December 23, 2024

Chevrolet Bolt: An Electric Vehicle for Anyone

General Motors has touted the Chevy Bolt as an electric car for everyone. This car is not only for the tech savvy or early adopters. It is not only recommended for the residents of California, where there is a higher level of acceptance for electric cars. The aim of General Motors is to make people […]

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Tesla Unveils $5,500 Cheaper Model S 60D and 60

A cheaper version of Tesla’s Model S is set to have a starting price of $67,200 inclusive of $1,200 as doc and destination fees. This announcement was made this week with first deliveries expected in July. Tesla plans to bring back the specification of 60-kWh to the Model S, which will be a rear-wheel-drive of […]

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Global Plug-in Car Sales Hit the Two-Millionth Mark

At the beginning of this decade, plug-in electric car sales were almost zero and it is amazing that the global count is now slightly above two million units. To be more specific, the figure through the end of last year was approximately 2,032,000 passenger cars, including light-duty plug-in electric vehicle vans. Excluded from this figure […]

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Are Hybrid Cars Financially Sensible?

There are several types of hybrid cars available in the current market, in different body styles. These vehicles are a popular choice because of their fuel efficiency, coupled with low emissions. So, are hybrid cars a perfect option for you? For you to answer this question, you’ll need to consider a number of factors such […]

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Tesla’s Energy Storage Units now in Homes

Tesla introduced its Powerwall product for energy storage, Tesla Energy, which has already started working on the first phase of United States’ home installations. This unit of 6.4 kilowatt hours functions in storing electricity derived from a solar system, as well as providing backup in cases of power outages. It comprises of a lithium-ion battery, […]

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Developments that Favor Electric Car Sales

The push by federal regulations has forced automakers to focus more on the manufacture of new fully-electric cars. Unfortunately, consumers are still reluctant to buy electric car offerings because the prices of gas have remained fairly low. With the exception of Tesla’s Model S, the sales of electric car have gone down by eleven percent […]

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