Chrysler Group has partnered with NextEnergy of Detroit to explore the possibility of powering homes via EVs. In the experiment in the video below, a Fiat 500e is used to power a smart home’s various appliances. Chrysler Digital Media explores how we may go about powering homes via EVs. You might be thinking, “Well isn’t…
Whether Midwesterners, Southerners, and those along the East Coast would embrace the eco-friendly technology that certain automakers are putting out remains to be seen, as they haven’t really been given the chance. The Chevy Spark EV, for example, is only available in California and Oregon, while the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle is leased exclusively…
Pre-production of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is underway Photo: Ford Pre-production has begun on the hotly anticipated 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Ford announced on Thursday that it’s investing an additional $250 million across three Michigan plants to increase output — and add several new jobs. Another Hot Ford Incoming: The 2022 Ford Maverick is…
Photo: Jeffrey Sauger for Chevrolet Just a few months after announcing that the Chevrolet Bolt EV would be discontinued at the end of 2023, General Motors has reversed that decision. The automaker now says it will produce a next-generation Bolt EV with updated tech and performance. A Great Way to Buy Used: Learn about the…
Photo: NGerda An alliance of automakers has struck a new deal with the California Air Resources Board to increase the average fuel economy of their fleets 3.7 percent year over year between the 2022 and 2026 model years. Besides BMW, Honda, and Volkswagen, Ford has added its endorsement of the new agreement. Go Green: Learn more…
Photo: Toyota Scientists at the Toyota Research Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford University have discovered they can combine comprehensive experimental data with artificial intelligence to accurately predict the useful life of lithium-ion batteries before they begin to lose capacity. Researchers were able to give an algorithm “a few hundred million data points,” after…
2016 Nissan LEAF One Toronto real estate company is taking a drastic step in condominium purchasing incentives by offering new residents a free Nissan LEAF if the resident buys a parking space equipped with an EV charging station along with the condo. The company, Bside at Minto Westside, is partnering with Nissan Canada to offer…
WHAT’S ALL THIS THEN Oh, y’all thought this was gonna a slow news day? Welp. Strap in. Ford on Thursday offered up the first teaser images of an as-yet-unnamed small utility vehicle for off-roading, Ford Bronco, and Ford Mustang Shelby GT500; revealed that it will be launching a performance-oriented Ford Explorer ST; and confirmed that…
If a Cadillac sedan ends with a “TS” suffix, then it’s on the way out Update: JL Lavina, Asst. Manager of Communications for Cadillac, further elaborated on the replacement models for the Cadillac XTS, CTS, and ATS. According to Lavina, the three sedans will be replaced by two separate sedans: the Cadillac CT5 and another, as-of-yet…
Cadillac XT6 Sport Photo: Cadillac Each year, the editors at MotorTrend review the latest safety ratings to determine which vehicles are the safest. This year, the seven-passenger 2020 Cadillac XT6 earned a well-deserved spot on the 10 Safest SUVs for 2020 list thanks to its Top Safety Pick+ rating from IIHS and its 5-Star Overall…
Photo: Toyota Toyota president Akio Toyoda make a few unusually direct comments at competitor Tesla earlier this month, likening the company to a restaurant without a “real kitchen and a real chef.” The comments were made during a Toyota Motors earnings call, during which executives answered questions about how they planned to compete in the…
Have you ever walking into a car dealership and felt like the salesperson was speaking an entirely different language? No matter how hard you listened, they kept using terms and phrases that didn’t make any sense to you. Every industry has its own terminology, including the automotive market. Although jargon builds understanding within that niche,…
Photo: Chevrolet The all-new 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV delivers sleek and sporty looks, a fun-to-drive feel, and a wealth of advanced tech features. With multiple distinct configurations for performance, range, and design, this all-electric midsize SUV places more power in the hands of consumers. The Blazer EV is available in 1LT, 2LT, RS, and SS…
Cadillac is discontinuing the CT6 Plug-In for the U.S. market Cadillac is, well, pulling the plug on the only electrified vehicle in its U.S. lineup. The Cadillac CT6 Plug-In won’t be available in America for the 2019 model year. The CT6 Plug-In is built in China for the Chinese market. For the past few years,…
Honda’s 3E Robotics Concept suite While Honda is mostly known as an automaker, those who follow the brand a little more closely know that it also likes to delve into the world of robotics and mobility. Just ahead of CES 2018 (January 9th through the 12th), Honda released a video preview of four tiny, adorable…
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