DENDO DRIVE HOUSE Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced the DENDO DRIVE HOUSE back in March at the Geneva Auto Show. Now, the company has begun limited sales of the system in Japan. The First Reveal: Mitsubishi at the Geneva Auto Show Beginning on October 3, the DENDO DRIVE HOUSE started selling in Tokyo,…
Back when the first Chevy Volt rolled onto the road, it was met with mixed reviews, with critics pointing out the car’s limited fuel choices, unintuitive dashboard, and more limited electric range (although that is a little unfair, given that the Volt’s range is still longer than most plug-in hybrids today). The second-generation Chevrolet Volt,…
BMW Smart Charging App BMW is launching a new Smart Charging App that could help BMW i customers save as much as $400 every year on their electric bills. It integrates directly into the existing BMW i Remote App available to all Android and iOS device users, making BMW the first automotive manufacturer to offer…
2014 Nissan LEAF According to Green Car Reports, Nissan has upped the amount of North American content used in its Nissan LEAF, making it more competitive in that regard with the Volt and Focus Electric, both products of American automakers. First Delivery: Check out the first 2016 Nissan Titan delivered to customers Reportedly, the first…
In the land of electrified vehicles, one plug-in hybrid stands alone, with a full 53 miles of range as well as hatchback versatility and surprising electric driving dynamics: the 2018 Chevrolet Volt. Meet More Chevy: Check out the compact, zippy Chevy Sonic [wptab name=”What’s New”] Photo: © General Motors What’s New for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt?…
The luxury glass that was once a premium feature on high-end convertibles might soon be an available option on the next new vehicle you buy. Research Frontiers, a nanotechnology research firm, gets the credit for developing and licensing the type of film that this “smart glass” uses. Peace of Mind: Learn more about OnStar technology…
The front seat of the 2017 Chevy Bolt English singer, songwriter, and activist Morrissey is best known for his influential indie rock music, and for his hardcore pro-animal rights stances. The latter sometimes overshadows the former, like when he caused controversy by calling Chinese people a “sub-species” for their treatment of animals, or when he…
It’s hardly surprising for me to say that a lot of engineering went into the new Chevrolet Volt. When the vehicle was redesigned for the 2016 model year, it went through extensive remodeling, including a whole new body structure, a new battery, and a new engine—a process that requires many, many tests. There is one…
GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra shows off an autonomous Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: © General Motors Drivers are hungry for more Chevrolet Bolt EVs, and General Motors is planning to ramp up production to satisfy the market’s appetite. GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra made the announcement Wednesday during her speech at the annual…
Ford will offer the largest public EV charging network in North America Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford announced two key EV charging initiatives that should help quell range anxiety. With convenient home charging solutions and two free years of charging on the largest public charging network in North America, Ford stands to emerge as the…
It is probably safe to say that in the wake of President Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott Pruitt as administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, environmental groups are not happy—not happy at all. With that in mind, it is with no surprise that we find, in Pruitt’s first week in office, that the EPA is…
version The 2020 Chevy Bolt EV will boast an extended range from the previous model year. It will also offer two new colors. Here’s a brief overview of these exciting updates. Fall Maintenance: Know when it’s time to change your Chevy’s oil Increased range Per GM Authority, the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV model will boast…
Last year, Mazda decided to be the official automotive partner of the iHeartRadio Music Festival, and loved it so much that it decided to go for another round. As a result, in addition to the music, this weekend, starting tonight, September 23rd, and running through tomorrow, the 24th, Festival-goers can interact with the brand in…
Photo: Toyota Toyota is concerned about water conservation and (rightfully) thinks you should be too. The automaker funded a new TV program that looks at the issues and assembles experts to offer solutions. Called “WATER: We Have Too Much, But Not Enough,” it aired earlier this month on the Science Channel and MotorTrend TV. The…
Photo: Toyota Toyota has begun collaborating with Redwood Materials to recycle EV batteries. This is the latest in a string of partnerships between the recycling startup and battery manufacturers including Ford, Volvo, Panasonic, and Proterra. Redwood Materials — founded by J.B. Straubel, Tesla’s former chief technical officer — will work with Toyota to recycle batteries…
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