The green car revolution has been gathering pace in recent years with major countries all around the world starting to embrace alternatively fueled vehicles. This is because motorists are becoming increasingly eco-conscious and manufacturers are now producing fantastic electric cars, but also because of many governments incentivizing the switch and even looking to put electric…
Pictured: 2015 BMW X3 Back in 2013, Popular Mechanics named the BMW X3 crossover SUV one of the “Great Cars for New Families.” The title was an acknowledgement of what the model has become known as–a safe, practical vehicle that’s a lot of fun to drive. Essentially, it’s sporty without being frivolous. It’s no surprise then…
As electric cars are becoming more and more popular, one thing is certain—pretty soon, we are going to need a ton of batteries to power them, which puts out a huge demand for lithium, since currently the most common battery chemistry is a lithium-ion battery pack. However, demand for lithium is only expected to grow,…
San Diego Photo: Pixabay Back in May 2017, California announced that it would soon start testing out an electric car rebate that would be applied to a vehicle’s price tag during the point of purchase. As of January 30th, San Diego has officially launched the new rebate, as John Voelcker with Green Car Reports articulated….
Man, when it comes to supplying the things to make your car go forward, competition is pretty intense. The latest move in the mob jockeying to fuel your ride comes from two parties that are usually enemies—biofuels and the oil industry. Small and Fun: These two competing ideals come together in the new Mazda3 In…
It’s St. Patrick’s Day. You know what this means: green clothes worn to ward off the threat of being pinched by your noisome co-workers, four-leaf clovers everywhere, the sound of the Dropkick Murphys permeating the air, green alcoholic beverages, green food, other green things, green, green, and green. Ford, noted understander of calendar dates and…
When it comes to the next generation of green fuel sources, battery electric vehicles have gotten most of the attention. However, quietly, in the background, hydrogen fuel cells have been in development from multiple sources. Now, two of those major sources are teaming up to make fuel cell vehicles a reality: Hyundai Motor Group and…
StreetScooter Work XL Ford-Werke GmbH and Deutsche Post’s StreetScooter GmbH subsidiary have announced a new partnership that will ultimately result in the creation of battery-electric delivery vans. Production of Ford and StreetScooter’s e-vans is expected to get underway in July, and a minimum of 2,500 vehicles are expected to be put into service by Deutsche…
In recent “Hey, neat!” news, a team at Graz University of Technology has actually built a robot electric car charger. This is the second such system we have heard of — the other being Tesla’s weirdly tentacle-like segmented snake thing. Electric, You Say? Meet the long-range affordable Chevy Bolt EV This new project trumps Tesla’s…
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Electric Hybrid Today Honda announced that 152 dealerships across Canada have committed to installing two level 2 electric chargers on-site by the end of the 2017. That number represents nearly two-thirds of the Japanese automaker’s dealer network in the Great White North, and shows the company’s commitment to the electrification of…
Hyundai has unveiled Concept THREE, a futuristic compact electric vehicle that blends sharp aesthetics with affordability.
BYD overtook Tesla in 2024 to become the global leader in electric vehicles. Behind this success lies a contested model: hidden debt, quality concerns, and heavy reliance on subsidies. Industrial triumph or global risk?
The EU plans to ban gasoline and diesel cars by 2035, pushing for a radical shift to electric vehicles. Will your business keep up with the changing landscape? Discover the implications of this bold move.
Ford is on the brink of a revolutionary shift in electric vehicle production, promising more affordable options for everyone.
Oakville Assembly will be retooled for electric vehicle production in 2024 Photo: Ford A historic three-year agreement between Ford Motor Company of Canada and Unifor is now official. Eighty-one percent of Unifor-represented Ford employees approved the new contract on Sept. 28, kicking off an agreement that will last through 2023. Coming Soon from Ford: 2021…
Ford has built more Mustang Mach-E EVs in 2021 than it has Mustang coupes and convertibles Photo: Ford Oh boy, you know the die-hards are just going to love this. Ford has officially built more Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles this year than it has traditional Mustang sports cars. THE DEATH OF OUR CHILDHOODS IS NIGH….
Now don’t this just look like fun? Photo: Ford Ford is out here just trying to dismantle every single misconception you and your mama have about electric vehicles. Worried that the all-new F-150 Lightning might not be able to handle freezing temps and snowy surfaces? Cool. (Literally.) Ford took the F-150 Lightning to Alaska to…
The Ford F-150 Lightning is the unanimous 2023 MotorTrend Truck of the Year Photo: Ford The Ford F-150 Lightning has made a bit more history this month, earning the 2023 MotorTrend Truck of the Year award in a unanimous vote. This marks just the second time in MT award history that an electric vehicle won…
Chevrolet has been a front-runner in electric vehicles for some time, now.… The history of the Ford Mustang is one of legends among legends… Welcome back once more to In the Rearview, where I bring you… It has been roughly one week since the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT… Today Chevy unveiled the Gen-Six Chevrolet Pro…
The Ioniq 5 (background) and Ioniq 6 (foreground) Photo: Hyundai For 2024, the Hyundai lineup includes a pair of advanced electric vehicles — the Ioniq 5 and the Ioniq 6. Because of their many similarities, deciding between these models can present a challenge to consumers. This guide will help you compare the two EVs, pinpoint…
If you drive an electric vehicle, you need to make sure it… In early 2021, Kia officially retired the “Sedona” minivan name and introduced… With Ford poised to increase its investment in partially electrified vehicles, its… Chances are that if your car has an Eco button, you activate… The Ford Mustang Mach-E is getting some…
The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV charging Photo: Mitsubishi Motors If you drive an electric vehicle, you need to make sure it maintains a healthy charge so you can reach your destination. Even if you charge it every night at home, extended drives such as an epic road trip can deplete your vehicle’s battery. So, you’ll…
Photo: Honda Seven global automakers have teamed up to take on Tesla’s Supercharger network of electric vehicle chargers: Honda, Hyundai, Kia, General Motors, Stellantis, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. They’ve created a new joint venture centered on the development of more than 30,000 high-powered chargers across North America. Not Sold On EVs? Consider a hybrid instead The…
This is about to become a familiar sight Photo: Nissan The popularity of all-electric and hybrid electric vehicles shows no sign of slowing down, and the segment just passed a major milestone on the road to full adoption in Europe. Official figures say that the UK is now home to more plug-in vehicle charging stations…
Wireless charging is an added convenience that makes it easy for people… Electric vehicles have one particular convenient feature that beats out internal combustion… Hey, you. Person who is considering buying an Opel ADAM. Yes. You.… Recent EV models look very sharp, from the latest Chevrolet Volt to… Some of you may very well recall…
Chevy Volt’s Guinness World Record Contribution Snags a Win What happens when you gather 431 plug-in electric vehicles in one place? You get a Guinness World Record. Last week, 431 plug-in EV drivers gathered in Montreal to break the standing Guinness record of 305 plug-in. Though Guinness officials are still working on confirming the final…
Akio Toyoda says that “people are waking up to reality”… Toyota has long set a positive example for its fellow car manufacturers… The investment will go toward creating or expanding production lines for four-cylinder engines with options for hybrid-electric vehicles… It will have four production lines, each of which will be able to produce enough…
The 2020 Chevy Bolt has an EPA-estimated range of 259 miles Range anxiety plagues many in America, causing a large number of people to hesitate to make the switch to an electric vehicle. While many know the change would help the environment, the overarching fear of running out of juice on the highway or in…
Photo: Lincoln Lincoln has announced that it will be co-developing an all-new electric vehicle with Rivian, in whom Ford invested $500 million last April. This confirms a report from December that had Rivian lending its skateboard chassis to the luxury brand for a new electric SUV with all-wheel drive. “Working with Rivian marks a pivotal…
The investment will go toward creating or expanding production lines for four-cylinder engines with options for hybrid-electric vehicles… The automaker says that about 3.5 trillion yen will go toward research and development while the remaining 1.5 trillion yen will be focused on investments… The automaker estimates that by the time TMMK is fully prepared for…
Electric vehicle sales are slowing down, and companies are taking a big step back… It’s a little odd for a company like Toyota, who has been so ahead of the curve on electrification, to now be so unenthusiastic about BEVs.… The fuel cells included in modern EVs are already impressive, but solid-state batteries could be…
Photo: Genesis Unveiled at last month’s Auto Shanghai 2021, the Electrified G80 sedan is leading the way as Genesis’ first all-electric vehicle. More for Your Money: Genesis G80 wins J.D. Power Best Residual Value award The Electrified G80 sticks with the distinguished, premium look of the gas-powered G80 while adding EV-specific features, eco-friendly interior materials,…
Photo: IONNA Last year, seven global automakers — BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis — announced the formation of a new joint venture that would add 30,000 new electric vehicle charging stations across North America. This month, they finally announced the name of this venture — IONNA — as well as additional…
A Nissan vehicle charging up at an EVgo station Photo: Nissan As all-electric vehicles continue to rise in popularity and general appeal, two of the biggest names in the market are planning to make it more convenient than ever to drive an EV. Nissan, the manufacturer behind the popular LEAF and LEAF PLUS, is partnering…
The 2015 Lexus CT200h: ideal for doing bro stuff in Vegas, bro So here’s a news flash: the folks at Lexus really, really do not like EVs. Not only has Lexus said on multiple occasions that it will never stoop so low as to make an electric vehicle, but the company has also put together…
Photo: Ford The CEOs of Ford, General Motors, Toyota Motor North America, and Stellantis have all signed a letter to Congress urging the nation’s leaders to lift the cap on the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. Currently, customers can benefit from this credit when purchasing an EV in the United States, but this incentive expires…
Fall may be a welcome respite from a hot summer, but it… No matter the distance and time on the road, family travel is… Winter road trips pose extra challenges for intrepid travelers. Most likely, you’ll… If you drive an electric vehicle, you need to make sure it… Fancy, expensive, or rare vehicles aren’t the…
Electric vehicle sales are slowing down, and companies are taking a big step back… Consumers who choose to buy new when vehicle shopping are spending an… The UK has set 2021 as the deadline for putting fully autonomous… Motorsports provide a real, tangible economic incentive to auto manufacturers. For many,… You guys remember Venezuela. It’s…
We have talked about advertisements of electric cars and how automakers don’t seem to want to put a lot of effort into them. Now, seemingly, we have some validation in a Sierra Club study that found that the auto industry emphasizes its gas-powered cars in advertisements far over its comparable electric vehicles. One specific example…
Photo: Chevrolet General Motors and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently announced that they would collaborate to reimagine how customers could use GM electric vehicles as on-demand power sources when needed. More Chevy EVs: Chevrolet reveals plans for electric Equinox and Blazer “We are really excited about this innovative collaboration with GM. Imagine a…
General Motors reached an unprecedented level of sales success in China for… Key to General Motors’s recently-announced plans to launch 20 new all-electric vehicles… General Motors delivered 418,225 vehicles in China last month, good for a… General Motors China and Safe Kids Worldwide earlier this month teamed up… General Motors and its joint ventures in…
Kia’s hybrid and electric vehicles are a significant reason why the automaker… A three-year project aimed to further advance the technology of electric vehicles… Plug-in vehicles so far have generally all come in the same flavor: small… One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle… If you are looking for a stylish…
This month at the North American International Auto Show, VW excited the crowd with its latest concept, the I.D. Buzz. This electric vehicle isn’t just any old van; its design is very clearly a tribute to the original VW Bus. According to editor Sam Huist, who made it up to Detroit this past weekend, some…
As the years go on, more and more automakers are introducing electric vehicles as part of their car lineups. However, it doesn’t really matter how many types of EVs are available for sale if there is no infrastructure to keep them charged on longer journeys. To make meaningful progress on the issue, Nissan is teaming…
Ford is leveraging all this sexy sex appeal to promote its Mustang-inspired electric SUV Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford is on a mission to show that electric vehicles can be fun to drive, powerful, capable, and, maybe, just maybe, a little bit sexy. To promotes that latter point, Ford turns to none other than Idris…
The Chevy Bolt EV Chevrolet is very excited about its upcoming Bolt, but that excitement comes with some concerns. As interest appears to be fading in electric vehicles, will the Bolt’s $30,000 cost and 200-mile range be enough to attract car shoppers? Will it be able to compete with Elon Musk’s similarly priced Tesla Model…
For 2024, the Hyundai lineup includes a pair of advanced electric vehicles… Hyundai and Genesis excelled at the 2021 IDEA International Design Excellence Awards,… When the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 arrives later this year, new owners… With the new Heritage Series Pony concept car, Hyundai can reflect on… If you’ve been hoping for a glimpse…
The GMC Hummer EV is one of 30 new GM electric vehicles in the works Photo: GMC General Motors’ electric vehicle plans were already ambitious. Now, the automaker plans to broaden its efforts even further, promising $7 billion more in spending and a total of 30 all-electric vehicle launches by the close of 2025. Unprecedented…
Photo: GMC GMC shocked the automotive world when it announced that the legendary Hummer would return as an all-electric vehicle, and it did so again when it officially unveiled the 2022 Hummer EV on Oct. 20 in all of its edgy glory. Perhaps buried under the weight of mind-melting performance specs and off-road features, one…
The most effective way to save fuel is to limit the amount of time you spend driving in the first place… Whether you’re waiting in line at the drive-thru or stuck in bumper-to-bumper… From grinding brakes to clunking wheels, paying attention to your car’s sounds… It’s true that electric vehicles don’t need oil changes, spark…
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