As President Trump takes office with a decidedly anti-emissions-regulation and anti-environmental-regulation mission, one report from the influential California Air Resources Board has decided that not only are advances in electric vehicle technology coming faster than expected, but that they are advancing so quickly that California should raise its already-high zero-emissions-vehicle sales requirements to greater heights….
2018 Nissan LEAF This year marks the second time the Nissan LEAF has earned world-wide recognition. In 2011, the all-electric vehicle (EV), the first 100% EV to do so, was named the “World Green Car of the Year” by the World Car Awards. Now, in 2018, the all-new LEAF is repeating its world domination as…
Toyota is looking to accelerate the pace of its electric vehicle development after having somewhat lagged behind the industry. While competitors began to ramp up EV development, Toyota continued to optimize hybrid technology and investing in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Though that’s not going to stop any time soon, the Japanese automaker now says it…
Photo: RightBrainPhotography via CC How much would you be willing to pay for an electric vehicle? For example, the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV — one of the best on the market — starts at $42,505. Now, how much would you fork over if the whole interior was removed, there was no motor, wheels, frame, hood,…
One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle… The 2017 Fiat 500e is an electric vehicle (EV) that is exclusive… Science fiction fans had to love the new Fiat 500e that was… Whether Midwesterners, Southerners, and those along the East Coast would embrace the… Chrysler Group has partnered with NextEnergy of…
Photo: Lincoln Citing “the current environment,” Lincoln Motor Company announced that it has ceased development on its all-new electric vehicle. Lincoln first confirmed its plans to build an electric vehicle based on Rivian’s skateboard platform in late January. New from Lincoln: 2020 Corsair nabs a spot on Autotrader’s 10 Best Car Interiors list The luxury…
Photo: Toyota Only nine days ago, we said the Toyota electric vehicle avalanche was coming (the EV-lanche?) and it seems to have already started. The automaker just announced it was investing $803 million and creating 1,400 new jobs at its plant in Princeton, Indiana, to support the manufacture of two all-new, three-row SUVs — both…
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will have sold over 10,000 units in the United Kingdom by the end of this month, which will put it ahead of all other plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles in the country, including the popular Nissan LEAF. Capable of up to 32.5 all-electric miles, the Outlander PHEV is a great choice…
Do you feel like you’re stopping at the pump more than usual… Unless you drive an electric vehicle, spending money at the gas pump… If you’re looking to spend less money on fuel or drive more… If saving money at the pump is one of your driving goals… If you want a truck that is…
BMW’s mission to expand its electric lineup is certainly no secret. The automaker seems to be right on track for this goal, delivering more than 100,000 electric vehicles during 2017. By 2021, BMW plans to introduce the i4 and iNext EVs to its lineup. Yet, the introduction of these two EVs leaves the future of the…
Automakers often sell their premium cars under a different brand, even if they’re made in the same factories and share a tremendous number of parts… Electric vehicle sales are slowing down, and companies are taking a big step back… All but one of the discontinued car models are either sedans or SUVs too small to…
The Chevrolet Bolt EV, Chevy’s latest experiment in the realm of electric vehicles, will become available nationwide during the month of August. While the Bolt is certainly one of the most talked about vehicles on the market at the moment, drivers would be remiss not to remember Chevrolet’s iconic hybrid: the Chevrolet Volt. While the…
As exciting as Feb. 14 is for many people, don’t forget to… Electric vehicles are becoming staples in the automotive industry. Following this trend,… The Maryland Department of Transportation and Governor Larry Hogan recently created Driven… A road trip to Maryland promises breathtaking sights of the east as… Renting out your car to a stranger…
Thanks to a joint effort by at least six energy providers, a… Getting more people to buy electric vehicles means increasing the number of… Range anxiety plagues many in America, causing a large number of people… Earlier this summer, General Motors announced that it would be increasing Chevrolet… According to John Hayes, former minister of…
FCA just unveiled a completely overhauled Uconnect 5 infotainment system for its… New technology from Hyundai will allow electric vehicle owners to control performance… When you learned to drive a car, you learnt the basics like… Pothole season is here again. No matter what brand or category of car,… “Out with the old and in with…
The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq is the brand’s first fully electric production model,… Good news, Cadillac fans — the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq will begin production… Cadillac is super into two things right now: electric vehicles and model… General Motors and China have a long and fascinating history together. For… Cadillac has been pushing towards an all-electric…
With electric vehicles continuing to reshape the auto industry, ensuring that there… When I first sat down to play The Last of Us back in 2013, I had no idea it would teach me something useful: what an alternator is.… When the power went out in my apartment, I spent six hours in my car…
Photo: GMC Three hundred and fifty miles of all-electric driving range. One thousand horsepower. Super Cruise hands-free driving. An 18-camera surround-view system. “CrabWalk” tech that lets you travel diagonally across rocky terrain. With futuristic specs and features like these, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV certainly isn’t your average pickup truck or electric vehicle. And it…
Photo: Ralph Hutter via Unsplash Democrats are attempting to move a bill through Congress that would allow American customers who purchase an electric vehicle to get $12,500 back on their taxes, up from $7,500 currently. However, the bill has several stipulations that have turned it into a partisan issue. Among The Big Three: History of…
Meet the Bolt: Learn about the high-tech, long-range features of Chevrolet’s best-selling all-electric vehicle Here’s the charging station situation around The News Wheel’s HQ Driving an electric vehicle is beneficial for the environment, and it’s a good way to cut back on fuel costs. Unfortunately, though, the inconsistent availability of public charging stations can be…
Photo: Toyota Toyota has finally taken the wraps off the all-new bZ4X, its first U.S.-bound all-electric vehicle. Sized similarly to the RAV4, the bestselling SUV in the country, the bZ4X also represents the launch of the Toyota bZ brand umbrella, which is expected to include seven new EVs by 2025. Powering the bZ4X is a…
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: Chevrolet An electric vehicle isn’t worth much if it doesn’t cover a lot of miles. You don’t want to substitute frequent stops at the gas station for an EV you have to constantly carve out time to charge. The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV boasts one of the longest ranges, according…
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet is refreshing the Bolt EV and adding the all-new Bolt EUV to its lineup for the 2022 model year. While neither model will be available until next year, Chevrolet recently shared a sneak peek of the electric vehicles. A Fuel-Efficient Model: Features of the Bolt EV The…
Photo: GM Getting more people to buy electric vehicles means increasing the number of charging stations — especially for people who don’t live where they can use a home charger. In recognition of this fact, General Motors is joining EVgo to install 2,700 new EV fast chargers in cities and suburbs across the U.S. Buy…
When it comes to fuel efficiency, it’s hard to beat electric vehicles,… Ford has made a number of significant advances with its Fusion Hybrid… With its enrollment in the California Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program, Ford will… Ford launched its Fusion midsize sedan a decade ago, and in the… The winners have been announced in US…
Electric cars have always been plagued by a specter haunting the origins… Toyota is looking to accelerate the pace of its electric vehicle development… Toyota has deepened its relationship with Panasonic to develop battery technology for… Panasonic this week announced plans to invest an amount exceeding $256 million… Tesla and Panasonic have announced a deal…
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…
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…
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…
General Motors CEO Mary Barra this week told investors that the company expects to turn a profit from the sale of electric cars by as soon as 2021. To say that this is a bold statement would be selling it short: no major automaker has yet earned a profit from the sales of electric vehicles….
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…
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…
The 2024 Silverado EV RST Photo: Chevrolet General Motors is in the midst of a dramatic shift to electric vehicles, and hopes are high that the upcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV will make this transition easier with high interest and strong sales. Even though these two new electric trucks are built on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet lineup will soon be welcoming two more fully electric vehicles: the Equinox EV and the Blazer EV. And in great news for shoppers seeking an affordable EV, the Equinox will have a starting price tag of around $30,000. Time to Trade: Here’s what you need to…
Tesla Motors’ T-shaped badge Photo: EV Stories Despite many of its own fans wishing Tesla Motors didn’t use a badge on its cars–to go even further against the norms of the automotive industry–the electric vehicle company does indeed possess its own logo, as practically every business does. This sleek, modern emblem, designed by Prado Studio, adorns the grille of…
Photo: Toyota Toyota Motor North America’s executive vice president of sales, Jack Hollis, believes the U.S. market and infrastructure are simply not ready for mass adoption of electric vehicles. “I don’t think the market is ready,” he said at a webinar hosted by the Automotive Press Association. “I don’t think the infrastructure is ready. And…
Do you remember last month how we told you that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was in the running for the 2019 Green SUV of the Year ® award from Green Car Journal? The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle took home the crown on Thursday, November 29, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This award gave top…
Automakers are racing to get the incentive extended before Republicans threaten to sweep the 2022 midterm elections… Automotive enthusiasts have long called for an affordable, yet stylish station wagon.… Uber lately has been a series of PR fires, with CEO Dara… China has largely led the worldwide surge in electric vehicle demand, in… In Europe,…
Colorado Z71, Trail Boss and ZR2 Photo: Chevrolet Across the car industry, the 2023 model year is starting to feel more and more like a hodgepodge of conflicting interests. We’re now in a phase where automakers are trying to balance the rapidly increasing need for all-electric vehicles with the mainstream consumer demand for big, inefficient…
When it comes to electric vehicles and emissions policy, much of the country looks to California to lead the way and set precedents. This makes decisions like the one currently coming up for debate in California much more important than just a local concern. California’s largest utility, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., has proposed a…
Electric vehicle infrastructure is such a well-known issue that it is almost too tiresome even for the commenters going “but there isn’t enough charging infrastructure” on most every article on electric vehicle trends. So, when someone of authority says, “I think we may have enough car chargers in this area,” it kind of rings out…
Photo: Toyota It’s a strange world when most of the auto industry is going full-steam-ahead toward electric vehicles — and one of the manufacturers content to continue making manual sports cars is…Toyota. But that’s the world we’re in, and we’re not complaining. After much anticipation, the Japanese automaker has finally launched the GR Corolla, a…
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