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Zac Estrada

Zac Estrada,

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Official $25,000 Electric Jeep Is Coming Soon, Says Stellantis CEO

$25,000 Electric Jeep Is Coming Soon, Says Stellantis CEO

A cheap Jeep that's electric? Consider us intrigued.
By Zac Estrada May 30 2024
Charging California Has One Fast Charging Station For Every Five Gas Stations

California Has One Fast Charging Station For Every Five Gas Stations

The state is home to about half a million home charging stations too.
By Zac Estrada Apr 30 2024
Charging Which Electric Cars Come With A Free Or Discounted Level 2 Home Charger?

Which Electric Cars Come With A Free Or Discounted Level 2 Home Charger?

Only a few do believe it or not. And even then, you might still have to pay some money.
By Zac Estrada Apr 5 2024
Buying Advice We Recommend These Used Electric And Plug-In Hybrid Cars. Here's How Much They Cost

We Recommend These Used Electric And Plug-In Hybrid Cars. Here's How Much They Cost

Used EVs are getting cheaper by the day it seems. Here are some that we recommend.
By Zac Estrada Feb 23 2024
Industry Outlook AAA Predicts Consumers Will Still Be Slow To Take To EVs

AAA Predicts Consumers Will Still Be Slow To Take To EVs

Worse, Americans think self-driving cars are closer to reality than EVs.
By Zac Estrada May 12 2019
Industry Outlook Rivian CEO Says Having 'Clean Sheet' Puts Firm Ahead Of Rivals

Rivian CEO Says Having 'Clean Sheet' Puts Firm Ahead Of Rivals

Founder of the electric truck startup sounds pretty bullish.
By Zac Estrada May 9 2019
Rumors VW Group's Future Hinges On Three EV Platforms, Possible New Brand

VW Group's Future Hinges On Three EV Platforms, Possible New Brand

Niche cars are the obvious losers here.
By Zac Estrada May 7 2019
Rumors Fiat Chrysler CEO Eyes Peugeot's Electric Car Platform

Fiat Chrysler CEO Eyes Peugeot's Electric Car Platform

A Fiat based on a little electric Peugeot makes for an interesting proposition
By Zac Estrada May 5 2019
Official Tesla Q1 2019 Conference Call: Hold For Updates

Tesla Q1 2019 Conference Call: Hold For Updates

Follow us in real time as we fill you in with the juicy details.
By Zac Estrada Apr 24 2019
News Rivian Is Benchmarking So Many Other Cars Than Teslas

Rivian Is Benchmarking So Many Other Cars Than Teslas

Rivian's rollout is steadily gathering steam ahead of the planned launch of its electric pickup truck and SUV beginning next year.
By Zac Estrada Apr 20 2019
News Mullen: Qiantu K50 Is First Step To Being An EV Company

Mullen: Qiantu K50 Is First Step To Being An EV Company

At the 2019 New York Auto Show, Mullen showed off the Qiantu K50, a sports car from a Chinese manufacturer that is already electric and that it plans to sell in the U.S. in about a year's time.
By Zac Estrada Apr 18 2019
Mercedes Concept GLB Might Become An EV SUV

Mercedes Concept GLB Might Become An EV SUV

Mercedes-Benz is likely to follow its upcoming EQC crossover with a smaller full electric SUV based on the Concept GLB shown at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show.
By Zac Estrada Apr 18 2019
News Qiantu K50 By Mullen Debuts In New York

Qiantu K50 By Mullen Debuts In New York

The Qiantu K50 by Mullen, which made its debut Wednesday at the New York Auto Show, poses an interesting question to two growing markets: EVs and cars from China.
By Zac Estrada Apr 17 2019
General 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC Edition 1886 Revealed

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC Edition 1886 Revealed

Mercedes says the EQC Edition 1886 is a special car for a special moment, referring to the fact it represents a watershed moment for the company credited with inventing the car itself.
By Zac Estrada Apr 17 2019
The Next New Lotus Is Supposed To Be An Electric Hypercar

The Next New Lotus Is Supposed To Be An Electric Hypercar

Two years after China's Geely came into the picture, Britain's Lotus Cars is using the backing to launch the Type 130: its first new car since 2008.
By Zac Estrada Apr 16 2019
Official Buick Velite 6 MAV Is Another EV In GM's Lineup: For China

Buick Velite 6 MAV Is Another EV In GM's Lineup: For China

The Buick Velite 6 MAV at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show happens to be the first all-electric vehicle for the Buick brand, immensely popular among buyers in China. 
By Zac Estrada Apr 16 2019
Sales Electric Vehicle Loyalty Surges In Recent Months, Study Finds

Electric Vehicle Loyalty Surges In Recent Months, Study Finds

Record sales of electric vehicles in the U.S. also means more consumers are sticking with the plug-ins, according to IHS Markit.
By Zac Estrada Apr 15 2019
News This Guy Claims Tesla Model 3 Is A Better Value Than Honda Accord

This Guy Claims Tesla Model 3 Is A Better Value Than Honda Accord

The comparison between a Honda Accord and the elusive standard-range Tesla Model 3 proves to be an apples-to-oranges situation and one to ignore unless you really just have to have a Model 3.
By Zac Estrada Apr 14 2019
General Jaguar Designer Sheds Light On Brand's Future EVs

Jaguar Designer Sheds Light On Brand's Future EVs

Jaguar designer Ian Callum dropped more hints that the next XJ sedan would go all-electric, and also indicated a new flagship electric SUV that would sit above the I-Pace.
By Zac Estrada Apr 13 2019
General Mini's Survey Reveals Most Americans Are Ok With 75 Miles Of EV Range

Mini's Survey Reveals Most Americans Are Ok With 75 Miles Of EV Range

Ahead of the launch of its first generally available fully electric vehicle, Mini has released the results of a study it had performed to highlight the attitude of Americans to EVs.
By Zac Estrada Apr 12 2019
News Geely Launches Geometry EV Brand With New Sedan

Geely Launches Geometry EV Brand With New Sedan

Geely is casting its EV net even wider with the announcement of the Geometry brand, set to launch with a sedan this year for the Chinese market.
By Zac Estrada Apr 12 2019
General Fiat Chrysler To Pay Tesla In Bid To Meet EU's Emissions Target

Fiat Chrysler To Pay Tesla In Bid To Meet EU's Emissions Target

FCA and Tesla will form an agreement where the electric car company will receive millions so that its vehicles can be counted with large Jeeps among others, to meet the EU's CO2 target for FCA.
By Zac Estrada Apr 7 2019
News 2020 Karma Revero PHEV Picks Up New BMW Engine

2020 Karma Revero PHEV Picks Up New BMW Engine

The Karma Revero will adopt a BMW three-cylinder gasoline engine to accompany a new electric motor setup when it debuts at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show.
By Zac Estrada Apr 4 2019
General Audi E-Tron Gets Lower Than Expected 204-Mile EPA Range Rating

Audi E-Tron Gets Lower Than Expected 204-Mile EPA Range Rating

The Audi e-tron has been rated at 204 miles of range by the EPA, but the automaker says that's enough for most drivers and its quick charging times will be better than rivals.
By Zac Estrada Apr 4 2019
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