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Li Auto to build charging stations at 'NIO pace', report says

CN EV Post

All of Li Auto's current models are extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), which are essentially plug-in hybrids. For a company with annual revenues in the RMB 100 billion range, these costs are not as high as one might think after being spread out over five years, he said.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Ford F-150 Lightning

EV Life

This article will explore what makes the F-150 Lightning such an impressive addition to Ford’s growing EV lineup, as well as compare the six different trims available. Two battery options are available, with the standard range holding 98 kWh of usable capacity and the extended range pack capable of 131 kWh.

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One out of four consumers interested in electric vehicles

Revenge of the Electric Car

From the USA Today Article: One out of four consumers say they would be willing to consider a plug-in electric car next time they are shopping for a new vehicle, Consumer Reports says one of its polls found. Here’s the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link].

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Beijing, Xi'an latest cities to offer subsidies to encourage residents to buy NEVs

CN EV Post

The program refers to passenger vehicles as gasoline, diesel, gas, hybrid or battery-powered small and micro vehicles registered in Beijing for more than one year, and NEVs as purely electric small and micro passenger vehicles, including extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

EV Life

Like their electric car cousins, all-electric SUVs have come a long way—batteries have evolved to increase range and improve performance, new motors are providing impressive torque and towing capabilities, and prices have come down to make options more affordable, making these SUVs some of the most attractive sport utility options out there.

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How Ford got back in the EV game

Plugs and Cars

The #2 US automaker has made a few plug-in hybrid Escape Hybrids that have been in a test fleet at Southern California Edison for about 18 months. But the economic crisis could end up a lost opportunity to begin the needed shift to plug-in cars. Ford has done it's share of electric cars, including the Ranger EV and Th!nk

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

This article may contain affiliate links. You may also want to stock up on jumper cables and a mobile phone charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter outlet in your vehicle. By heeding basic guidelines like these, you can extend your car battery’s life and stay safe on winter trips too. Keep your EV Battery Charged.

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