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Jay Cole

Jay Cole,

Founder of InsideEVs

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Charging Tesla Urban Supercharger: Compact 72 kW Stations Designed For City Centers

Tesla Urban Supercharger: Compact 72 kW Stations Designed For City Centers

Tesla introduces new 72 kW urban superchargers - planned for dense city populations and other tricky locations for traditional Supercharging stalls
By Jay Cole Sep 11 2017
General Volkswagen I.D. BUZZ: All-Electric, 270 Mile Microbus Confirmed For 2022

Volkswagen I.D. BUZZ: All-Electric, 270 Mile Microbus Confirmed For 2022

VW hasgiven the production green light to the I.D. BUZZ and I.D. BUZZ Cargo, a long-range all-electric microbus, first copies to arrive in 2022
By Jay Cole Aug 20 2017
General Tesla Model 3 Specs: 220-310 Miles Range, 0-60 MPH in 5.1 Seconds - More Details

Tesla Model 3 Specs: 220-310 Miles Range, 0-60 MPH in 5.1 Seconds - More Details

From the Tesla Model 3 Delivery event, the specs are out Including up to 310 miles of range and 0-60 mph time of 5.1 seconds. Bigger battery adds $9,000
By Jay Cole Jul 29 2017
General 19,130 BMW i3 REx Recalled In US Due To Fire Risk...Thanks To Its Gas Extender

19,130 BMW i3 REx Recalled In US Due To Fire Risk...Thanks To Its Gas Extender

Some 19,000 BMW i3 REx plug-in electric vehicles have been recalled in the US due to the threat of fire via its fuel-tank vent line
By Jay Cole Feb 18 2017
Sales US Federal $7,500 Electric Vehicle Credit Expiry Date By Automaker

US Federal $7,500 Electric Vehicle Credit Expiry Date By Automaker

How long do you have to buy a new EV in the US (like the Tesla Model 3) and still receive the full $7,500 federal credit? We have an answer for you!
By Jay Cole Jan 12 2017
General Lucid Motors Debuts The

Lucid Motors Debuts The "Air": 0-60 mph in 2.5 Seconds, 400 Mile Range - $100,000+

Lucid Motors has taken the wraps of its 400 mile EV called the "Air". With 1,000 hp, 0-60 takes 2.5 seconds, and its automous-ready
By Jay Cole Dec 14 2016
General Evatran's Plugless Charging System Shows Up On JAC IEV6S All-Electric SUV In China

Evatran's Plugless Charging System Shows Up On JAC IEV6S All-Electric SUV In China

Evatran's JV partnership with Chinese part maker VIE is starting to show some fruit as its wireless charging systems appears with new JAC IEV6S electric SUV
By Jay Cole Dec 3 2016
Sales Several Plug-Ins Hit New 2016 Highs, As November EV Sales In US Rise Sharply

Several Plug-Ins Hit New 2016 Highs, As November EV Sales In US Rise Sharply

Let by the strong debut of the new Toyota Prius Prime, electric vehicles sales shot higher in November
By Jay Cole Dec 2 2016
Sales Nissan LEAF Posts Year's Best Sales Result In US For November, 3 Months Of Gains

Nissan LEAF Posts Year's Best Sales Result In US For November, 3 Months Of Gains

After a prolonged sales losing streak, the Nissan LEAF has managed to revive sales heading into the end of 2016, as we anxiously await a model upgrade
By Jay Cole Dec 1 2016
Charging 400

400 "Ultra-Fast" 350 kW Charging Station Network Planned By 4 Automakers For Europe

Several major automakers in Europe are combining to provided an ultra-fast, high-power charging network (CCS Combo) across Europe
By Jay Cole Nov 29 2016
General Quiet Car Rule: New EVs Must Emit Warning Sounds In US By 2019

Quiet Car Rule: New EVs Must Emit Warning Sounds In US By 2019

All plug-in electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles must come equipped with an audible pedestrian warning sound when travelling under 19mph in the US
By Jay Cole Nov 14 2016
General Work Stops On Faraday Future's Nevada EV Factory Over Non-Payment

Work Stops On Faraday Future's Nevada EV Factory Over Non-Payment

Faraday Future finds itself some $57 million behind in payments to the contractor overseeing its Nevada factory build, and as a result, work as stopped
By Jay Cole Nov 14 2016
General BMW 530e iPerformance Debuts, Arrives In March - Specs, Video

BMW 530e iPerformance Debuts, Arrives In March - Specs, Video

As part of the new BMW 5 Series lineup is the 530e iPerformance, with an estimated range of 45 km/28 miles (NEDC). The new plug-in arrives this March
By Jay Cole Oct 14 2016
Renault TreZor: Here it is! 0-100 km/h In Under 4 Seconds

Renault TreZor: Here it is! 0-100 km/h In Under 4 Seconds

An early look at the Renault TreZor, a lightweight, fast concept car that shows us the direction Renault is heading in the future.
By Jay Cole Sep 28 2016
General New 2017 Renault ZOE ZE 40: 400 km Range*, 41 kWh Battery

New 2017 Renault ZOE ZE 40: 400 km Range*, 41 kWh Battery

The word on the new battery upgraded Renault ZOE is out! The new ZOE ZE 40 gets 400 km range (NEDC) via a new 41 kWh battery
By Jay Cole Sep 27 2016
General Chevrolet Bolt EV In Canada Priced At $42,795 - Includes Fast Charging, Arrives Early 2017

Chevrolet Bolt EV In Canada Priced At $42,795 - Includes Fast Charging, Arrives Early 2017

For Canada, GM surprised with not only a lower than expected price on the 383 km (238 mile) Bolt EV, but also a sooner than expected release date
By Jay Cole Sep 20 2016
Proterra Catalyst E2 Bus Debuts: 350 Miles Of Real World Range Via 660 kWh Battery

Proterra Catalyst E2 Bus Debuts: 350 Miles Of Real World Range Via 660 kWh Battery

Proterra has unveiled the longest range, 40-foot bus to hit the market to date, the Catalyst E2. A 660 kWh battery gives the electric bus 350 miles of range
By Jay Cole Sep 12 2016
General 2017 Ford Focus Electric: 100+ Mile Range/33.5 kWh Battery, C-Max Energi Gets Refresh Too

2017 Ford Focus Electric: 100+ Mile Range/33.5 kWh Battery, C-Max Energi Gets Refresh Too

As promised, and maybe a little more, the 2017 Ford Focus Electric gets a big battery bump to 33.5 kWh, should be good for ~110 miles of range
By Jay Cole Aug 19 2016
Sales June 2016 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card

June 2016 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card

Electric vehicle sales in the US gained for the 6 month in a row in 2016. For June the result was another new record month
By Jay Cole Jul 1 2016
Charging ClipperCreeks Adds Safety Feature For Its Popular L2 Charging Stations

ClipperCreeks Adds Safety Feature For Its Popular L2 Charging Stations

Ever regretted not have a little more (or any) security on that Level 2 charging system that you installed out in the open? ClipperCreek has a solution
By Jay Cole Jun 5 2016
General 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf: 35.8 kWh Battery, 124 Mile/200km Range (Update)

2017 Volkswagen e-Golf: 35.8 kWh Battery, 124 Mile/200km Range (Update)

The Volkswagen e-Golf is set to get a new, large 35.8 kWh battery when it arrive late this year, good for almost 50% more range
By Jay Cole May 22 2016
General Tesla, Musk Plan $2 Billion Stock Sale To Build Model 3, 373,000 People Reserved

Tesla, Musk Plan $2 Billion Stock Sale To Build Model 3, 373,000 People Reserved

Tesla looks to fund Model 3 through production with a new capital raise, while stating that 373,000 people have made a reservation on the EV
By Jay Cole May 18 2016
General Refreshed 2017 Fusion Energi Gets Range Bump, Better MPG

Refreshed 2017 Fusion Energi Gets Range Bump, Better MPG

The 2017 edition of the Fusion Energi has its range bumped to 22 miles, while extended range efficiency grows more than 10% to 42 MPG
By Jay Cole May 6 2016
General Washington Expands Electric Vehicle Incentive Program, Discounts Up To $3,100

Washington Expands Electric Vehicle Incentive Program, Discounts Up To $3,100

Washington, a state already known for EV adoption, has increased its plug-in tax rebate program
By Jay Cole Apr 19 2016
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