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In early August 2024, Volvo CEO Jim Rowan announced that the company was adjusting its previous pledge to go full battery electric (or “electrified”) by 2030, instead aiming for 90-100% of its fleet...
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
I can’t tell you how many times in the last few years I’ve seen the headline “[Brand] Out-Sells Tesla in Total EVs” only to read the fine print and realize that total includes either hybrids or...
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
While reception has been generally positive for the Ram 1500 Ramcharger (except for the use of “unlimited” to describe the range), truck guys have a more mixed reaction to news that the Hemi is going the way of…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Many pixels and words have been spent on The Watt Car on both the blog and podcast about the insufficiency of current BEV trucks for most users’ needs. Up until now, there has not been a…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
I’m an EV owner and enthusiast. But I’m also a rationalist and pragmatist. Except for suburban weekend warriors in the Sun Belt, EV trucks aren’t ready for primetime, or to do hardcore “truck stuff”…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Those who regularly follow this blog and podcast know that I’m an advocate and fan of BYOC (Bring Your Own Cord/Cable). This is a highly obscure interest, even within the world of EVs. But there are many advantages…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
This week, General Motors announced its initiative to expand the availability of Level 2 charging stations to underserved communities across the country. There’s little doubt there is a desperate need to improve…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
The biggest standout of the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show didn’t even have its own press conference, and somewhat surprisingly for a blog and podcast like this one dedicated almost exclusively to EVs, it’s not even a battery…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
This week, Nissan is touting its Ambition 2030 initiative, in which the company is touting the rollout of 23 “electrified” models and an overall 50% electrification mix in its global product line by 2030…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
When The Watt Car drove and reviewed the 2019 Kia Niro EV, we were relatively impressed by the car’s solid credentials and respectable range, but were left less than impressed with its dated styling inside and out…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
For vehicles with a plug, charging is an issue. While Tesla has its network of largely visible Superchargers, many other charging networks can be troublesome to find. One potential solution…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Jeep’s redesign of the Grand Cherokee departed convention by the long-wheelbase L variant coming out first as a 2021 model, with the two-row, short-wheelbase model arriving as a 2022 model…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
One of the most interesting developments in the last decade with the increase in popularity with EVs is what different strategies various regions and countries have taken in terms of infrastructure and code…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
With the introduction of the 2022 Lexus NX 450h+, Toyota is inching forward in its steps toward electrification. We’ve published many a post here at The Watt Car analyzing, criticizing, and puzzling over…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
This month, the Hyundai Group announced a $7.4 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing footprint to build electric cars. The exact details of the plan were not revealed, but…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Mazda North American Operations officially announced the availability of the company’s first production EV, the MX-30, for the North American market starting in fall 2021…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
In the wake of Rivian’s announcement of its Adventure and Waypoint charging networks, Jeep unveiled plans for a 4xe nationwide charging network. But unlike Rivian…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Off roading dominated our attention in this week’s electrification news, from good to bad. We’ll start with the good. Jeep previewed its Magneto EV concept…
By PHIL ROYLE
This week, France’s Groupe Renault released a video and press release outlining their vision for total lifecycle management of EV batteries, including second-life…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Fuel economy figures have just been announced for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. When plugged in and fully charged, it gets a combined fuel economy figure of 49 mpg…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
