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…
2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line Photo: Kia Kia recently introduced its new “Opposites United” design philosophy, focusing on five pillars: Bold for Nature, Joy for Reason, Power to Progress, Technology for Life, and Tension for Serenity. As a part of that strategy, the automaker revealed images and details of its first dedicated battery electric vehicle —…
Photo: General Motors Ever since GMC announced that it would be reviving the legendary Hummer nameplate as an all-electric vehicle (with some absolutely bonkers capability ratings), fans have been ravenous for updates. It’s no wonder, then, that when GM engineer Al Oppenheiser shared a logo teasing the upcoming vehicle’s “crab mode,” the internet went insane….
Photo: Chevrolet As the market for electric cars and SUVs heats up with new models and heightened capabilities, one of the segment’s longtime leaders is more than holding its own. According to the editors at U.S. News & World Report, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV stands out as this year’s best electric vehicle. A Worry-Free…
Electric vehicle ownership might cost you a bit more in 2020. Starting on Jan. 1, certain states will start imposing special fees on gas-free autos to help fund local infrastructure projects. Smart Upkeep: Signs that it’s time for an alignment Increased fees for EV ownership Per Fox Business, some of the states that are stepping…
The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV charging Photo: Mitsubishi Motors U.S states have long been relying on gas taxes to help pay for roadwork and other infrastructure projects. However, with the growing popularity of electric vehicles, this may no longer be a feasible way to fund these projects. That’s why Texas state senators are discussing a…
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