Tag Archives: Solo EV

Conservative? Conserving What?

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Robert Pogson

The Brussels Times – Electric vehicles emit more CO2 than diesel ones, German study shows. https://t.co/wdWtFApf8E — Lisa Raitt (@lraitt) 24 April 2019 It’s hard to believe the leadership of the so-called conservative party of Canada would push the idea … Continue reading →

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Drive Electrically!

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Robert Pogson

“In the two decades before model year 2004, technology innovation was generally used to increase vehicle power, and weight increased due to changing vehicle design, increased vehicle size, and increased content. During this period, average new vehicle fuel economy steadily … Continue reading →

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Finally, Canada Gets An EV-subsidy

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Robert Pogson

“To encourage more Canadians to buy zero-emission vehicles, Budget 2019 proposes to provide $300 million over three years, starting in 2019-20, to Transport Canada to introduce a new federal purchase incentive of up to $5,000 for electric battery or hydrogen … Continue reading →

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Filling In The Gaps

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Robert Pogson

I’m still impatiently waiting to receive my Solo EV two years after making a deposit and progress is there but too slow… On the other hand, PlugShare now shows two new charging stations scheduled to come on line on the … Continue reading →

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4 White Solos Arrive From China

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Robert Pogson

Four white Solos arrive somewhere via 40 foot container from China. Jack’s Towing in Vancouver is hauling them away from the container. It’s neat how two can be placed on a “tilt-truck” and four in a sea-container. It’s been a … Continue reading →

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Electra Meccanica Begins Production

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Robert Pogson

“The Company expects to produce approximately 50 SOLO EVs in the quarter ended March 31, 2019 as it ramps production considerably over the course of 2019 to deliver a total of 5,000 vehicles by year end.”   See Electra Meccanica … Continue reading →

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Gas-Guzzlers And Diesels: Nowhere To Go But Down

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Robert Pogson

“Since the three largest auto markets are already seeing falling combustion vehicle sales, is there any hope left for the internal combustion engine?   No. It’s firmly headed for the dustbin of history, and it is going to happen quickly. … Continue reading →

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Electra Meccanica Provides Details On Production Of The SOLO EV

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“In 2018, Electra Meccanica produced over 40 manually-built vehicles at their first manufacturing facility in Vancouver, BC and delivered them to customers throughout the United States and Canada. These vehicles were delivered to paying customers and potential customers in efforts … Continue reading →

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2019 SOLO Is Being Produced En Masse

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Robert Pogson

Check out 2019 SOLO – Factory to see the assembly line of the SOLO. The latest EMV update suggests EMV will be able to deliver thousands of Solos in 2019. Amen! My observations: They really have a great capacity to … Continue reading →

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Cranking Out Solos

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Robert Pogson

Apparently, Electra Meccanica Vehicles has finally understood they have to deliver the goods. They’ve put up a web-page of delivered Solos. They show 39 delivered, some with the USA-configuration with the “third eye”. I guess those are made in Vancouver … Continue reading →

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A Long Way To Go

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“California had 8.64 plug-in vehicle (PEV) registrations per 1,000 people in 2017, followed by Hawaii with 5.12, and Washington state with 4.06. Other states with PEV registrations per 1,000 people greater than two were Oregon, Vermont, Colorado, Arizona, and Maryland. … Continue reading →

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Wishful Thinking By Trumpists

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“President Trump’s top economic adviser on Monday said the White House wants to end subsidies for electric vehicle purchases, without saying how it would eliminate the incentives that were created by Congress. Larry Kudlow, director of the White House National … Continue reading →

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