Ford announced this week that it will be investing $4.5 billion into the development of its electric vehicle technology. This investment will support, among other things, the introduction of 13 new electrified vehicles into the lineup by 2020, at which point Ford anticipates more than 40% of the vehicles in its portfolio will be offered…
As EV technology advances, states like California are starting to adopt more rigorous plans to ditch diesel Photo: Wikimedia Commons Clean air is a big deal in California. So much so that state officials are discussing a potential statewide prohibition of cars with combustion engine technology. The news comes on the heels of China’s proposed…
2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Photo: FCA Jeep will soon get an exciting new electric vehicle in its lineup — the Jeep Wrangler 4xe. Available early next year, the Wrangler 4xe delivers an electric range of up to 25 miles and an estimated 50 MPGe. The 375 horsepower-rated powertrain ensures that even though it is…
VW’s new microbus combines nostalgia and cutting-edge technology Photo: Volkswagen When it comes to iconic vehicles, one of the most recognizable is undoubtedly the Volkswagen microbus. This beloved staple of the VW lineup was first introduced in the mid-1960s and quickly became a much-loved cultural touchstone. It’s been a long time since VW ended production…
If you lack confidence about buying an EV for your next car, the results from a new AAA study should ease your mind Photo: Pixabay According to a new AAA study, most electric vehicle owners claim that switching to an emission-free car was a positive decision. Here’s a brief overview of the study’s findings, in…
The GM facility in Lansing, Michigan Photo: General Motors Cars.com and the American University Kogod School of Business conducted studies to find the most American-made vehicles. Based on these studies, it’s apparent that GM produces the most American-made vehicles of any automaker. Choosing an American Truck: The lineup of Chevy trucks The American-Made Index The…
About a billion vehicles are on roads around the world, and while electric cars are in the minority, their piece of the pie continues to grow. As electric cars gain popularity there will be more of them hooked up to the electric grid to take power and charge, with a bigger drain on the system…
The Chevy Corvette is a quintessentially American car in more ways than one In today’s auto industry, it’s not always easy to identify how “American” a vehicle really is. American cars are sometimes manufactured overseas, while foreign cars are often assembled here in the U.S. Every year since 2013, the Kogod Made in America Index…
Way back in 2010, French firm Venturi (mostly known for its oddball electric cars) and Ohio State University teamed up to create a vehicle that would break the record for fastest land speed for an electric vehicle, which at the time had stood at 245.5 mph. They destroyed the standing record with a speed of 307.7…
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: Chevrolet Hybrids and electric cars tend to come with higher price tags than their gas-powered counterparts, though they do save you money on gas in the long run. To help you find a more affordable and eco-friendly model, Kelley Blue Book has created a list of the 10 Best…
It’s been a while since our last a significant recall post, in a year that’s so far been pretty quiet on the recall front when compared to 2014. But this week, Toyota announced it was planning to recall around 112,500 vehicles for various potential safety issues. The 2015 Toyota Camry is included in this latest…
It’s no secret that electric cars are the future. Millennials are demanding sustainable alternatives, and emissions are causing distress to our environment. But, as it turns out, our environment isn’t the only thing suffering. A study from the University of Oxford concluded that diesel car emissions — including nitrogen dioxide — cause more than 10,000…
Photo: Toyota The new 2021 Toyota Supra was named Performance Vehicle of Texas in the Texas Auto Writers Association’s 2021 Auto Roundup. This is one of the most coveted awards in the industry and involved the scrutiny of 40 journalists who evaluated 35 different cars at the Texas Motor Speedway as part of the annual…
Today General Motors announced that Ohio State University had won this year’s EcoCar 3 – Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition. GM and the US Department of Energy (DOE) recognized OSU during an awards ceremony at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego. EcoCar 3 is the second stage of an ongoing 4-year competition that will conclude in…
The latest teaser sketch for the Mach E, which debuts on Nov. 17 Photo: Ford Motor Company Months of speculation and anticipation will finally come to a head on Nov. 17 when the all-electric Ford Mustang-inspired SUV makes its long-awaited world premiere. Ford stopped short of revealing the official name of its new battery electric…
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