This is where Volvo’s all-electric future starts. I spent a few days driving this eye-catching C40 Recharge SUV across Belgium’s countryside and capital city. The sleek, low-slung, futuristic-looking crossover colored in Volvo’s trademark Fjord Blue shade drew long looks from bystanders, no doubt curious about the machine before them. These looks were especially evident during the…
Warning Chevy Bolt EV Owners! There’s a Recall on Your Car
Certain versions of the 2017-2018 Chevrolet Bolt are being recalled. If you own a Chevy Bolt, go park your car outside and away from homes immediately. Then head back here and read on — these cars may pose a pretty significant fire risk, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants you to know…
What’s Next for the Electric Vehicle? Stellantis Has an Idea
The electric vehicle is the future. But what can we expect? You might not recognize the Stellantis name just yet, but you will soon. It’s the name given to the merger that took place between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and European-based Group PSA, which made the Renault, Peugeot, and Citroën brands. And with a big merger…
Plugging Into Ford’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network
The biggest hurdle for many of us considering an electric vehicle is range anxiety – the fear of running out of power before we get to our destination. Fear not: Just about every EV these days has a 200-300 or more mile range between charges, plus there is a growing network of charging stations, and…
The All-Electric Mini Cooper S E Is Made for Busy City Living
The all-electric Mini Cooper S E is ideal for urban living. The electric Mini Cooper is here for everyone tied to city life but who’s ready for a car of their own. If you’re thinking electric for your next car, and your life revolves around city living, this Mini Cooper S E is for you….
Meet the Future of Hauling: The All-Electric Ford F-150 Lightning
You’ve heard about the future of hauling, and now it’s here. Say hello to the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning. We’ve seen the introduction of electric vehicles begin to pop up throughout the world, but very few automakers have actually been able to create a ready-for-market electric truck. Not until now. Meet the all-new and all-electric…
The Kia EV6 is Kia’s First-Ever Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle and We Can’t Wait to Drive It
They had us at electric SUV. And then fast, fun, and no hump! Kia is one of the few automakers yet to release a battery-powered electric vehicle, but that’s all changing in 2022. Kia just revealed the EV6, a gorgeous crossover car that’s based on an all-new battery-powered platform. This is all part of ‘Plan…
The All-New Prius Prime: Great for the Long and Short Commute
Hate pumping gas? Love having it all? Read on. The Prius Prime is like taking all of the greatest hits of the genre and put them in a single car version. Sort of like Squeeze’s 45’s & Under, greatest hits that were even greater because they were part of this collection (if you are under 40, click here).With extensive…
6 Things You Need to Know About Electric Vehicles
Don’t be afraid to ask. We’re here for you. I first learned about electric vehicles in the Wired magazine article about the GM EV1 project. In 2011 when Chevrolet debuted their first electric option, the Volt, I quickly visited our local dealership to check it out. I purchased the first generation Chevy Volt and…
Hey, Automakers: Ramp Up Your EV Production!
Survey shows that more than a third of Northeast drivers would like an electric vehicle. Car makers face a bit of a chicken and egg situation when it comes to electric vehicles. EVs require charging stations, but more charging stations won’t be built until enough drivers switch to EVs. So manufacturers need to know that…