OPTIMA Batteries is returning to the 101st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to charge the first-ever Rivian R1T to compete in the hill climb, the company announced. Alongside the R1T, OPTIMA is also sponsoring Tanner Foust in a bespoke Radford Type 62-2 Pikes Peak Edition, 2022 PPIHC winner Robin Shute, two-time PPIHC… Continue reading OPTIMA to Support Rivian R1T PPIHC Entry
Tag: Electric Vehicles
Toyota Announces Plans for EV Battery Development Facility
Toyota Motor North America will invest nearly $50 million to construct a new laboratory facility at its North American R&D headquarters in York Township, Michigan to evaluate batteries for electric and electrified vehicles in North America, the automaker announced. Operations at the new battery lab are expected to begin in 2025. “This new investment in… Continue reading Toyota Announces Plans for EV Battery Development Facility
The Growing Popularity of EV Conversions
A recent video from CNBC highlights the growing market for electric vehicle conversions and includes an appearance from SEMA CEO Mike Spagnola…
GM Gains Access to Tesla Supercharger Network
General Motors is partnering with Tesla to integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector design into its EVs beginning in 2025, which will expand access to charging for GM EV drivers at 12,000 Tesla Superchargers, the companies announced. “Our vision of the all-electric future means producing millions of world-class EVs across categories and price… Continue reading GM Gains Access to Tesla Supercharger Network
Volkswagen Introduces New ID. Buzz Van
Paying homage to the VW Microbus, the three-row van has been designed specifically for the North American market…
BorgWarner Unveils New Logo
BorgWarner has unveiled a new logo that aims to highlight its expansion into eMobility, the company announced. It ss the first time the logo has changed in over three decades. BorgWarner announced its Charging Forward strategy in March 2021 and is targeting at least 25% of its revenues from battery electric vehicles (EV) by 2025,… Continue reading BorgWarner Unveils New Logo
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
Caterham Introduces EV Seven Concept
The all-electric model will make its public debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed…
California Seeks EPA Approval of Gasoline-Only Vehicle Sales Ban
The ban would require all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in electric hybrids…
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
Stellantis Announces Drive for Design Winners
The annual contest challenged high school students to sketch the next generation of Ram EV trucks…
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