Photo: Nissan The Nissan Pavilion is an eco-friendly new attraction in Yokohama. From the moment you park, you’re greeted by its forward-thinking ideas. Instead of paying for parking with pocket change, this innovative attraction lets you pay for your parking with electricity from your vehicle’s battery pack. Here’s a look at the program, and the…
Interestingly, the newest innovation in vehicle batteries isn’t some high-tech conglomeration of super-expensive materials combined with some sort of space-age biotechnology. Nope, the newest innovation seems to be a cleverly-implemented idea using cheap, light materials to allow easier electric car fast charging. It’s nice when things work out sometimes. Steady Improvements: Here are several ways…
Photo: ©Volkswagen Volkswagen unveiled the I.D. concept family, a new line of electric vehicles, at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show and said it hopes to start producing EVs in the United States by 2023, pointing to its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant as the location where it might happen. In October, the German automaker’s board approved…
Photo: NewMotion Every electric vehicle (EV) needs to recharge. This process comes with its own terminology, as you might’ve guessed. Explore the range of charging related words to enhance your green car vocabulary. Nab New Tires Easily: Try the tire finder tool [wptab name=’#1′] Photo: EVgo Network Charging Station Also called a charging point, the…
While investing in an electric vehicle is a sure-fire way to help benefit the environment, there’s definitely a few practical things you can do to amplify the eco-friendly impact your vehicle has on Mother Earth. One of those things is to recharge your electric vehicle (EV) during off-peak times. Exactly what are the off-peak times? According…
Photo: Porsche Well, that didn’t take long. The new Porsche Taycan, which is not yet officially available at dealerships, has already had a go at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and set a new record for four-door, all-electric sports cars. With Lars Kern at the wheel, the pre-series Taycan was able to set a time of seven…
To combat the stress of cold temperatures, your car has to work harder by demanding more power for its systems, which drains fuel from the tank at a quicker rate. Short of moving to a warmer climate, there are ways to help safeguard your car’s fuel tank this winter. Learn More: Winter car maintenance Park your car…
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Photo: FCA As the automotive industry continues transitioning from outdated fossil fuels to environmentally conscious, renewable energy, more vehicles are being manufactured with hybrid and all-electric powertrains. Automakers have even begun producing electric- and hybrid-powered minivans, commercial vans, and large SUVs that can be modified for wheelchair accessibility. Is an eco-friendly…
Owning a Jeep or truck with suspension parts comes with a fair amount of responsibility. Far too many drivers overlook routine maintenance, which will wear down your vehicle over time. But you don’t have to take your vehicle into the shop every time you need to make a few repairs. A mechanic may overcharge you…
Is the Stingray going electric? The rumor mill says yes! Photo: Chevrolet While Chevrolet is best known for its performance cars and sturdy trucks, it’s also made a name for itself in the U.S. electric vehicle market with names like the short-lived EV1 and Spark EV, and the popular (and longer-range) Bolt. And soon, it’s…
Purchasing a car for your company is a huge and important investment, so it is vital that business owners take the time to ensure that it is the right automobile for their company. Before making a purchase, there are a few different aspects that you will need to find out about the car. Here are…
A little over a year ago, we reported that Cadillac would receive many of GM’s upcoming electric vehicles. And a few months back, we discussed Cadillac CEO Steve Carlisle’s statement that the brand will use a different naming scheme for its EVs than its non-EVs. Now, halfway through 2019, Cadillac finally seems to be getting closer…
GM’s self-driving Chevy Bolt Photo: Digital Trends Self-driving vehicles have brought up a number of hotly-debated topics to the automotive industry, including whether or not self-driving cars will work on roads with human drivers on them, how people around the car will know what it is trying to do, or even whether or not self-driving…
The Nissan Leaf is a groundbreaking electric car and one of the first commercially successful EVs on the market. However, American consumers aren’t getting the whole story when it comes to Nissan’s electrical prowess. In its home country of Japan, the company launched its e-POWER system in the Nissan Note in 2016 and this month…
The Nissan Altima, a mid-sized sedan, has been the Nissan’s bestselling vehicle since 2001. The Altima might have to give its crown to a new leader soon, though: the Nissan Rogue. The SUV is currently being sold in two forms: the all-new Nissan Rogue and the Nissan Rogue Select, which is essentially the SUV’s previous generation…
Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay Death Stranding is the long-awaited brainchild of the visionary game director Hideo Kojima. It is also a fever dream of metaphors and evocative imagery delivered via a story that involves The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus carrying an insane number of boxes across the entirety of the United States and creating grenades…
Mitsubishi is looking to get down and dirty in the compact crossover segment—and it’s using the Mitsubishi eX concept car to do just that. The Japanese carmaker recently announced that the eX—which debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show— will be making its debut as a production vehicle, adding another SUV to the brand’s lineup. The…
Three Chevy Spark EVs parked outside the Baltimore Complex General Motors’ Baltimore Complex is striving to go green, both in what GM is manufacturing there and in how the company is powering the plant. Not only is the Spark EV’s electric motor and drive unit being manufactured at the Baltimore Complex, but the complex has…
This week, AAA released its 2015 Green Car Guide, which ranks 88 new vehicles not just by their efficiency and emissions, but by factors including ride quality, roominess, and crashworthiness, among others. Ford landed nine vehicles on the list, the foremost of these being the 2015 F-150 Supercab Lariat, which was named the greenest pickup…
Nissan has been a driving force in the electric car market with its groundbreaking Nissan Leaf. While the automaker keeps touting its dedication to zero emission vehicles, it seems as if it’s not quite ready for an electric future. According to reports, at the upcoming LA Auto Show, Nissan will be reaffirming its commitment to…
The National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China (NDRC) this month announced its intention to integrate artificial intelligence technology into half or more of all new cars sold in the country by 2020. The NDRC also expressed its intention to blanket 90% of all major Chinese cities with a wireless network capable…
Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet’s electric program has done it again, with the Spark EV once more taking the title of Best Plug-in Vehicle in Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. In total, KBB estimates that the Spark EV costs about $30,104 to own and operate for 5 years, thanks to its…
1947 Tama Electric Car Photo: Nissan Heritage Collection In 1947, oil in Japan was scarce and the new government highly encouraged automakers to manufacture electric vehicles. Tachikawa Aircraft renamed itself to Tama Cars Co. after the war and started making EVs. First the company made a truck, then it produced this four-seater passenger car that…
As mainstream production automobiles become increasingly futuristic, so do the toys that our children play with. Even connected technology is reaching off the streets and onto local roadways where children play–from miniature race cars now to go-karts. Over the weekend, the Arrow Smart-Kart was unveiled, which employs cutting-edge connected technology found in today’s leading automobiles in…
For a second straight year, Buick sales surpassed 1.4 million vehicles around the globe, driven by a record year in China and retail sales gains in the United States and China. Buick’s success in these markets can be attributed to an onslaught of fresh products, including but not limited to the Excelle GX, GL6, and…
It seems that, lately, every automaker wants to get one hand in on the electric revolution, whether they produce a wholly-electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid, or a conventional hybrid. Many are trying to build what was at first referred to as “Tesla-fighters,” electric vehicles seeking to match or surpass the capabilities and cool factor of…
The governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Barker, is determined to do what’s necessary to help cut emissions coming from his state. It’s an ambitious plan for zero net emissions by 2050, and while it focuses on several industries, it takes a hard look at cars. Drive It While You Can: Learn more about the 2021 Chevy…
Photo: Chevrolet As General Motors gears up to release a myriad of electric cars ranging from Hummers to Cadillacs, it only seems natural that the American automaker would consider electrifying some of its high-performance classics. One of the automaker’s recent tweets even seems to hint that an electric Camaro may be on the horizon. Around…
I have talked a few times about startup or simply smaller companies that are producing electric or plug-in hybrid trucks, and every time I see it I think to myself, “some big OEM should really build one of these.” So, when I heard that GM CEO Mary Barra said something about the company giving a…
The Infiniti LE concept was unveiled in 2012 A few years ago at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Infiniti unveiled a concept electric vehicle (the Infiniti LE) that took Nissan’s Leaf and gave it the Infiniti touch (read: more luxurious and fancy and things). The automaker talked about the production version of its…
Your daily commute can be a time of freedom and quiet or a time of stress and chaos. No matter how you feel about your commute, you need a vehicle that will be comfortable and reliable to get you to work and back home safely. Here are four Chevrolet vehicles to consider for your daily…
A teaser image of the e-AWD Kia concept that will premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show An electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) Kia concept vehicle will be unveiled to the world at 9:00 am on February 12th at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. That’s the good news. The bad? Aside from what we can see…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given the all-new 2014 Ford Focus top honors after testing in the New Car Assessment Program. The 2014 Ford Focus Five-Star Overall Vehicle Score reflects top performance not just from the Ford Focus sedan but also from its hatchback variant, as well as the Focus Electric. |…
Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Whirlpool Corporation, Duke Energy, BTCPower, and AeroVironment on an exciting project that could potentially change the way we live — quite literally. Whirlpool’s ReNEWW House, found on the campus of Purdue University, takes a 1920s bungalow and upfits it with modern amenities including solar panels and spray foam…
Photo: Volvo Trucks North America Volvo Trucks North America announced it will begin selling the new Volvo VNR Electric semi-truck on December 3, 2020. Production will start in early 2021 at the company’s New River Valley manufacturing plant in Dublin, Virginia. The Volvo VNR Electric is a zero-emission Class 8 truck (the largest type of…
It will be quite a few years before we see an electric version of this BMW M6 Clearly, BMW is leading the pack on the development of innovative electric vehicles while building a sporty image for eco-friendly cars. Due to the success of the BMW i3 and i8 released last year, many are looking to the…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford is once more the top commercial vehicle brand in Europe after an 0.8 percent year-over-year increase in sales for 2019. The Blue Oval brand delivered a total of 384,300 commercial vehicles across its traditional European 20 markets last year, good for its fifth straight year as the continent’s top commercial…
A smattering of states and countries across the world are working on legislation to cut down on internal-combustion engines, replacing them with electric- or hydrogen-powered vehicles. Now, the Canadian province of British Columbia (the westernmost province that includes Vancouver) is looking to join the group. Winter Is Coming: Are you storing your car for the…
The Tesla-powered B-Class Electric Drive For as small and insignificant as some other luxury and green car brands might want us to think Tesla is, the name keeps popping up all over the news, and even when it’s about Tesla’s losses in the courtroom, most of the American public seems to side with Tesla. Hell,…
Many drivers these days are considering buying an electric vehicle. These drivers are tired of buying expensive fuel and are usually concerned with their vehicles’ environmental impact. Indeed, today people have become much more aware of the future of their children, and how polluting combustion engines can be. Significant Stock Increases The benefit of electric…
Apple will have an electric car in the works by 2019 Photo: Allen Lai Rumors about Apple creating its own vehicle have been flying for awhile, with some people—including us—speculating that the car could arrive sometime in 2020. Now, it looks like we have confirmation that Apple will be offering a new all-electric vehicle—and it…
2019 Chrysler Pacifica The 2019 Auto Pacifica Vehicle Satisfaction Awards rank the popular Chrysler Pacifica as the leader in the minivan category. “FCA has done an outstanding job understanding and delivering vehicles and features that delight consumers,” said George Peterson, president of AutoPacific. “They’ve done this in the face of strong competition and a challenging…
Report: Mustang-inspired electric crossover concept set to debut this year Photo: Ford Motor Company Hold onto your horses, because the Ford Mustang-inspired electric crossover may be breaking cover at long last. On Tuesday, Autocar reported that a concept version of the vehicle once known as Mach 1 will bow at some point later this year ahead of…
Despite the recent coronavirus-related dip in gas prices, many drivers are either making the switch to electric vehicles or planning to. Until now, EVs have mainly consisted of smaller cars and crossovers, but automakers are starting to extend EV technology to larger vehicles, including trucks. Here are four that will soon be released for sale….
The groundbreaking all-wheel-control EV in action Photo: Nissan As we’ve previously reported, Nissan is expanding its presence in the electric vehicle market with high-profile projects like the Ariya Concept, which the automaker debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show. Most recently, in Oppama, Japan, Nissan pulled back the curtain on an unnamed twin-motor, all-wheel-control test car…
Leave it to California to be at the head of the green movement, yet again. Starting in 2015, California Building Code will require that any new construction must be wired for Level 2 electric-car charging stations, as the auto industry slowly builds up an army of electrified loyalists. The updates to the California Building Code…
A “shocking” development for public transportation Photo:Proterra Electric cars seem to be all the rage these days, with more news about them emerging every day. However, they aren’t the only vehicles going electric. Take buses for example. Proterra, a U.S.-based public transportation company, has recently been delivering fleets of electric buses to different cities across the…
For the past few years, Tesla has dominated electric car sales in California, primarily with its trendy Model S—but not anymore. Chevrolet has taken the lead, thanks to the success of its Bolt EV model. A total of 13,487 Bolts were registered in California in 2017, boosting it to the #1 status as the top-selling EV…
Toyota Headquarters, USA Yesterday, I announced a Toyota recall that involved frustratingly little information at the time. We knew that 6.4 million vehicles had been recalled globally, including 2.34 million here in the United States alone. We also knew some of the affected models, but were just handed a humongous date range of 2004 – 2013 models….
More transportation trucks will be switching to electric on the West Coast Photo: Tommaso.sansone91 via CC Last year, nine West Coast utility companies and two agencies joined forces on the West Coast Clean Transit Corridor Initiative, a study that mapped out electric vehicle charging points for trucks. Last month, they published the results of the…
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