Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Any whisper of production bottlenecks at Tesla inevitably recalls the Model 3's troubled launch in 2017 and 2018 , the one that had Musk sleeping in his office. The Arizona-built Lucid Air sedan, the work of Musk's former Model S chief engineer, has demonstrated it can travel up to 517 miles , a lofty record for any EV.

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Battery Batteries Production Tesla 137

EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In GM teaser videos we saw hints of future electric GMC and Chevrolet pickups and what clearly looks like a Camaro. And while it is easy to forget, in 2017 GM had US EV sales of 43,893 across 5 different models – though 3 of those barely mattered: Cadillac ELR – 17, Chevrolet Spark – 23, and Cadillac CT6 PHEV – 207.

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GM Market Cadillac Acura 116

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

In 225 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 45.4 mpg with the best fuel economy on an all-city 45-mile run where the average was a stellar 46.7 First Drive: GMC Canyon. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined.

Ford 89

Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 89

Charged EVs

MAY 19, 2021

However, its parent company seems likely to devote at least as much marketing to the GMC Hummer EV coming late this year [and the Cadillac Lyriq that will follow early in 2022] as to the much smaller, much less noticeable and glamorous tall hatchback—regardless of its 250-mile projected range rating. Driving impressions.

Chevrolet 70

Chevrolet Price Buick Electric Cars 70

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The roomy Model S luxury sedan now starts at about $90,000 with a 100 kWh battery pack and all-wheel drive, offering 405 miles of range. First Drive: 2017 Tesla Model X P100D ; Tesla Continues to Get Mixed Marks ; Flash Drive: Tesla Model 3. Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electrical 105

EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

In my very first article for this site and blog back in January 2017 , I created a framework of factors that were critical for EVAdoption in the US (chart below). Less costly Level 1 charging can add 40 miles of range while the car is parked. Source: EVAdoption/Loren McDonald. The second aspect of charging is speed.

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Price Gas-Electric Available Charging 87

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

In 226 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 23.8 We did a bit better on a 120-mile freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 28.1 The 2022 Santa Cruz comes with these warranties: Powertrain 10 years/100,000 miles. New Vehicle Five years/60,000 miles.

Hyundai 82

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 82

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The model intended to put US shoppers on notice that Cadillac now offers EVs is the 2023 Lyriq, a mid-size five-seat crossover utility vehicle with an estimated range of up to 312 miles. But Cadillac sales in China surpassed those in its home market back in 2017, and the numbers have been steadily diverging ever since.

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All-Electric Cadillac North America GM 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

Studies suggest that 68 stations are needed by 2017 to support the market. DC fast-charging systems typically provide 60 to 80 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging. Level 2 electric vehicle charging systems use 208-240 volt power, and typically provide 10 to 20 miles of range for each hour of charging for a passenger vehicle.

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170