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The Boston Fire Department received a Volvo XC40 Recharge for training use. This is the second time Volvo donated to help train first responders on rescuing people from accidents involving battery-electric vehicles. These vehicles will also be used to improve the understanding of post-accident safety procedures. As more BEVs hit the road, emergency personnel must […]

Ford has officially revealed its second battery-electric commercial vehicle, the E-Transit Custom. Slotting below the larger standard E-Transit, the E-Transit Custom is part of a four-vehicle offensive. It will be sold under the Ford Pro division, which has seamlessly integrated its telematics software into the vehicle. This means everything from charging, service, and financing solutions […]

Volvo has announced changes for the 2023 model year and the big one is that every model sold in the U.S. will have some form of an electrified powertrain. This move started last year with the XC60, S60, S90, and V90 Cross Country models getting the B5 and B6 mild hybrid systems. In these models, […]

Volkswagen announced it is making significant updates to its MEB platform through 2030. This architecture first appeared in the ID.3 hatchback and has since been used in the ID.4, ID. 5, ID. 6, and ID. Buzz, Audi Q4 e-tron family, Skoda Enyaq and Cupra Born. Volkswagen will be updating the platform through 2030 to increase […]

Magna assembles some pretty cool cars that you might not know are built by the company. The company builds the BMW Z4 and the Toyota Supra. They build the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. They also assemble the Chinese-market Arcfox. Magna also, later this year, will start assembly of the Fisker Ocean. One core service the company has […]

Honda announced it is doubling down on hybrid powertrains as part of its electrification efforts. This year, the CR-V will lead the charge with multiple hybrid variants. We know based on the announcement from Honda’s European division that a plug-in hybrid will join the standard hybrid for the next-generation model. Following the CR-V will be […]

Are you looking to make your 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe look sharper and edgier? Well, Jeep just revealed a new High Altitude package and the Hydro Blue Pearl Coat exterior color for the SUV at the 2022 New York auto show. The latter will be available on the Trailhawk, Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve […]

When it debuted back in January, the Mercedes-Benz EQXX vaunted its efficiency and ability to drive far. With a range of over 1,000 km or 621 miles per charge, this battery-electric vehicle has the capability to go the distance efficiently. Its battery capacity is less than 100 kWh yet its density manages to be on […]

Hyundai will start the production of electrified vehicles at its Montgomery, Alabama assembly line this year. The honor goes to the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, which will be built alongside its pure internal combustion counterpart, the smaller Tucson, Elantra sedan, and the Santa Cruz compact truck. This is part of a $300 million investment in […]

Nissan has been selling its e-Power series hybrid system for a few years now. Initially available only in Asia, it will arrive in Europe this year on the new Qashqai. This latest version has been tuned specifically for the European market and is the second version of this system. It uses a 156-hp 1.5-liter VC-Turbo […]