First, what is a fad? From Wikipedia: “A fad, trend, or craze is any form of collective behavior that develops within a culture, a generation or social group in which a group of people enthusiastically follow an impulse for a short time period.” Even though I’m pro electric vehicles (EVs), let’s present both sides to try to be fair. Anti-EV: EV … [continued]
The entry level 1LT 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV sets a new standard for value with its performance, features, and fuel savings. The higher trims have great features but face stiff competition. A few days ago, I got the chance to spend a couple of days in Detroit, and one of … [continued]
The Chevy Equinox EV presentation that I recently attended in Michigan emphasized the value of GM’s new crossover. In this piece, I compare the Chevy Equinox EV to its leading competitors. Chevy’s Presentation GM executives made the point that the reason they were coming out with the Equinox EV, Blazer … [continued]
I just attended a GM Energy presentation that showcased vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities, and plans for energy management services. Despite concerns about battery degradation, the company’s comprehensive approach to energy solutions aims to improve grid resiliency and reduce power outages. GM Energy, a new business unit of General … [continued]
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST is a significant advancement in electric pickups, offering a 450-mile range, 10.2kW onboard power, and innovative features like the Multi-Flex Midgate. It competes with other electric pickups like the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T, aiming to make a significant impact in the … [continued]
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV addresses several shortcomings of its predecessor, the Bolt, by offering competitive pricing, modern interior design, and improved safety features. It boasts a spacious interior and advanced charging capabilities. Despite these improvements, skepticism remains due to GM’s history of EV production. A Brief History Chevrolet has … [continued]
This article describes my personal experience with the huge companies of IBM and Lucent that went soft and the current events at Tesla. With all the focus these days on the “Magnificent 7,” it is easy to forget the lessons of history. Small and mid-cap stocks have historically outperformed large-cap … [continued]
A lot has been written about the Tesla’s next-generation compact car that used to be widely called the Model 2, including Zach’s excellent article last week about it. Zach asked who might pick up the challenge in place of Tesla doing it. Today, Tesla announced it would follow through with … [continued]
In this article, I analyze the Q1 sales results of three leading automakers and try to make sense of why the EV laggards did the best. I’m going to discuss the electrification strategy of three of the brands in the US market and how it worked for them in the … [continued]
After spending some time riding the Blix Dubbel e-bike both on city streets in Tampa and the bike trails around the city, I think of the bike like a Swiss Army knife of e-bikes. Why do I say that? Both because of the wide array of accessories available and the … [continued]
