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Toyota’s FCV Concept Electric vehicles are the future. At least, that’s what we’ve been hearing from the auto industry for years now. Just look at the success Tesla has seen in recent years. But very recently, a big player in the alternative fuel game turned its back on electric vehicles as a viable long-range alternative…

Here’s an automotive riddle to brighten your day: Why is the new Chevrolet Bolt like a bottle of Frank’s Red Hot? Because General Motors is going to put that sh*t on everything. Spreading It Around: Chevy’s lineup is pulling in record-breaking numbers of awards That is to say, according to comments from GM CEO Mary…

Deliveries of the Opel Ampera-e began in Norway last year Automakers spent much of the waning days of 2017—and early-goings of 2018—divulging ambitions for proliferating the adoption of electrified vehicle technology on a global scale over the next several years. In Norway, the switch from fossil fuels to alternative energy vehicles is well underway—in 2017,…

Back when I first started writing about electric vehicles, one question has always nagged at me: Why aren’t more people making electric trucks? Electric drive units can have fantastic torque, delivered the moment you step on the “gas” pedal (although that is a bit of a misnomer—the “go” pedal, maybe?), which you would think would…

Back in April, a startup company in New York called Bollinger Motors caught my eye, as the company announced that it would be creating that which the mainstream auto industry seems unwilling to: an electron-fueled powertrain in a truck. Photo: Bollinger Motors At the time, we had just been given a glimpse of the Bollinger…

Photo: Ford Motor Company The 2021 Mustang Mach-E is leading the charge — pun intended — as Ford starts its global push to normalize electric vehicles as attractive options for the everyperson. That includes rolling out the all-electric SUV in Europe via a new ad campaign and a six-month “Go Electric” tour that takes the…

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…

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…

You know what’s fun? Electric car history. For example, did you know that Oldsmobile, the long-time General Motors brand founded in 1897, almost staked its existence just on electric vehicles? More GM History: Do you know the history of the Chevy Colorado? The Olds Motor Vehicle Company kicked off in August, 1897, as founder Ransom…

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…

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…

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…

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…

It’s shaping up to be the most wonderful time or at least the most awarded time of year for Chrysler. The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has been recently recognized as the “Best” by two different media outlets. Additionally, the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica earned a “Best” nod as well. Check Out: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Green Car…

Ford’s head of product development and purchasing, Hau Thai-Tang, confirms that the automaker will cut the number of platforms underpinning its vehicles to just five and add nine new nameplates to its lineup in the next five years. Thai-Tang spoke at the 2018 J.P. Morgan Auto Conference in New York earlier this month where he…

The U.K. is undoubtedly electrified to learn that more MINI production is remaining there Earlier this month, workers at BMW’s manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom agreed to a revised pension plan, preventing any further factory strikes from taking place. That’s good news for BMW, especially after it just made up its mind to build the…

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…

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….

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…

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,…

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….

Atlantic Ocean Road in Norway Photo: Ernst Vikne, Wikipedia It is absolutely no surprise that Norway is a big, big proponent of electric cars. It is easily one of the largest electric car markets in Europe, leaving other car markets like Germany in its emissions-free dust. There was even a rumor that the country briefly considered…