#BrownCarGuy – News, Views & Reviews!
Is the electric car revolution stalling? It’s a question on many minds as we see a surprising trend emerging: nearly 50% of EV owners in the US and Australia are considering switching back to petrol cars having owned and run an EV. 🚗💥
Are car makers really giving up on EVs and redirecting their efforts back to ICE (internal combustion engines)? There’s a lot of buzz and confusion over a recent announcement by Japanese automotive giants Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda confirming their joint commitment to continue developing ICE technology. But what does this mean for the future of mobility, and why are these manufacturers investing in internal combustion engines now?
Has new car design lost it’s way? Is it stuck in a rut? What is going on with the new Alfa Romeo Milano? Why is there no exciting cars around me on the A40. Yet there are some spectacular cars out there, but not enough. What are designers missing? Why aren’t they pushing the boundaries of car design, especially with the advent of modular EV drive platforms?
Meet the newest, biggest and fanciest member of Volkswagen’s all-electric ID range of passenger cars. The ID.7 rolls out at nearly five metres long, sets a new benchmark for luggage capacity and yet achieves a drag coefficient of just 0.23 Cd, letting it slice through the air with the serenity of a swallow.
Everything Electric is the new show held at ExCel London by the Fully Charged Show, which opened on Thursday 28 March 2024 running to 30 March. Here’s my live walkaround video when I first got to the event on day 1, completely unfiltered and unedited. Apologies for the sound, it was filmed straight off the phone camera and there was a lot of ambient noise.
In our latest update from the world of EVs and market trends for Electric Cars, with the revelation that car manufacturers are losing around $6000 or nearly £5000 on every $50,000 electric car sold. Plus how EVs sales volumes are likely to fall well short of Biden’s mandate of 60% by 2030, and how manufacturers must change or find themselves in an untenable situation.
It’s brand new, it’s electric, it’s Chinese and it’s inspired by the Ocean. Plus, it can accelerate from rest to 62mph in under four seconds, putting down over 500bhp through all four wheels. Meet the BYD Seal!
Electric vehicle owners to be charged more for Parking in London? Because of higher emissions? Talk about confused and mixed messages from the authorities regarding eco-conscious driving!
Check out my full review of the brand new 2024 Mazda MX-30 R-EV Plug-in Hybrid, with an all-new ROTARY (Wankel) engine acting as a range-extender hybrid. This responds to the previously launched MX-30 EV arguably having insufficient range at 125 miles. Full details and specifications of how it works, plus a look at the practicality, space, comfort, equipment and pricing, as well as taking it for an extended drive on a press launch across North Wales. Full written review below
While at a BMW Media Event, I took the opportunity to have a quick look around next year’s new Mini Cooper, which will come as an EV, although petrol models of the Mini will also still be available. It has a remarkable interior!