The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Kadence International, a global market research company, conducted a survey for Mitsubishi Motors in the U.K. about drivers’ interest in electric vehicles. The company discovered that many drivers were interested in purchasing PHEVs, like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, before switching to EVs. Innovative Technology: The Super All-Wheel Control…
The new 2016 Chevy Silverado with eAssist technology Today, Chevy announced that eAssist technology will be offered on a select number of 2016 Chevrolet Silverados. The mild-hybrid electrical system mixes and matches components from Chevy’s electric vehicles—including software controls from the Volt and battery cells from the Malibu Hybrid—to deliver a hybrid pickup truck that…
California dealerships can now order the 2016 Chevrolet Volt California, come on down! Today, the land of avocadoes and eternal 70s became the first state to have the honor of ordering the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Dealers in California can now officially place their orders for the extended-range electric vehicle, which received a number of…
At long last, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has arrived on the shores of Norway Photo: Ford Norway? Yes way! The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E has finally arrived in the world’s top market for electric vehicles. Arriving Soon in the States: The Ford Bronco is ever so close to making its glorious return Last week, a…
While selling more EVs is good for GM, it does come at a cost As 2018 drew to a close, General Motors officially surpassed an important sales benchmark: 200,000 electric vehicles sold since 2009. On one hand, this metric helps support GM’s push to electrify its vehicle lineup. On the other hand, it means that…
Photo: General Motors General Motors recently launched BrightDrop, which is a business that provides electric vehicles to delivery and logistics companies. Now, GM and BrightDrop are introducing the Ultium Charge 360 fleet charging service to make it easier for fleet owners to go green. An Electric Future: GM’s plans for upcoming EVs What is the…
These days, writing about electric vehicles can be a depressing thing. The current administration seems widely opposed to green technologies, and although there are signs that we are on the edge of a great leap in the electric vehicle market, sometimes it seems much too far away. So, let’s enjoy a good daydream, for a…
Photo: Chevrolet When it comes to a more sustainable future, there are a lot of things we can do to use our resources better. A big step forward is moving from traditional internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. Washington State is betting big on the future of these green vehicles, with its Senate passing a…
Long road trips can be great fun, especially if you have good passengers or engaging podcasts to listen to. While most of us are used to taking breaks to fill the tank at gas stations we see off the road, when you’re driving an electric vehicle you need to know where all the charging stations…
If you’re like us, you might have forgotten that Margot Robbie is technically Nissan’s electric vehicle ambassador. She was given the shiny title in February of last year, but since then we haven’t really seen much from her besides her posing beside the Nissan BladeGlider EV prototype and at a Nissan Futures 3.0 announcement in…
An electric vehicle doesn’t cost much more to own over the first five years compared to a gas-powered vehicle, a new AAA study shows Photo: Porsche If you’re considering upgrading to an EV somewhere down the line, cost may be one of the determining factors that leads you to pull the trigger or hold off….
2022 Kia EV6 GT Photo: Kia Update (6/7/2021): Due to technical difficulties, the EV6 First Edition pre-order website was closed on June 3. The site is expected to re-open on Tuesday, June 8 at 1 p.m. EST. Less than a month ago, Kia debuted its first dedicated battery electric vehicle: the 2022 Kia EV6. The…
The 2019 Bolt EV is Chevrolet’s greatest all-electric vehicle so far, with more than 200 miles of range and priced to be available to the mass market. It is widely regarded as one of the top electric vehicles on the market today. Plug-in Cousin: The Chevrolet Volt combines the good parts of electrics and gas cars…
Ford hopes that its investment in Solid Power will help make EVs more affordable Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company last week increased its investment in Solid Power, a manufacturer of solid-state batteries for electric vehicles. Leading a $130 million Series B funding round, Ford and BMW Group become equal equity owners in the company with…
When it comes to electric vehicles and hybrids, Nissan’s focus has primarily been on its Nissan Leaf plug-in EV. While it is an awesome vehicle, Nissan’s slow movement on hybrid technology is starting to be noticed by industry observers. In response, the Japanese automaker announced last year that it had developed a hybrid powertrain called…
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