Photo: Pexels California has been pushing for a greener automotive industry for years, from offering electric vehicle rebates to building electric highways. Now, government officials are taking it one giant step further. California’s state Legislature introduced a bill Wednesday that would ban new fossil-fueled passenger vehicles from being sold in the state of California by January 1, 2040….
Have you thought about investing in an electric car yet? If you’re like one of numerous drivers across the United States, you’ve noticed the inevitable trend toward electric vehicles (EVs). But, it’s hard to buy into such a change without getting to learn about and test the technology first-hand. The average car buyer doesn’t get…
With Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett set to announce the company’s strategy to investors on Tuesday, General Motors seized on the opportunity on Monday to make arguably a bigger splash by announcing its plans to ditch the combustion engine entirely and go 100% electric in the future. General Motors’ Monday announcement revealed that the…
Photo: General Motors Whether you’re looking to make the switch to an electric car or have just purchased one, you may be concerned about how much you’ll need to pay in charging costs. However, if you follow these steps, you can reduce these costs and potentially make EV ownership more budget-friendly than traditional car ownership….
GM’s new partnership brings it closer to achieving its vision of an electric future Photo: GM General Motors recently announced its partnership with Nikola Corporation. In return for an 11 percent ownership stake, GM will supply the company with Ultium batteries and Hydrotec Fuel-cell technology for its Nikola Badger pickup trucks. Here’s what you should…
The 2021 Hyundai Kona Photo: Hyundai There’s a heavy Hyundai presence on Good Housekeeping’s Best New Family Cars for 2021 list. Four of the automaker’s vehicles were awarded as the best in their categories — more than any other manufacturer. Like to Stay Busy? The Hyundai Kona SUV is the perfect vehicle for your active…
The 2020 Honda Insight normalizes hybrid vehicles Photo: Honda There’s been a massive push for the normalization of hybrid and electric vehicles in recent years. Some automakers have made greater strides than others, but most have faced the challenge of pushing a fossil fuel-powered world into an environmentally cleaner existence. As that push continues, companies…
Drivers looking to get farther for far less should take a look at these 10 vehicles When it comes to fuel efficiency, it’s hard to beat electric vehicles, especially with their improving technology and expanding lineups. With new models like the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Tesla Model 3 emerging, electric vehicles are getting ready to…
Photo: Volvo Trucks North America Volvo Trucks North America announced that REMA EV Connections, a provider of charging connectors, successfully worked with the Volvo LIGHTS project to secure UL certification for its CCS2 connector. Now let’s translate all of that technobabble, shall we? Key Delivery: Mack Trucks provides essential COVID-19 supplies By the end of…
It might still be camouflaged, but it’s still a sight to behold Photo: Volkswagen Things are moving fast at Volkswagen. The company’s push to embrace the electric vehicle revolution has resulted in several months of exciting announcements. Following their unveiling of the ID Crozz electric concept at the beginning of this year, Volkswagen has officially…
The Ford F-Series is still America’s best-selling truck despite a challenging Q1 Photo: Ford As could be reasonably expected with the still-unfolding COVID-19 pandemic and the elimination of most cars from its lineup, Ford Motor Company saw its sales decline 12.5 percent in the first quarter at 516,330 vehicles delivered. Though sales were down overall,…
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what other electric cars there are.” This is the result: A list of all the mainstream electric vehicles–that is,…
The slick new ID. Crozz electric concept from VW Photo: Volkswagen With 2020 just beginning, the year’s first major auto shows are kicking off around the world. Over the last few days, Auto Expo 2020 in India has unveiled a number of weird and wonderful vehicles from industry leaders. Many of these new cars are…
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Photo: Newsy China has become increasingly important in the car market, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles. As the world’s largest car market, its decisions hold a lot of clout, and it made a pretty big hubbub lately when it announced that it was working on a timeline to get rid of petroleum-powered vehicles….
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