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April 8, 2019

Tesla Model 3 Performance Tested: Acceleration & Top Speed POV Video

Tesla Model 3 Performance Tested: Acceleration & Top Speed POV Video

Since the Tesla Model 3 deliveries went full swing in Europe, AutoTopNL had a chance to test drive the Performance version of the Model 3 with a video focused on performance.
By Mark Kane 08 April 2019
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric: What Consumer Reports Thinks

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric: What Consumer Reports Thinks

Since the Hyundai Kona Electric isn't widely available, Consumer Reports is just now getting an opportunity to check it out. What does the publication think initially?
By Steven Loveday 08 April 2019
Which Electric Cars Are The Cheapest To Lease?

Which Electric Cars Are The Cheapest To Lease?

While new-vehicle leasing currently accounts for around 30 percent of all transactions, that rate is much higher among electric cars, as close to 80 percent of all EVs are leased.
By Jim Gorzelany 08 April 2019
Ford To Launch 10 New Electrified Vehicles In China In 3 Years

Ford To Launch 10 New Electrified Vehicles In China In 3 Years

Ford Motor plans to roll out over 30 new Ford- and Lincoln-branded models in China over the next three years, including more than 10 NEV models.
By Gasgoo 08 April 2019
Nissan LEAF e+ Range & Charging Test From Japan: Video

Nissan LEAF e+ Range & Charging Test From Japan: Video

Electrified Journeys Japan recently released a very interesting test drive review of the brand new Nissan LEAF e+. It indicated a range of 287 miles.
By Mark Kane 08 April 2019
GAC NIO To Launch New Battery-Electric Brand

GAC NIO To Launch New Battery-Electric Brand

GAC NIO New Energy Automotive Co.,Ltd (GAC NIO) will launch an all-new car brand that focuses on the R&D, sale and relevant services of all-electric vehicles
By Gasgoo 08 April 2019
Volkswagen Group Secures Lithium Battery Supplies In China

Volkswagen Group Secures Lithium Battery Supplies In China

Volkswagen Group announced a new memorandum of understanding for long-term lithium supplies for battery cells with Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd. registered in Jiangxi (China).
By Mark Kane 08 April 2019
Hyundai Kona Goes Electric In Wacky New Ad: Video

Hyundai Kona Goes Electric In Wacky New Ad: Video

Some automakers balk at EV ads. But, in certain markets, they just make sense. This is proven by Hyundai and its Kona EV in the land down under.
By Steven Loveday 08 April 2019
In March Plug-In Electric Car Sales In France Set New Record

In March Plug-In Electric Car Sales In France Set New Record

In March, plug-in electric car sales in France increased by 16% year-over-year to a new record of 6,934 and a market share of 2.72%.
By Mark Kane 08 April 2019
Watch This Inside Look At Rivian: See R1T Pickup Truck & R1S

Watch This Inside Look At Rivian: See R1T Pickup Truck & R1S

For anyone doubting Rivian's reality and future plans, Amazon's recent investment and GM's pending investment point to the opposite. Let's take a closer look inside the company.
By Steven Loveday 08 April 2019
Tesla Model 3 Was Best-Selling Car In Switzerland In March 2019

Tesla Model 3 Was Best-Selling Car In Switzerland In March 2019

In Switzerland, Tesla Model 3 has become the best-selling car of any type in March with 1,094 new registrations. In the YTD rank the Model 3 is now 4th.
By Mark Kane 08 April 2019
Tesla Autopilot To Eventually Avoid Potholes Too? Videos

Tesla Autopilot To Eventually Avoid Potholes Too? Videos

Potholes are everywhere. Can a computer such as Tesla Autopilot detect a pothole and avoid it without hitting cars in other lanes? Elon Musk seems to think so.
By Mark Kane 08 April 2019
Tesla Reportedly Working On Model S & X Powertrain Upgrade

Tesla Reportedly Working On Model S & X Powertrain Upgrade

There's been talk about upcoming improvements to the Tesla Model S and Model X for some time. Now, it seems plans are in place for new electric motors.
By Steven Loveday 08 April 2019
Mercedes Formula E Race Car Makes Its Track Debut

Mercedes Formula E Race Car Makes Its Track Debut

Mercedes has run its new ABB FIA Formula E car in testing for the first time, with Stoffel Vandoorne and Edoardo Mortara driving
By Motorsport.com 08 April 2019
LG Chem Sets Up Battery Joint Venture In Vietnam With VinFast

LG Chem Sets Up Battery Joint Venture In Vietnam With VinFast

Vingroup's VinFast just set a joint venture with LG Chem in the northern port city of Hai Phong to produce batteries for electric vehicles.
By Mark Kane 08 April 2019
Porsche Taycan 2-Speed Rear Transaxle: Performance Modeled

Porsche Taycan 2-Speed Rear Transaxle: Performance Modeled

The Porsche Taycan is coming soon, and we can't wait to learn about all the details. In the meantime, we've modeled its 2-speed transmission. Check out what we've learned.
By George Bower 08 April 2019
Ford Develops Smart Algorithm To Identify Most Beneficial Sites For Chargers

Ford Develops Smart Algorithm To Identify Most Beneficial Sites For Chargers

Preparing for electrification in Europe, Ford is developing a smart algorithm that would help to identify the most beneficial places to install charging stations.
By Mark Kane 08 April 2019
Harley To Add Fake Sound To Livewire Electric Motorcycle

Harley To Add Fake Sound To Livewire Electric Motorcycle

The beauty of a silent, electric motorcycle is that it leaves a blank canvas of sound to be painted with your own colors. This is at least what Harley-Davidson believes in.
By RideApart.com 08 April 2019
More On Tesla Model 3 Update That Improves Range And Power

More On Tesla Model 3 Update That Improves Range And Power

Tesla continues to release over-the-air software updates on an increasing basis. One of the latest updates makes the Model 3 quicker and adds range.
By EVANNEX 08 April 2019
Project Stealth Rocket Tesla Model X Looks Sinister: Video

Project Stealth Rocket Tesla Model X Looks Sinister: Video

The ninth iteration of T Sportline’s Limited Edition Tesla Model X “T Largo” program was designed to fly under the radar just as much as it was styled to stand out.
By Eric Loveday 07 April 2019
Plugged In: March Electric Car Sales Scoreboard Wrap-Up Video

Plugged In: March Electric Car Sales Scoreboard Wrap-Up Video

While Tesla hasn't matched the delivery numbers they were achieving in Q4 of 2018, we did see a dramatic uptick of US sales as compared to January and February
By Tom Moloughney 07 April 2019
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