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Official US Prices Of Electrified 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe Lineup

Official US Prices Of Electrified 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe Lineup

January 26, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4xe, the first-ever electrified Grand Cherokee, strengthens Grand Cherokee’s leadership position in the full-size SUV segment, offering an all-new plug-in hybrid powertrain delivering 25 miles of all-electric range and 56 MPGe, plus an all-new architectur ... Continue reading

Lotus and Britishvolt Collaborate - Sketch of Future EV Sports Car is Revealed

Lotus and Britishvolt Collaborate - Sketch of Future EV Sports Car is Revealed

Lotus and battery cell expert Britishvolt have signed an MoU to collaborate on the research and development of advanced new EV technology. The partnership will focus on the co-development of an innovative new battery cell package to power the next generation of electric sports cars from Lotus. ... Continue reading

EVgo and CBL Properties Partner to Expand Public Fast Charging at Retail Locations, Bringing Convenient Charging Amenities to Shoppers

EVgo and CBL Properties Partner to Expand Public Fast Charging at Retail Locations, Bringing Convenient Charging Amenities to Shoppers

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail New EVgo station at Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, Kansas. (Photo: Business Wire) New EVgo station at Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, Kansas. ... Continue reading

Making Electric Vehicle Leap of Faith is Highly Satisfactory to New Owners, J.D. Power Finds

Making Electric Vehicle Leap of Faith is Highly Satisfactory to New Owners, J.D. Power Finds

As automakers continue to build excitement with new electric vehicle (EV)1 launches, first-time owners who have made the switch to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are discovering that it is a positive experience. Satisfaction among owners who are new to BEVs averages 754 (on a 1,000-point scale), which is comparable t ... Continue reading

Profit From Energy Arbitrage, Buy Low Sell High- Your EV Is A Storage Technology

Profit From Energy Arbitrage, Buy Low Sell High- Your EV Is A Storage Technology

NEW HOPE, Pa. & CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.--The results of a summer-long vehicle-to-everything (V2X) pilot project have recently been compiled. ... Continue reading

2022 Kia EV6 Prices

2022 Kia EV6 Prices

Kia America today announced pricing for the 2022 EV6, the brand’s first dedicated all-electric model, starting at just $33,400 after the $7,500 federal vehicle tax credit. At the heart of the EV6 is an energy-dense battery pack available in two sizes: 58.0 kWh and 77.4 kWh. The EV6 with the 58.0 kWh battery pack has ... Continue reading

GM Accelerates its Drive to Lead the EV Industry with $7 Billion Investment in Michigan, Creating 4,000 New Jobs and Retaining 1,000

GM Accelerates its Drive to Lead the EV Industry with $7 Billion Investment in Michigan, Creating 4,000 New Jobs and Retaining 1,000

Orion Assembly to become the 2nd U.S. plant building Chevrolet Silverado EV and electric GMC Sierra By the end of 2025, GM to have more than 1 million units of electric vehicle capacity in North America GM and LG Energy Solution to build 3rd U.S. Ultium Cells battery cell manufacturing plant to increase battery supply ... Continue reading

Our Marty Bernstein and BMW's V12 Drive Into Their Sunset

Our Marty Bernstein and BMW's V12 Drive Into Their Sunset

Based on the BMW M760i xDrive, these will be 12 of the last V12 BMW vehicles crafted for the US market and will be distinguished by unique badging, wheels, and a choice from the vast collection of exterior colors and upholstery offered by BMW Individual. BMW introduced their first roadgoing V12 in 1987. ... Continue reading

GM Investing in $154 Million In Western New York and $6.5 Billion In Michigan EV Plant

GM Investing in $154 Million In Western New York and $6.5 Billion In Michigan EV Plant

General Motors announced today plans to invest nearly $154 million in its Western New York Lockport Components plant. The investment will be used to renovate the facility and purchase and install new machinery and equipment used in the production of the stator module, a key component in an electric motor. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Wins More U.S. News 2022 Best Cars for the Money Awards Than Any Other Brand

Hyundai Wins More U.S. News 2022 Best Cars for the Money Awards Than Any Other Brand

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 20, 2022 – Hyundai today won five U.S. News and World Report 2022 Best Cars for the Money Awards, more than any other automotive brand. ... Continue reading

Isuzu and Cummins Announce Battery Electric Truck Collaboration

Isuzu and Cummins Announce Battery Electric Truck Collaboration

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. and Isuzu Motors Limited announced an agreement to create a prototype medium-duty, battery electric truck to demonstrate in North America. This truck represents the first zero-emissions solution facilitated by the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP) formed in May 2019. ... Continue reading

2024 Chevrolet Silverado Electric Pick-up Rated 400 Miles, Revealed +VIDEO

2024 Chevrolet Silverado Electric Pick-up Rated 400 Miles, Revealed +VIDEO

Today, Chevrolet introduced the 2024 Silverado EV — the reimagining of the brand’s best-selling nameplate, packed with the power and capability expected of Chevy Trucks. ... Continue reading

A Diverse Roster Of New Models Are Arriving For The Washington, D.C. Auto Show

A Diverse Roster Of New Models Are Arriving For The Washington, D.C. Auto Show

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2022 -- Manufacturers are set to debut their newest models and showcase their latest innovations and technological advancements this week at the Washington, D.C. Auto Show. ... Continue reading

Winnebago First All-Electric Concept Motorhome - Powered By Lightning eMotors Electric Powertrain

Winnebago First All-Electric Concept Motorhome - Powered By Lightning eMotors Electric Powertrain

Lightning eMotors , a leading provider of zero emission powertrains and medium-duty and specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, today announced it has been named as the powertrain provider for an all-electric motorhome concept under development by Winnebago Industries, Inc. Winnebago Industries revealed a co ... Continue reading

NACS Asks; Will We See 4 Dollar Gasoline?

NACS Asks; Will We See 4 Dollar Gasoline?

January 17, 2022 “What do you think gas prices will do over the next few months?” That may be the most popular question we hear when discussing fuels issues with reporters. It’s a surefire way to get quoted in news stories—but we never answer that question. ... Continue reading

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