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scalar performance electric car parked on a race trackAnnouncements

Scalar Performance’s Electric Race Car Ready to Rock in 2023

Canadian company Scalar Performance has introduced a new, all-electric race car targeted at amateur racers. Scheduled to hit tracks across America in 2023, it is based on the well-loved Toyota GR86/Subaru BRZ, but with a powerful electric motor and 65-kWh battery.

Laurance Yap3 min read
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FedEx Takes Delivery of First 150 EV Vans

FedEx has taken delivery of 150 new BrightDrop Zero 600 electric delivery vans – spearheading the transition of its entire fleet of pickup and delivery vehicles to full-electric operation. The new vans have a 250-mile range, 300 horsepower, and all-wheel drive.

Laurance Yap3 min read
Honda Prologue EVAnnouncements

An Early Look at Honda's Production-Ready Prologue EV SUV

The all-electric Honda Prologue SUV is similar in size to the gasoline-powered Passport and will sit above the CR-V in the company's rapidly expanding SUV line-up. It is built on shared technology with General Motors and arrives on U.S. roads in early 2024.

Laurance Yap3 min read
Silver Gran Turismo Electric MaseratiAnnouncements

First All-Electric Maserati: 760-hp GranTurismo

The new Maserati GranTurismo is the latest in a long line of elegant high-performance four-seat coupes designed for grand touring. The difference? This one is available with a powerful electric drivetrain.

Laurance Yap3 min read
electric vehicle being built in manufacturing facilityAnnouncements

Volkswagen Now Building Electric SUVs in America

Volkswagen has started building the all-electric ID.4 SUV at its factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee – the first all-electric Volkswagen to be assembled in the United States. The factory will produce up to 7,000 electric vehicles a month.

Laurance Yap2 min read
electric vehicles parked using charging stations outside of an Ikea storeAnnouncements

Ikea Partners with Electrify America

Ikea has announced a collaboration with Electrify America to bring ultra-fast charging stations to over 25 locations in the U.S., which will quadruple the number of electric car charges at Ikea locations available at U.S. locations for customers.

Laurance Yap2 min read
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Toyota Expands North Carolina Battery Factory

Toyota announced an additional investment of $2.5 billion in its North American battery factory, adding additional capacity to support electric vehicle battery production for North America.

Laurance Yap1 min read
white hydrogen vehicle driving on scenic roadAnnouncements

BMW is Building Hydrogen Fuel Cells In-House

BMW is now building fuel cell systems which will be used in a small series of BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles. They will enter service around the world by the end of 2022 for testing and demonstration purposes. Read this article to learn more.

Laurance Yap3 min read
Mercedes Benz EQS with wind turbine farm in backgroundAnnouncements

Mercedes-Benz Starts Production of EQS SUV in Alabama

Mercedes-Benz has begun building the all-new, all-electric EQS SUV at its factory in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The large EV will be built exclusively in America and exported worldwide.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Dramatic Shot of a Red CorvetteAnnouncements

Would You Buy an Electric Corvette?

The Chevrolet Corvette, one of America's iconic sports cars, has always been closely associated with powerful V-8 engines. But the brand recently previewed a Corvette with an electric twist - and all-wheel drive. Read on to find out more.

Dave Nichols3 min read
ev driving over bridgeAnnouncements

Hot-Rod Prototype Battery Doubles Range

A retrofit battery with improved chemistry and performance was recently fitted to a prototype Tesla, doubling its range to over 750 miles. It's a great sign of exciting things to come in the electric vehicle space – and that in the future, there will be ways to enhance and extend the life of EVs.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Renault Hydrogen EV color overlayAnnouncements

Renault Reveals Electric-Hydrogen Hybrid Car

Renault's new hydrogen electric vehicle comes in the form of the 2024 Scenic Vision estimated to have a 497-mile range and take just five minutes to fill.

Kevin Jennings2 min read
Firefighter in front of a red fire truckAnnouncements

First EV Fire Truck

The all new Rosenbauer RTX fire truck is debuting in Los Angeles as America's first electric fire truck. Could it also be America’s first electric family RV? Let’s find out.

Dave Nichols2 min read
Two vehicles in white outlines with green backgroundAnnouncements

Scout Announces EV Pickup and SUV

The Volkswagen group will be re-launching the Scout brand, which was last sold by International Harvester. The first two vehicles from the brand will be an adventure-focused pickup and a spacious SUV.

Dave Nichols3 min read
Group of workers in conversation circle around whiteboard in officeAnnouncements

Another New Battery Factory Coming to America

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CATL), a Chinese battery supplier, is looking to establish a $5 billion battery plant in North America. The size of the investment would make it one of the biggest battery plants in the region.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Major highway with many cars and battery charge icons over themAnnouncements

Honda Has Big Electric Plans

Honda is preparing to make a major shift to electric, by introducing 30 new models globally by 2030. The first new all-electric models are due in 2024, in the core SUV market segments, with many more vehicles to follow.

Laurance Yap3 min read
Lit Up Electric Charging StationsAnnouncements

Electrify America is Helping to Fuel EV Adoption

Electrify America offers one of the country’s fastest charging networks, with 700 charging stations and more than 3,000 individual chargers. The charging station network is expanding by adding more charging stations and working with manufacturers to make charging stations affordable and local.

Kevin Jennings3 min read
ev boat on lakeAnnouncements

Electric Boats by General Motors

GM is investing big in electric vehicles, including electric boats. Using their technology for watercraft is aimed at boosting boat performance, reducing pollution and lowering operating costs of the vehicle including fuel and maintenance. Learn more about electric boats here on GreenCars.com

Dave Nichols2 min read