Tag: Electric Vehicles

Ohio State & Wilberforce University Team Wins EcoCAR EV Challenge

The Ohio State (OSU) & Wilberforce University Team has been named the winner of Year One of the EcoCAR Electric Vehicle (EV) Challenge, competition officials announced. The combined team takes the lead in the four-year collegiate engineering competition. West Virginia University took second place and University of Alabama finished third in the judged competition, officials… Continue reading Ohio State & Wilberforce University Team Wins EcoCAR EV Challenge

Ford EV Customers to Gain Access to Tesla Supercharger Network

Ford Motor Company has reached an agreement with Tesla Motors that will provide Ford electric vehicle customers access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada starting Spring 2024, the company said. The partnership doubles the number of fast-chargers available to Ford EV customers starting Spring 2024, Ford said. “This is great… Continue reading Ford EV Customers to Gain Access to Tesla Supercharger Network

Yokohama Tire to Present Customized EV Section at Electrify Expo

Yokohama Tire has been named presenting sponsor of the Electrify Showoff at this year’s Electrify Expo event series, the company announced. Electrify Showoff is a special new section devoted to customization trends, organizers said. “We’re thrilled to be the presenting sponsor of Electrify Showoff,” said Andrew Briggs, Yokohama Tire’s VP of marketing and product management.… Continue reading Yokohama Tire to Present Customized EV Section at Electrify Expo

Electrify Expo Previews 2023 Event Series

Electrify Expo has offered a preview for its 2023 event series as the all-electric exposition prepares for this year’s tour, organizers announced. According to Electrify Expo officials, the event’s exhibitor count will see an increase in 2023. Exhibitors include established manufacturers like Chrysler, Ford, Lexus, Toyota and Kia, as well as newer brands like Polestar… Continue reading Electrify Expo Previews 2023 Event Series

Survey: Consumer EV Interest Continues to Grow

The electric vehicle (EV) market in the U.S. is continuing to grow, according to new data from Hankook Tire’s Gauge Index. The latest installment of Hankook’s consumer survey found 21% of Americans currently own or lease a hybrid or EV, up from 17% in 2022, and another 34% plan to in the future. Hankook also… Continue reading Survey: Consumer EV Interest Continues to Grow

New Study Examines Cost of EV Road Trips

A new study by Upgraded Points sets gas cars against electric vehicles to see which vehicle is more economical on five American road trips, the travel company announced. Examining the time and fuel costs along iconic trails like Route 66 and California 1, the study offered a variety of insights while investigating the question: is… Continue reading New Study Examines Cost of EV Road Trips

Himalaya 4×4 Pairs Builds With Land Rover-Inspired eBike

Vintage Land Rover restorer Himalaya 4×4 has partnered with Vintage Electric to introduce a limited-edition line of throttle e-bikes inspired by Land Rover’s Series trucks. Based on Himalaya’s custom Land Rover restorations, the new Himalaya 4×4 Special Edition Vintage Electric bikes are now available to order as accessories for each commission. The bikes have dual… Continue reading Himalaya 4×4 Pairs Builds With Land Rover-Inspired eBike

First Hybrid Corvette Sold at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction

Barrett-Jackson featured the sale of the world’s first electrified Corvette during the 2023 Palm Beach Auction earlier this month, the auction house announced. The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ First Retail Production VIN 001 sold for $1.1 million, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting DonorsChoose, a national non-profit that supports students and classrooms… Continue reading First Hybrid Corvette Sold at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction

BorgWarner Announces $42M Investment in Battery Production

BorgWarner is planning to invest $42 million into the expansion of its Seneca, South Carolina production facility, the company announced. The investment will be allocated to building and equipment upgrades as well as the development of new manufacturing lines to launch the production of 3GWh of annual battery module capacity, contributing to the growth of… Continue reading BorgWarner Announces $42M Investment in Battery Production

Garrett Motion Details Auto Shanghai Exhibition

Garrett Motion is sharing its plans for Auto Shanghai 2023, April 18-27, which includes exhibiting its portfolio of turbocharging, electrification and software connectivity products, the company announced. “We look forward to showcasing Garrett Motion’s engineering breakthroughs for the fast-evolving and largest automotive market in the world,” said Olivier Rabiller, CEO of Garrett Motion. “As a… Continue reading Garrett Motion Details Auto Shanghai Exhibition