Sweden Opens World's First Electrified Road

Photo: Sami Hussein Sweden has set the ambitious goal of having a 100% fossil fuel free fleet of autos by 2030. To this end, the Swedish Transport Administration has initiated a variety of projects that are testing out new technologies to help the country gracefully shift into this electric vehicle (EV) reality. One of these…

Nissan LEAF Owners Get Fast Charge Update

2019 NIssan LEAF Photo: Nissan When you drive an electric vehicle, you can’t pull up to a standard gas station for a fill-up. You need to find a dedicated charging station to plug into. Charging can take a long time, but many vehicles can use a fast charge option to get more energy from a…

Ford Wants to Change Public Opinion on EVs

An overhead look at the Mustang-inspired electric crossover Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is all in on bringing electric vehicles to the masses, from its upcoming Mustang-inspired performance crossover to a fully electric version of the Ford F-150. Standing in the way of wider adoption: poor public opinion of EVs. A Ford-backed survey…

Audi EV Crossover Expected to Compete with Tesla by 2017

The Audi A3 e-tron Audi wants to stake its claim as the world’s foremost luxury brand, a powerhouse in motorsport, and a trailblazer in autonomous driving. Now, according to reports, it’s setting its sights on knocking out Tesla as the first name in premium electric vehicles by launching an all-electric crossover by 2017. Audi CEO…

EV Charge Points Now Required in New Houses Built in U.K.

Just this Monday, the U.K. government issued a Road to Zero report, stating that it will require new homes to have built-in charge points for electric vehicles (EVs). Charging points will also be mandatory for new street lighting columns in on-street parking areas. According to the RAC Foundation, a lack of easy-to-use public charging points is…

New Study Says Tires Impact EV Range

Photo: The News Wheel Colder temperatures aren’t the only thing that can impact your electric vehicle’s range. So can your car’s tires, according to a new study published in SAE International. Tire TLC: Get the scoop on tire maintenance Study findings ExxonMobil, Geely Research Institute, and Shanglong Linglong Tire Co. collaborated on the Chinese study,…

Chevrolet Bolt EV Academy Video Series Launches

2020 Chevrolet Bolt in Kinetic Blue Metallic Photo: Chevrolet Electric vehicles provide an eco-friendlier way to travel, but there are many other benefits to going electric besides the obvious. If you’re considering an electric vehicle, Chevrolet just released a comprehensive resource designed to answer your questions about driving its popular EV, the Chevy Bolt. Focus…

Is there a Mazda CX-50 in the works?

Photo: Mazda During 2019, Mazda trademarked quite a few names — including the Mazda MX-30, which turned out to be the company’s first fully electric vehicle. Among the trademarked names, one stands out — the Mazda CX-50. It’s possible that the CX-50 could be the successor of the beloved CX-5. There’s No Replacement for a…

2023 Cadillac Lyriq Reservations Open Saturday, Sept. 18

2023 Cadillac Lyriq Photo: Cadillac Officially introduced to the public in April, the all-new Cadillac Lyriq electric vehicle is slated to be a turning point in the American automaker’s history. The debut and subsequent production of the EV were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But after a long waiting period, reservations for the 2023…

Ford Mustang Mach-E Offers Intelligent Range Feature

The 2021 Mustang Mach-E offers a new Intelligent Range feature that notifies drivers about changes Photo: Ford One of the impediments to wider adoption of electric vehicles is range anxiety — the fear of being stranded with a dead battery and no way to recharge. Ford is looking to cut down on that fear with…

2021 Volkswagen ID.6 Images Leak Online

The new 2021 ID.6 will be VW’s biggest electric vehicle to date Photo: Volkswagen The next few years will be big for Volkswagen. The automaker plans to roll out an extensive lineup of electric vehicles for markets around the world. Last year saw the release of the ID.4 electric SUV, and this year will see…

Major Network of EV Fast Chargers Coming to Midwest

Photo: General Motors Thanks to a joint effort by at least six energy providers, a large network of fast chargers for electric vehicles could soon span the Midwest. Service FAQs: What you need to know about taking care of your vehicle So far, providers taking part in this initiative include Michigan-based Consumers Energy and DTE…