California has a $20M program for getting EVs to the underserved

Nissan Leaf charging at EVgo fast charger in Baker, CaliforniaCalifornia has begun dispersing $20 million in funding to help get more electric cars into underserved communities. The state's Clean Mobility Operations Voucher Pilot Program (CMO) has awarded voucher of up to $50,000 each to 24 nonprofits, local governments, transit agencies, and Native American tribes to conduct "Community Transportation Needs...

Will GM’s Ultium Drive be the small-block V-8 for generation of EVs?

Cadillac Lyriq conceptThe ubiquitous General Motors 350 small-block V-8, which went into a generation of vehicles, made GM strong. For decades it was offered in a wide range of output levels and tunes and to this day is made by the company as a crate engine for hobbyists. GM announced Tuesday, in a move harking back to its treatment of core engine and transmission...

Will GM’s Ultium Drive be the small-block V-8 for a generation of EVs?

Cadillac Lyriq conceptThe ubiquitous General Motors 350 small-block V-8, which went into a generation of vehicles, made GM strong. For decades it was offered in a wide range of output levels and to this day is made by the company as a crate engine for hobbyists. GM announced Tuesday, in a move harking back to its treatment of core engine and transmission components in...

Solar tonneau cover charges electric pickups, provides portable power

Worksport TerraVis solar tonneau charging systemTonneau covers are already a popular option for pickup owners—allowing more secure, weather-protected storage, and perhaps even improved aerodynamics and highway efficiency. Adding solar panels to tonneau covers seems not only like a natural next step, but a natural complement to the numerous fully electric pickups arriving over the next...