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If you’re looking to get your hands on a new electric vehicle, there’s some great news coming out of Dearborn. To meet customer demand, on Monday, Ford announced it’s increasing production of the popular and generally excellent Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUV, but that’s not all. The Blue Oval is also reducing the price of this […]

After more than 20 years Ford is going racing again… Formula 1 racing, that is. On Friday, the Dearborn-based automaker announced it’s partnering with Red Bull Powertrains to develop a “next-gen hybrid power unit.” A long-term deal, this strategic partnership will supply powertrains to the Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri teams starting in […]

Mercedes-Benz is developing a new version of its all-electric eSprinter. The battery-powered van is set to officially debut early next year, but in the lead up to this unveiling, the German automaker announced on Wednesday that it subjected a prototype eSprinter to a demanding real-world range test, driving from Stuttgart to Munich and back again. […]

On Tuesday, Mercedes-Benz announced significant updates to its GLE utility vehicle. For the 2024 model year, enhancements have been made to this SUV’s capability, exterior design and interior, but the biggest news is the introduction of the new GLE 400e 4Matic, which is a plug-in hybrid. SEE ALSO: GM secures domestic lithium for 1 million […]

Lithium. We’re going to need a whole bunch of this stuff in the coming years if vehicle electrification takes off the way automakers are planning. To secure its access to this critical material, on Tuesday, GM announced it’s working with Lithium Americas to develop Nevada’s Thacker Pass mine, supposedly the largest source of lithium yet […]

The Polestar 5 is set to unleash the power of long-range Lidar technology as Polestar and Luminar expand their collaboration. Their existing partnership has resulted in the Polestar 3 being outfitted with Luminar’s cutting-edge Lidar technology, and configurations with this innovative technology are now able to be ordered. This four-door GT is expected to launch […]

What’s better than a canyon? That’s right, the Grand Canyon. How could you settle for a run-of-the-mill tour when you could instead go on a grand tour? Why drive a standard Highlander when Toyota is set to introduce the new Grand Highlander? Ahead of this upsized SUV’s unveiling on Feb. 8 in conjunction with the […]

On Wednesday, Nissan unveiled a physical version of its all-electric Max-Out concept vehicle that debuted in virtual form back in November of 2021 when the automaker’s Nissan Ambition 2030 plan was announced. The adventurous looking design study will be on display in all its glory at the company’s monthlong Nissan Futures showcase at its global […]

Battery packs are the biggest, heaviest and most expensive component in an electric vehicle. For many reasons, if one of these energy reservoirs gets struck or impacted while driving, it’s critical to know where and how severe the damage is. Helping with this, supplier company Continental has developed a new battery impact detection sensor that’s […]

Recently, we sat down for an interview with Amperage Capital CEO, Farrukh Malik, who is trying to address the EV charging needs of 44-million Americans who live in apartments. If you live in an apartment in the U.S. and have considered purchasing an electrified vehicle, it’s very likely the lack of home charging has deterred […]