A rendering of what the solar array at Ford World will look like upon completion Ford is paving the way for employees at their World Headquarters to charge their plug-in electric vehicles while they work by teaming with DTE Energy to create the largest solar array in Michigan. The 360-parking-space-sized solar array will boast 30…
The Focus Electric is currently Ford’s sole electric vehicle Without question, Tesla is one of the hottest names in the automotive industry today, and there’s good reason for that. Tesla is a constant innovator that is perhaps closer than any other brand to bringing the electric car to prominence. The only thing standing in its…
The 2017 Chevy Bolt is scheduled to become available for purchase before the end of the year Photo: © General Motors Last week, Chevy announced that its new Bolt EV will have an EPA-estimated electric driving range of 238 miles, making it the most affordable electric vehicle in the world today with an all electric…
Nissan Serena e-POWER Nissan’s commitment to electric vehicle and autonomous driving technology will be on full display at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show when the company debuts the all new Serena e-POWER minivan equipped with Nissan’s inventive e-POWER electric drive system. According to Nissan, “The e-POWER system features full electric-motor drive, meaning that the wheels…
The 2020 Mitsubishi SUV lineup Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors has revealed its new Environmental Plan, which lays out actions and goals for the next 30 years. The automaker intends to create a more sustainable society by selling more electric vehicles and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The Environment Plan includes three parts: the Environmental Policy,…
Buick rececntly unveiled the LaCrosse (HEV) in Beijing, along with the Avista concept Photo: © General Motors Since China happens to be one of Buick’s largest markets, it only makes sense that the American luxury automaker decided to debut its new LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. “GM’s leadership in…
One of the biggest problems with electric vehicles is the relative inconvenience of charging a battery while on the go. Really, beyond the availability of charging stations, there is one fundamental problem: it takes quite a while to charge electric car batteries. Even connected to a fast-charging station, it can take a half hour to…
Since 2014, the Kia Soul EV has been adding a whole lot of funk to the relatively stagnant electric vehicle segment. Now, it looks like the 2016 model is continuing this tradition—with a $2,000 price slash. Kia recently revealed a new entry-level version of the uniquely-styled EV, dubbing it the EV-e. This new model has…
GM’s next-gen lithium metal batteries could make EVs lighter, cheaper, and longer-range Photo: Steve Fecht for GM A new partnership could help General Motors produce electric vehicles with far more range than what’s possible with current technology. Coming Soon: Meet the new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV According to the Detroit Free Press,…
GM’s efforts to develop autonomous vehicles just got a big boost in terms of funding General Motors recently announced it will halt production of some underperforming models at five of its North American facilities to shift investments and resources toward its developing electric vehicles and autonomous technologies. What exactly does that investment look like? According to…
Nissan LEAF NISMO Photo: Nissan Combining its innovative electric vehicle technologies and the sporty performance personality of its NISMO vehicles, the debut Nissan LEAF NISMO is driving into Japanese markets at the end of this month. The Nissan LEAF, a world-best seller for the automaker and an all electric vehicle, delivers zero emissions and is…
Photo: Kia When it comes to ranking quality, J.D. Power is regarded as one of the top organizations to trust thanks to its extensive research and reliability over the years. New for this year, J.D. Power conducted the inaugural 2021 Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study, with the Kia Niro EV ranked at the top…
Audi’s next EV will cost less and drive farther Photo: Audi The Audi E-Tron stands as one of the auto industry’s most promising electric vehicles. First introduced in 2019, the E-Tron combined style and electric efficiency in a package that thrilled drivers. Despite its success, critiques of the vehicle all pointed to the need for…
Is Elon Musk meeting with BMW execs to discuss partnership? Photo: Wired Photostream via CC The auto industry news wire has been abuzz the past week with news of a potential BMW-Tesla collaboration. With word the two biggest electric vehicle (EV) titans could be combining their strongest assets, we all believed heaven had intervened and brought forth…
Image: Lexus Lexus recently debuted the LF-Z Electrified concept car, a battery-electric vehicle that showcases the automaker’s plans for its future models. Here’s a look at what the LF-Z has to offer. Enjoy an Electrified Ride: Browse Lexus hybrid vehicles What’s been revealed Image: Lexus As part of the Lexus Electrified plan, the LF-Z Electrified…
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