ID.4 review, Tesla sales in California, national charging network, opportunity to sell hydrogen: Car News Today
We drive dual VW ID.4. Tesla is selling more than 10% of cars and light trucks in California. Super Bowl commercials bring EV enthusiasm to the Big Game. The federal government reveals more about its national toll network. And did hydrogen miss the chance? This and more, today at Green Car Report.
Outstanding Super Bowl LVI many EV ads—Most of any Big Game to date. In case you missed any of them, we’ve rounded up this variety.
The idea that the Model 3s is essentially the new Prius in California? Not far from the truth, given the recent sales. Tesla is at the top 10% market share in California in the final quarter of 2021. Or, to handle the numbers another way, the Golden State accounted for about one-eighth of global Tesla sales. Will it continue in 2022?
The US DOE and DOT last week introduced some form of national EV charging network partially funded by the latest infrastructure legislation. With $615 million of the $5 billion split for 2022, states now need to submit plans for infrastructure — with the Interstate Highway and Alternative Fuel Corridor as the starting point. .
According to a recent paper evaluating hydrogen fuel cell technology, hydrogen has passed its window of opportunity for passenger cars, while the benefits have dwindled for cars — simply based on the development of electric battery technology. But there are still plenty of opportunities for the hydrogen economy in other areas.
And we got the chance to drive and Review Volkswagen ID.4 AWD. The dual-engine layout and higher power output give a more power edge to this practical crossover, with a small sacrifice in range. And with cabin technology that feels smoother, this multi-millionaire EV is growing up for us.
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