News from Inside EVs blog.
Toyota comes clean about why it’s not producing all-electric vehicles.
Toyota has been at the pinnacle of “electrified” offerings for a number of years. Of course, this comes in the way of traditional (no-plug) hybrids that InsideEVs doesn’t cover. More recently, the automaker brought forth its Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, which …read more
This season promises to be the biggest one yet.
If you’ve been following Formula E, you probably know Nicki Shields. As a pit reporter and analyst for the series on television, she’s one of the series’ most forward-facing personalities who is seen by millions of fans each race.
With the fifth season …read more
7 New Flyer electric buses for Victor Valley, 77 for California
Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) in California recently ordered seven 40-foot New Flyer‘s Xcelsior CHARGE electric buses. The agency intends to switch to a 100% electric fleet by 2040.
According to New Flyer, company already has sold 77 Xcelsior CHARGE across …read more
This has been a hot topic since 2012 when two Chevy Volts reportedly caught fire and burned down garages within weeks of each other.
A little history is in order. In 2012, the NHTSA was putting the Chevy Volt through crash simulations. In one particular test, a Volt was subjected to …read more
Total still wants to sell some fluids to EVs and to fast charge them.
Total, a French Big Oil company, said recently that it’s consolidating its position as a key player in electric mobility. The idea is to offer gas at a discount… an innovative line of fluids for electric and …read more
Just two or so more months of waiting left.
The first buyers of Tesla Model 3 in Norway report that they’ve received info about expected delivery in February 2019.
Model 3 is, in general, expected in the first European markets in the first half of 2019 and if Tesla is able to …read more
Tesla has eliminated or combined many of the HV components found in the Chevy Bolt EV.
We just published a great video by Professor John Kelly at Weber University detailing all the high voltage components of the Bolt EV. One of the first comments to that article was a request by …read more
40 STEPS AND 90 MINUTES TO PRODUCE A TESLA MODEL 3 AT THE FREMONT FACTORY
As Tesla’s production ramp for the Model 3 continues to improve, so does its process. Part of this can be attributed to engineering efficiencies. Business Insider reports, “After a recent visit to the company’s Fremont, California …read more
The ultra-fast DC chargers are being launched at Simon Group’s San Francisco Premium Outlets.
These units become California’s first location for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems featuring fast recharging speeds up to 350 kilowatts
It seems that Simon, a global leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use venues, is gearing up …read more
It’s getting better in the case of new housing
The 2017 American Housing Survey reveals that about two-thirds (66%) of all occupied housing units in the U.S. had a garage or carport. That’s good news as a lot of consumers who are willing to use plug-in cars will have an easy …read more