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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer survives for another generation with electrified powertrains

Remember that odd duckling known as the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer? The tall, utilitarian hatchback? Yeah, that one. Well, a new generation just arrived and it still looks quirky, only this time you get it with BMW’s massive new grille and a host of electrified powertrain options. You’ll be able to choose everything from…

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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV teased again with a trip down memory lane

Mitsubishi is well-known for its AWD expertise and as an early player in electrification. It’s no surprise that when it came time to do another teaser for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the company decided to take a trip down memory lane. Through a video posted on YouTube, Mitsubishi emphasized its motor sports heritage, particularly…

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Rolls-Royce’s first EV is due out this decade

Rolls-Royce has announced that it will launch its first battery-electric vehicle sometime between 2020 and 2030. However, the company will only do so when it deems the time is right because it wants to make sure that the vehicle will fulfill the brand ethos. Additionally, Rolls-Royce also wants to make sure that its first EV…

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General Motors to open new battery facility to support EV lineup

General Motors has announced that it will expand its battery technology development operations with a new facility. Called the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, this new site will help the company accelerate the development and commercialization of battery-electric vehicles while making them more affordable. The new plant will be located in Warren, Michigan on the…

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General Motors partners with Wolfspeed for EV components

General Motors has announced that it has partnered with Wolfspeed to secure its supply of silicon carbide power devices for its future battery-electric vehicle lineup. Wolfspeed’s components will be used by GM to develop more efficient propulsion systems for its EVs. These parts will be used specifically for the integrated power electronics for the Ultium…

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2021 Rebelle Rally has a lot of electrified vehicles in the field

The 2021 Rebelle Rally is shaping up to be a big year thanks to several electrified vehicles entering the event. This eight-day women’s off-road competition covers over 1,000 miles across the states of Nevada and California and is one of the longest and toughest rally raid events of the year in the U.S. In addition…

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Ford Mustang Mach-E breezes through Michigan State Police tests

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has aced the testing regimen of the Michigan State Police. Ford entered its all-electric crossover for consideration to explore the possibility of building purpose-built battery-electric vehicles for use by law enforcement as part of a larger $30 billion investment in electrification by 2025. A Mach-E donning police decals were submitted to…

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2022 Hyundai Tucson PHEV priced for maximum bang for your buck

Pricing for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson PHEV has finally been announced and it’s been positioned to give you nearly everything for not much money. Available in two flavors, the base SEL starts at $35,975. Essentially a mid-grade model, this gets you nearly all of the driver assistance and collision prevention features, heated front seats, dual-zone…

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Polestar to go public on the New York Stock Exchange teases two other models

Polestar announced that it will be going public and listed on the Nasdaq via a business agreement formed with The Gores Group and Guggenheim Capital, LLC. This will form Polestar Automotive Holding UK Limited and will be worth approximately $20 billion. Current Polestar equity holders will hold 94 percent ownership in the brand and roll…

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