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Manufacturers Pledge to Go All-Electric Episode 4029
An all-electric future is fast approaching, with major commitments from top manufacturers. Just look at General Motors, who has pledged to go all-electric on light duty vehicles by 2035. Volkswagen, making the move to provide hybrid or electric versions of every one of its models by 2030. Ford just announced it’s doubling its EV investment and will be all… Read More
Consumer Reports on EV Interest Episode 4021
Drivers want electric vehicles, but major concerns still have them pumping the brakes. A Consumer Reports survey found that 7 in 10 people are interested in getting an EV in the future, but charging and upfront prices remain top issues. Although consumer reports found that the average driver would only stop as little as 6 times per year at a public charging… Read More
Ford Bronco Production Delays Episode 4018
We’re all anxiously awaiting the 2021 Ford Bronco and now it looks like we’ll have to wait just a little bit longer. The Bronco was originally scheduled for a spring 2021 launch. But now the two and four door models won’t arrive until the summer because of Coronavirus-related supplier issues, reportedly with the removable roof panels. The Sasquatch version with… Read More
Volvo Crash Testing & Snow Related Driving Fatalities Episode 4016
With winter kicking into high gear across the country, now is the time to make sure your vehicle is ready for the road conditions that come with it. The Federal Highway Administration says that more than 70 percent of the nation’s roads are in regions that receive at least 5 inches of snow a year. Nationwide, there were 3,760 snow-related driving fatalities… Read More
EV Charging Station Growth Episode 4012
Electric vehicles continue to pack automakers new lineups…and stations to charge those new EV’s at are steadily growing too. A new report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory shows that during the first 3 months of 2020, individual outlets at charging stations grew by 7.6 percent. While regions across the country showed growth, it was the Northeast that… Read More
The Hummer Returns as an EV Episode 4009
We’ve been anxiously awaiting the HUMMER EV pickup reveal…and it seems buyers were too, with Edition One reservations selling out in minutes. All reservations for the 2022 GMC HUMMER Edition One were claimed within 10 minutes of the reveal. That means customers without a reservation may be stuck waiting. Production on the edition one is slated to start in late… Read More
California Bans New Fossil Fuel Vehicles & Volkswagen’s ID.4 Charging Deal Episode 4006
The new 2021 Volkswagen ID 4 Electric SUV will come with an added bonus for buyers…free charging! Customers who buy or lease the electric utility will get three years of unlimited charging on Electrify America’s Network. They have over 470 charging stations and over 2,000 DC fast chargers across the country. Volkswagen says they hope this opens up doors to… Read More
Nissan Leaf Hits a Milestone Episode 4004
A major milestone for the world’s most popular electric car model! The 500,000th Nissan Leaf just rolled off the production line at the automaker’s plant in Sunderland, England. It's hard to believe but it’s been almost ten years since the all-electric Leaf debuted and we first reviewed it. That 500,000th leaf was delivered to a buyer in Norway. In other EV… Read More
Bronco Concept Vehicles Episode 4001
As the Bronco turns 55, Ford celebrates with a gift to fans. With over 165 thousand people placing 100 dollar deposits for orders online after the all-new Bronco reveal, Ford knows we’re hungry for more! And now we have a look at five new adventure concepts. These accessorized and personalized “built wild” Broncos highlight the love of outdoors, with models ready… Read More
Average Age of Vehicles Episode 3952
The average age of vehicles on the road today keeps on climbing. The average vehicle age is now 11 point 9 years. That represents a 24 percent increase over the age in 2002, when the average was 9 point 6 years. IHS Markit, who conducted the analysis, says affordability, length of loans, and vehicle quality all factor into why people are keeping their vehicles… Read More