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October 12, 2018

Jaguar Considers Becoming Electric-Only Within Next Decade

Jaguar Considers Becoming Electric-Only Within Next Decade

Everyone wants to take on Tesla, it seems... or maybe certain companies just see the benefit of electric motors over internal combustion engines.
By Jeff Perez 12 October 2018
Tesla Model 3 Production Hits Estimated 100,000 Units

Tesla Model 3 Production Hits Estimated 100,000 Units

That's yet another milestone achieved and surpassed by the Tesla Model 3. 200,000 may only be some 5 months away now.
By Mark Kane 12 October 2018
New Formula E Team HWA Announces Paffett As First Driver

New Formula E Team HWA Announces Paffett As First Driver

The squad, which will officially be called HWA RACELAB, will be run by HWA AG CEO and Mercedes DTM boss Ulrich Fritz as team principal.
By Motorsport.com 12 October 2018
Tesla Out Delivers Porsche In Q3: Model 3 Boom Continues

Tesla Out Delivers Porsche In Q3: Model 3 Boom Continues

Not only Jaguar, also Porsche is not able to keep pace with Tesla any more. During Q3'2018, Tesla sold 26% more cars than Porsche.
By Mark Kane 12 October 2018
Nissan LEAF, Chevy Volt Among Top 10 Cars With Highest Depreciation

Nissan LEAF, Chevy Volt Among Top 10 Cars With Highest Depreciation

The Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt place at the top of the list for cars with the highest depreciation. Time to buy a used EV!
By Steven Loveday 12 October 2018
Plug-In Hybrid Car Sales In Germany Down In September

Plug-In Hybrid Car Sales In Germany Down In September

In total, 4,719 new passenger plug-in cars were registered in September in Germany, which was 12% less than a year ago, but market share improved substantially.
By Mark Kane 12 October 2018
Cars.com Conducts Child Seat Test On Tesla Model X

Cars.com Conducts Child Seat Test On Tesla Model X

Growing families have few options if they hope to go all-electric. The Tesla Model X is one choice. So, how does it fare when it comes to car seats?
By Steven Loveday 12 October 2018
Comparison Of New Mercedes-Benz EQ Power Plug-In Hybrids

Comparison Of New Mercedes-Benz EQ Power Plug-In Hybrids

Mercedes-Benz introduces a new generation of plug-in hybrids of three models signed "EQ Power": C-Class, E-Class and S-Class. Here we compare them all.
By Mark Kane 12 October 2018
Tesla Resolves $655,000 Clerical Error With State Of Nevada

Tesla Resolves $655,000 Clerical Error With State Of Nevada

Due to a clerical error, Tesla reportedly underpaid unemployment taxes after integrating SolarCity employees. The automaker has now paid the difference.
By Steven Loveday 12 October 2018
Plug-Ins Hit 2.5% Market Share Of Passenger Cars In France

Plug-Ins Hit 2.5% Market Share Of Passenger Cars In France

In September 2018, sales of plug-in electric cars in France amounted to 4,561, which is some 10.8% more than a year ago.
By Mark Kane 12 October 2018
Tesla Software Version 9: New Versus Old

Tesla Software Version 9: New Versus Old

Let's take a closer look at Tesla Software Version 9 to see how it compares to the previous software. Additionally, we learn how to use it.
By Steven Loveday 12 October 2018
Energica Launches MotoE-Inspired Ego Sport Black

Energica Launches MotoE-Inspired Ego Sport Black

The original Energica Ego is getting a very fast little brother, the Ego Sport Black.
By RideApart.com 12 October 2018
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gets Gasoline And Diesel PHEV Versions

New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gets Gasoline And Diesel PHEV Versions

Mercedes-Benz doesn't stick with just gasoline engines in its latest generation of plug-in hybrids. Now, diesel joins the mix too.
By Mark Kane 12 October 2018
Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL Combines Fuel Cell With Plug-In Capability

Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL Combines Fuel Cell With Plug-In Capability

The Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL is part hydrogen fuel cell, part plug-in hybrid. An especially extraordinary pairing that might actually make sense.
By Mark Kane 12 October 2018
Autogefühl Checks Out The Tesla Model 3 In Paris: Video

Autogefühl Checks Out The Tesla Model 3 In Paris: Video

According to the video, the car is very unique, with many pros and cons. For example, you can the door handles get a downvote, but that center screen gets a nod of approval.
By Mark Kane 12 October 2018
UK Excludes PHEVs From Plug-In Electric Car Grant: BEVs Still Qualify

UK Excludes PHEVs From Plug-In Electric Car Grant: BEVs Still Qualify

UK limits the type of vehicles qualified to get the Plug-In Car Grant, to mostly all-electric and hydrogen fuel cell cars. The amount will be reduced too.
By Mark Kane 12 October 2018
Elon Musk Came To North America At 17 With $2K, The Rest Is History

Elon Musk Came To North America At 17 With $2K, The Rest Is History

It's crazy to think Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrived in North America as a teenager and had little money. Now look at his incredible successes.
By EVANNEX 12 October 2018
Nissan And EDF Energy To Explore Second-Life EV Batteries For ESS

Nissan And EDF Energy To Explore Second-Life EV Batteries For ESS

Nissan found another partner - EDF Energy - that is willing to explore the possibility of taking partially used, but still working, lithium-ion batteries from electric cars.
By Mark Kane 12 October 2018
Charging Your Chevy Bolt EV In The Most Insane Way Possible

Charging Your Chevy Bolt EV In The Most Insane Way Possible

One robotic arm moves the Chevy Bolt EV to a charge station. The other robot initiates the charge on the vehicle. And here I've been plugging in my own electric car like a sucker!
By Wade Malone 12 October 2018
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