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EV Battery With 2 Million Km Lifespan Now Ready for Production

Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) says it is now ready to manufacture a product capable of powering an electric vehicle for two million kilometres over a lifespan of 16 years. Most EV manufacturers today cover their batteries for just eight years or 160,000 kilometres. CATL chairman Zeng Yuqun …June 9, 2020

Watch: Tesla Cybertruck as Seen by Elon Musk and Jay Leno

The Tesla Cybertruck is still a long way from reaching driveways, but it seems to have a knack for making headlines and fueling discussions among EV and pickup enthusiasts alike. Its upcoming appearance on CNBC’s Jay Leno’s Garage certainly will keep the buzz going. In a short trailer posted this …May 25, 2020

GMC Hummer EV Previewed With Removable Roof Panels

As you may know, General Motors was supposed to unveil the future 2022 GMC Hummer EV yesterday as the fully electric interpretation of the iconic and gigantic American SUV, previewed in a Super Bowl commercial this past winter. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic forced the automaker to postpone the big event. May 21, 2020

COVID-19: GM Assures Future EVs Are “Absolutely on Time”

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 …May 15, 2020

Tesla’s New Low-cost Batteries to Make EVs as Cheap as Gasoline Cars

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 …May 14, 2020

Kia’s Throwing Some Impressive EV Numbers

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. May 13, 2020

Honda Canada CEO Isn’t so Keen to Embrace Electric Cars

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 …May 1, 2020

Lincoln Cancels Electric SUV Co-developed With Rivian

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 …April 29, 2020

More Details About Subaru’s Future Electric SUV

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 …April 20, 2020

Order a Triton Model H With 1,500 Hp and 1,100 km of Range

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 …April 20, 2020

5 Tips to Maximize Your EV Battery Life According to Hyundai

Study: EVs are Safe for Pacemakers, but Charging Might Pose a Risk

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. April 15, 2020

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