Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet’s first all-electric vehicle for the Chinese market is now available across the country. Available in four variants, the Chevrolet Menlo presents elements of hatchback, coupe, and crossover design and a driving range of well over 200 miles. “Along with being a new-energy vehicle, the Chevrolet Menlo inherits Chevrolet’s sporty DNA that dates…
Photo: Genesis Genesis is about to ramp up its electric vehicle lineup in a big way. By the end of the year, the premium brand plans to reveal its first battery-electric vehicle, the GV60 EV — with more models to follow. GV70 Revealed: Check out this all-new Genesis luxury SUV According to a report from…
Honda announced on Wednesday it took a $750 million equity stake in Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous vehicle subsidiary. Over the next 12 years, two companies will together invest $2.75 billion in the development of self-driving vehicles. “This is the logical next step in General Motors and Honda’s relationship, given our joint work on electric vehicles,…
The 2018 Nissan Leaf has finally been unveiled seven years after the first generation burst out onto the international scene as the most affordable mass-production electric vehicle. It has a lot to live up to, considering the Nissan Leaf’s status as a bestseller and the growing EV and hybrid competition from other automakers. Take a…
Volvo’s first all-electric vehicle: the XC40 Recharge Photo: Volvo In a decision at the tail end of March, the Trump administration took action to soften emissions standards across the United States, lowering federal requirements for fuel-efficiency. Following the decision, several major automakers announced plans to independently adopt California’s regulations, which are now much more ambitious…
The 2021 Q4 e-tron is coming soon. Here’s what to expect… Photo: Audi As the auto industry continues its push for electric vehicles, Audi is maintaining its ambitious approach to electrification. The automaker is currently on track to pump out an impressive 20 EVs over the next five years. Their dedication to the EV revolution…
Photo: Cadillac The anticipation for the arrival of the Cadillac Lyriq EV had many waiting impatiently for the new SUV. Last month, Cadillac celebrated the launch of its first-ever electric vehicle at the GM Spring Hill assembly plant in Tennessee. Impressive Tech: The 2022 Cadillac XT6 offers Super Cruise hands-free driving “The Cadillac LYRIQ sets…
The Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: Chevrolet General Motors has announced plans to end production on the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV by the end of 2023. This move comes as the automaker shifts its focus to new Ultium electric vehicles like the Chevrolet Equinox EV — but it’s also happening right as sales are…
Ford is boosting annual output for the F-150 Lightning at Rouge Electric Vehicle Center Photo: Ford 2022 was already shaping up to be the year of the Ford F-150 Lightning as it was, but now there’s even more to go around — literally. Ford announced Tuesday that it will increase annual production capacity for the…
Electric vehicles continue to thrive in Europe. While no one can deny the benefit they bring to the environment, few people find EV chargers visually attractive — especially when those chargers line public streets. Good news: British company Urban Electric has designed a new type of charger that collapses into the sidewalk when not in use. …
If you ask someone who likes electric cars what one of the main challenges to their widespread adoption is, and you will most likely be told “infrastructure.” There simply isn’t the same number of electric vehicle charging stations around as there are gas stations, making recharging on the go (and the looming specter of getting…
It seems as if electric vehicles, or EVs, are finally cool. Even if they are not quite there yet, Nissan just gave the green cars a big boost by naming its first electric vehicle ambassador. Margot Robbie, the Australian actress known for her roles in The Wolf of Wall Street and Suicide Squad, was formally…
Mustang Mach-E don’t care. It’ll fight anybody. Whatever. Bring it Photo: Ford Ford launched a new campaign this week called Mustang Mach-E v. Everything. With five short ads, Ford looks to change the public perception of electric vehicles by having it prove its mettle against lightning, DNA, and rocket science. Mustang Mach-E Also Takes on…
We all love the Nissan LEAF here at The News Wheel and what it’s doing to promote adoption of electric vehicles, but even we have to admit that the car is pretty standard. It has great features and the a cool new design, but at the end of the day it’s a hatchback. Well, all…
Photo: byronv2 Ah, electric vehicle charging infrastructure: the dependable go-to talking point on why we aren’t all driving electric cars yet. For plug-in cars to be more accepted we need more charging stations, and many car makers aren’t willing to put into an electric car market hampered by reduced infrastructure. One Plug-in, Range Anxiety Not…
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