Margot Robbie Announces Nissan Concept Coming to Geneva

If you’re like us, you might have forgotten that Margot Robbie is technically Nissan’s electric vehicle ambassador. She was given the shiny title in February of last year, but since then we haven’t really seen much from her besides her posing beside the Nissan BladeGlider EV prototype and at a Nissan Futures 3.0 announcement in…

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Overview

The 2019 Bolt EV is Chevrolet’s greatest all-electric vehicle so far, with more than 200 miles of range and priced to be available to the mass market. It is widely regarded as one of the top electric vehicles on the market today. Plug-in Cousin: The Chevrolet Volt combines the good parts of electrics and gas cars…

Ford Increases Equity Investment in Solid Power

Ford hopes that its investment in Solid Power will help make EVs more affordable Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company last week increased its investment in Solid Power, a manufacturer of solid-state batteries for electric vehicles. Leading a $130 million Series B funding round, Ford and BMW Group become equal equity owners in the company with…

Nissan Juke Prepares for e-Power

When it comes to electric vehicles and hybrids, Nissan’s focus has primarily been on its Nissan Leaf plug-in EV. While it is an awesome vehicle, Nissan’s slow movement on hybrid technology is starting to be noticed by industry observers. In response, the Japanese automaker announced last year that it had developed a hybrid powertrain called…

How the 2022 Kia EV6 Compares to Ford, Hyundai, and VW EVs

2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line Photo: Kia Kia recently introduced its new “Opposites United” design philosophy, focusing on five pillars: Bold for Nature, Joy for Reason, Power to Progress, Technology for Life, and Tension for Serenity. As a part of that strategy, the automaker revealed images and details of its first dedicated battery electric vehicle —…

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GMC Shows Off Hummer EV 'Crab Mode' Logo

Photo: General Motors Ever since GMC announced that it would be reviving the legendary Hummer nameplate as an all-electric vehicle (with some absolutely bonkers capability ratings), fans have been ravenous for updates. It’s no wonder, then, that when GM engineer Al Oppenheiser shared a logo teasing the upcoming vehicle’s “crab mode,” the internet went insane….

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U.S. News Says Chevy Bolt Is 2021's Best EV

Photo: Chevrolet As the market for electric cars and SUVs heats up with new models and heightened capabilities, one of the segment’s longtime leaders is more than holding its own. According to the editors at U.S. News & World Report, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV stands out as this year’s best electric vehicle. A Worry-Free…

Texas May Introduce New Fee for EV Owners

The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV charging Photo: Mitsubishi Motors U.S states have long been relying on gas taxes to help pay for roadwork and other infrastructure projects. However, with the growing popularity of electric vehicles, this may no longer be a feasible way to fund these projects. That’s why Texas state senators are discussing a…

Chevrolet Unveils Redesigned 2022 Bolt EV

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: Chevrolet Thanks to a recently unveiled redesign, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV is well-positioned to lead General Motors’ upcoming onslaught of 30 new electric vehicles by 2025. Essential Care for Your Vehicle: Here’s why you should keep up with scheduled maintenance For 2022, the Bolt EV comes with a…

Ford, DTE Energy Plan Solar Array at Ford World HQ

A rendering of what the solar array at Ford World will look like upon completion Ford is paving the way for employees at their World Headquarters to charge their plug-in electric vehicles while they work by teaming with DTE Energy to create the largest solar array in Michigan. The 360-parking-space-sized solar array will boast 30…

e-POWER-equipped Nissan Serena Minivan to Debut at Tokyo Motor Show

Nissan Serena e-POWER Nissan’s commitment to electric vehicle and autonomous driving technology will be on full display at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show when the company debuts the all new Serena e-POWER minivan equipped with Nissan’s inventive e-POWER electric drive system. According to Nissan, “The e-POWER system features full electric-motor drive, meaning that the wheels…

Mitsubishi To Sell More EVs as Part of Environmental Plan

The 2020 Mitsubishi SUV lineup Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors has revealed its new Environmental Plan, which lays out actions and goals for the next 30 years. The automaker intends to create a more sustainable society by selling more electric vehicles and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The Environment Plan includes three parts: the Environmental Policy,…

2016 Kia Soul EV Gets $2,000 Price Reduction

Since 2014, the Kia Soul EV has been adding a whole lot of funk to the relatively stagnant electric vehicle segment. Now, it looks like the 2016 model is continuing this tradition—with a $2,000 price slash. Kia recently revealed a new entry-level version of the uniquely-styled EV, dubbing it the EV-e. This new model has…

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600 Miles of EV Range? New GM Partnership Could Make This a Reality

GM’s next-gen lithium metal batteries could make EVs lighter, cheaper, and longer-range Photo: Steve Fecht for GM A new partnership could help General Motors produce electric vehicles with far more range than what’s possible with current technology. Coming Soon: Meet the new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV According to the Detroit Free Press,…

GM Invests an Additional $1 Billion in Cruise Automation

GM’s efforts to develop autonomous vehicles just got a big boost in terms of funding General Motors recently announced it will halt production of some underperforming models at five of its North American facilities to shift investments and resources toward its developing electric vehicles and autonomous technologies. What exactly does that investment look like? According to…

Nissan LEAF NISMO Available for Sale in Japan on July 31

Nissan LEAF NISMO Photo: Nissan Combining its innovative electric vehicle technologies and the sporty performance personality of its NISMO vehicles, the debut Nissan LEAF NISMO is driving into Japanese markets at the end of this month. The Nissan LEAF, a world-best seller for the automaker and an all electric vehicle, delivers zero emissions and is…

2021 Audi E-Tron SUV Drops Price and Increases Range

Audi’s next EV will cost less and drive farther Photo: Audi The Audi E-Tron stands as one of the auto industry’s most promising electric vehicles. First introduced in 2019, the E-Tron combined style and electric efficiency in a package that thrilled drivers. Despite its success, critiques of the vehicle all pointed to the need for…

Getting to the Bottom of This BMW-Tesla Collaboration Fiasco

Is Elon Musk meeting with BMW execs to discuss partnership? Photo: Wired Photostream via CC The auto industry news wire has been abuzz the past week with news of a potential BMW-Tesla collaboration. With word the two biggest electric vehicle (EV) titans could be combining their strongest assets, we all believed heaven had intervened and brought forth…

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Meet the Lexus LF-Z Electrified Concept

Image: Lexus Lexus recently debuted the LF-Z Electrified concept car, a battery-electric vehicle that showcases the automaker’s plans for its future models. Here’s a look at what the LF-Z has to offer. Enjoy an Electrified Ride: Browse Lexus hybrid vehicles What’s been revealed Image: Lexus As part of the Lexus Electrified plan, the LF-Z Electrified…

4 EVs Under $40K with the Best Range

Over the last several years, more and more automakers have committed to a strong electric vehicle lineup moving forward. That means more time and resources than ever are being spent on developing EV technology, and as a result, these vehicles are becoming more and more efficient, effectively eliminating range anxiety for drivers who may have…

GM Could Topple Tesla by Doing What It's Already Doing

Photo: Chevrolet Tesla may have made a name for itself as a pioneer in the all-electric vehicle space, but General Motors and sub-brands like Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac are making a massive push into that market. As America’s largest automaker, GM was already in prime position to out-deliver Tesla, both in terms of quality and…

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Volkswagen to Discontinue 2020 e-Golf in the U.S.

With better EVs on the horizon, the writing is on the wall for the e-Golf Photo: Volkswagen If you’ve been keeping up with Volkswagen lately, you’ll know that big things are happening. The company has been making a huge push for all-electric vehicles as of late, and it seems that only the most efficient of…

Toyota Shares 24,000 Hybrid Patents for Free

Photo: Toyota In an effort to advanced sustainable mobility around the world, Toyota has announced it will grant royalty-free licenses on 23,740 patents for electrification-related vehicle technologies. This followed Toyota’s 2015 decision to offer 5,680 patents related to its fuel cell electric vehicles. What’s more, the automaker will even provide technical support to other manufacturers…

Nissan Leaf Deemed 2018 Green Car of the Year by Automotive Journalists at NAIAS

2018 Nissan Leaf Beating out nine competitors, Nissan’s sales-leading all electric vehicle, the Nissan Leaf, has been named the 2018 FIPA Green Car of the Year. The inaugural title from the Inter-American Federation of Automobile Journalists (FIPA) was announced at the North American International Auto Show, currently underway in Detroit. “This award is a clear…

With Production Started in Europe, All-New Nissan LEAF Will Be Ready to Go in February

2018 Nissan LEAF It’s official —production of the next-generation electric vehicle is humming along at the Sunderland, UK, manufacturing plant, which means European customers have only a couple months to wait until the all-new Nissan LEAF is available for purchase. As the world’s most popular and best-selling EV, the innovative LEAF exemplifies Nissan’s award-winning concept…

Jeep to Release a Plug-In Hybrid Wrangler in 2020

Prepare for some shocking news from Jeep A few years ago, an electric-powered Jeep Wrangler might have been disregarded as a thing of mere fantasy. However, a lot has changed in the past few years, especially with the recent wave of electric vehicles across the industry. That still didn’t make it any less shocking when…

Nissan Considers Gas-Burning Range Extender for EVs

2016 Nissan LEAF One of the key selling points of the Nissan LEAF is that it’s a 100% electric vehicle. Even with charging stations popping up around the nation, many drivers seem to still be concerned about EV range and the possibility of running out of charge while on a longer driving excursion. According to Digital Trends, Nissan…

2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid, Energi Receive $900 Price Cut

2015 Ford Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid With the price of gasoline down around the country, it’s only reasonable to expect that automakers would cut down prices of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in order to make them more appealing to customers. Ford is following suit and reportedly cutting about $900 from the price of the…

Report: Advocacy Group Plans to Spend $10 Million Per Year Attacking EV Technology

2016 Ford Focus Electric Charles and David Koch, the brothers behind Koch Industries, are allegedly working to launch a new advocacy group that would spend upwards of $10 million per year in order to undermine the advancement of electric vehicle technology. Need a Quick Quote? Try Black Book’s Credit Score Estimator Per a report from Huffington…

Germany, Austria Further EV Charging – Maybe We Should Take Note

Photo: © General Motors While electric vehicles may have seen something of a setback over here, across the pond in Europe, charging infrastructure is still steaming full on ahead, particularly now in Germany and Austria. Both have existing programs to encourage electric cars and reduce vehicle emissions, but now both are introducing programs to further…

Volkswagen to Develop High-Performance EVs

VW sees a lucrative market in stylish performance EVs Photo: Volkswagen Who doesn’t love a sleek and stylish high-performance vehicle? For drivers who love faster speeds, greater torque, and enhanced maneuverability, a performance vehicle can turn any road trip into an adventure. When most enthusiasts think of performance, electric vehicles aren’t typically top of mind….

Products and Development in China Key to General Motors' Zero-Emissions Vision

Buick Velite 5 EREV Key to General Motors’s recently-announced plans to launch 20 new all-electric vehicles by 2023 and pave the way for a future of zero-emission driving will be the automaker’s efforts in China. GM and its joint ventures in the world’s largest new vehicle market offers more domestically-built electrified passenger vehicle options than…

GM Report Includes Plans for 12 Future EVs

GM’s EV plans include two Hummer models: a truck and an SUV Photo: General Motors GM has promised to introduce 20 new EVs by 2023. The automaker’s annual sustainability report — released last week — provides a glimpse of how it intends to go about building this expanded portfolio of electric vehicles. Shop Click Drive:…