Electric

While updates to several General Motors vehicles have been postponed by about a year, the automaker assures the launch of its next-generation EVs such as the GMC Hummer EV , Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Bolt EUV, won’t be affected. During a conference call with the media this week, GM's vice …

Despite major technological advancements over the past two decades, a recent J.D. Power study revealed that consumers’ perception of electric vehicles has not really changed since the end of the 20th century, back when GM made a first foray with the infamous EV1 . It appears the three biggest barriers …

Kia is already a leader when it comes to electrification, with two all-electric models in its current lineup—the Soul EV and Niro EV . A new generation of battery-powered vehicles built on a dedicated platform is coming, however, with the company planning to launch 11 different models globally by 2025.

Electric vehicles currently serve a political agenda and cannot be the main focus for meeting the targets of the Paris Accord, new Honda Canada CEO Jean Marc Leclerc said in an interview with the Windsor Star . Questioning the role and relevance of today’s EVs, Leclerc argued that there’s simply …

While rival GM has postponed the launch of its Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ford has decided to cancel the one it planned to co-develop with Rivian for the Lincoln brand. According to Automotive News , Lincoln dealers were told the bad news on Tuesday. Ford …

Are you disappointed with the electric range of the new Subaru Crosstrek PHEV ? By 2020 standards, 27 kilometres is not very generous, indeed. In June of last year, we told you that Subaru was going to team up with Toyota once again to develop a joint EV platform and …

If you think the upcoming GMC Hummer EV will be the pinnacle of electric SUVs, a little-known manufacturer from New Jersey could change your mind. For sure, the future Hummer sounds impressive with 1,000 horsepower, 11,500 pound-feet of torque, 0-100 km/h acceleration in three seconds and 645 kilometres of range …

People using a pacemaker or another type of cardiovascular implant need to be cautious around devices that generate a strong magnetic field, such as metal detectors and cell phones. What about electric cars ? Researchers at the Technical University of Munich came to the conclusion that they are actually safe.

Last fall, Tesla increased the range of the Model 3 compact sedan to 402 kilometres in Standard Range Plus trim and 518 kilometres in Long Range and Performance trim. Still not enough for you? Don’t worry, the company is working on it. There’s just one problem: the plan is for …