Chad Kirchner

Since the UAW strike disrupted most of the fall, Ram Trucks decided to drop its 2025 lineup of pickup trucks now instead of at the LA Auto Show. There are some key differences going into the 2025 model year — mainly that the Hemi V8 is gone — but we don’t cover that here. What […]

We’ve covered many times on this site that Tesla’s Supercharger network is only available to Tesla vehicles. For right now, that’s still mostly the case. But as non-Tesla carmakers switch to the Tesla NACS connector type, that’ll change. But, if you’ve paid attention, you’ll know we’re at least a year away at the time of […]

The first Korean automaker has pledged its support to NACS. Hyundai’s electric lineup will debut on vehicles starting in the fourth quarter of 2024. This change will allow Hyundai owners to access the 12,000+ Supercharger network that Tesla owners have enjoyed for years. This will double the size of fast charging networks available to Hyundai […]

Harbinger Motors, a Southern California-based automotive manufacturer, has secured $60 million in a Series A funding round, the company announced on Wednesday. The round was led by Ridgeline and THOR Industries, with participation from a range of investors, both new and returning. Investment details The funding round saw a notable influx of capital from various […]

When we talk about installing a level 2 EVSE at home when you buy a new EV, we’re often faced with pushback that it’ll be expensive for a panel upgrade to make it all work. In some cases, that’s very true. We’ve seen people pay over $5,000 for the required wiring at home to install […]

Toyota has announced the return of the Land Cruiser to the U.S. market for the 2024 model year. This reintroduction marks a significant development for the brand, as the new model aims to combine the vehicle’s traditional off-road capabilities with contemporary design and technology. A return to roots The 2024 Land Cruiser is built on the […]

One of the coolest features of the 2021 and newer Ford F-150 (and F-150 Lightning), in addition to the hybrid added to the lineup, is the onboard power generator. Ford calls it Pro Power Onboard, and it can produce up to 7.2 kW of electricity if it’s equipped to the hybrid version of the truck. […]

Seven automakers are creating a joint venture and work together to build out a new EV charging network across North America. Finally it appears that automakers have decided that just relying on what is already out there isn’t going to work, and are taking matters into their own collective hands. BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, […]

Today, GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra announced that there will be a next-generation Bolt. One of the most affordable EVs currently on sale will survive into the next generation. This is surprising because GM had previously announced that it was going to kill the Bolt EV and EUV in favor for Ultium-based models set […]

The first Japanese-based automaker has announced that it too will be adopting the NACS charging connector on future EVs starting in 2025. Nissan is the first of the Japanese automakers to announce switching to the Tesla connector and letting its vehicles access Tesla’s Supercharger network. Adapters will be available starting next year for current CCS-enabled […]