The i-MiEV could inevitably be replaced by the result of a collaboration between Mitsubishi and Nissan According to Nikkei Asian Review, Mitsubishi and Nissan are joining forces to create an electric minicar that will be available by the conclusion of the 2016 fiscal year at a cost of no more than $15,000. This partnership joins…
Where can you live that loves electric vehicles? Well, according to researchers at the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the answer to that question is Portland, at least according to a study titled “Plug-in electric vehicle readiness: Rating cities in the United States,” where researchers looked at 36 cities, including 25 of…
Among concerns that have come up as a result of Volkswagen’s emissions-test-cheating software—what will happen to VW? Will there be charges? What will happen with the cars already sold?—one additional concern is starting to sweep through other auto makers: What does this mean for us? Well, if you ask Tesla CEO Elon Musk, it means…
General Motors is continuing to establish itself in the ever-growing Chinese market through its joint ventures in the country. And just today, SAIC-GM-Wuling officially launched the Baojun E100, the brand’s first fully-electric vehicle. The quirky little car is available in two variants and can be had for as low as RMB 35,800, after national and…
Hitachi Automotive Systems and Honda Motor Company today announced the February 3rd signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to establish a joint venture company for the development, manufacture and sales of motors for electric vehicles. The two companies now will now enter the stage of formal discussions as they work to establish the new…
2015 Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept all electric vehicle – Exterior charge port The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in…
Photo: Audi For the first time ever, electric vehicles have outsold their fossil fuel-burning counterparts in Norway. In March, 58.4 percent of new cars sold in the country were electrified. However, when you average it out for 2019, the figure becomes 48.4 percent. Experts predict that the number will hover around 50 percent for the…
Photo: Chrysler The award-winning, innovative, and industry standard-setting Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has earned yet another accolade. This time, the nod comes from the experts at Autotrader, who named the family-friendly and well-equipped minivan to its list of the 12 Best Electric Vehicles. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the first and only electrified minivan to secure…
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….
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