The newly designed charging stations from Electrify America will offer new design and comfort elements, like customer lounges, solar canopies, updated vehicle chargers and more…
Tag: Electric Vehicles
Ken Block vs. Laguna Seca
Equipped with a rooftop carrier for his snowboards, watch as Ken Block rips his daily driver, an all-electric, 637-horsepower Audi RS e-tron GT around WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Watch the video above to see how quickly Block can take on the track and the iconic Corkscrew.
Honda Opens $124M Wind Tunnel
Honda has opened its new $124 million state-of-the-art wind tunnel facility, ushering in a new era of development testing capabilities for Honda and Acura products, as well as the company’s race vehicles, the automaker announced. The new Honda Automotive Laboratories of Ohio (HALO) facility, located at the independent Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC) in Central… Continue reading Honda Opens $124M Wind Tunnel
Why the EV Industry Faces a Nickel Shortage
With EV production only expected to increase, the automotive industry’s transition to electric could be hindered by a global shortage of nickel, a key component in most lithium-ion batteries.
Maserati Expanding All-Electric Lineup
Maserati, the Italian luxury car brand, will produce full-electric models and have a fully electric lineup by 2030, the company announced. The new GranTurismo will be the first car in Maserati history to adopt 100% electric solutions, the company said. Made at the Mirafiori production hub, it will debut in 2023. The new GranTurismo will… Continue reading Maserati Expanding All-Electric Lineup
MAE Delivers First BEV Test Stand to OEM
Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE), an American manufacturer of testing equipment, dynamometers and related products, has delivered the first of three functional test stands for a major original equipment manufacturer of battery electric vehicles (BEV), the company announced. The BEV manufacturer contacted MAE to design and build three different pieces of testing equipment: an end-of-line chassis… Continue reading MAE Delivers First BEV Test Stand to OEM
Gas-Powered vs. EV Heavy-Duty Truck Drag Race
The Fast Lane Truck recently took a trip to northern Michigan to test out a GMC Sierra electrified by Magna. Watch the video above to see how the all-electric truck performed in a drag race against its gas-powered twin.
Stellantis Teases All-Electric Jeep, RAM 1500
During the Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan presentation, Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of Stellantis, revealed images of the first-ever 100% battery-electric Jeep SUV and the all-electric RAM 1500 BEV pickup truck, as the brand continues its initiatives toward the full electrification of its SUV portfolio, the company said. This new fully electric Jeep… Continue reading Stellantis Teases All-Electric Jeep, RAM 1500
Polestar O2 Concept Imagines Future of Sportscars
Polestar, the all-electric performance car brand, has revealed a new concept car, the Polestar O2, that reimagines the future of sports roadsters for the electric age. “Polestar O2 is the hero car for our brand,” comments Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO. “It opens the door to our secret chamber of future potential. This is a taste… Continue reading Polestar O2 Concept Imagines Future of Sportscars
Ford Divides EV, ICE Business
Ford is splitting its electric vehicle and internal combustion engine businesses into two distinct operations, the automaker announced. Ford Blue will build the company’s portfolio of ICE vehicles, which the company said will aim to drive growth and profitability, while Ford Model e will accelerate the development of electric vehicles, software and connected vehicle technologies… Continue reading Ford Divides EV, ICE Business
‘Testang’ Shows What’s Possible with Performance EV Swaps
The possibilities regarding performance EV swaps continue to grow, as shown by a recent successful Mustang transplant by AEM EV. The EV controls arm of AEM Performance Electronics, AEM EV started with a 2007 Ford Mustang GT, added AEM and other aftermarket parts and swapped in a Tesla Large Drive Unit (LDU) to remake it… Continue reading ‘Testang’ Shows What’s Possible with Performance EV Swaps
Meyer Distributing Recognized by Partners
Meyer Distributing was recently recognized by two of its supplier partners, the company announced. Diode Dynamics named Meyer Distributing as its 2021 Top Distributor and Morimoto recognized the company as one of its 2021 Top Dealers. Both Diode Dynamics and Morimoto are suppliers in the lighting industry. “Meyer Distributing is proud to partner with these… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Recognized by Partners
Mercedes-AMG Unveils All-Electric Performance Sedan
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a new, all-electric performance sedan, the EQE. The vehicle is outfitted with AMG-specific solutions – particularly in the areas of drive, suspension, brakes, sound, exterior and interior design, and equipment, the German automaker said. The new Mercedes-AMG EQE offers a performance-oriented drive concept with two electric motors. The electric drivetrain (eATS), with… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG Unveils All-Electric Performance Sedan
Toyota to Provide bZ4X Buyers with Free Fast Charger Access
Customers who purchase or lease a new 2023 Toyota bZ4X will get one year of unlimited complimentary charging at all EVgo-owned and operated public DC fast charging stations nationwide, the companies announced. . “The arrival of our all-electric bZ4X marks an important step in our commitment towards electrifying 70% of our fleet by 2030. We… Continue reading Toyota to Provide bZ4X Buyers with Free Fast Charger Access
Stranded in an EV in the Cold?
Volkswagen set out to find how long one of its electric vehicles could keep you warm if you were stuck in winter weather…