The Nissan LEAF is the longest-running fully electric car on the market. This new generation of the LEAF is a big improvement for the little EV. Made for the masses, the hatchback LEAF is aimed at a size slot perfect for most of those who need a commuter car. Here’s what’s new.
The 2023 GV60 is the entry level for luxury buyers in the small SUV market. It’s electric powertrain is beautifully done and its stylish appearance and wonderful interior definitely finish off this high benchmark for the segment.
In this question and answer, someone asks me about electric vehicle range and when we can expect our daily driver EV to be capable of 500 or more miles per charge. My answer is “probably never.” Here’s why.
For an explanation of how long it will take to have most cars be electric: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qr38oi6rUg&t=115s
In this episode, we discuss the moon landing-like effort that would be required to achieve President Biden’s goal of having fifty percent of vehicle sales be electric by 2030. There are a lot of roadblocks, but we could overcome them if we wanted to. The question is: do we actually want to achieve this goal badly enough?
China’s economic situation is not good. What if the country’s near ownership of all things electric vehicle are its way out of that situation?
This is a little out of the normal wheelhouse for Aaron On Autos, but it’s an interesting point and it plays towards the video I did a few days ago discussing Biden’s plans to have half of all light vehicle sales be electric by 2030.
My previous video on Biden’s 2030 plan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZysxOnquGTc
For the MISES article shown: https://mises.org/wire/china-wont-be-taking-over-world?fbclid=IwAR3mSy3jZBXOEho8w9ZHHrKnAHOv2X4sZzbdIvfQNqV84UBQRkZh317cxUM
For the VOA article shown: https://www.voanews.com/silicon-valley-technology/how-china-dominates-global-battery-supply-chain
For the Routers article shown: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/biden-looks-abroad-electric-vehicle-metals-blow-us-miners-2021-05-25/
At Fully Charged USA in Texas at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) center, Kristin talks with Rob Mantinen about the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Rob explains what’s new with the Bolt and the two talk about teen driving and how electric cars like the Bolt can be a great choice for that.
We made sure this episode is fully transcripted due to the sound quality issues it has.