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Ford joins First Movers Coalition to push for zero-emissions technologies
Ford announced it has joined the First Movers Coalition, a global movement to use purchasing power and the supply chain to support early market innovations for clean energy technologies. The Blue Oval currently has the largest production footprint in the United States where it employs more hourly workers than any other auto manufacturer. Ford has […]
Nissan Ariya will drive from the North to the South Pole in an epic expedition
Nissan has announced a partnership with British adventurer Chris Ramsey for an adventure from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. Ramsey will be behind the wheel of the Japanese automaker’s latest battery-electric vehicle, the Nissan Ariya. The trip will cover 27,000 kilometers or 16,777 miles crossing several regions and continents. This will also […]
Volvo and Polestar won’t have dedicated BEV platforms until 2023
Volvo Car Group, which consists of Volvo and Polestar, is among the most vocal proponents of battery-electric vehicles. Both brands will be ahead of the curve because they’re already creating partnerships and investing heavily in electrification. Polestar in particular is now fully electric since the Polestar 1, its limited-edition 619-hp plug-in hybrid coupe, ended production […]
Polestar invests in battery company StoreDot
Polestar has announced its first financial investment in another company. As part of its push for widespread adoption of electrified mobility, the Swedish brand has become a shareholder in StoreDot, a pioneering company in the development of silicon-dominant batteries for battery-electric vehicles. Based in Israel, StoreDot aims to introduce a pack for BEVs that can […]
2023 Honda CR-V teasers bare nearly everything minus the official debut date
The 2023 Honda CR-V has officially been teased and like before, the exterior styling is evolutionary. Many cues from the current car have made it through with little tweaks based on the four teaser photos. You still get the same Honda corporate face with the headlights and grille connected. The L-shaped taillights remain but they […]
Nissan Sakura EV and Mitsubishi eK X EV are pint-sized, family-friendly Kei cars
Nissan and Mitsubishi are developing tiny battery-electric vehicles for their home market of Japan and the first fruits of that have officially been revealed. The Nissan Sakura EV and Mitsubishi eK X EV are the first two models from this collaboration. Both vehicles are highly affordable and promise to be great for daily driving duties […]
Electrify America reveals future charging station design and new generation charger
Electrify America just unveiled its latest design for future charging stations. These aim to be more focused on the customer experience and ease the transition to electrified mobility. With installation planned for 2022 and 2023, these new stations will start appearing in select cities including Santa Barbara, San Francisco, San Diego, Beverly Hills, Manhattan, and […]
Porsche Taycan GTS Hockenheim Ring Edition honors the track’s 90th anniversary
The Hockenheimring race track in Germany is celebrating its 90th anniversary and to celebrate the occasion, Porsche has announced the first Taycan special edition model. Called the Porsche Taycan GTS Hockenheimring Edition, it features a stone grey exterior color from the brand’s custom color program, which is complemented by SportDesign side sills, a louvered rear […]
Mercedes-Benz breaks down its portfolio into three categories for the future
Mercedes-Benz has announced its lineup will be broken down into three different categories as it aims to be the most valuable luxury car brand in the world. The three categories are top-end luxury, core luxury, and entry luxury with the first two getting 75% of the company’s investments. It also aims to grow the sales […]
