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 Amanda Drago

GM Reveals Ultium Charge 360 for Electric Vehicles

GM Reveals Ultium Charge 360 for Electric Vehicles

General Motors is set to debut 30 electric vehicles before the end of 2025. To make it easier for you to charge these EVs at home and in public, GM is now launching Ultium Charge 360, which integrates GM mobile apps, charging networks, and more products and services. The Best Tech in Chevy Models: A […]

 Amanda Drago

GM Debuts ‘Everybody In’ Campaign for Electric Vehicles

GM Debuts ‘Everybody In’ Campaign for Electric Vehicles

General Motors has launched the new “Everybody In” marketing campaign. This campaign aims to expedite drivers’ adoption of electric vehicles and show the automaker’s support for a more eco-friendly and safe future. Learn About GM’s Current EV: The Chevrolet Bolt EV What does the “Everybody In” campaign entail? The marketing campaign has three main themes: […]

 The News Wheel

A Brief History of Electric Vehicles

A Brief History of Electric Vehicles

With the automotive market embracing electric vehicles more with each passing day, it seems appropriate to take a look back at the early days of EVs.

 DeAnn Owens

Wheel Size Impacts Battery Range of Electric Vehicles

Wheel Size Impacts Battery Range of Electric Vehicles

From saving money on fuel to lowering driving footprints, electric vehicles offer many benefits. To capitalize on the performance of your EV, you should look to its foundation. The size of your EV’s wheels can impact its efficiency, handling, and battery range. Improved EV Power: Check out the redesigned Nissan LEAF EV tires bear a […]

 The News Wheel

Autotrader Names Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid as One of the Best Electric Vehicles of 2019

Autotrader Names Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid as One of the Best Electric Vehicles of 2019

The award-winning, innovative, and industry standard-setting Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has earned yet another accolade. This time, the nod comes from the experts at Autotrader, who named the family-friendly and well-equipped minivan to its list of the 12 Best Electric Vehicles. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the first and only electrified minivan to secure a spot […]

 The News Wheel

GM Abandons Hybrids to Focus on Fully Electric Vehicles

GM Abandons Hybrids to Focus on Fully Electric Vehicles

Don’t expect any more hybrid vehicles from General Motors. The automaker says it’s done manufacturing cars that run on combined electric and gas power. Instead, it’s going all-in on fully electrified rides. GM has already announced plans to introduce up to 20 electric vehicles around the world over the next four years, including an all-electric […]

 The News Wheel

FCA Joins Partnership to Offer Charging Stations for New Electric Vehicles

FCA Joins Partnership to Offer Charging Stations for New Electric Vehicles

With the release of the plug-in hybrid Jeep Renegade and full-electric Fiat 500 on the horizon, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is partnering with Enel and Engie to develop charging stations for these new electric vehicles. Learn More: The new electric Jeep model What the partnership entails In June of 2018, FCA revealed its plan to release […]

 The News Wheel

Ford to Build Battery Electric Vehicles at Flat Rock Assembly

Ford to Build Battery Electric Vehicles at Flat Rock Assembly

Ford Motor Company has announced that it will expand its production of battery electric vehicles to Flat Rock Assembly Plant as part of a $900 million investment expected to create 900 incremental direct new jobs by 2023. Ford will build vehicles on its next-gen battery electric flexible architecture at Flat Rock Assembly beginning after production […]

 Whitney Russell

How Cold Weather Affects Electric Vehicles

How Cold Weather Affects Electric Vehicles

It’s normal to consider winter’s impact on conventional gas-fueled vehicles. You might not have considered its effect on electric vehicles (EVs), however. Here are just a couple ways that chilly weather affects EVs — and some helpful tips for optimizing your vehicle’s range during the winter. How EVs lose in cold weather Recently, Idaho National Laboratory researchers […]

 Whitney Russell

Discover the Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles

Discover the Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles

A new year is a great time to consider buying a new vehicle. In light of the popularity of electric vehicles, it’s natural to consider one for your next ride. We’ve gathered a list of advantages and drawbacks to consider as you decide whether or not to buy an EV. Worn Out? Find new tires […]

 The News Wheel

Europe Now Has More Than 1 Million Electric Vehicles

Europe Now Has More Than 1 Million Electric Vehicles

Due in part to a 42 percent sales increase for the EV segment, electric-powered cars are now more popular in Europe than ever before

It’s admittedly taken a quite a bit of time, but electric vehicles are finally catching on across the planet. Last year, EVs passed a landmark in China with a total of 1 million units sold. Now, electric models have reached the same 1-million vehicle figure in another market: Europe. A More Efficient Form of Transportation: Energy-saving […]

 The News Wheel

GM Set to Release 20 New Electric Vehicles in China by 2023

GM Set to Release 20 New Electric Vehicles in China by 2023

The electrification of the automotive industry is currently in full swing. Each year, automakers introduce new EVs and hybrids to the American automotive market. Still, there is one market where electrification has caught on more than anywhere else in the world: China. Indeed, General Motors recently announced that it would release 20 heavily electrified vehicles […]

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New Italian Government Regime Targets 1 Million Electric Vehicles Sold By 2020

New Italian Government Regime Targets 1 Million Electric Vehicles Sold By 2020

In Europe, the leader of the electric-car revolution has long definitively been Norway, which offers strong incentives for electrics and has done so for a long while. If there were one country in Europe that I would guess is the opposite of that, though, I would probably have to say Italy. Not Sweden, Though: That’s […]

 The News Wheel

Hawaii Boasts the Second Highest Percentage of Hybrid or Electric Vehicles in the US

Hawaii Boasts the Second Highest Percentage of Hybrid or Electric Vehicles in the US

According to the latest report from Insurify, more than half a million hybrid and electric vehicles sold in 2017. The report also ranked the top 10 states with the highest ownership rates for hybrid and electric vehicles. Hawaii placed second on the list, just below California. As the report articulated, 4.31 percent of Hawaii’s overall […]

 The News Wheel

Hyundai SUVs and Electric Vehicles Thrive While Overall Sales Continue Their Decline in April

Hyundai SUVs and Electric Vehicles Thrive While Overall Sales Continue Their Decline in April

Hyundai is still struggling to maintain steady growth with yet another overall decline in sales for April 2018. Down 11% compared to April of last year, Hyundai sold a total of 56,063 units last month, including Genesis-branded vehicles. Its saving grace lies in its SUV lineup, which set a record high last month, selling 25,618 units. “Even […]

 Meg Thomson

Millennials Are Creating a Demand for Sustainable Products, Including Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Millennials Are Creating a Demand for Sustainable Products, Including Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

As an automotive journalist, I spend a decent portion of my day reading the news. I like to stay informed about current models, legislation taking effect, and industry trends on the horizon. And if you’ve paid any attention to automotive over the last few years, you probably know that electric vehicles are sparking a lot of buzz […]

 The News Wheel

Future for the BMW i3 and i8 Unclear as BMW Introduces New Electric Vehicles

Future for the BMW i3 and i8 Unclear as BMW Introduces New Electric Vehicles

As BMW prepares to expand its electric lineup with models like the upcoming i4 and iNext, the fate of the i3 and i8 remains in question

BMW’s mission to expand its electric lineup is certainly no secret. The automaker seems to be right on track for this goal, delivering more than 100,000 electric vehicles during 2017. By 2021, BMW plans to introduce the i4 and iNext EVs to its lineup. Yet, the introduction of these two EVs leaves the future of the […]

 The News Wheel

Cadillac Set to Receive a “Disproportionate” Share of GM’s Upcoming Electric Vehicles

Cadillac Set to Receive a “Disproportionate” Share of GM’s Upcoming Electric Vehicles

Cadillac could soon be returning to its roots as the GM brand where new technology is introduced to the masses

A few months ago, The News Wheel reported that Buick would likely lead the charge toward GM’s electric future, receiving many of the 20 all-electric vehicles GM plans to release by 2023. Recent comments made during the North American International Auto Show now indicate anther of GM’s brands might receive the majority of these EVs. Cadillac […]

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