Craig Cole

Aside from relishing wintertime sports and appreciating life’s cozier things, Norwegians also love electric vehicles. In fact, last year, EVs reportedly accounted for more than 82% of new vehicle registrations in the Nordic nation, a staggering figure compared to other global markets. Bringing a bit of American flair to the country’s roadways, Ford is now […]

Remember that big EV charging network that was announced last July, the one seven global automakers are partnering to build? Yeah, well the operation finally has a name, and it’s called Ionna. Announced last Friday, this intriguing new charging network has been blessed with ever-important regulatory approval. Accordingly, Ionna can officially begin operations. The goal […]

What if your electric vehicle’s lithium-ion battery were better in every way, if it offered significantly more range, charged much faster and lasted years longer before losing capacity? This sounds too good to be true, but The Coretec Group, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company is developing technology that checks all those boxes and more. It’s […]

To keep things interesting, Ford is offering a new Bronze Appearance Package on the Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUV. We got our first in-person look at this visually arresting options group here at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show. Everyone’s favorite alloy of copper and tin has traditionally been used to make things like cannons, but it’s […]

Kia is amping up its Carnival minivan for 2025, adding a fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain to the lineup. The South Korean automaker unveiled this refreshed family hauler on Thursday at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show. The new electrified drivetrain is by no means earth-shattering, but it should still help motorists save a lot of fuel. This […]

It’s no secret that EVs are heavy, in fact, they can weigh 25 to 50% more than comparable combustion-powered vehicles. This added bulk doesn’t just pose a risk to other motorists and pedestrians, but roadway safety equipment may not be up to snuff. Last October, researchers at the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility at the University […]

Audi is going green. The German luxury automaker’s third manufacturing plant has just begun net carbon-neutral vehicle production. Announced on Wednesday, the Audi factory in Ingolstadt achieved this important milestone back on Jan. 1, 2024. This facility follows in the tire tracks of the firm’s Brussels, Belgium and Győr, Hungary plants that have been doing […]

The all-electric Mini Aceman is set to debut this April. Ahead of its official unveiling, the automaker announced on Tuesday that the pint-size EV has completed testing and validation under scorching desert conditions. The Aceman is a crossover that’s designed to meld the attributes of the iconic Mini Cooper with those of the larger, higher-riding […]

Earlier this month, there was some confusion about whether the Volkswagen ID.4 all-electric SUV was eligible for federal EV tax credits. The Chattanooga, Tennessee-built family-hauler should have been a shoo-in for these generous discounts but unexpectedly disappeared from the official vehicle list on FuelEconomy.gov. Fortunately, there’s been an update. Last week, Volkswagen confirmed that, yes, […]

Making life much easier for its customers, on Wednesday, Volkswagen announced that it’s bringing super convenient plug-and-charge functionality to the 2023 ID.4 SUV early this year. This feature is a game-changer for EVs. Not having to fumble with a credit card or worry about whether you’re logged into the appropriate smartphone app greatly enhances the […]