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The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV has made its official debut and with it is Mercedes-AMG’s first all-electric crossover. My colleague, Craig Cole, covers the details on the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV in a separate post, while this one will focus on the standard Mercedes-Benz model. Following in the footsteps of the rest of Mercedes-Benz’s lineup, there aren’t […]

Mercedes-AMG just unveiled its first all-electric performance utility vehicle, the 2024 AMG EQE SUV. With two six-phase electric motors onboard, this luxury machine cranks out a thundering 617 horsepower, or 677 bone-crushing ponies when fitted with the AMG Dynamic Plus Package and boost mode is activated. How’s that for high performance? When it comes to […]

Just like internal-combustion engines, electric motors generate heat while running – a lot more than you might expect. Dissipating this thermal energy is critical to the performance and longevity of EVs, which is why GKN Automotive is developing oil-cooled motors that deliver the same output as larger units, but in a smaller, lighter, more-affordable package. […]

At the Paris Motor Show on Monday, Jeep unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, the new Avenger. Designed specifically for the European market, this subcompact SUV promises efficiency and capability in a stylish package. The first of an entire range of all-electric Jeeps, the new Avenger features a 400-volt powertrain that was developed by Emotors, […]

In addition to debuting the first version of the new Avenger electric Jeep in Paris, the company also debuted a concept version of the four-wheel drive version. “Wait,” you ask, “the Avenger isn’t four-wheel drive?” The Avenger, a subcompact SUV that won’t come to the United States, has a base model that is front-drive only. […]

Hordes of new electric vehicles are set to arrive in the next few years, everything from commuter-friendly small cars to full-size trucks to versatile crossovers. But what often gets lost in the shuffle are battery-powered commercial vehicles. Arguably, these hardworking machines, like the Ford E-Transit and Blue Arc delivery van, are even more important than […]

The design of Polestar’s first SUV was unveiled earlier this year in June and now the automaker has revealed more details on its upcoming new model. It’s the first car that will feature an all-new electric technology base that was developed by and shared with Volvo, and the Polestar 3 will also be the automaker’s […]

EPA-rated ranges on electric vehicles can vary based on a number of scenarios. Heck, some will even argue that the test isn’t an accurate representation of real-world mileage. But one thing we know for sure is that more range is always appreciated, and that’s what Porsche is delivering for 2023 with its Taycan. Porsche credits […]

Today, Honda announced a $700-million investment to re-tool its existing automotive and powertrain plants to produce EVs in the state of Ohio. In addition, the Japanese automaker and LG Energy Solution have committed $3.5 billion to build a joint venture battery plant in Fayette County, Ohio. Combined, these major investments will form a new EV […]

The EV revolution is simmering away, but it’s not just passenger cars and pickup trucks that are going electric – commercial vehicles are getting amped up, too. Giving companies a cleaner, safer and all-around better alternative to traditional offerings, the Blue Arc delivery vehicle is a commercial-grade, all-electric walk-in van that will be offered in […]