For the past couple years, sales of electric vehicles have been skyrocketing, and–based on the concept models being revealed by automakers at major auto expos–that trend will only continue in the next decade. If you’re one of the many customers in the market for a new car who is considering investing in an electric car,…
Hyundai is still struggling to maintain steady growth with yet another overall decline in sales for April 2018. Down 11% compared to April of last year, Hyundai sold a total of 56,063 units last month, including Genesis-branded vehicles. Its saving grace lies in its SUV lineup, which set a record high last month, selling 25,618 units. “Even…
Pictured is the interior of the 2017 Nissan Leaf. The Nissan Leaf is America’s best-selling electric vehicle A new video released by Nissan is showing the world that electric vehicles (EVs) are more than just cars; they are lifelines in an emergency. When disaster strikes, people become stranded without essential services. And, although electricity is…
2017 Chevy Bolt Photo: © General Motors It seems that 2018 is the year for states to decide to get serious about getting on the electric vehicle bandwagon, after all. California is mulling over a highly ambitious plan from its governor, Georgia is considering bringing back its electric car tax credit incentive (albeit in a…
According to a report from the Associated Press, General Motors China President Matt Tsien told attendees at a news conference during the Shanghai Auto Show that the company will begin production on a pure-electric model in China “within two years.” “In the next several years, out to 2020, we expect to launch at least 10…
The Infiniti LE Concept from the 2012 Paris Motor Show Infiniti, in order to achieve their goal of becoming a global brand, is looking to expand their lineup by 60 percent and double the amount of available powertrains over the next few years. While the usual suspects are expected to be a part of the…
Honda has just opened Europe’s most advanced public charging station for plug-in vehicles at its R&D facility in Offenbach, Germany. Using state-of-the-art 940V technology, the station enables up to four vehicles to charge simultaneously with different types of connectors. The public charging station receives its power from renewable energy sources, including a photovoltaic carport canopy….
Tomorrow, in the waning days of the Obama Administration, the White House will be hosting one more push to promote electric vehicles with the Electric Vehicle Datathon, in collaboration with the Department of Energy and four of its laboratories. Knowledge Is Power: Know how much your payments will be The event will bring together a…
The 2019 Hyundai Kona The 2019 Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Kona Electric crossovers have been piling up the awards lately — the most recent of which is the 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year honor. It’s the first time a Hyundai vehicle has won the award. “We couldn’t be more proud of our…
2019 Kia Niro PHEV Photo: Kia Let’s be real — Jeff Bezos likes money. The Amazon founder, chairman, CEO, and President (that’s a lot of titles…) is estimated to be worth $145.3 billion. While Bezos has initiated other ventures like Blue Origin, a human spaceflight startup, Amazon is by far his biggest and most profitable…
GM President Mark Reuss A seasoned product-development veteran will oversee General Motors as it pushes forward with plans to build more electric and autonomous vehicles. Mark Reuss, who was named the new president of GM last week, is now in charge of carrying out GM’s ambitious plan to develop and bring to market 20 new…
GM is keeping changes to a minimum for the 2019 Chevy Bolt EV While the existing Chevrolet Bolt has some similar resemblances to a modern-day crossover, General Motors is planning to make a 2021 Chevy Bolt Electric Utility Vehicle in Michigan. Learn More: About the 2019 Chevy Bolt EV GM Authority revealed that the automaker…
The MINI Electric EV might be a preview of what’s to come from MINI For years, rumors of an electric-powered MINI Cooper circulated at a consistent rate, spurred on by the unveiling of several concept models. Earlier this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW revealed the culmination of these various concepts: the MINI Electric EV. The MINI Electric…
BMW is expanding its electric enterprises to its X Series of vehicles BMW’s current plans have the automaker introducing 25 new electrified models by the year 2025. Meanwhile, the sales for many of its SUV and crossover models continue to climb higher with each passing month. Therefore, it only makes sense that BMW would eventually introduce an…
The GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle concept Photo: General Motors General Motors is developing a variety of commercial technologies that could end up benefiting the U.S. military — and saving soldiers’ lives. The Detroit Free Press reports that the automaker’s subsidiary, GM Defense, is one of the finalists for a U.S. Army contract that’s potentially…
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