Engine Production Archives

The investment will go toward creating or expanding production lines for four-cylinder engines with options for hybrid-electric vehicles… With this new investment, Toyota will have poured more than $1.8 billion in the engine manufacturing plant where it employs approximately 2,000 people…

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Volvo Archives

In a recent interview, the CEO of Volvo suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic could end up fueling desire for all-electric vehicles moving forward.… Following the Trump administration’s call to cut back emissions standards, Volvo joined others in independently obeying California’s stricter regulations.… According to recent reports, the Volvo and the Chinese automaker Geely are planning…

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Australia Archives

After announcing the demise of GM Holden, it seems that the automaker will continue to supply Australia with right-sided vehicles via two new companies.… As the auto industry continues to shift toward electric vehicles, the oil… Car enthusiasts in Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand were dealt a substantial… The Mazda CX-9 Azami LE is the…

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BMW i3 Clinches 2015 Yahoo Green Car of the Year Title

The stylish BMW i3 has already enjoyed a stellar first year. Despite taking some heat for its hefty price tag (it is a BMW, after all) and a lackluster range-per-charge distance, the electric vehicle (EV) manages to continue garnering plenty of attention. The latest accolade won by the revolutionary hatchback EV is the 2015 Yahoo Green Car of…

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Ford Teams Up With Redwood Materials to Recycle End-of-Life Batteries

Photo: Ford Ford has announced its support of a brand-new and comprehensive electric vehicle battery recycling program launched by Redwood Materials, a Nevada-based company founded by J.B. Straubel, former co-founder and chief technical officer at Tesla. Redwood Materials’ program will first roll out in California, where the company will work with dealerships and dismantlers to…

Jeep Reveals Two EVs Coming to U.S. in 2024

The all-electric Jeep Recon hits the trail in 2024 Photo: Stellantis On Thursday, Jeep revealed plans to bring two electric vehicles to the United States by 2024. The Jeep Recon and tentatively-named Wagoneer S will be among four all-electric SUVs coming from the brand by the end of 2025. Stay on Top of It: Tips for…

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gm evs Archives

General Motors’ electric vehicle plans were already ambitious. Now, the automaker plans… General Motors is continuing to move toward the all-electric future that is… GM has promised to introduce 20 new EVs by 2023. The automaker’s… General Motors CEO Mary Barra this week told investors that the company… If you’re visiting the Smithsonian Museum of…

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Cadillac Announces LYRIQ Reveal Date

Photo: Cadillac The automotive world held its breath earlier this year as we geared up for a full reveal of Cadillac’s first all-electric vehicle, the LYRIQ. However, the planned April reveal was waylaid by the onset of a global pandemic that not only disrupted production schedules but also put a moratorium on large public gatherings…

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Volvo EV Sales Double in First Four Months of 2020

Photo: Volvo As we’ve previously reported, Volvo is making a significant push into the electric vehicle market. Its short-term goal is to have roughly 50 percent of its global sales made up of EVs by 2025. In the first four months of 2020, the automaker showed strong progress towards that milestone, as 14 percent of…

New Hyundai Tech Lets Smartphone App Customize EV Performance

Photo: Hyundai New technology from Hyundai will allow electric vehicle owners to control performance settings via smartphone. Using this technology through a smartphone app, drivers will be able to customize an electric vehicle’s ignition, maximum torque, acceleration and deceleration, regenerative braking capacity, responsiveness, and climate control energy use. Hyundai is able to offer this service…

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First Toyota BEVs Coming This Year

Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced its first two battery-electric vehicles are coming to the United States sometime this year, alongside a new plug-in hybrid. The automaker is developing a dedicated BEV platform — dubbed e-TNGA — that will enable it to ramp up its electric vehicle production along with the rest of the industry. Alternative…

International Code Council Will Make EV-Ready Homes

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors When you purchase an electric vehicle, you likely intend to charge your vehicle at both public charging stations and your home. Currently, many homes don’t have a Level 2 EV charger or even a 240-volt outlet. However, this could soon change once the International Code Council puts new…

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt Overview

With a price tag starting just under $30,000 after the federal tax incentive and the best range of any mainstream non-Tesla electric vehicle on the market, the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt will soon be here. General Motors hopes that the Bolt will live up to the wild predicted sales numbers, so before it arrives, here is…

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