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Volvo takes largest order of electric trucks in North America Performance Team – A Maersk Company, a warehousing and distribution company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks—the largest commercial order of the North American zero-tailpipe emission model to date. The VNR Electric model from Volvo Trucks North America is

Tritium technology provides Alaskan residents with access to DC fast charging TORRANCE, Calif., August 31, 2021 — As the Biden Administration works toward a new goal of 50 percent electric vehicle (“EV”) sales by 2030, the importance of creating a robust electric vehicle charging network in all parts of the country is greater than ever. As part

Following the debut at the motor show in Chengdu, Chinese customers will be able to reserve an ID.3 via a pre-booking system prior to the market launch in October. Recent months have already seen a growing number of customers choosing an ID.4 or ID.6. As a result, deliveries of vehicles from the ID. family have

2022 Niro PHEV IRVINE, Calif. – The Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) arrives for the 2022 model year wearing new Kia badging on the front grille, the tailgate, steering wheel hub and wheel center caps.  Niro PHEV continues to deliver an EPA-estimated 26 miles of all-electric range on a single charge1 and remains eligible for the $4,543 Federal

Behind the Scenes with a Couple & Their First Fuel Cell Everything is a first time. You name it, because at some point you have never done it until you did it. This is what makes life so exciting and interesting; trying new things and going new places. But what if your first time doing

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it plans to start sales of an all-new, all-electric minivehicle in Japan in early FY2022. The vehicle is part of a joint project with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and is being planned and developed by NMKV Co., Ltd. NMKV is a 50/50 joint venture between the two companies

Iconic Styling in a Premium Hybrid Compact Crossover Lexus has spiced-up the 2021 NX 300h by giving it the F Sport treatment. For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy,

[embedded content] Nuro has announced a $40 million investment to develop two new facilities in southern Nevada—an end-of-line manufacturing facility and world-class closed-course test track—to commercialize and scale production of the company’s third-generation autonomous vehicle. The last letter in our logo appears as if it’s in motion, driven towards a fixed goal. There’s a reason

Originally published by Tohoku University, Research News Magnesium rechargeable batteries (MRBs), where high-capacity Mg metal is used as the anode material, are promising candidates for next-generation batteries due to their energy density, safety, and cost. However, the lack of high-performance cathode materials impedes their development. High-rate Magnesium Rechargeable Batteries Move One Step Closer to Realization,

Making a Statement for the Brand Cadillac has tried electrifying cars before. First was the short-lived, 2014-2016, very cool looking ELR plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Based on the Chevrolet Volt platform and technology, the ELR coupe was ahead of its time for the traditional Cadillac buyer, which was too bad. Then in 2017 along

Rented driveways and empty parking spaces provide a goldmine of locations for motorists to charge their EVs YourParkingSpace.co.uk currently has 6,500 charge points locations, which represents more than a third of all available charge point locations in the UK Goal is that motorists will never be more than 20 minutes drive from a charge point on

Independent living Harold Baggott, who drives daily, demonstrated an all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E to his great-grandchildren The former coach company proprietor and Ford customer’s interest in electrification prompted the test drive from the British Motor Museum, Beaulieu, near his Hampshire home Car-mad great-grandchildren Felix and Charlie joined in the experience, which included riding in a

Hyundai-Kia Expands Its Electric Portfolio Going for a coupe-like look  Another upscale electric crossover’s coming to town. We’ve been waiting and wondering how Genesis, Hyundai’s upscale brand, would respond to the growing electrification of its segment. The first answer offered this week is the Genesis GV60, a compact crossover that rounds out the brand’s SUV

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD, 2018/844) complements AFIR by mandating the deployment of private charging points in buildings. But current plans for the revision fall significantly short of ensuring the right conditions for the mass adoption of EVs. T&E recommends that the ongoing revision of the EPBD addresses 10 key things. To ensure

Love Cars and Technology? Here’s All You Need To Know About Getting a Job Developing Software for Automobiles Generation Z and millennials are much more interested in having a job they love than its financial compensation compared to baby boomers who were more motivated by job security and steady income. But for anyone who is

Supplier manufacturing defect may lead to battery fire in rare circumstances GM will pursue reimbursement from supplier DETROIT – General Motors is voluntarily expanding the current Chevrolet Bolt EV recall to cover the remaining 2019 and all 2020-2022 model year vehicles, including the Bolt EUV. In rare circumstances, the batteries supplied to GM for these vehicles

New Soul EV ‘Maxx’ replaces ‘First Edition’ launch model in the UK Features new Kia logo, two new paint options, and comprehensive equipment levels £34,945 on-the-road; £32,445 with Plug-in Car Grant Kia UK has today introduced the Soul EV ‘Maxx’, replacing the existing ‘First Edition’ variant in the UK line-up that has been available since

Global debut for Movano-e and Combo-e electric vans at the Commercial Vehicle Show UK debut for Vivaro-e Hydrogen Debut for Vivaro-e Platform Cab Vauxhall now able to offer a fully electric version of every van in its line-up Vauxhall is UK’s best-selling e-LCV manufacturer The Commercial Vehicle Show runs at the NEC from 31st August to

The New 500 has been awarded a 5-star Green NCAP rating First fully electric car from Fiat achieved top marks in all tests: Clean Air Index, Energy Efficiency Index and Greenhouse Gases Index The first and only electric car to achieve 10/10 in the Energy Efficiency Index Green NCAP assessment rates new cars on how

Smashing Through the Barriers To Hybrid Cars Story by Elizabeth B. Hines. Photos from Clean Fleet Report archives. Hybrid vehicles are becoming more and more common. They have many advantages, such as consuming less fuel, being more environmentally friendly, silent and smooth to drive. The prototypical hybrid–the Toyota Prius Unfortunately, hybrid cars still have a

Nation’s largest public fast charging network for EVs debuts kWh and time-of-use pricing in CA, new EVgo Plus™ plan and EVgo Rewards™ nationwide to deliver more benefits for loyal EVgo customers LOS ANGELES – August 16, 2021 – EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO), the nation’s largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) and first powered by 100% renewable

Tesla owners in California achieved something historic last month. They held a Tesla takeover event and Tesla clubs from all over California took part. On their event page, Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley wrote, “We are smitten by Tesla. We drive Tesla’s knowing they are the cleanest, coolest, and safest cars in the world. And

Eco-friendly Choices for Young Drivers Story by Lauren Groff; photos from Clean Fleet Report archives. Have a high school or college student in the U.S. or Canada going back to in-person school soon? Then they’ll most likely need a car to get to and from school. The good news is, electric vehicles (EVs) are trending

UK-based conversion specialist tackle city traffic and pollution with all-new last mile delivery vision With the same cargo capacity (6 m3 capacity) as a long wheelbase equivalent thanks to a taller roof, Dynamo Motor Company’s new short wheelbase van conversion will take up less space on the road as well as making ingress for the

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Getting Old Polluters Off the Road This post may contain affiliate links. Getting rid of their very first car even after it has turned to junk can be a hard thing to do for many people. But the car is decades old, no longer works, and is junk now. It’s eating into garage space, harboring

A Stylish Performer and Best Value in A Luxury Sedan Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. The 2021 Cadillac CT5 may be the the best value in a midsize luxury sedan. Starting at under $40,000, the CT5 comes in four trims: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, and the V-Series. Competing with the

First Deployment at a Port Authority of NY and NJ Marine Terminal Port Newark, New Jersey, USA August 11, 2021. Red Hook Container Terminals LLC announced today that it has begun regular commercial operation of ten (10) BYD Motors heavy-duty zero-emission battery electric yard tractors at its container terminal in Port Newark, New Jersey. The

Radar Lets Us See the Way To the Future Story by Steven Hong It’s hardware & software under the sheetmetal The race to get autonomous vehicles (AVs) safely to market is tighter than ever, and the battle is now between software and hardware improvements. While many companies have bet on lidar, there’s still a lot

Free Home Charging Unit and Exclusive Tariff comes with 30,000 miles worth of electricity credit Mokka-e, Combo-e Life and Vivaro-e Life alongside Corsa-e eligible for the offer Offer valid on orders placed until 5th October 2021 Vauxhall customers already enjoy a free, six-month subscription to bp pulse public charging network, eight-year battery warranty and eight year’s