Photo: Toyota Toyota is hard at work to fight the push for electric vehicles, both overseas and at home. At a Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association meeting, CEO Akio Toyoda warned that the Japanese government’s push for an all-EV auto industry could cost the nation millions of jobs. “Japan is an export-reliant country,” Toyoda said. “Thus,…
Photo: Chevrolet In years past, most people thought an electric vehicle was only ideal for eco-conscious people who worked in offices and had long commutes. But Chevy is aiming to change that perspective, and it looks like it’s working, as the brand has already received close to 85,000 orders for its Silverado EV Work Truck….
Ford will increase global EV production to 600,000 by 2023 Photo: Ford If the early response to the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is any indication, Ford needs to start ramping up its expectations for EV production. And according to CEO Jim Farley, that begins by doubling annual output to 600,000 electric vehicles a year by…
Nissan has been tight-lipped about the upcoming 2016 Nissan LEAF. Even though many car manufacturers have been releasing details (and 2016 model years) of their new cars, Nissan hasn’t been saying anything about its next version of its all-electric vehicle. In a recent press release on changes for its 2016 lineup, under the LEAF, Nissan…
Electric vehicles come with a number of unique advantages over internal combustion engines. Electric powertrains deliver much more immediate torque when you press on the gas pedal (although on an electric car, that’s a bit of a misnomer), they offer an incredibly smooth and quiet ride, and plus, there is the ability to refuel your…
Home energy storage is all the rage now, thanks to the introduction of Tesla’s Powerwall. BMW threw its hat into the fray this week at the Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition 29(EVS29) event in Montreal, Canada. BMW’s system would focus on giving a second life to the batteries used in the BMW i3, making the vehicles…
Instantly recognizable since 1937 Photo: THE COLLAB from Pexels Alas, the Volkswagen Beetle is no more, having been officially discontinued this year. From a business perspective, the move makes sense. It was declining in global popularity among other small VW cars, and the brand is making an unprecedented push into the all-electric vehicle market. So, as we wave…
Though electric vehicles have already established a reputation for outputting zero emissions, some engineers are seeking to maximize EVs’ battery power to expand their range. To this end, UF Engineering professors David Arnold and Jennifer Andrew recently developed a sensor that generates its own energy. It can also operate without an external electric current. This…
Photo: Cadillac The 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ boasts the honor of being the brand’s first all-electric vehicle. With unique styling and plenty of technology, the LYRIQ proves to be a promising first step towards Cadillac’s electrification goals. Interested in the Latest Technology? Check out Cadillac Super Cruise Exterior Photo: Cadillac Photo: Cadillac Photo: Cadillac Photo: Cadillac…
2020 Nissan LEAF Photo: Nissan The Nissan LEAF has been a trailblazer in the electric vehicle market since its debut. Now, with its third consecutive 5-Year Cost to Own Award from Kelley Blue Book, it’s continuing to prove its value to drivers. See the Evolution: Of the redesigned Nissan LEAF KBB editors named the zero-emissions…
What’s short, green, ludicrously fast, and sounds like the angry cries of a space alien? This little guy: That is the fully-electric vehicle built by a team of students from the University of Stuttgart in Germany, and it just broke the world record for time to go from 0-62 mph (they are from Germany, so…
The 2016 Chevy Volt Even if they’re not yet old enough to buy one, GM would like kids to view the all-new eco-friendly 2016 Chevy Volt as an inspiring example of the kind of advanced technological breakthroughs that science can achieve. That’s one reason why the electric vehicle had a cameo in the Disney movie…
Charging electric vehicles Photo: General Motors It’s true that electric vehicles don’t need oil changes, spark plugs, or fuel filters — but that doesn’t mean they’re maintenance-free. While EVs are easier to care for than their combustion-engine counterparts, every automobile needs regular TLC to stay in good condition. Here are a handful of tips to…
This morning in Chicago, Mitsubishi introduced the GC-PHEV Concept to the world. If you’re wondering what the “GC” in GC-PHEV stands for, it’s “Grand Cruiser,” not “Gargantuan Car.” As we’ve seen several times before, PHEV stands for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. With a crossover this big, the electric power will certainly help save gas. Our…
Photo: General Motors General Motors is rolling out a series of new electric vehicles like the Chevy Silverado EV, the Chevy Equinox EV, and the GMC Hummer EV — and the automaker knows that success depends in part on plentiful charging facilities so EV owners can travel with confidence. That’s why GM is teaming up…
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