Posts Tagged: Electric Vehicles
October 18, 2017
Are Autonomous Vehicles the Key to Electrification?
The world of autonomous vehicles (AVs) are on the horizon, a noticeable discussion is taking place around the impact of jobs, the economy, what happens in the event of a crash, and how ancillary markets will capitalize on the time spent driving. One thing is certain, AVs are the future of the global transport industry. Auto-manufacturers have made sizeable investments in research and development[…]
October 13, 2017
A Lengthy List of Electric Vehicles Currently Available in the United States (2017)
We’ve put together a list of the passenger electric vehicles that are currently available in Canada. On this list, we’ve included both plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. As the electric vehicle market heats up and range increases, this list is only going to grow. Take a look and see all of the options you currently have.
October 4, 2017
Convenience: The True Challenge of Electric Vehicle Adoption
Improvements in the field of electric vehicles is a near certainty. With so many legal and social agendas pushing for alternatives to combustion engines, electric vehicle technology is moving forward in leaps and bounds. However, are EVs convenient enough for mass adoption? Keep reading to find out.
September 29, 2017
What’s To Come in the Electric Pickup Truck Market
The classic pickup truck is all about power, durability, and dependability, but none of those should be compromised when going electric. Is the world ready for electric pickup trucks and can they measure up and replace what we already have? The answer is “yes.” Of course, they can. Just as people doubted that electric vehicles would ever be good enough, each month it seems[…]
September 25, 2017
Which Countries Have the Best Incentives for EV Purchases?
We’ve taken a look at some of the countries with the best electric vehicle (EV) incentives available now. Depending on where you live, there are thousands of dollars up for grabs. Continue reading to see which country we think is doing the best with their incentives and EV adoption.
September 18, 2017
Now There’s an Electric Alternative for Medium Duty Delivery Fleets, the Chanje Electric Truck.
We take a look at the V8070 from the California based Chanje. They recently announced the introduction an all-electric truck to the commercial U.S. market with orders being delivered before the end of 2017. Will this new all-electric vehicle shake up the market?
June 28, 2017
The 10 Best US Cities to Own an Electric Vehicle in 2017
In the past three years alone, cities have been elbowing each other for the top spots, with the newest #1 (San Jose) winning with infrastructure. The following are the 10 current best cities to be an EV owner based on finance, convenience, and total adoption.
May 26, 2017
The Top 11 Affordable Electric Cars in 2017
Electric Vehicles have come a long way to get to the point they are at today. Numerous questions and real-world challenges related to the practicality of electric cars as well as the sticker price for the newer technology has hampered growth in the segment. All that is changing, last year (2016) was the year of the comeback for EVs in North America. As we look forward to[…]
May 25, 2017
Electric Vehicle Sales in Canada: Q1 2017
Electric vehicle sales continued their upward trend through the first quarter of the new year. Passing another milestone in January of 2017 of over 30,000 EVs (BEV and PHEV combined) now on the road in Canada. By the end of March 2017, the total was 32,482 EVs (16,578 BEVs and 15,904 PHEVs). The first two months of 2017 were predictably slow for new EV[…]
October 27, 2016
Tech Companies and Automakers Joining Forces to Create Vehicles of the Future
As the auto sector continues to experience disruptive breakneck change and growth, industry leaders are leaving no stone unturned in seeking unorthodox strategies to stay ahead of the game. Even Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the Board of Directors of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes Benz, proclaimed at the Paris Auto Show that “connectivity, autonomous driving, sharing and electric drive systems has the potential[...]
