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Canadian EV customers are delaying buying decisions while they wait for more Chinese EVs to reach their shores, according to a new survey, suggesting widespread awareness of China’s EV dominance is causing EV buyers to ignore Western automakers’ offerings entirely. The survey was commissioned by Clean Energy Canada, and shows that Canadian interest in EVs is slowly ticking up, with nearly half of them inclined, likely or certain to buy an EV as their next vehicle. But more interestingly, among potential EV buyers, there’s one big stumbling block: China. Originally, Canada had the same tariff on Chinese EVs that the…
Renault Many electric cars feel like boring appliances on wheels, but Renault is committed to making its EVs fun and full of character. It’s done this with models like the 4 and 5 E-Tech, plus the insane, limited-run 5 Turbo 3E hyper hatch with 550 horsepower. Soon, the French brand may follow up that model with a production version of the new 8 Gordini concept. This wild creation, which premiered at this week’s Paris Motor Show, is inspired by the iconic 8 Gordini of the ’60s and takes the form of a compact two-seater coupe that absolutely nails the retro…
So your freshly minted young driver has a license. Now what? If you’re searching for the best cars for teens, we can help. Even if our picks don’t fit your budget, these guidelines can help you find a safe car for your new driver. If you remember only one thing, make it safety. Teen drivers have far less experience behind the wheel than adults, and their crash risk reflects it. Safety is the primary qualifier for every vehicle on our list. Use our table of contents below to skip ahead. The Numbers Choosing the Best Car for New Drivers For…
Tesla execs Lars Moravy and Franz von Holzhausen spilled the beans on Tesla’s most outrageous car ever. Source link
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we’ll focus on the Tesla Roadster unveiling, but we may also cover a few other topics. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on…
Tesla’s pre-order agreement for the Roadster says it cannot guarantee if (or when) the car will ever be delivered. Source link
Photo: Wallbox Montréal Metropolitan Airport now has 120 EV chargers online, with another 48 on the way as the airport expands. The installation at Montréal Metropolitan Airport’s YHU Terminal uses Wallbox Pulsar Pro EV chargers to serve employees, visitors, and airport operations. The next batch will bring the total to 168 charging points once a building currently under construction is completed, according to Wallbox. The airport, known as MET, is in Longueuil, Quebec, and offers more than 2,600 parking spaces across short-, mid-, and long-term lots. Wallbox lists the Level 2 North American Pulsar Pro’s maximum output at 11.5 kW,…
BMW has given its flagship 7 Series a fresh update, but the focal point is what has happened to the electric i7. The luxury sedan now goes further between charges without needing a much larger battery. The BMW i7 50 xDrive produces 335 kW / 449 hp and 660 Nm / 487 lb ft, while its WLTP range has increased to 728 km / 452 miles, up 20 km / 12 miles from before. BMW also says a 10-minute high-power charging stop can add between 195 km / 121 miles and 235 km / 146 miles of range. Interestingly, the…
BMW originally quoted an estimated EPA range of 435 miles for its first-ever electric X5 SUV. Now that’s even higher. Source link
Closing out this week’s Green Deals is Lectric’s freshly launched Spooky Sale with up to $762 e-bike bundle savings (that include two FREE mystery gifts) starting from $999. Right behind that group of treats is the Worx 40V 20-inch Cordless Electric Snow Thrower with 2x 6.0Ah batteries down at $395, as well as the Jackery HomePower 1000 V2 1,024Wh Portable Power Station for $549 that is part of the brand’s Power Outage Ready Sale lineup. We also rounded up a bunch of Greenworks chainsaw deals, like the 24V 6-inch Cordless Electric Mini Chainsaw at $95, and spotted the first Amazon…