News from Inside EVs blog.
We don’t know EPA test results yet.
The Audi e-tron didn’t yet receive the EPA energy consumption numbers (at least results were not published on the EPA website), but we found that the California Air Resources Board already is using a UDDS range rating of 277.55 (446.6 km).
The UDDS is an …read more
Without the full tax credit, Chevrolet Volt falls behind other models
Here is our latest comparison of the plug-in hybrid car offer in the U.S. as of April 1, 2019, wita h slight update and after taking into account General Motors‘ cut of the available federal tax credit from $7,500 to …read more
Powerful plug-in drivetrain also coming to Cayenne Coupe
The Porsche Cayenne continues to evolve. The high-selling SUV got lighter and sleeker for 2019. Now, it seems, it will soon be blessed with the same powertrain that sits within its sedan-shaped sister, the Panamera Turbo S E-hybrid.
With the infusion of turbocharging and …read more
What’s the real truth when it comes to looking back on that Tesla Model 3 purchase?
YouTuber Andy Slye took the plunge about a year ago and purchased a Tesla Model 3 for some $50,000. Tesla has made a whole lot of changes since then. Reportedly, quality is now much better …read more
Tesla vs Porsche vs Mercedes vs BMW in a straight line.
What happens when you line up a Tesla Model S P100D, a Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door, and a BMW M5 Competition on one end of a smooth stretch of airstrip? Awesomeness happens, that’s …read more
In March, almost every third new passenger car sold in Norway was a Tesla
March 2019 was an unbelievable month for plug-in electric car sales in Norway where huge volume deliveries of the Tesla Model 3 to satisfy thousands of previously placed orders led to an all-time record, remarkable even for …read more
Jay Leno is a known Tesla fan for life. He shares more in this recent USA Today interview.
Comedian and famed talk show host, Jay Leno loves cars in general. In fact, he retired from his late-night talk show gig to focus more on his car-collecting passion, among other things. Leno …read more
Electron guzzlers – from 248 Wh/mile (154 Wh/km) to 443 Wh/mile (275 Wh/km)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for several years has been evaluating new cars in terms of energy consumption and range. Those ratings are not perfect, but especially compared to other ratings around the world, are easy to …read more
Rivian is sending out surprise gifts well ahead of electric vehicle production.
While it appears Rivian has most of its ducks in a row to begin production of its R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV, it will still be some time before the process is fully underway. We know …read more
Consolidation moves forward?
According to Bloomberg, two big car manufacturers – the PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) are in preliminary talks about limited cooperation (at least initially).
The main topic is a partnership, which could result in a new joint “super platform”. Because the market shifts towards electrification, the new …read more