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 […]
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: […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]