The Electric Chevrolet Silverado: What We Know So Far

Photo: Chevrolet GM made history when it announced its upcoming electric Chevrolet Silverado. Although we still have plenty of questions about the recently announced addition to the Chevy lineup, here’s a look at what we know so far. A Legacy Caring for Customers: Check out the Chevrolet Owner Loyalty program The new electric Silverado is…

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It’s certainly no secret that new car prices have grown more expensive… If I were to think of the dirtiest (emissions-wise) vehicle I could… Man, when it comes to supplying the things to make your car… Want to hear a really good idea? Royal Dutch Shell, the petroleum… One of the largest problems that makers…

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Popularity of Chevy Electric Fleet Explodes in Colorado

The fact that electric vehicles are big in Colorado is not all that shocking Chevrolet’s fleet of electric vehicles is really catching on throughout the country. During the first half of 2017, Chevrolet sold 10,932 Volt vehicles, an 11.5% sales increase when compared to the first half of 2016. Chevy has also sold 7,592 of…

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100% electric Archives

According to a report from Car Buzz, Cadillac has no plans to electrify two of its current sedans – the CT4 and CT5 – as they move into an electric future.… Nissan is showing off advanced technology for its next generation of EVs with an all electric, all-wheel-control test vehicle.… For the first time ever,…

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hybrid vehicles Archives

Toyoda believes that “in pursuing carbon neutrality, carbon is our enemy, not the internal combustion engine.”… Don’t expect any more hybrid vehicles from General Motors. The automaker says… Millennials are pushing electric and hybrid vehicles to the forefront of automotive,… Among electrified vehicles, plug-in hybrids have a bit of a problem. Although… We have heard…

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Ford Reveals Next-Gen Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Development Vehicle

Ford this week debuted its next-generation Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Development Vehicle, which builds upon the technology demonstrated to great effect in the current Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Development Vehicle fleet while simultaneously gifting it with the various aesthetic and technological upgrades of the next-generation 2017 Ford Fusion. New Developments from Ford: 2017 F-150 gets new EcoBoost…

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The Problem With Electric Car Fires

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery System Electric vehicles have come under scrutiny lately after a couple of crashes involving Tesla cars where the battery pack ignited. In one of these cases, after being extinguished the first time, the battery reportedly caught fire again and then once more six days later. So, due to the…

Nobody Thinks Electric Cars Will Kill Gasoline, So Relax Already

Gee whiz, do people love absolutes—so much so that they will react to them harshly even if the person saying them is imaginary. That’s what gives us article titles like “Morgan Stanley is wrong—electric cars aren’t going to take over” (by Matthew DeBord for Business Insider) or “Electric vehicle demand to skyrocket, but won’t kill…

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all-electric Archives

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV won’t feature badging that differentiates between trim levels. I think this is a positive change in the industry.… In support of consistent nationwide vehicle emissions standards, GM recently backed out of a high-profile Trump lawsuit against California in favor of an expected Biden plan.… GMC Announced that the 2022 Hummer…

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The 10 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2017

Is anyone really surprised at this point that the Ford F-Series is the best-selling vehicle in America? The automotive industry experienced several major changes throughout 2017. With the advent of electric models and a growing consumer shift towards crossovers and SUVs, vehicles sales were in constant flux during the majority of last year. In spite of these…

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2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Named Edmunds Editors' Choice for Best EV

Photo: Hyundai The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric recently reeled in another award — the 2019 Edmunds Editors’ Choice for Best EV. “We give the Kona Electric high marks for its excellent combination of price and range, but also really love its comfort, responsiveness, and sophisticated ride quality,” said Edmunds Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver. “It’s the most…

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2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Boasts 258-Mile Range, Beats Chevy Bolt

The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric has an EPA-estimated range of 258 miles With a 258-mile range, the new 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV can be driven longer between charges than any other electric vehicle from a full-range automaker (i.e., not Tesla). That’s great news for Hyundai, which estimated the Kona Electric’s range at 250 miles…

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[PHOTOS] Hyundai Shares 2019 Kona Electric Details

The new 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric compact crossover will arrive with an outstanding range of 258 miles — but it might be a little hard to find in most of the United States. Hyundai says the Kona Electric will be available in the U.S. at the beginning of next year, but only in California at…

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Plug in electric cars Archives

Have you thought about investing in an electric car yet? If you’re… What happens when you gather 431 plug-in electric vehicles in one place?… What’s New for the 2014 Nissan LEAF  There will be slight changes…

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gm's electric future Archives

Introducing new electric models like the 2022 Bolt EUV isn’t the only… No one knows exactly when more Americans will come around to electric… GM has recently added its name to a letter provided by the… AAA recently released a study which indicated one of the top fears… Last week, the U.S. Senate introduced the American…

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NWAPA Honors 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid with Northwest Green Vehicle of the Year Award

The 2018 Driver Revolution green vehicle competition hosted by the Northwest Automotive Press Association was a banner event for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, as the hybrid minivan drove away with two significant honors — the repeat win of Northwest Family-Sized Plug-in Hybrid of the Year and the first time nod as the Northwest Green…

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Sony has unveiled a handsome new prototype electric car it developed with… Michigan’s government is putting together plans for an EV-friendly driving route along… For 2022, the Hyundai lineup is gaining one EV in the Ioniq… The stunning new Hyundai Prophecy concept EV presents an exceptionally sleek exterior… Chevrolet’s first all-electric vehicle for the Chinese…

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[PHOTOS] Spotlight on GM EV1 Electric Car at Smithsonian Museum

If you’re visiting the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington DC, chances are you’ve seen this sleek-looking vehicle on display. As the museum undergoes renovations, the oblong silver sits in the first floor lobby near the Museum’s entrance. Dating back nearly two decades to 1997, General Motors’ EV1 electric car holds an important position…

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California Introduces Bill to Ban New Gasoline and Diesel Vehicles by 2040

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….

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How to Lower Charging Costs for an Electric Car

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….

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GM Will Play a Key Role in Building Nikola Badger Electric Trucks

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…

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4 Hyundai Vehicles Win 2021 Good Housekeeping Awards

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…

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The Honda Hybrid Vehicle Revolution

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…

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Volvo LIGHTS Project Expands Charging Options for Electric Trucks

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…

Volkswagen’s ID.4 Electric SUV Revealed

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…

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Ford F-Series America’s Best-Selling Vehicle in Q1 2020

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,…

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China Pushes Aggressive Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Car Quotas

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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Honda Commences Testing on EV Commuter Vehicle in Japan

While the concept of the commuter car hasn’t quite taken off in the United States yet, they are all the rage in Japan because of their ability to efficiently traverse across cityscapes without the emissions of a regular automobile.  Honda is looking to capitalize on the small car’s successes in Japan with testing of its…

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Ford Expects $1,800 Lower Vehicle Prices in 2024

Photo: Ford Ford expects 2024 vehicle prices will decline to levels like 2019, according to chief financial officer John Lawler. At the Barclays Global Automotive and Mobility Tech Conference, Lawler said the American automaker wants vehicle prices to represent a smaller portion of consumers’ monthly disposal income. All-New Mustang: Next generation of the high-performance muscle…

Unifor Employees Ratify New Labor Deal with Ford

Oakville Assembly will be retooled for electric vehicle production in 2024 Photo: Ford A historic three-year agreement between Ford Motor Company of Canada and Unifor is now official. Eighty-one percent of Unifor-represented Ford employees approved the new contract on Sept. 28, kicking off an agreement that will last through 2023. Coming Soon from Ford: 2021…

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Chevrolet has been a front-runner in electric vehicles for some time, now.… The history of the Ford Mustang is one of legends among legends… Welcome back once more to In the Rearview, where I bring you… It has been roughly one week since the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT… Today Chevy unveiled the Gen-Six Chevrolet Pro…

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Hyundai Ioniq 6: Here's How These 2 EVs Differ

The Ioniq 5 (background) and Ioniq 6 (foreground) Photo: Hyundai For 2024, the Hyundai lineup includes a pair of advanced electric vehicles — the Ioniq 5 and the Ioniq 6. Because of their many similarities, deciding between these models can present a challenge to consumers. This guide will help you compare the two EVs, pinpoint…

Green Driving Archives

If you drive an electric vehicle, you need to make sure it… In early 2021, Kia officially retired the “Sedona” minivan name and introduced… With Ford poised to increase its investment in partially electrified vehicles, its… Chances are that if your car has an Eco button, you activate… The Ford Mustang Mach-E is getting some…