Photo: The News Wheel Colder temperatures aren’t the only thing that can impact your electric vehicle’s range. So can your car’s tires, according to a new study published in SAE International. Tire TLC: Get the scoop on tire maintenance Study findings ExxonMobil, Geely Research Institute, and Shanglong Linglong Tire Co. collaborated on the Chinese study,…
2020 Chevrolet Bolt in Kinetic Blue Metallic Photo: Chevrolet Electric vehicles provide an eco-friendlier way to travel, but there are many other benefits to going electric besides the obvious. If you’re considering an electric vehicle, Chevrolet just released a comprehensive resource designed to answer your questions about driving its popular EV, the Chevy Bolt. Focus…
Photo: Mazda During 2019, Mazda trademarked quite a few names — including the Mazda MX-30, which turned out to be the company’s first fully electric vehicle. Among the trademarked names, one stands out — the Mazda CX-50. It’s possible that the CX-50 could be the successor of the beloved CX-5. There’s No Replacement for a…
2023 Cadillac Lyriq Photo: Cadillac Officially introduced to the public in April, the all-new Cadillac Lyriq electric vehicle is slated to be a turning point in the American automaker’s history. The debut and subsequent production of the EV were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But after a long waiting period, reservations for the 2023…
The 2021 Mustang Mach-E offers a new Intelligent Range feature that notifies drivers about changes Photo: Ford One of the impediments to wider adoption of electric vehicles is range anxiety — the fear of being stranded with a dead battery and no way to recharge. Ford is looking to cut down on that fear with…
The new 2021 ID.6 will be VW’s biggest electric vehicle to date Photo: Volkswagen The next few years will be big for Volkswagen. The automaker plans to roll out an extensive lineup of electric vehicles for markets around the world. Last year saw the release of the ID.4 electric SUV, and this year will see…
Photo: General Motors Thanks to a joint effort by at least six energy providers, a large network of fast chargers for electric vehicles could soon span the Midwest. Service FAQs: What you need to know about taking care of your vehicle So far, providers taking part in this initiative include Michigan-based Consumers Energy and DTE…
The upcoming Ioniq 5 is a key part of Hyundai’s U.S. future mobility strategy Photo: Hyundai Through 2025, Hyundai plans to invest $7.4 billion in electric vehicle production, hydrogen energy, and a variety of other future mobility initiatives for the U.S. market. The New 2022 Hyundai Tucson Is Here: See photos, specs, and more for…
One of the big problems with getting new vehicle propulsion technology to become accepted is that it just costs so much money—for example, battery electric vehicles have been steadily growing, but the cost of building the infrastructure needed to comfortably drive them everywhere means that they are still a niche product about two decades after…
Photo: Pxfuel via DMCA Are you in the market for a stylish, lightly used all-electric vehicle? Do you have a fondness for iconic movie props? Were you raised by aquatic birds in a sewer beneath Gotham City? Well, you’re in luck. It seems that The Penguin’s vehicle of choice, the so-called “Batduck” from Tim Burton’s…
Once the pinnacle of GM’s electric/hybrid technology, the Volt might be facing its last few years of production General Motors shocked the world late last year when it announced that it would introduce 20 new electric vehicles by 2023. One of GM’s current electric/hybrid models will reportedly not be a part of that upcoming lineup….
Photo: Wikimedia Commons As electric vehicle technology continues to accelerate, two key challenges have surfaced: the availability of charging stations and the limited range inherent to EV models. Budding news from Amazon reveals a potential answer to both of these dilemmas. The company recently received a patent for mobile drones that could provide on-demand recharging services…
When you are driving an electric vehicle, its day-to-day operations are often only as clean as how your electricity company makes it. So, if you charge your car off your own roof-mounted array of solar panels, you are polluting far, far less than someone charging their car in the Midwest on a coal-fired plant. Now,…
Photo: Hyundai With the new Heritage Series Pony concept car, Hyundai can reflect on its rich legacy while working toward an exciting electrified future. Here Comes the Ioniq 5: Get the details on this futuristic new Hyundai electric vehicle On display now at Hyundai Motorstudio Busan in South Korea, the Heritage Series Pony concept integrates…
Photo: Mazda The 2022 Mazda MX-30 is the brand’s first fully electric vehicle, and it’s finally coming to the U.S. market this October. When you reserve your MX-30, you’ll be able to opt for the Premium Plus package, which adds new safety tech and additional comfort features. Here’s a look at what you’ll get —…
2022 Audi RS e-tron GT Photo: Audi When you choose to drive an electric vehicle, there are certain important things to consider. The top concern is charging — both when and where. Audi is hoping to make that and the choice of going green a bit easier with some helpful perks you’ll receive when you…
The all-new Volvo XC40 Recharge in Glacier Silver Photo: Volvo The latest step in Volvo’s aggressive push into the all-electric vehicle market is a bold one. As a part of the rollout of the automaker’s first-ever EV, the XC40 Recharge, Hakan Samuelsson, President and CEO of Volvo Cars, announced that beginning with the 2021 model…
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV If you are developing a high-tech product that’s meant to be “the next big thing,” earning the endorsement of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is a really big get. And the 2017 Chevy Bolt Electric Vehicle has earned just that distinction, with Wozniak recently praising the EV over its main competitor, Tesla….
The Ultium battery for the Hummer EV Photo: General Motors Ultium Cells LLC is a joint venture between GM and LG Energy Solution that will create Ultium battery cells for upcoming electric vehicles. Recently, Ultium Cells came to an agreement with Li-Cycle that it will recycle as much as 100 percent of the scrap that…
Could a new version of the Bolt be on the way? Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Bolt currently serves as the signature model for Chevrolet’s electric vehicle lineup. Word on the street is that the Bolt may soon be receiving a new name, as General Motors just filed to register the “Bolt EUV” nameplate as a…
VW is developing an ambitious in-house battery recycling system Photo: Volkswagen With electric vehicles continuing to reshape the auto industry, ensuring that there will be enough batteries to power these new vehicles is a top priority. As such, a big part of the industry’s future will be finding ways to recycle reusable components from these…
Photo: Pixaline Though some people still perceive electric vehicles as too expensive, many don’t mind their higher price tag. A recent survey from InnovateMR confirms this new consumer trend. The stats Two-thirds of those surveyed claimed that they would be willing to purchase an eco-friendly vehicle even if it had a higher price tag. In…
America’s most affordable electric vehicle, the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV, will go on sale in the United States in March, according to Inside EVs. It might be a surprise that a 2016 model is going on sale so early in the year, but there was no 2015 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. All of the 195 sold in the…
2014 Mitsubishi MiEV: More bang for the buck © Mitsubishi Motors What’s new, eco-friendly and just expanded its long list of standard features? It’s the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV! And did we mention this dynamic vehicle also received a significant price cut? This year, Mitsubishi’s all-electric vehicle is increasing the number of standard features being offered….
Photo via Oninnovaion As the first all-electric automaker to come to market, Tesla is something of a roaring success story for electric vehicle fans, making what was a tiny, niche market of short-distance, boring cars into something that could be cool. Since then, the mainstream automakers have often come out with concepts or vehicles that…
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