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Why Aren’t EVs Staying In The US Fleet As Long As Gasoline Models? 

A new study suggests EVs aren’t staying in the U.S. vehicle fleet as long as gasoline cars and trucks, which could be a problem for reducing real-world fleet emissions.  The average age of light-duty vehicles in the U.S. has hit…

Over Half Of American States Charge EV Owners Extra To Register Their Vehicle 

Part of the fee one pays when fueling with gasoline or diesel is a tax on maintaining infrastructure. As electric vehicles get to skip the pump, some states are doing what they can to recapture that lost revenue. Across the nation, at least 32…

Honda Introduces new EV, e:Ny1 in Europe 

Honda’s second all-electric car for Europe will be a version of the HR-V crossover with a different name and platform.  The new Honda e:Ny1 looks like the latest HR-V with different badging, though the Japanese brand says it’s based on a new dedicated electric vehicle…

Defective Driveshafts Put 1,790 Genesis GV60 EVs In The U.S. At Risk 

Just shy of 1,800 Genesis GV60s from the 2023 model year are being recalled in the United States for what could be a serious issue with the rear driveshafts.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recall notice states that GV60 models with the…

BorgWarner To Supply EFan System To European And North American CV OEMs 

BorgWarner has been selected to supply its high-voltage eFan system to a global commercial vehicle OEM for use in both the European and North American markets. This marks the first eFan system business in North America for BorgWarner, as well…

300 Miles Of EV Range: Americans Demand It And They’re Right 

For over a century, Americans have been enamored with the idea of hitting the open road and embarking on a classic road trip. The freedom of the open road, the wind in your hair, and the endless possibilities of a…

GM Is Killing The Chevy Bolt. Too Bad, Because Bloated Electric SUVs Are Not What Humanity Needs 

General Motors Co. made it official that day that it will stop producing its flagship electric vehicle (EV), the Chevrolet Bolt, a compact SUV, by the end of the year.  Killing the popular, entry-level Bolt is part of GM’s shift…

Oregon Installs Electric Charging Stations At 7 State Parks 

Oregon Installs Electric Charging Stations At 7 State Parks  Oregon’s state parks are making it easier for drivers of electric vehicles to visit the state’s more remote corners.  The agency on Friday unveiled high-speed charging stations at seven state parks…

Webasto Go Dual Voltage Portable EV Charger

Electric vehicle owners looking for a dual-voltage portable charger have many options today. However, in our opinion, not many good options, because many products are neither safety-certified nor well-made by an established company, and will likely fail well before you…

Electric Car Sales Surge By 45% But Spain Is Still Behind 2023 Energy Target 

Sales of electric vehicles are surging across Spain and have almost doubled in the first fourth months of this year compared to the same period in 2022.  Sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles – including cars, quadricycles, commercial and…