Hydrogen Electric Vehicles (EV’s)
Over 50% of Honda Accord sales are now hybrids 18, September 2024 - Hybrids now account for over 50% of U.S. Honda Accord sales, the automaker said Monday while detailing pricing for the 2025 Accord. The Accord introduced Honda's two-motor hybrid system for the 2014 model year, and was offered as a hybrid intermittentl...
GM opens Tesla Supercharger access, makes customers pay for adapters 18, September 2024 - GM EVs can now charge at over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers Most Superchargers will require an adapter Unlike Ford and Rivian, GM charges $225 for the adapter General Motors on Wednesday announced that it will begin shipping North American Charging Standa...
G.M. Electric Vehicles Gain Access to Tesla Chargers 18, September 2024 - After a delay of several months, General Motors said owners of its battery-powered models would now be able to use Tesla charging stations with adapters.
Tesla patents wireless charging system 18, September 2024 - Tesla has patented a wireless EV charging system, indicating that the company is preparing to commercialize tech that's been hinting at for years as a possible addition to its electric vehicles. A patent filing was spotted by Twitter (now known as X) u...
CATL electric bus batteries set for 1M miles, megawatt charging 17, September 2024 - New-gen LFP bus batteries last 15 years, CATL claims—20% longer CATL claims a 22% boost in energy density by volume, and 175 Wh/kg by weight Superfast Charging Edition goes up to 70% in 15 minutes Chinese battery supplier CATL has unveiled a new ...
CATL electric bus batteries set for 1M miles, megawatt charging 17, September 2024 - New-gen LFP bus batteries last 15 years, CATL claims—20% longer CATL claims a 22% boost in energy density by volume, and 175 Wh/kg by weight Superfast Charging Edition goes up to 70% in 15 minutes Chinese battery supplier CATL has unveiled a new ...
Lotus Theory 1 previews future sports car design direction 17, September 2024 - Lotus' upcoming sports car might crib design elements from the Theory 1 concept The Theory 1 packs a 70-kwh battery delivering about 250 miles of range and 987 hp from two electric motors Lotus has an electric SUV arriving in 2025 with a sedan followin...
2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid gains standard all-wheel drive 17, September 2024 - The 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid three-row crossover receives standard all-wheel drive and a new special edition as its only significant updates. Based on the Highlander Hybrid Limited grade, the 25th Edition marks two and a half decades since the lau...
2025 Toyota Sienna hybrid minivan gains safety tech 17, September 2024 - The 2025 Toyota Sienna minivan will continue to offer a standard hybrid powertrain when it reaches dealerships later this fall. When it does, it will cost $39,185 excluding the mandatory destination charge. The Sienna is the first Toyota to get a more ...
Fisker Ocean customers have to pay for recall repairs 16, September 2024 - Owners of recalled Fisker Ocean electric vehicles will have to pay for repairs, according to a notice on the bankrupt automaker's website. First spotted by Autoevolution, Fisker's website states that, for any recalls that require physical inspections a...
2025 Honda Accord hybrid gets 44 mpg for $34,750 16, September 2024 - The 2025 Honda Accord hybrid sees minimal changes and a $760 price increase over the 2024 model. The hybrid version of Honda's mid-size sedan costs $34,750 with the mandatory $1,095 destination charge. In keeping with Honda's strategy of positioning hy...
Are quicker EVs more accident-prone? Insurance data suggests so 16, September 2024 - EVs with 300 lb-ft of torque or more are associated with higher insurance loss Higher EV curb weights and torque-to-weight ratio add to the correlation This signals insurers need smarter rates that navigate EVs’ different risks Electric vehicles ...
Chinese-made Lotus Eletre electric SUV set for US at $229,900 16, September 2024 - The Lotus Eletre EV is still scheduled to reach the U.S., with deliveries set to start in the first quarter of 2025. But the Chinese-made electric SUV is seeing a major price hike due to new U.S. tariffs. Lotus on Thursday confirmed that the Eletre Car...
Test drive: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV balances efficiency and style 15, September 2024 - The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV should make shopping lists We dig the Blazer EV’s design, efficiency, and build quality Blazer EV rear seat comfort varies by person, and the iOS app needs a redo Unlike soap-bar-styled EVs eking out that extra range ...
Software-based smart tires under development at Pirelli and Bosch 14, September 2024 - As the only part of a car that actually touches the road, tires can have a major impact on both performance and efficiency. Tire manufacturer Pirelli and automotive supplier Bosch both believe that making tires an extension of vehicle sensing systems c...
Solar-powered streetlights could bring curbside charging to city neighborhoods 13, September 2024 - A California-based company aims to add curbside EV charging and solar and wind power to streetlights. Beam Global's BeamSpot incorporates solar panels and small wind turbines to generate some of its own energy, with built-in battery storage to maximize...
Solar-powered curbside EV charging concept taps streetlights 13, September 2024 - A California-based company aims to add curbside EV charging and solar and wind power to streetlights. Beam Global's BeamSpot incorporates solar panels and small wind turbines to generate some of its own energy, with built-in battery storage to maximize...
GM and EVgo crib gas-station look for 400 EV fast-charging stops 13, September 2024 - General Motors and EVgo will add 400 EV fast chargers at gas-station-like "flagship" sites in major U.S. metropolitan areas beginning in 2025. These sites will feature 350-kw DC fast chargers in a pull-through configuration under canopies—much li...
How Elon Musk’s Security Detail Has Grown Following Death Threats and Stalkers 13, September 2024 - As threats to his personal safety have become graver, the world’s richest man has barricaded himself behind a phalanx of bodyguards that operates like a mini-Secret Service.
GM and Hyundai exploring partnership 12, September 2024 - General Motors and Hyundai signed a memorandum of understanding that could lead to the two automakers collaborating on green tech. The non-binding memorandum is the first step toward a partnership between GM and Hyundai. The potential partnership would...