GM and ChargePoint deploying 500-kw fast-chargers with Omni Port

General Motors and ChargePoint EV fast chargingGeneral Motors and ChargePoint on Wednesday announced plans to deploy up to 500 DC fast-chargers before the end of 2025. Using GM Energy branding, the chargers will be supplied by ChargePoint, according to the companies. Many of the chargers will use ChargePoint's Omni Port to allow electric vehicles with Combined Charging Standard (CCS) or North...

Future Honda hybrids will further cut cost, fuel consumption

Honda next-generation hybrid powertrainHonda's developing and refining its hybrids despite working on EVs A next-gen hybrid system is in the works Honda's targeting 100% battery electric and fuel-cell sales by 2040 Honda will continue to refine and development its two-motor hybrid system, currently used in popular models like the Accord, CR-V, and most recently the 2025 Honda Civic...

Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist

2025 Volkswagen ID.BuzzIn U.S. form, ID.Buzz is larger, more powerful, with price over $60,000 Up to 234 miles of EPA range, from 10-80% in as little as 26 min. No bidirectional charging or campervan as of yet The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is one of the most head-turning, attention-getting new vehicles available at any price. And that’s even before some people know or...

EPA approves California EV mandate, before likely Trump reversal

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT PerformanceOne waiver allows California to set stricter rules for new vehicles—progressively mandating EVs A second EPA waiver green-lights the state's heavy-duty vehicle emissions rules Trump may attempt to withdraw the waiver, continuing the regulatory ping-pong The EPA on Wednesday granted two requests from the California Air Resources Board (CARB)...

Honda 0 Series EV prototypes debuting at CES Jan. 7

Honda 0 Series EV prototypes teaser for CES 2025Honda will unveil prototypes of its 0 Series electric vehicles at CES in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, 2025. The pair of prototypes follow initial concept versions unveiled at CES 2024 this past January, and preview production models due in 2026. A teaser image shows one vehicle that appears to retain the general shape of the Honda Saloon concept shown at...

Honda and Nissan prepare merger talks to fend off Tesla and Chinese EVs

CEOs of Honda and Nissan study EV partnership  -  March 2024Merger talks between Honda and Nissan might begin The merger would put the automakers under holding company The merger could be a lifeline for Nissan Honda and Nissan are close to starting merger talks aimed at fending off electric-vehicle competition, reports Nikkei. The Japanese news daily reported on Tuesday that Honda and Nissan are close to...

Honda and Nissan prepare merger talks to fend off Tesla and Chinese EVs

CEOs of Honda and Nissan study EV partnership  -  March 2024Merger talks between Honda and Nissan might begin The merger would put the automakers under holding company EVs, hybrids, and software could be at the core of potential overlap Honda and Nissan are close to starting merger talks aimed at fending off electric-vehicle competition, reports Nikkei. The Japanese news daily reported on Tuesday that...