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Premium Three-Row Midsize SUV Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai. Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. Now in year two, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade continues to be one of the best three-row midsize SUVs. One Engine, One Transmission Building

Check out THE BOULDER™ [embedded content] There is now backup power for your electric vehicle. The Boulder™ has a bank of EV batteries built into the trailer frame that enables you to recharge your EV’s batteries to return your electric vehicle to its pre-towing range – or better. Our trailers are inspired by Colorado’s terrain

Trade Show To Offer Updates on Critical Auto Tech Senior leaders from the Department of Energy, Ford Motor Company and LG Energy Solutions are set to headline the upcoming jointly located Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo that will take place in Novi, Michigan, September 14-16, 2021. The in-person event has attracted

BYD, the world’s leading provider of electric buses, has successfully delivered an additional 76 BYD eBuses to major Nordic public transport operator, Nobina, for use in the Finnish capital, Helsinki. The fulfilment completes Finland’s largest ever electric bus order – a 119-unit order for Nobina – and represents BYD’s second-ever delivery to Finland following the

Driving Fun in a Three-Row Crossover SUV Story and photos by John Faulkner. 2021 Mazda CX-9 owners say things like “exceeds my expectations,” “I love it,” “it is one of the most beautiful cars on the road” and “super happy with my purchase.” When we drove it, we found this midsize crossover checks the boxes

NIO delivered 7,931 vehicles in July 2021, increasing by 124.5% year-over-year Cumulative deliveries of the NIO ES8, NIO ES6 and NIO EC6 as of July 31, 2021 reached 125,528 SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (“NIO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NIO), a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart

British Import Lands To Go After Market Between E-Bikes & Motocycles Story by Steve Schaefer; photos from the manufacturer British brand Zapp unveiled its first powered two-wheeled i300 city bike in Michigan on August 4. The stylish scooter is set to arrive next year to do battle in the market segment between e-bikes and Vespa

San Francisco, CALIF. (8/4/2021) – A 40-foot battery-electric BYD K9MD bus will hit the streets in a pilot project by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to evaluate the feasibility of operating an all-electric bus fleet. Throughout the pilot, detailed data will be collected by the agency on how the BYD K9MD bus can

Following  a successful beginning to the electrified product rollout starting in January 2020, PEUGEOT has seen its low emission vehicle (LEV) car sales double in 2021 vs YTD 2020, according to the latest registration figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). PEUGEOT’s passenger car LEV sales mix has also significantly increased,

A Taste of 10 Different Cars Along the California Coast Story and photos by John Faulkner. Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ), a Northern California association for automotive writers, annually brings together journalists to drive an assortment of cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs as well as taking time to discuss current and future product with automotive industry

The electrically powered ID.5 GTX will be a near-production concept in disguise in Munich First electric SUV with elegant coupé silhouette from Volkswagen Four-wheel drive with two electric motor, up to 497 km range2 Wolfsburg – As elegant as a coupé, as strong as an SUV and all-electric to boot: The ID.5 GTX is set

Used batteries from ŠKODA iV vehicles provide sustainable energy for charging hubs Innovative system can store up to 328 kWh of power First-generation hubs installed with batteries from pre-production models Hubs extend the useful life of battery packs by up to 15 years Milton Keynes, 5 August 2021: ŠKODA is introducing innovative new power hubs

Mercedes-Benz is intensifying its cooperation with GROB-WERKE in the field of manufacturing technology, expanding its production capacity and know-how for next-generation batteries. Stuttgart/Mindelheim – Local battery production is a key differentiator for Mercedes-Benz and its electric push. The company’s global battery production network will include nine battery factories on three continents underscoring the company’s ambition

Lyreco takes the first steps to electrifying its UK delivery fleet with the Renault Master E-Tech Europe’s leading distributor of workplace products chooses the all-electric LCV for its London multidrop operation Fleet of 17 Master E-Tech Panel Vans will ensure most London deliveries are now made by all-electric power Master E-Tech chosen for its ‘must

Underscores Helbiz’s ongoing commitment to reducing its CO2 emissions NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Helbiz, a global leader in micro-mobility that is the business combination target of GreenVision Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: GRNV), today announced that they are exploring the electrification of their fleet with Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV), a leading manufacturer of commercial electric vehicles for enterprise fleets. Following the

MONTREAL, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) (“Lion” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, today announced that Green Mountain Power (GMP) of Vermont will purchase two of its all-electric trucks – a Lion8 bucket truck for line crews and a Lion6 stake body truck for electrical

Courtesy of Dana MAUMEE, Ohio, and LEEDS, U.K., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN), a global leader in drivetrain and e-propulsion systems, and Switch Mobility Ltd. (‘Switch Mobility’ or ‘the company’), the electrified commercial vehicles company and subsidiary of Ashok Leyland Ltd, a leading commercial-vehicle manufacturer, announced today the signing of a strategic agreement between

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will launch a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model of the all-new Outlander1, a crossover SUV, fully evolved with a new-generation PHEV system. The vehicle will roll out in Japan in the second half of this fiscal year2, and in the U.S. in the second half of calendar-year 2022. With

EV car searches up to THIRTY times more likely to result in a sale compared with petrol/diesel cars, says BuyaCar SEARCHES for electric vehicles (EVs) are up to 30 times more likely to result in a purchase than searches for conventional petrol and diesel-engined cars, according to a new study. All Electric RENAULT ZOE BuyaCar.co.uk, a

By Jason Mathers and Ellen Bell Truck fleets across the country are enthusiastically embracing the emergence of electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks. This is the main finding of a new EDF analysis of public announcements and known deployments of leading fleets. EDF found nearly 500 existing electric deployments and pledges to deploy nearly 300 times more vehicles as

Courtesy of Tesla PALO ALTO, Calif., July 26, 2021 – Tesla has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2021 by posting an update on its Investor Relations website. Please visit https://ir.tesla.com to view the update. As previously announced, Tesla management will host a live question & answer (Q&A) webcast at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time

Munich. In recent years, there has been an increase in traffic in many city centres, and the mobility requirements of the people who live there remain high. In its role as a premium provider for individual mobility, the BMW Group is actively helping to create the liveable city of the future. Here, its approach to mobility

More chargers will be easier to find and access, with almost no action required by the driver or site host. Greenlots, a member of the Shell Group, today announced a significant roaming expansion across the major electric vehicle (EV) charging network partners, including ChargePoint, EV Connect and FLO. Greater charging network interoperability now enables EV drivers to locate, access

REE U.S. HQ to capitalize on growing market demand for EVs in North America REE Austin is expected to generate more than 150 jobs in the region in the next few years Expected annual capacity of U.S. Integration Center to be 40,000 modular EV platforms by H2 2022 REE Automotive Ltd. [NASDAQ: “REE”], a leader

Heralding a new generation of iconic sports cars, the first AC Cobra Series 1 electric is undergoing final development work ahead of the delivery of the first customer cars. A faithful recreation of the AC Cobra, but with a modern, emissions-free electric powertrain, the Series 1 electric is the start of the next chapter for the famous British marque.

ACCELERATING ELECTRIFIED COMMERCIAL TRAVELWICHITA, Kan. — July 20, 2021 — Textron Aviation today announced Surf Air Mobility Inc., has signed a purchase agreement for up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravan EX single-engine turboprop aircraft, with an initial fleet order of 100 aircraft and an option for 50 more. The order, which is subject to Surf

EAV release image of new game-changing ‘lincs’ mid-mile urban transport vehicle the eav lightweight INNER-CITY solution (lincs) will be able to provide a uniquely versatile light cargo transport capability. July 21st 2021 – Electric Assisted Vehicles Limited (EAV), the Oxford-based sustainable zero-emissions transport manufacturers, present the first image of LINCS.  An all-new British designed and engineered modular

Superpedestrian’s new Pedestrian Defense system, enabled by Navmatic’s Super Fusion technology, can detect and correct sidewalk riding and other unsafe rider behaviors Watch video of Pedestrian Defense in action: here Cambridge, MA — Superpedestrian, the MIT spin-off engineering firm behind LINK, “The Volvo of E-Scooters,” today unveiled a breakthrough active safety system dubbed “Pedestrian Defense.” The new system doesn’t

EVgo will plan and deploy EV charging and infrastructure solutions for GM fleet and BrightDrop customers LOS ANGELES – July 15, 2021 – EVgo Inc., (NASDAQ: EVGO), the nation’s largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) and first powered by 100% renewable electricity, today announced that General Motors Company (GM) has named it a preferred provider

Popular web video producer whose videos center around technology, Marques Brownlee, got to experience the Tesla Model S Plaid, and David Imel, a writer and researcher for Marques, helped Marques document and share the experience. Imel also rode with Marques. “Thanks, @MKBHD for making all the blood in my body rush straight into my face,”