The Extended-Range Nissan Leaf

We’re fairly certain that a large number of American consumers are intrigued about electric vehicles, but most won’t buy one. The reasons for avoiding the technology usually has to do with several factors, including the initial cost, driving range, and charging options. When combined, these factors have a significant number … Read more

Chevrolet Bolt Concept to Production Reality?

At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this past Jan., General Motors took the wraps off of a concept vehicle called the Chevrolet Bolt. Unlike the Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the Bolt is a pure electric vehicle and one with a projected 200-mile range. Chevrolet … Read more

Huge Tax Breaks Overshadow Tesla’s Gigafactory Deal

Tesla Motors announced late last week that it had chosen a location near Reno, Nevada, for its highly-anticipated gigafactory. The state-of-the-art manufacturing plant will assemble lithium-ion batteries with build partner Panasonic. The new factory will be built in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center near Sparks. It represents a $5 billion … Read more