Category: Electric

Why 2023 could be the year of the cheap—or cheaper—EV

Despite ongoing supply chain issues and headwinds like price inflation, EV penetration in America nearly doubled in the U.S. in the first ten months of 2022, going to 5.3% of all vehicles sold, versus 2.9% last year. Experian data shows new car registrations hit 604,638 EV vehicles, more than 60% versus a year ago. But the easiest way to grow that EV number, beyond initiatives like expanding EV charging networks and increasing incentives (which we’ll get too), is making EVs cheaper. Here’s why 2023 could be the year we’ll see cheaper EVs.

How Are Lithium-Ion Batteries That Store Solar & Wind Power Made?

The renewable energy transition involves harnessing epic forces of nature. Sleek solar panels forged from silver and silica from the depths of the Earth translate the sun’s blindingly fiery light energy into electricity. Wind turbines with blades each the size of a 12-story building punctuate the skyline of wind-swept fields and help power entire cities. What is one […]

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalist

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVThe EQS SUV is related to the EQS hatchback that arrived late last year, and while it’s built on a version of the same EVA2 skateboard architecture as that flagship electric car, in many respects it’s a completely different vehicle—and more of a trendsetter in the U.S. vehicle market. That’s of course because its format is...

Electric Charging Pole Dance Heats Up In Newcastle, Australia

Following in the footsteps of Intellihub, EVX is planning to install 30,000 pole-mounted electric vehicle chargers across the Ausgrid network by 2029. Whereas Intellihib planned for 50 EV chargers, EVX is expecting to install 30,000. Quite a leap in the last 6 months for the electric charging pole dance. In partnership with the City of […]

Zeekr 001 owner review after 2500 km – all I like and dislike about Geely’s flagship

"After driving my Denza X for three years, though the car was excellent, I concluded that hybrids are a waste of resources. Let's start with the cars I eyed for my next choice."

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Tesla ups its discount on Model 3 and Model Y to $7,500

2022 Tesla lineup  (Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.)Tesla has upped discounts on the Model 3 and Model Y to $7,500, following a $3,750 discount earlier this month. A recent check of Tesla's website showed lowered prices for both models, along with an offer of 10,000 miles of free Supercharging. The Model 3 now has an effective base price of $40,690, while the Model Y starts at $59,690. Before you...