the parts need to be CARB approved. CARB is pushing hard for zero-emission vehicles to be the majority the vehicles on the road by 2025.…
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August 4, 2015
EPA Pegs 2016 Volt with 106 MPGe rating
The Chevrolet Volt is an interesting car, but it hasn’t exactly sold like gangbusters. The plug-in hybrid car is updated for 2016 and Chevy is hoping the revision will help it reach more buyers.…
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July 29, 2015
World’s Fastest Accelerating EV Hits 62mph in 1.779 Secs
Electric cars are able to make some very impressive runs from a standstill to 60mph. This is because all of their torque is available immediately. If you think the Tesla Model S is fast off the line, check out these German students setting a world record for EV acceleration.…
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July 20, 2015
Next-Gen Tesla Roadster Four Years Away, Goes Plaid
With all the talk about the Tesla Model S and its soaring popularity with EV buyers, it’s easy to forget that the Model S wasn’t the first EV that Tesla made.…
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July 15, 2015
Tesla Model S is the Most Popular EV in the U.S.
Granted, I live in the heart of Texas, which is oil country, but I’ve seen only a couple of Tesla Model S EVs in the wild.…
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July 14, 2015
VW Electric “Scooter” is Cool and Compact
To me, a scooter is something sacred, and it comes from only one country – Italy. The first time I ever saw a Vespa – probably when I watched Quadrophenia – I was smitten.…
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