Pamela Fletcher General Motors recently promoted three executives as part of its ambitious electric-vehicle development efforts. Starting Oct. 1, Pamela Fletcher will be GM’s vice president of innovation. In this newly created role, she will report directly to CEO Mary Barra. Fletcher has been serving as GM’s vice president of global electric vehicle programs. She…
Though electric vehicle (EV) sales are gradually increasing, EVs still face a few major hurdles when it comes to mainstream adoption. Besides needing cleaner battery production methods, the industry will also require a pricey infrastructure overhaul. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. estimates that this infrastructure will cost $6 trillion. This amount comprises 7.5-8 percent of the…
China’s using its EV blueprint to promote hydrogen cars https://t.co/7PC1pj0T1T pic.twitter.com/nStsU3ygrT — ilwareed Online (@ilwareed) January 29, 2019 Electric vehicle (EV) sales have been thriving on a global level. Particularly in China, thanks to its subsidies and policies that incentivize the adoption of eco-friendly vehicles. In 2018 alone, this country sold more than 1 million battery-powered EVs,…
Working on the wBMS Photo: General Motors General Motors has announced that it will offer the industry’s first wireless battery management system for electric vehicles. Developed with Analog Devices, the wBMS will allow EVs to not only share the same battery components but also have improved performance. A Powerful Electric Model: A look at the…
Ford Motor Company’s announced investment of $4.5 billion into the proliferation of electrified vehicle offerings, anticipated to cover no fewer than 13 vehicles, might have some believing that the automaker would start rolling out EVs left and right. However, sources indicate that Ford’s path to fully-electric vehicles will be lined with numerous hybrid and plug-in…
Pictured: The BMW i3, which could be joined by a hydrogen-powered BMW i5 soon Having successfully conquered the electric vehicle (EV) market with the award-winning i3 and game-changing i8 supercar, BMW might be turning its focus to another form of fuel for the next entry in its i-series. Comments by Autocar have sparked speculation that…
2017 Nissan LEAF If you’re ready to embrace a greener driving style but don’t want to break the bank, consider a used electric vehicle like the 2017 Nissan LEAF. The popular model recently earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Best Used Hybrids and Electric Cars Under $20,000 list. Learn More: The benefits of…
With each passing week, more automakers are introducing new electric vehicles to their future lineups. Despite this rapid electric adoption, only about 1% of the global market has gone fully electric. This statistic would suggest that people are not buying new electric vehicles, and this is indeed the case. Instead, motorists are leasing electric models. Nearly 80%…
Photo: Mazda Late in 2019, Mazda unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, the Mazda MX-30. This brand-new EV boasts a 35.5-kilowatt-hour battery pack that delivers 130 miles of range. Although that seems modest in comparison to some competitors, who offer over 200 miles of range, Mazda doesn’t follow the belief that bigger is better. Here’s…
Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced the second generation of its hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle, the Mirai, and boy does it look good. Formerly a sedan that resembled a longer version of the Prius, the new Mirai is more like a coupe — it even has rear-wheel drive as opposed to the current model’s front-wheel-drive configuration….
BMW 330e plug-in hybrid You have to give BMW credit. The brand has played a major role in taking electric vehicles from kind of boring to tons of fun. If you had asked us years ago, none of us would have thought that a stylish and sporty electric car like the BMW i8 would even exist, let alone…
Bolt EV owners enjoy saving money on service Photo: Chevrolet If you believe that electric vehicles cost significantly less to maintain than their gas-powered counterparts, you now have some new research to back your position. Consumer Reports has just confirmed that EV owners pay half as much on service and repair during their vehicle’s lifespan….
Photo: NGerda The trend of green vehicles definitely seems to be thriving across the nation, as more manufacturers tweak or introduce electric models. Add to that the fact that rebates at the national and state level are becoming more available, and it’s not surprising that more Americans are opting for electric vehicles over traditional gas-fueled…
Mitsubishi Drivers Greg Tracy and Hiroshi Masuoka at 2014 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Mitsubishi raced to an impressive 1-2 finish in the Electric Vehicle division of the 2014 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Greg Tracy and his Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution III Six-time PPIHC motorcycle champion Greg Tracy and two-time Dakar Rally winner Hiroshi Masuoka…
Nissan e-NV200 global production has officially begun in Barcelona. Drivers would be hard-pressed to describe the electric vehicle landscape without mentioning Nissan, due to the tremendous success of the all-electric Nissan LEAF. The Japanese automaker is continuing its play for market share with the all-new e-NV200. Nissan e-NV200 global production has just begun in Barcelona,…
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