Tesla Motors’ T-shaped badge Photo: EV Stories Despite many of its own fans wishing Tesla Motors didn’t use a badge on its cars–to go even further against the norms of the automotive industry–the electric vehicle company does indeed possess its own logo, as practically every business does. This sleek, modern emblem, designed by Prado Studio, adorns the grille of…
Photo: Toyota Toyota Motor North America’s executive vice president of sales, Jack Hollis, believes the U.S. market and infrastructure are simply not ready for mass adoption of electric vehicles. “I don’t think the market is ready,” he said at a webinar hosted by the Automotive Press Association. “I don’t think the infrastructure is ready. And…
Do you remember last month how we told you that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was in the running for the 2019 Green SUV of the Year ® award from Green Car Journal? The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle took home the crown on Thursday, November 29, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This award gave top…
Automakers are racing to get the incentive extended before Republicans threaten to sweep the 2022 midterm elections… Automotive enthusiasts have long called for an affordable, yet stylish station wagon.… Uber lately has been a series of PR fires, with CEO Dara… China has largely led the worldwide surge in electric vehicle demand, in… In Europe,…
Colorado Z71, Trail Boss and ZR2 Photo: Chevrolet Across the car industry, the 2023 model year is starting to feel more and more like a hodgepodge of conflicting interests. We’re now in a phase where automakers are trying to balance the rapidly increasing need for all-electric vehicles with the mainstream consumer demand for big, inefficient…
When it comes to electric vehicles and emissions policy, much of the country looks to California to lead the way and set precedents. This makes decisions like the one currently coming up for debate in California much more important than just a local concern. California’s largest utility, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., has proposed a…
Electric vehicle infrastructure is such a well-known issue that it is almost too tiresome even for the commenters going “but there isn’t enough charging infrastructure” on most every article on electric vehicle trends. So, when someone of authority says, “I think we may have enough car chargers in this area,” it kind of rings out…
Photo: Toyota It’s a strange world when most of the auto industry is going full-steam-ahead toward electric vehicles — and one of the manufacturers content to continue making manual sports cars is…Toyota. But that’s the world we’re in, and we’re not complaining. After much anticipation, the Japanese automaker has finally launched the GR Corolla, a…
Bob Carter, Executive Vice President Toyota Motor North America, with the Guinness World Record certification Photo: Toyota The second-generation Toyota Mirai has set the official Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled by a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle without refueling. After a five-minute fill-up, it completed 845 miles, or 1,360 km in Southern…
The 2017 Fiat 500e is an electric vehicle (EV) that is exclusive to drivers in Oregon and California, and can get a full charge in less than 4 hours when connected to a Level 2 energy source. The fun-to-drive Italian vehicle has signature Fiat style and is available in just one well-equipped trim that features…
Europe has been becoming increasingly open to the adoption of electric vehicles,… France is in real trouble. After the French government used emergency powers… A while back, Nissan and Renault announced that they would be providing… When a large group of delegates gets together to discuss the climate,…
Photo: Audi To get the best idea of how a rally car will perform in a race, an automaker will often test vehicles in various conditions and terrain. After undergoing tests in Germany and Spain, Audi took the RS Q e-tron rally car to Morocco to see how the electric vehicle would do in the…
The Chevy Bolt is proof of a growing interest for electric vehicles With talks of electric and autonomous innovations and new additions to the truck and SUV segments, General Motors seems to be covering all of the automotive bases right now. Yet not even GM could escape the downward sales trend that most auto manufacturers…
Photo: Toyota If you’re tempted to buy an all-electric vehicle because the idea of saving all of the money you would spend on gas seems really appealing, Toyota has just sweetened the pot a little more. The automaker teamed up with EVgo, America’s largest public EV fast charging network, to offer one year of unlimited…
Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet’s first all-electric vehicle for the Chinese market is now available across the country. Available in four variants, the Chevrolet Menlo presents elements of hatchback, coupe, and crossover design and a driving range of well over 200 miles. “Along with being a new-energy vehicle, the Chevrolet Menlo inherits Chevrolet’s sporty DNA that dates…
Photo: Genesis Genesis is about to ramp up its electric vehicle lineup in a big way. By the end of the year, the premium brand plans to reveal its first battery-electric vehicle, the GV60 EV — with more models to follow. GV70 Revealed: Check out this all-new Genesis luxury SUV According to a report from…
Honda announced on Wednesday it took a $750 million equity stake in Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous vehicle subsidiary. Over the next 12 years, two companies will together invest $2.75 billion in the development of self-driving vehicles. “This is the logical next step in General Motors and Honda’s relationship, given our joint work on electric vehicles,…
The 2018 Nissan Leaf has finally been unveiled seven years after the first generation burst out onto the international scene as the most affordable mass-production electric vehicle. It has a lot to live up to, considering the Nissan Leaf’s status as a bestseller and the growing EV and hybrid competition from other automakers. Take a…
Volvo’s first all-electric vehicle: the XC40 Recharge Photo: Volvo In a decision at the tail end of March, the Trump administration took action to soften emissions standards across the United States, lowering federal requirements for fuel-efficiency. Following the decision, several major automakers announced plans to independently adopt California’s regulations, which are now much more ambitious…
The 2021 Q4 e-tron is coming soon. Here’s what to expect… Photo: Audi As the auto industry continues its push for electric vehicles, Audi is maintaining its ambitious approach to electrification. The automaker is currently on track to pump out an impressive 20 EVs over the next five years. Their dedication to the EV revolution…
Photo: Cadillac The anticipation for the arrival of the Cadillac Lyriq EV had many waiting impatiently for the new SUV. Last month, Cadillac celebrated the launch of its first-ever electric vehicle at the GM Spring Hill assembly plant in Tennessee. Impressive Tech: The 2022 Cadillac XT6 offers Super Cruise hands-free driving “The Cadillac LYRIQ sets…
The Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: Chevrolet General Motors has announced plans to end production on the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV by the end of 2023. This move comes as the automaker shifts its focus to new Ultium electric vehicles like the Chevrolet Equinox EV — but it’s also happening right as sales are…
Ford is boosting annual output for the F-150 Lightning at Rouge Electric Vehicle Center Photo: Ford 2022 was already shaping up to be the year of the Ford F-150 Lightning as it was, but now there’s even more to go around — literally. Ford announced Tuesday that it will increase annual production capacity for the…
Electric vehicles continue to thrive in Europe. While no one can deny the benefit they bring to the environment, few people find EV chargers visually attractive — especially when those chargers line public streets. Good news: British company Urban Electric has designed a new type of charger that collapses into the sidewalk when not in use. …
If you ask someone who likes electric cars what one of the main challenges to their widespread adoption is, and you will most likely be told “infrastructure.” There simply isn’t the same number of electric vehicle charging stations around as there are gas stations, making recharging on the go (and the looming specter of getting…
It seems as if electric vehicles, or EVs, are finally cool. Even if they are not quite there yet, Nissan just gave the green cars a big boost by naming its first electric vehicle ambassador. Margot Robbie, the Australian actress known for her roles in The Wolf of Wall Street and Suicide Squad, was formally…
Mustang Mach-E don’t care. It’ll fight anybody. Whatever. Bring it Photo: Ford Ford launched a new campaign this week called Mustang Mach-E v. Everything. With five short ads, Ford looks to change the public perception of electric vehicles by having it prove its mettle against lightning, DNA, and rocket science. Mustang Mach-E Also Takes on…
We all love the Nissan LEAF here at The News Wheel and what it’s doing to promote adoption of electric vehicles, but even we have to admit that the car is pretty standard. It has great features and the a cool new design, but at the end of the day it’s a hatchback. Well, all…
Photo: byronv2 Ah, electric vehicle charging infrastructure: the dependable go-to talking point on why we aren’t all driving electric cars yet. For plug-in cars to be more accepted we need more charging stations, and many car makers aren’t willing to put into an electric car market hampered by reduced infrastructure. One Plug-in, Range Anxiety Not…
If you have been waiting to buy the 2017 Nissan LEAF, your time has come. Nissan dealerships that are certified to sell Nissan’s advanced EV may now order the vehicle, and it’s pretty breathtaking. That’s not surprising, considering it’s the bestselling 100% electric vehicle worldwide and here in the USA, according to Nissan. Stay Safe: Refresh…
Chevrolet yesterday announced that its second-generation electric Volt would benefit from an all-new Voltec EREV propulsion system that will be built using data collected from drivers of current Volts. (EREV, of course, stands for extended electric range electric vehicle.) The new Voltec EREV propulsion system will be showed off early next year at the North…
Teaser image of the all-new Cadillac CELESTIQ Photo: Cadillac Cadillac recently revealed teaser images of its new flagship sedan: the CELESTIQ. The luxurious electric vehicle represents the future of the brand through its design and sustainability. General Motors also announced that the new Cadillac would be built at its Global Technical Center. Tech Upgrade: Super…
Photo: Kia After introducing the EV6 and the popularity surrounding the vehicle’s all-new GT performance trim, it should come as no surprise that Kia is using that momentum to introduce a new electric vehicle. In fact, the brand recently debuted the all-new 2024 Kia EV9. Electrifying Kia EV: Check out the impressive Kia EV6 “The…
Photo: Toyota Toyota is hard at work to fight the push for electric vehicles, both overseas and at home. At a Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association meeting, CEO Akio Toyoda warned that the Japanese government’s push for an all-EV auto industry could cost the nation millions of jobs. “Japan is an export-reliant country,” Toyoda said. “Thus,…
Photo: Chevrolet In years past, most people thought an electric vehicle was only ideal for eco-conscious people who worked in offices and had long commutes. But Chevy is aiming to change that perspective, and it looks like it’s working, as the brand has already received close to 85,000 orders for its Silverado EV Work Truck….
Ford will increase global EV production to 600,000 by 2023 Photo: Ford If the early response to the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is any indication, Ford needs to start ramping up its expectations for EV production. And according to CEO Jim Farley, that begins by doubling annual output to 600,000 electric vehicles a year by…
Nissan has been tight-lipped about the upcoming 2016 Nissan LEAF. Even though many car manufacturers have been releasing details (and 2016 model years) of their new cars, Nissan hasn’t been saying anything about its next version of its all-electric vehicle. In a recent press release on changes for its 2016 lineup, under the LEAF, Nissan…
Electric vehicles come with a number of unique advantages over internal combustion engines. Electric powertrains deliver much more immediate torque when you press on the gas pedal (although on an electric car, that’s a bit of a misnomer), they offer an incredibly smooth and quiet ride, and plus, there is the ability to refuel your…
Home energy storage is all the rage now, thanks to the introduction of Tesla’s Powerwall. BMW threw its hat into the fray this week at the Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition 29(EVS29) event in Montreal, Canada. BMW’s system would focus on giving a second life to the batteries used in the BMW i3, making the vehicles…
Instantly recognizable since 1937 Photo: THE COLLAB from Pexels Alas, the Volkswagen Beetle is no more, having been officially discontinued this year. From a business perspective, the move makes sense. It was declining in global popularity among other small VW cars, and the brand is making an unprecedented push into the all-electric vehicle market. So, as we wave…
Though electric vehicles have already established a reputation for outputting zero emissions, some engineers are seeking to maximize EVs’ battery power to expand their range. To this end, UF Engineering professors David Arnold and Jennifer Andrew recently developed a sensor that generates its own energy. It can also operate without an external electric current. This…
Photo: Cadillac The 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ boasts the honor of being the brand’s first all-electric vehicle. With unique styling and plenty of technology, the LYRIQ proves to be a promising first step towards Cadillac’s electrification goals. Interested in the Latest Technology? Check out Cadillac Super Cruise Exterior Photo: Cadillac Photo: Cadillac Photo: Cadillac Photo: Cadillac…
2020 Nissan LEAF Photo: Nissan The Nissan LEAF has been a trailblazer in the electric vehicle market since its debut. Now, with its third consecutive 5-Year Cost to Own Award from Kelley Blue Book, it’s continuing to prove its value to drivers. See the Evolution: Of the redesigned Nissan LEAF KBB editors named the zero-emissions…
What’s short, green, ludicrously fast, and sounds like the angry cries of a space alien? This little guy: That is the fully-electric vehicle built by a team of students from the University of Stuttgart in Germany, and it just broke the world record for time to go from 0-62 mph (they are from Germany, so…
The 2016 Chevy Volt Even if they’re not yet old enough to buy one, GM would like kids to view the all-new eco-friendly 2016 Chevy Volt as an inspiring example of the kind of advanced technological breakthroughs that science can achieve. That’s one reason why the electric vehicle had a cameo in the Disney movie…
Charging electric vehicles Photo: General Motors It’s true that electric vehicles don’t need oil changes, spark plugs, or fuel filters — but that doesn’t mean they’re maintenance-free. While EVs are easier to care for than their combustion-engine counterparts, every automobile needs regular TLC to stay in good condition. Here are a handful of tips to…
This morning in Chicago, Mitsubishi introduced the GC-PHEV Concept to the world. If you’re wondering what the “GC” in GC-PHEV stands for, it’s “Grand Cruiser,” not “Gargantuan Car.” As we’ve seen several times before, PHEV stands for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. With a crossover this big, the electric power will certainly help save gas. Our…
Photo: General Motors General Motors is rolling out a series of new electric vehicles like the Chevy Silverado EV, the Chevy Equinox EV, and the GMC Hummer EV — and the automaker knows that success depends in part on plentiful charging facilities so EV owners can travel with confidence. That’s why GM is teaming up…
GM CEO Mary Barra gave her personal prediction on when Americans will shift to EVs Photo: © General Motors No one knows exactly when more Americans will come around to electric vehicle adoption. But some auto industry experts have their own estimates of when this will happen. According to GM CEO Mary Barra, the transition…
Toyota is implementing wind-powered hydrogen production in Japan Earlier this week, Toyota addressed concerns about hydrogen fuel cell technology’s reliance on fossil fuels. Currently, hydrogen fuel cells are pitched as clean energy sources (the only byproduct is water), but, like electric vehicles, the process of making the necessary fuel has its own environmental concerns. Namely,…
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