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Announcements800-volt electrical systems will let new electric vehicles charge faster than ever before, and make EVs a convenient choice for even more drivers. In this blog, we explain what's interesting about this technology – and what vehicles and charging networks have them now.
AnnouncementsIf you’ve been wondering what the watershed moment for electric vehicles was going to be, wonder no more: on December 8, 2021, Ford closed its online reservation system for the upcoming 2022 F-150 Lightning pickup truck after receiving over 200,000 deposits.
Industry UpdatesThe last decade has seen more transformation in the technology driving our automobiles than the previous century. How will the shift towards electrification change the car business? Read on to find out.
EventsExtreme E is a new off-road racing series that features electric-powered off-road rally cars with events streamed live online for a global audience. This event was played out around the world in 2021 in remote locations including Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Greenland, Brazil, and Argentina.
TrendsFord Motor Company is setting its sights on becoming the largest U.S. manufacturer of electric vehicles. To achieve this target, Ford's CEO Jim Farley has announced their plan to double the production capacity of its all-electric vehicle lines in just two years.
Industry UpdatesAll-electric truck manufacturer Rivian has become the third most valuable automobile company in the world right behind Toyota and Tesla. Why? It's attracted major funding, and launched an impressive new electric pickup truck.
Industry UpdatesRight now, all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars rely on lithium-ion battery packs, which have technical limits. Solid-state batteries may be the "next big thing" in electric car technology. Here's what you need to know.
AnnouncementsInitial reports suggested the new manufacturing center would be making batteries, but that’s not quite true: the first Tesla-branded manufacturing facility will be producing equipment that will subsequently be used in the company’s existing “gigafactories” around the world.
AnnouncementsGMC sold out of its all-electric mega-wagon Hummer EVs in just ten minutes. The company opened reservations for its new zero emission Godzilla-sized SUV on October 20 as part of the vehicle’s global debut and several thousand buyers were put on the waiting list.
AnnouncementsIn California, participating auto dealers are part of the California Clean Fuel Reward program - a statewide electric vehicle time-of-sale (or lease) incentive program funded through the California Air Resource Board’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Here's what you need to know.
AnnouncementsOregon's Cultural Trust unveiled a new license plate design on October 1, 2021 that showcases and celebrates Oregon heritage and culture. Join us in celebrating the new "Celebrate Oregon!" license plate and physical, full-scale murals now viewable in the state's airports and Portland Art Museum.
AnnouncementsFord Motor Company recently revealed that it will double the production numbers of its awesome new F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck. The company is betting big on electric.
AnnouncementsOne of the things that people are concerned about is EV range. Well, that’s about to change, as there is a lot going on with battery pack design. In fact, new technology is on the way that could deliver batteries that can take you 500 miles or more on a charge.
AnnouncementsA company called Solid Power out of Colorado is introducing a whole new breed of solid state electric car batteries that promise lower cost, longer range and safer electric vehicles.
AnnouncementsMercedes-Benz has unveiled a comprehensive plan which includes spending 40 billion Euro to significantly accelerate research and development into electric vehicles. At the same time, it will reduces its investment in combustion engines by 80 percent by 2026.
AnnouncementsThe battle for EV truck supremacy is heating up with GMC announcing the development of a new, full size, all-electric pickup truck following the wake of its mighty Hummer EV.
TrendsFord Motor Company and BMW are investing $130 million in solid-state battery startup company Solid Power in a push to reduce the cost and increase the range of future electric vehicles.
AnnouncementsGoogle Maps recently released info on an app that will highlight environmentally friendly directions to where you want to go. Now you can easily find the least polluting route to your next driving destination.