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I Test Drive A Nissan Ariya & Marvel At Some Year-End Deals

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Credit to Author: Paul Fosse| Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:06:46 +0000

I was driving past a grocery store and noticed they had a station to test drive the Nissan Ariya a little north of Denver, Colorado. I stopped by and took it for a spin. I drove the top-of-the-line all-wheel-drive Platinum trim. This has the power liftgate, heated and cooled leather … [continued]

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I Love This Mooncool Electric Trike!

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Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:14:23 +0000

I recently received a Mooncool electric-boosted tricycle to review. It’s a fun and interesting vehicle, and I have to admit that the light teal color I got it in helps a lot with that vibe. Overall, I love the thing, but one has to know that a trike is not … [continued]

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5 Years & 138,856 Miles on My 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, Where Do I Stand Now?

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Credit to Author: Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler| Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2024 22:58:43 +0000

Why we still love our Model 3 after 5 years and ~138,856 miles October 21, 2024, will be the 5-year anniversary of our dual-motor Tesla Model 3 Long Range (see our 2019 delivery day picture above). As of October 14, 2024, the odometer reads: ~138,856 miles. Please find below a … [continued]

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YOLO: Sydney to Darwin — 5,000 km on an Energica Experia Green Tourer

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2024 23:42:07 +0000

CleanTechnica readers will remember Ed Darmanin’s previous electric motorcycle adventures published here and here. He recently shared his latest adventure on an Energica Experia Green Tourer with me: By Ed Darmanin In the early 1980s, I was a young single man in my early twenties who regularly ventured out on … [continued]

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12 Months with a Kia EV6 GT — Putting the Hoons in Their Place

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2024 17:43:41 +0000

We met up with Shayne and Amy Aberhart at our Bundaberg EV display as part of Agrotrend. Amy was there to look after the First Aid needs of the attendees, and Shayne came along later to chat about his Kia EV6 GT. In a fortuitous turn of events, Amy happened … [continued]

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Polestar 3 SUV — First Drive

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Credit to Author: Paul Fosse| Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 03:58:54 +0000

Last week, I got to drive the new Polestar 3 SUV about 85 miles through the mountains of Wyoming and Idaho, and I was mostly impressed with the car. Driving the Polestar 3, I was impressed by its luxury, performance, and tech. However, its efficiency and value were average. Market … [continued]

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5-Year Review of Our Tesla Model 3 SR+

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Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:49:44 +0000

It’s the 5-year anniversary of buying my Tesla Model 3 SR+. (Wow, time flies!) So, how is the lowest priced Tesla Model 3 doing after 5 years? What do I still love and like about it? What not so much? Can it go another 5 years? I’m diving into these … [continued]

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Chery Omoda E5 — A Satisfying Test Drive Experience

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:31:38 +0000

For our Adventure Day yesterday, Majella and I set out to North Lakes (just up the road) to meet with the sales rep and test out the new Omoda E5 from Chery. It’s yet another Chinese SUV with all the bells and whistles. For those who like a little background, … [continued]

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Volvo EX90 — First Drive

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Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:15:05 +0000

The fully electric Volvo EX90 is perhaps the brand’s most important electric vehicle launch to date. It is being built in South Carolina, with shipments to customers expected to kick off in the 4th quarter of 2024. Volvo invited CleanTechnica out to The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, … [continued]

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From Rolls-Royce to Lexus EV

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:33:02 +0000

Why would a retired Rolls-Royce executive buy an electric Lexus? My curiosity made that the most pressing question I had for George at our recent coffee morning interview. Rolls-Royce is owned by BMW. Why not an electric Beemer? The BMW electric offerings were too big when he was ready to … [continued]

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