Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko tested the latest model of Tesla Model S P100D and instructed domestic car manufacturers to strive for that level, the presidential press service informed.

In 2006 Elon Musk wrote what he called the "Tesla Mater Plan." He’s nearly completed it and has since written part two. He envisions a world where every vehicle is electric and. Musk wants to cover all facets of vehicular transportation, but he just hit a bit of a bump in the road. A few weeks ahead of Tesla’s scheduled semi concept debut; Cummins unveiled its new electric powertrain.

I’m certain that is what Elon Musk is hoping it will be and it seems to have that potential. CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla Semi will out torque any diesel truck and it will enable long distance trucking with full loads. If a report from Scott Perry, an executive at Ryder System is to be believed, the Tesla Semi will have 200-300 mile range which would limit its uses to local & regional freight routes.

Earlier this year, Tesla Model S owners discovered that the automaker was restricting power output in certain models equipped with its "Ludicrous" performance mode. The limits were tied to frequent use of "Launch Mode," essentially Tesla's version of launch control. If a driver used it too much, Tesla restricted power output to prevent excessive wear and tear on components.

Finnish taxi driver Ari Nyussosest drove his Tesla Model S 250 thousand miles without any technical problems with the electric car, reports Helsingin Sanomat.

It’s that time of year again. National Drive Electric Week is coming up (September 9-17). Around the nation, the EV and hybrid curious will meet with owners at events. Last year, we even gave away a weekend with a Chevy Volt! Where are you attending?

We all know that EVs should be cheaper than ICE cars to maintain, but will the Tesla Model 3 be less expensive to maintain?

Volkswagen, which not long ago produced its 150 millionth vehicle, unveiled its pricing for the e-Golf series of electrics. The e-Golf is the automaker's current major electric offering.

The VW ID Buzz concept has the potential to immediately erase the bad blood between EV enthusiasts and their primary role in the Diesel gate scandal. The question is will they get it right. Depending on how the production model varies from the concept, it could be the first electric van with decades of sentiment behind it. For what it’s worth, I have brought it to the attention of some of my baby boomer friends and their immediate reaction was “I WANT IT!”

A tipping point is coming in transportation. Those of us who have acquired a plug-in hybrid or EV are, for the most part, eager to see these vehicle flourish. However, in the near-term, there will be major issues.

Some people may ask: Why is the Tesla Model S better than any other EV out there on the market today? The answer lies in a number of factors, but the biggest one is the fact that you can drive long distances without having to worry about needing multiple accounts or access cards. The Tesla Supercharger network is all you need!

When Nissan unveils the new-generation 2018 LEAF on September 5, they've already hit a home run with the new EV.

First a disclaimer about comparing Chevy Volt vs the Bolt EV: I leased my first Chevy Volt in August of 2012. Before the next month ended, my wife leased one as well. About a year later my Chevy dealer hired me as its first EVangelist.

Tesla enthusiast takes a picture of the solar eclipse over Tesla's Fremont factory.