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Nissan Ariya e-4orce in rocky and snowy environment. Announcements

Nissan is Preparing to Drive an Ariya from Pole to Pole

British adventurers Chris and Julie Ramsey will be driving a modified Nissan Ariya electric SUV from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole - a journey of almost 17,000 miles. The trip will take in some extreme conditions and will be an extreme challenge for the Ariya's electric drivetrain.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Car charging robots lined up in a garageAnnouncements

Will Home Charging Robots Be the Next Big Thing?

Is this the next step in making home charging even more convenient? Stellantis and EFI Automotive showcased a new robotic charger in conjunction with the Ram 1500 Revolution concept truck. It offers completely automated, programmable charging that's more efficient than other inductive solutions.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Close up of someone removing a tire from shelf. Announcements

Goodyear’s Sustainable Tire Could Help Increase Range

Tires are a key component in the overall efficiency of a vehicle, and low rolling resistance can improve an electric car's range. However, conventional tires are still made by combusting a lot of petroleum products, which isn't good for sustainability. Goodyear's new sustainable tire could help.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Woman chargings her Ford Mustang Mach-EAnnouncements

Ford Slashes Prices of Mustang Mach-E

Ford has just announced a production increase, and significant price drops, on its popular Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. The number-three selling EV in America, the Mach-E is has a starting MSRP up to $5,900 cheaper, and interest rates have improved as well.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Audi cars being built in factoryAnnouncements

Audi is Converting All of its Factories to EV Production

Audi has ambitious goals to completely electrify its lineup - and eliminate internal-combustion engines - by 2033. And it plans to do so without building any new factories in any new locations. Learn about its transition to all-electric here.

Laurance Yap3 min read
BMW employee holding batteryAnnouncements

BMW’s Solid-State Battery Partner is Based in Colorado

BMW is an automaker that continues to diversify its interests in alternatives to current lithium-ion battery technology. One example: the company recently deepened its partnership with Solid Power, based in Colorado, and will begin pilot production of solid-state EV batteries in Germany.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Couple in showroom buying a new carAnnouncements

Foreign-Made EVs May Be Eligible for $7,500 Incentive – If You Lease

Leasing an electric vehicle might have just gotten even more attractive. While the new 2023 tax credits favours electric cars made in North America for vehicle purchasers, consumers leasing an EV might be eligible for up to $7,500 – regardless of where the vehicle is made.

Laurance Yap2 min read
2024 ID.7 sedan parked in front of a vibrant pink and blue backgroundAnnouncements

Volkswagen Announces 2024 ID.7 Sedan

Interested in an all-electric sedan with over 400 miles of range and a zero to 60 mph time of around five seconds? The Volkswagen ID.7 is capable of that and more. It can even charge 143 miles in just ten minutes. When can you get one? Read on.

Dave Nichols4 min read
Couple cleaning up debris in driveway, with F-150 parked in garageAnnouncements

2023 F-150 Lightning Gets a Big Price Hike

Ford made big headlines in 2022 when it announced the attractive starting MSRPs for its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup. But huge demand coupled with supply chain challenges mean that the 2023 F-150 Lightning is substantially more expensive. Is it still worth it? Read on to find out.

Laurance Yap4 min read
Inside the Genesis GV60 Electric SUVAnnouncements

Genesis Brings Biometric Recognition to the GV60 Electric SUV

The Genesis GV60 electric SUV, which was introduced in 2022, is getting some interesting enhancements for 2023. The most intriguing? Facial and fingerprint recognition systems that will let you unlock and start the vehicle without the key, or a smartphone app.

Laurance Yap3 min read
2023 Toyota PriusAnnouncements

The All-New 2023 Prius Has a Starting MSRP of $27,450

The all-new 2023 Toyota Prius - which we think may be one of the best looking hybrids ever - will cost almost $3,000 more than the previous-generation model. But you don't just get stylish new looks; its powertrain and technology have been significantly upgraded as well.

Laurance Yap4 min read
Volkswagen ID.4 parked on concreteAnnouncements

Volkswagen’s Software Update Improves the ID.4

Volkswagen has released a significant update to the ID.4 electric SUV. The update improves the charging experience and fixes bugs and performance issues with its touchscreen infotainment system. It's an example of how electric cars can get better over time.

Laurance Yap3 min read
Closeup hand giving a car key and money for car leaseAnnouncements

Some EVs Might Get a Bigger Tax Credit Until March

A new electric car may have gotten more affordable at the beginning of 2023. Thanks to a delay in the government's regulations around battery components and minerals, EVs that would qualify for $3,750 in credits may be eligible for $7,500 until March.

Laurance Yap2 min read
inside a bmw hydrogen X5 being built on the assembly lineAnnouncements

BMW is Now Building Hydrogen X5s

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are currently a niche technology, but offer numerous advantages compared to battery-electric vehicles. They refuel quickly, allow for longer range, and still generate no carbon emissions. BMW has long believed in hydrogen, and has started building hydrogen fuel-cell X5s.

Laurance Yap3 min read
white honda prologue evAnnouncements

Honda's Prologue EV Slated to Hit Showrooms in 2024

Honda's Prologue EV will be the first all-electric Honda built in partnership with General Motors. We can guarantee it will be the first in a long line of new models designed in partnership with American auto giant General Motors including electric versions of the Civic, Accord and CR-V to follow.

Dave Nichols2 min read
electric car battery being constructed in a manufacturing facilityAnnouncements

LG Chem is Building the Largest Battery Factory in the U.S.

Korean technology giant LG's chemical division is building a brand-new, $3-billion battery manufacturing facility in Tennessee. It will have the capacity to produce batteries for up to 1.2 million EVs annually, and will employ over 850 people.

Laurance Yap2 min read
A Mazda SUV parked next to a lake surrounded by green forestAnnouncements

Mazda Accelerates Its Electrification Plans

Mazda, the sportiest of the Japanese car brands, has significantly accelerated its plans to electrify its lineup. By 2030, every model in the Mazda portfolio will be electrified, with a mix of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric technologies. The CX-70 and CX-90 plug-in SUVs are due in 2023.

Laurance Yap3 min read