Europe Forecasts Turn Negative, While Electric Car Sales Growth To Stall. “The consensus view prior to the Russian invasion was a growth rate of between 10 to 15% this year over 2021. This is now expected to be halved” Sales prospects for cars and SUVs in Western Europe are fading fast with forecasts dropping into […]
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Electric Car Strengths Must Be Embraced, Otherwise The Revolution Will Stumble
Electric Car Strengths Must Be Embraced, Otherwise The Revolution Will Stumble. “EU rules favor heavier electric cars and encourage manufacturers to produce electric tanks, The electric car revolution will succeed when its advantages are exploited and its limitations avoided. Unfortunately, the reverse is happening because electric cars excel at short distances and are poor on […]
Genesis GV60 AWD Dual Motor (Sport Plus) review
Genesis GV60 AWD Dual Motor (Sport Plus) review. For – handsome, great interiors, impressive drive, high-quality. Against – not German, standard electric technology. **** £66,405 ($82,000 after tax and before subsidies) Competition – Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus “in this electric revolution, Korean excellence in this new sphere might be its winning hand. But its electric […]
Skoda Enyaq iv80 Founders Edition review
Skoda Enyaq iv80 Founders Edition review. “This is a most impressive electric car, with the traditional overstatement of battery capacity, and limitations of range on the motorway. It’s a pity manufacturers gloss over this” For – handsome, spacious, powerful, excellent regenerative performance, great interior. Against – media controls opaque, poor long-range high-speed cruise ability. **** […]
Electric Car Fire Risk Looks Exaggerated, But More Data Required
Electric Car Fire Risk Looks Exaggerated, But More Data Required. “At this time, any comments on the cause are speculative and of course will be subject to investigation” The fire risk from electric cars appears to be less than for conventional vehicles, although Americans awaiting their new Volkswagen’s to be delivered from Europe could be […]
Ambitious Electric Car Sales Targets May Fall Short And Reprieve ICE Power
Ambitious Electric Car Sales Targets May Fall Short And Reprieve ICE Power. “Half a trillion dollars are at risk. It is estimated that over $500 billion has been committed by automakers on BEVs and batteries over the next 5 to 10 years” Automakers have over-estimated the market for electric vehicles and will waste millions as […]
Kia EV6 GT Line S 77.4 kWh AWD review
Kia EV6 GT Line S 77.4 kWh AWD review. For – handsome, great performance, high quality, amazing regen braking. Against – usual high-speed range anxiety, expected more range. **** £51,945 Challengers – VW ID.4, Tesla Y, Volvo XC40 Recharge, Mercedes EQA, Ford Mach E, Skoda Enyaq “Strangely, for an electric car designed from the ground […]
Electric Cars Will Handle Fast-Charging, But Range Will Still Dive At Speed
Electric Cars Will Handle Fast-Charging, But Range Will Still Dive At Speed. “If batteries last for less than 8 years, manufacturers will be storing up massive liability if they don’t. Will they last much longer than 10 years? It makes a huge difference to the decarbonisation effort” The good news is most electric car owners […]
Mazda’s Electrification Plan Insists On Big ICE Role
Mazda’s Electrification Plan Insists On Big ICE Role. “Electric cars are cool, but they are still profit killers, at least for most manufacturers” As European automakers bow to the politicians and seek to rid themselves of carbon dioxide (CO2) spewing internal combustion engines (ICE), at least in their home markets, Mazda is doing its best […]
VW Says Premature To Comment On Report Electric Cars Started Ship Fire
VW Says Premature To Comment On Report Electric Cars Started Ship Fire. “any comments on the cause are speculative and of course will be subject to investigation” Volkswagen said it is too early to comment on reports the fire on its charter ship transporting nearly 4,000 upmarket vehicles to the U.S. was started by electric […]