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2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz teaser shows off its fun interior ahead of debut
Just a few days ahead of its debut, we get another glimpse of the 2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz. This time, we get a glimpse of the van’s interior and to no one’s surprise, it’s packed with all kinds of neat features and easter eggs. When it goes on sale, the ID. Buzz will be available […]
Jeep’s solar powered EV charging stations are pretty slick
When Jeep said it was going to make a plug-in hybrid version of the Wrangler, it told that world that it would be installing EV charging stations at key trails to help Jeep owners off-road without fuel. Getting electricity to some trails, even if they have a parking lot, can sometimes be a challenge. With […]
Hyundai and Kia to expand electrified options for subcompact crossovers: Sources
Hyundai Motor Group is serious about electrification and its three brands recently accelerated their plans. Although their end goal is to go all-in on battery-electric vehicles, the Korean giant is executing the transition gradually. It won’t simply get rid of every other vehicle in favor of BEVs; hybrids and plug-in hybrids will play a key […]
Aston Martin and Britishvolt developing high performance batteries for future BEVs
To build an electric car, it turns out, you need batteries. They’re kind of key to the entire process, and if you’re going to make a high performance electric car, you’re going to need access to high performance battery technology. That is why today Aston Martin announced that it will work alongside Britishvolt to develop […]
Kia accelerates electrification plan, confirms electric truck and production EV9
One day after Hyundai and Genesis announced that they’re accelerating their electrifications strategies Kia has followed suit, building on its Plan S strategy. It will follow three pillars: people, planet, and profit, to enhance customer value, nurture talents, cut carbon emissions, and generate better profits while working responsibly. The company also revealed that by 2030, […]
Hyundai and Genesis to introduce 17 new BEVs, accelerates electrification strategy
Hyundai Motor Group’s three brands have pretty ambitious electrification plans. However, it appears that two brands have accelerated their rollout of battery-electric vehicles. At the 2022 CEO Investor Day, Jaehoon Chang, CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, revealed the new road maps for the Hyundai and Genesis brands. In addition to strengthening the BEV lineups, Hyundai […]
Ford testing the F-150 Lightning in the bitter cold of Alaska
Winter weather testing is something that every automaker does. There are proving grounds north of the Arctic Circle, in northern Michigan, and in various parts of Canada and Alaska. This extreme climate testing is a crucial part of validating a new product and to ensure that it’ll work wherever the owner of the vehicle decides […]
2023 Kia Niro powertrain details revealed for PHEV and BEV variants
Since its global debut last Nov., information regarding the 2023 Kia Niro has been slowly trickling out. We’ve seen the crossover’s funky new exterior with the cool and functional side aero blade and its full array of multimedia and driver assistance features. Kia has also revealed that the Niro is slightly larger than before but […]
Ford Model e is the company’s new division devoted to BEVs
We know Ford’s Ford+ Plan is a comprehensive approach toward going all-in on electrification. It essentially plots the course for the Blue Oval’s future making only battery-electric vehicles. Now, we’re seeing everything unfold and Ford has revealed that its operations will be split into two divisions Ford Model e and Ford Blue. They will join […]
