On Friday, veteran automaker Ford announced that it would be dispatching a purpose-built police interceptor prototype of its all-electric SUV, the Mach-E, to the Michigan State Police for real-world testing — reports Engadget. Under its Police Interceptor program, Ford modifies its vehicles for law enforcement use, often retrofitting them with better brakes, improved suspension, and additional […]
After rolling the first production Rivan electric vehicle off its assembly line, along with U.S. regulatory approval to sell its new cars, deliveries will be coming soon for first customers soon. The delivery process will require Rivan customers to download its mobile app, which was released for iPhone and Android users this week, hitting the […]
Although Rivian technically released the first electric pickup truck earlier this week, some are calling Ford’s electric F-150 the first “full-size” electric pickup truck, matching the size of the company’s previous F-150 trucks with internal combustion engines (ICEs). In a video shared by popular and in-depth car reviewer Alex on Autos on Wednesday, Alex Dykes […]
General Motors (GM) recalled every Chevy Bolt ever made last month, shortly thereafter halting Bolt production altogether – and the company has followed up with another fire safety request of owners of the Bolt electric vehicle (EV). GM has asked Chevy Bolt EV owners that park in decks or parking garages to park on the […]
The Lucid Air Dream Edition Range received a preliminary EPA rating of 520 miles of range on Wednesday, marking the first electric vehicle (EV) to be rated over 500 miles by the EPA, according to the company in an emailed statement. Along with the dream Edition Range, the Dream Edition Performance and Grand Touring variants […]
After gaining full U.S. approval and rolling the first Rivian R1T off the production line, Rivian is already gaining traction in the follow-up to one publication’s adventurous trip in a Rivian R1T. On Monday, Motortrend shared photos and documentation from part two of its Rivian R1T off-road trip across the Trans-America Trail, and the result […]
Hyundai unveiled the 2022 IONIQ 5 electric vehicle (EV) earlier this year, and while IONIQ 5 preorders have been open in Canada and the U.S. for most of the summer, Hyundai has apparently delayed delivery of the upcoming mid-sized utility vehicle. According to recent buyer @Matt Karolian, the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV has been […]
As autonomous driving plans begin to become a reality, corporations like Walmart are looking to the technology in hopes to streamline retail needs, as shown in a newly-announced partnership on Wednesday. Walmart is adding partnerships with both Ford and Ford subsidiary Argo AI to its self-driving vehicle repertoire, and the company will be testing […]
Following the release of updated U.S. federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits for a few of the country’s largest auto manufacturers, one U.S. state has decided to join a parade of other states, offering their own state tax credit for EV purchases. Illinois is set to finally offer residents an EV rebate, following a sweeping […]
Earlier this year, General Motors (GM) announced a $35 billion USD investment through 2035 into electric and autonomous vehicles – and the company has reportedly invested millions into a startup researching radar technology. The venture capital branch of GM invested millions into Oculii, a start-up tech company that’s producing a radar-sensing program for upcoming autonomous […]
After reports of former Tesla executive J.B. Straubel starting battery recycling company Redwood Materials, Straubel is apparently setting his sights on a much broader goal than the already noble industry of battery recycling. Beyond being just a battery recycling company, Straubel said on Tuesday that Redwood’s broader goal is to bring much of Asia’s hold […]
Competition in the world’s largest auto market is heating up for the future generation of vehicles, and with companies like NIO, Xpeng Motors and Li Auto – among many others – seeing sales surges even amidst the ongoing chip shortage, one minister thinks the country has “too many” electric vehicle companies. On Monday, Industry and […]
As buyers across the world begin slowly switching to emission-free or emission-reduced vehicles, a new website has surfaced offering prospective buyers a detailed look at how moving from a gas car could affect their day-to-day lives. On Wednesday, one user shared a website they made that effectively compares various elements of an electric vehicle’s (EV’s) […]
According to CBC News, the École de Conduite Taauchiiwaatin – Driving School in Chisasibi — a village in northern Quebec located some 1,700 km north of Montreal, recently installed its first electric vehicle (EV) charger. Not only that, the institution even scored government funding to supplement the purchase and modification of its first-ever all-electric car. […]
Apple’s car project, known as Project Titan internally, has a new manager, according to Bloomberg. Kevin Lynch is one of Apple’s top software executives, frequently seen on stage and during Apple Event presentations, leading the iPhone maker’s Apple Watch project. But now, unnamed sources tell Bloomberg Lynch is now leading the Apple car project. The […]
