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Canadian electric-car news: apartment charging, electric trucks, Electra Meccanica SoloCanadian electric-car news: apartment charging, electric trucks, Electra Meccanica Solo

Matthew Klippenstein

Of all the Canadian electric-car news that rounds out 2017, the Vancouver suburb of Richmond’s new requirement that 100 percent of apartments and condominiums be ready for plug-in vehicles may be the most significant. Access to...

Faraday Future, primary investor crushed by mounting debt, lawsuitsFaraday Future, primary investor crushed by mounting debt, lawsuits

Mark Stevenson

Struggling Faraday Future and its founding investor Jia Yueting are facing financial and legal woes that threaten the company’s existence. Jia specifically has been placed on an official list of debt defaulters on a website run by the...

If electric semi tractors are real, their running-cost advantage could be hugeIf electric semi tractors are real, their running-cost advantage could be huge

Mark Stevenson

Emotions play a big role in purchases of passenger vehicles, but fleet decisions are generally driven by numbers, spreadsheets, and the almighty dollar. And it’s in the equation of overall cost where early adopters of electric...

Ford: China will lead our electric-car effort, 300-mile electric SUV to be built in MexicoFord: China will lead our electric-car effort, 300-mile electric SUV to be built in Mexico

John Voelcker

As we start to look toward the 2019 model year, it’s worth noting that Ford hasn’t introduced a single new hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric vehicle since 2013. In fact, the company is now clearing the...

Volvo to offer multiple electric cars, battery-size options, starting in 2020Volvo to offer multiple electric cars, battery-size options, starting in 2020

Mark Stevenson

Volvo has confirmed its second electric car for the brand will be a version of the V40 compact hatchback it plans to unveil within the year. Much like the all-electric Volkswagen e-Golf version of the standard...

Volkswagen Moia electric mobility van is VW's Uber ride-sharing rivalVolkswagen Moia electric mobility van is VW's Uber ride-sharing rival

Mark Stevenson

Every automaker has its niche. Mazda builds a brilliant (and efficient) sports car in the MX-5 Miata. Toyota pioneered the mass production of hybrid-electric vehicles 20 years ago with its Prius. The Tesla Model S made...

All-wheel drive now standard on all Tesla Model S, Model X carsAll-wheel drive now standard on all Tesla Model S, Model X cars

Mark Stevenson

Tesla now offers roughly the same percentage of its model lineup with standard all-wheel-drive configuration as famed AWD proponent Subaru. The Silicon Valley electric-car maker has completely ditched rear-wheel drive in its Model S hatchback sedans...

Electric car charging on the road has to be way, way better than it is todayElectric car charging on the road has to be way, way better than it is today

John Voelcker

A couple of weeks ago, we charged a 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 15 times within two days. It was part of a contest during a two-day press drive for the car—though we were beaten by...

2018 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Cabriolet first drive review: the perfect city car2018 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Cabriolet first drive review: the perfect city car

Brandon Turkus

I try very hard to go into each review with an open mind, but in the case of the 2018 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Cabriolet, I was prepared to dislike it. I expected an anemic driving...

Santa Claus takes to UK streets in all-electric Renault Zoe 'sleigh'Santa Claus takes to UK streets in all-electric Renault Zoe 'sleigh'

Mark Stevenson

A publicity stunt by Renault in the United Kingdom had Santa Claus delivering chocolate all over the country earlier this month in a highly energy-efficient way. The social media campaign featured Santa testing a Renault Zoe...

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Canadian electric-car news: apartment charging, electric trucks, Electra Meccanica SoloCanadian electric-car news: apartment charging, electric trucks, Electra Meccanica Solo

Faraday Future, primary investor crushed by mounting debt, lawsuitsFaraday Future, primary investor crushed by mounting debt, lawsuits

If electric semi tractors are real, their running-cost advantage could be hugeIf electric semi tractors are real, their running-cost advantage could be huge

Ford: China will lead our electric-car effort, 300-mile electric SUV to be built in MexicoFord: China will lead our electric-car effort, 300-mile electric SUV to be built in Mexico

Volvo to offer multiple electric cars, battery-size options, starting in 2020Volvo to offer multiple electric cars, battery-size options, starting in 2020

Volkswagen Moia electric mobility van is VW's Uber ride-sharing rivalVolkswagen Moia electric mobility van is VW's Uber ride-sharing rival

All-wheel drive now standard on all Tesla Model S, Model X carsAll-wheel drive now standard on all Tesla Model S, Model X cars

Electric car charging on the road has to be way, way better than it is todayElectric car charging on the road has to be way, way better than it is today

2018 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Cabriolet first drive review: the perfect city car2018 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Cabriolet first drive review: the perfect city car

Santa Claus takes to UK streets in all-electric Renault Zoe 'sleigh'Santa Claus takes to UK streets in all-electric Renault Zoe 'sleigh'

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