GM yesterday confirmed a project that was long rumored to be in development: a fully electric Chevrolet Corvette sports car. The Corvette EV, whatever it might be called, will be preceded by a hybrid version of the current large retro-looking sports car later this year and should represent significant progress… [Read More]
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Review: Electric trade-offs don’t stop BMW 530e from impressing
The 2021 BMW 530e is a three-in-one hybrid with luxury and sports sedan qualities. It achieves its versatility through the integration of all these elements to create an efficient, tasty car that’s not only powerful but also fun to drive! With minor exterior tweaks as well as improved infotainment system… [Read More]
EV Vehicle Parade – A Sign Of Things to Come?
A fleet of 26 electric vehicles decked their hubcaps for a festive drive from Gibsons to Sechelt on Dec. 19. Included in the parade were Santa’s Sleigh and Rudolph. Bystanders watched from driveways despite the torrential rain. The Sunshine Coast Electric Vehicle Association, which organized the event, made donations to… [Read More]
Porsche EV BC. Is This The Electric Porsche Macan?
If so, it’s going to look even better than the regular model. The Porsche Macan is among our favorite SUVs to drive, but we’ve been waiting patiently for the new electric variant to arrive so that we can see if infusing it with Taycan DNA keeps it fun to thrash…. [Read More]
Getting to Know the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT
Tesla’s Model S showed just how powerful electric motors can be on the road. They also showed us the big fat price tag that comes with them. Fast forward to 2019. Ford shows off its own hard-charging ecar, the Mustang Mach-E SUV crossover at the LA Auto Show. Boasting high… [Read More]
Volvo XC40 Recharge Starts Production
The XC40 Recharge is the first of several fully electric Volvos to come and production start represents a significant step towards Volvo Cars’ ambition to reduce its CO2 footprint per car by 40 per cent by 2025. That same year, it expects 50 per cent of its global sales to… [Read More]
Tesla To Build 16 EV Chargers In Osoyoos B.C. For Drivers To/From Alberta
Tesla will build 16 electric-vehicle charging stations in the southern B.C. town of Osoyoos, located about halfway between Vancouver and the Alberta border. “Tesla approached the staff to identify a location within the community to install eight of their supercharger stations,” Senior Planner Don McArthur told town council at a… [Read More]
Solar Car News How do Solar Cars Work? Lightyear Unveils A $169K 725km Range Solar Car
The Lightyear One, a new solar-powered electric car developed by several times Solar Challenge winners, has been unveiled today and the startup claims an unbelievable range of 450 miles (725 km) on a single charge. We have been reporting on Lightyear for a few years now. The startup first caught… [Read More]
St. Helena teen converts Porsche Boxster to electric vehicle
For one thing, there’s no throaty roar when Kelly stomps down on the accelerator. And – wait a minute, where’s the tailpipe? Kelly, an engineering whiz kid who’s built radio-controlled planes and an electric bike, spent the last few months converting the 2000 Boxster to an electric vehicle (EV). The… [Read More]
Electric Turbocharger Maker Garrett Targeting Hybrid and Fuel Cell Markets
Electric Turbocharger maker Garrett Motion says electric turbocharging can help improve efficiency and emissions of everything from mild hybrid passenger cars to Class 8 trucks. Nearly every vehicle maker is working to meet increasingly tough global emission-reduction requirements by developing electric powertrains. Yet electrification is costly, plus those big battery… [Read More]
How Do Hydrogen Cars Work? Skai Electric Passenger Vehicle Wants Us All To Know
How Do Hydrogen Cars Work? The Skai electric flying passenger vehicle, developed by Alaka’i Technologies, was unveiled recently in Newbury Park, Calif to show us how. As in the futuristic cartoon The Jetson’s perhaps the flying car is actually HERE… A transportation company is betting its sleek new hydrogen-powered electric… [Read More]
EV Vancouver BC | What Experts Say Hampers EV Sales Is Really A Myth
Bolt EV is the EV Vancouver drivers want and need. The Bolt EV is a natural head-turner, with beautifully sculpted proportions and eye-catching details. CHARGING IS AS EASY AS PLUGGING IN YOUR SMARTPHONE The great thing about Bolt EV is you can top off your battery as much or as… [Read More]
VW adds electric-car plants in China to overtake Tesla numbers
Is this finally The End for Tesla? We ave heard it numerous times about the flamboyant owner and its flamboyant vehicles, but mass produced, and affordable is what the world wants in Alternative Energy and EV’s right now. And as good as Tesla vehicles are… soon they may not be… [Read More]
2019 Nissan Leaf Is Ready To Take On The Big Boys
The 2019 Nissan Leaf has finally arrived! After many years on the sidelines as a “cute” but not so useful electric Vehicle, Nissan has finally upped its game and brought the Nissan Leaf EV into the realm of the Useful EV Owner. In fact the Nissan Leaf Plus is reported… [Read More]
Battle Of The Elite EVs Audi E-Tron vs Jaguar IPace Who Comes Out On Top?
Audi E-Tron Jaguar IPace When it comes to EV’s comparison tests are becoming more refined as the vehicles themselves do. It’s not just that HEY, its got BATTERIES! Or, the surprising acceleration and other points that bring up a convoluted hybrid comparison list of Gas/EV traits… we are… [Read More]
How Many Cars Can You Power With $23 Billion Of Batteries?
We all know that Electric Vehicles(EV’s) are the FUTURE, and now we are finally seeing industry get aggressive as they prepare for mass production of “clean” energy vehicles, though the TRUE Environmental Cost is yet to be seen as we scour the planet for battery conducive materials… Here’s hoping they… [Read More]