Electric Vehicle Archives

An electric powered Corvette could be coming next year

April 27, 2022 by Alex Hernandez

General Motors says its iconic Corvette sports car could come in an electric model as early as next year. Read on for more!

Honda Motors and GM will collaborate on affordable electric vehicle

April 6, 2022 by Alex Hernandez

Honda Motors and General Motors (GM) are jointly working on an affordable electric vehicle to challenge Tesla Motors.

Lotus announces the Lotus Eletre, its electric “Hyper-SUV”

March 29, 2022 by Alex Hernandez

Lotus has announced the Lotus Eletre, which it is calling the world’s first electric “Hyper-SUV.” Read on for more!!

New technology shows promise for electric vehicles in 2022

March 7, 2022 by Martin Banks

Let’s discuss some critical technologies that will likely lead to accelerated growth in the electric vehicles market. Read on for more!

Vingroup is building a $174m electric vehicle battery plant in Vietnam

December 12, 2021 by Alex Hernandez

The Vietnamese car company Vingroup has started work on a new electric vehicle battery plant that will supply its electric vehicles and more.

Cub Cadet finally offering an electric line of mowers

July 6, 2021 by Alex Hernandez

Cub Cadet is one of the iconic names in lawn care, and the company is finally offering a fully electric line of products, including riders.

The Volvo Concept Recharge looks pretty slick

June 30, 2021 by Alex Hernandez

The race towards electric vehicle market domination is getting hotter with Volvo now entering with its new Concept Recharge EV.

[CES 2019] Harley Davidson announces Livewire, their first electric motorcycle

February 3, 2021January 10, 2019 by Kyle Funk

Livewire, the name of the bike, will have an estimated range of 110 miles, but that’ll also depend on how much you’re using the throttle.

BYTON unveils their concept car with impressive 49-inch center console screen

January 12, 2018 by Kyle Funk

A 49-inch screen called the Shared Experience Display center console shows off everything in the car including a video chat and other information.

Drivers worry about electric vehicle “range anxiety”

November 7, 2017November 7, 2017 by Michael Hatamoto

To reach 526 million EV vehicles on the road by 2040, an estimated $2.7 trillion will need to be invested to boost the current EV ecosystem.

The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray could be a thing… someday

October 25, 2017 by Alex Hernandez

One thing I do know is, the E-Ray has to compete or even best Tesla’s top car.

New Toshiba Lithium-ion battery will extend EV driving range on a short charge

October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 by Alex Hernandez

Toshiba says this new anode material, titanium niobium oxide achieves double the capacity of the anode of current lithium-ion batteries.

Tesla OTA Update To Prevent Range Anxiety

November 27, 2018March 21, 2015 by Ben Thornsberry

One of the great features about owning a Tesla is that periodically your car will receive a software update much like your phone, tablet, or … Read more…

Chevrolet Announces Re-Designed 2016 Chevy Volt

November 27, 2018February 13, 2015 by Justin Jelinek

The Chevy Volt was an opening salvo fired into the world of electric vehicles. While not completely electric, it was one of the first widely … Read more…

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First All-Electric Garbage Truck Takes Out The Trash In Chicago

November 27, 2018September 16, 2014 by Alex Hernandez

Motiv Power Systems has designed the world’s first all-electric garbage truck. The Electric Refuse Vehicle, or ERV, was made possible using Motiv’s modular, plug-and-play electric … Read more…

Titanium Underbody Shield and Aluminum Deflector Plates Added To Tesla Model S

November 27, 2018March 28, 2014 by Alex Hernandez

Elon Musk and Tesla Motors have announced new safety additions to its Tesla Model S electric vehicle. New titanium underbody shields and aluminium deflector plates are now being installed on all Model S vehicles manufactured since March 6th 2014. If you recall, the Tesla Model S was in the news a couple of times due to battery fires which drew a lot of media attention. Elon Musk was quick to point out that his two Tesla incidents received more press than the 200,000 gasoline incidents in the US that same year.

Ford C-Max Solar Energi Concept – Chicago Auto Show 2014

February 15, 2014February 9, 2014 by Justin Jelinek

During Media Day at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, I had an opportunity to speak with David McCreadie of Ford regarding their C-Max Solar Energi concept vehicle. Mr. McCreadie is part of Ford’s Hybrid and Electric Vehicles group, and he advised that this concept has been in development for the last year in cooperation with the Georgia Institute of Technology. The current C-Max Solar Energi concept is a 100% production model C-Max Plug-In Hybrid with the solar array and other controls added. Keep reading for more information on this concept.

Honda FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) Concept Car At The Chicago Auto Show

August 23, 2018February 7, 2014 by Alex Hernandez

There were several uniquely designed vehicles at The Chicago Auto Show one of which was the Honda FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle). I fell in love with the sleek front end and the sweeping sides, although I have to say it will take me a bit to get used to the rear end. Check out the pics and video after the break of this concept electric from Honda.