In this article, I explain how Toyota is helping and hurting the electrification of vehicles in the US and around the world. Speeding Electrification The Toyota Prius wasn’t just one of the first hybrids available, it became the preferred vehicle for those who wanted to virtue signal their interest in … [continued]
In this article, I cover Goodyear’s announcements from the CES 2024 show and get some answers on why we can’t yet buy retreads for our cars. ElectricDrive 2 Goodyear’s ElectricDrive 2 tire is an all-season tire specifically designed for electric vehicles (EVs). It features an asymmetric tread pattern for reliable … [continued]
In this article, I cover news of what Himiway showed at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) while also including what I learned about the company’s existing product line and e-bikes in general. CES Announcements At CES 2024, Himiway Bikes announced several exciting new products and innovations in the e-bike … [continued]
After posting some thoughts on the new Cybertruck on Facebook, a friend of mine that is skeptical of electric vehicles (EVs) posted that he just sees the $50,000 subsidy when he sees the vehicle. Well, that was a new one to me, especially since the high-end truck isn’t even eligible … [continued]
In the article, I describe what I learned about Tesla Supercharging, Tesla Autopilot & Full Self Driving, gas station food, the healthcare system in the US, and my initial impressions of Seattle. A few months ago, my son decided to move from Florida (where he has lived his whole life) … [continued]
Fisker invited me to drive the new Fisker Ocean on an extended test drive. I was invited me to an event where they explained how they design their cars to have the lowest lifecycle carbon footprint of any electric SUV, and I got to see their production-intent, very economical PEAR … [continued]
I have covered the Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub announcement here and the roundtable with Mercedes-Benz executives here. In this article, I’m sharing my pictures and a summary of the opening, my comments on the EQS, and comments on the EQS from one of my friends. The Chargers The Hub For People … [continued]
Below are 2023 LA Auto Show highlights from the companies that have the potential to make a difference, including Lucid, Hyundai/Kia, Chevrolet, and Toyota. A surprise was a roundtable on Chinese cars in Mexico. The biggest news and the only significant new vehicle unveiling from my perspective was the unveiling … [continued]
I got the chance to attend the opening of the first Mercedes-Benz charging hub in Atlanta this week. The announcement was covered in my article yesterday, and here is a direct link to their announcement. Before the opening, there was an opportunity to ask questions of our special roundtable panel, … [continued]
Today, I got the chance to view the EV Charging Hub that Mercedes-Benz is opening to electric vehicles of all manufactures. I will publish a followup article that will cover my first impressions of the hub. This article will describe what was announced today and compare and contrast it to … [continued]
