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GM working with dealerships to roll out 40,000 community-based chargers
The folks at General Motors are working to roll out some more EV charging stations around the country, and the focus this time is on level 2 EVSEs. While those don’t make sense for road trips, a solid level 2 infrastructure within a community can satisfy most charging needs. The key is knowing where to […]
Hertz commits to purchasing 100,000 Tesla Model 3 EVs, build out EV infrastructure
What used to be a sign of an unhealthy automaker is now potentially a good sign of growth because Hertz has said they have purchased 100,000 electric vehicles from Tesla. Bloomberg is reporting that the purchase will total $4.2 billion for Tesla and be the largest EV purchase in history. Renters will have access to […]
Pininfarina gives a deep dive on the Foxtron Model E
Taiwanese chipmaker and software company Foxconn revealed three in-house-built battery-electric vehicles this week. All of them are underpinned by its open platform specifically developed for this type of application and will be branded as Foxtron. One of the vehicles, the Foxtron Model E, is a full-size luxury sedan designed by the legendary coachbuilder Pininfarina. The […]
Stellantis and Samsung SDI form a joint venture for North American battery production
In just a week Stellantis has announced a second joint venture for lithium-ion battery production in North America. The latest memorandum of understanding is with Samsung SDI, which is specifically for the production of battery cells and modules. This will add another gigafactory to a whole network that Stellantis plans to build with its partners. […]
Volkswagen ID.4 gets Guinness World Record for the longest continuous journey by an EV
The Volkswagen ID.4 is now a recipient of the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous journey by a nonsolar battery-electric vehicle in a single country. Behind the wheel was experienced long-distance driver Rainer Zietlow and photographer Derek Collins. The pair initially departed from Volkswagen of America’s headquarters in Herndon, Virginia on a mission to […]
Polestar 2 owners get two years of free charging from Electrify America
Good news for Polestar 2 owners! You now have two years of free charging at Electrify America. Those who just ordered their car will benefit from the perk, too, once they take delivery of their vehicle. Existing owners will get an enrollment code or get them from the Polestar Space where they purchased their car. […]
2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid is officially the most efficient hybrid truck on the market
The 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid’s EPA fuel economy estimates have been announced and it is now the most efficient hybrid pickup on the market. According to the EPA, the compact truck is good for 42/33/37 mpg city/highway/combined, which puts it on par with many compact crossovers. With its 13.8-gallon fuel tank, the Maverick Hybrid is […]
Electrified vehicles dominated the podium at the 2021 Rebelle Rally
The 2021 Rebelle Rally was packed with electrified vehicles with plug-in hybrids and battery-electric models competing in both the 4×4 and X-Cross classes. This year’s biggest highlight is that these vehicles dominated the podium. Jeep, a longtime participant and sponsor of the Rebelle Rally, dominated the field with the Wrangler 4xe taking first and second […]
US-spec 2023 Kia Sportage teased ahead of next week’s reveal
We’ve already seen the global-spec 2023 Kia Sportage multiple times but now we’re about to see the iteration destined for the U.S. market. The single teaser photo shows the compact crossover hiding in the shadows with only its daytime running lights illuminated. That’s all you need to see because you’re not mistaking that light pattern […]
