The new Nissan Leaf is a shining star – make that five stars. The zero-emission, 100% electric vehicle, which boasts Nissan’s cutting-edge autonomous ProPILOT technology, has been awarded a five-star rating for safety from the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP). Learn More: When and how to replace windshield wipers Out of a possible score…
A team of Stanford chemists has developed a way to convert seawater, which makes up about 97 percent of water on Earth, into hydrogen, which could one day be used to power everything from cars to buildings. https://t.co/cMwBG6BOoA — Stanford University (@Stanford) March 25, 2019 Hybrid and pure-electric vehicles aren’t the only eco-friendly options that…
Photo: ant2506 Edinburgh is emphasizing electric. The city just announced that the local Transport and Environment Committee has approved plans to bolster its electric vehicle charging network. Details on the expansion The network will consist of 66 on-street charging points that span 14 hubs. This development falls under the city’s larger goal established last October,…
Photo: Kia Motors Since its debut in late 2018, the Kia Niro EV has been praised for being an electric vehicle with style, without being pretentious like some luxury offerings. It simply serves its purpose of being eco-friendly and cost-efficient, providing cargo room and convenient amenities for those long journeys ahead. As such, Popular Mechanics…
Contrary to popular belief, electric vehicles don’t have to look boxy and awkward. At least not when you have the 2017 BMW i8 out on the road. Ever since it was first introduced in 2014, the i8 has revolutionized the way that drivers view electric vehicles. In its ongoing mission to always move forward, BMW…
Despite what it may look like with the federal government designating 55 interstate highways as “alternative fuel corridors,” most of the creation of electric vehicle infrastructure has been firmly in the hands of the states—for example, those corridors are being set up in collaboration with 28 state governments. Many of the more innovative states are…
Meet GM’s latest eBikes Photo: GM General Motors has been very vocal about its future electric car initiatives. However, these aren’t the only electric vehicles that GM is in the process of developing. Earlier this month, GM shared more details about its ARĪV eBike brand. An Active Way to Enjoy Nature: Explore the great outdoors…
Opel Ampera-e Chevrolet confirmed last month that it planned to change the way America looks at electric vehicles with the 2017 Bolt, which will carry the low price tag of $30,000 after federal tax incentives and offer a 200-mile all-electric range. Also New from Chevrolet: 2016 Trax Midnight Edition revealed Now, General Motors is having…
Ford Motor Company dealers in the United Kingdom are now looking for 1,000 technicians with software, electronic, and electrical skills to meet demand brought about by the planned addition of several electric and hybrid electric vehicles to the brand’s lineup over the next few years. In particular, these dealers are looking for trained technicians, mechanics…
Ford CEO Mark Fields has confirmed that the automaker is in development of an electric vehicle that will contend with the likes of the Chevrolet Bolt and Tesla Model 3. According to Automotive News, Fields said that Ford plans to be “among the leaders or in a leadership position” when it comes to delivering a…
You can buy a brand-new LEAF in Rotterdam for less than $10,000 USD Are you among those who would like to make the switch to an electric vehicle but just can’t quite afford the pricier up-front cost? After taking into account potential federal tax savings, a new Nissan LEAF will cost you around $21,510 in…
The Himalayan country of Bhutan and Nissan, manufacturer of the LEAF EV, are teaming up to help make the world leader in “Gross National Happiness” the world’s leader in electric vehicle population. Back in February, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn met in Thimphu to announce an initiative that will enable…
When Toyota designed the all-new 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV, the Japanese automaker made sure that everyone would know its drivers were behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. The sleeker front fascia features an EV badge, and there is chrome “ELECTRIC” accent badging throughout the exterior of the athletic compact crossover. 2014 Rav4 Wheel 2014…
Of the newest fuel sources in vehicle manufacturing, two of the largest for passenger vehicles have been battery electric power and hydrogen fuel cells. While battery electric vehicles have largely been more successful than their hydrogen counterparts, that doesn’t mean that hydrogen vehicles aren’t still in the works. One large reminder that hydrogen isn’t gone…
One of the barriers that keeps a lot of drivers from making the switch to fully electric vehicles is the fear of not having enough power for a long-distance trip. Nissan wants to make EV adoption a reality, so it is opening several charging corridors on high-trafficked routes to put drivers at ease. This month,…
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