Ford is building up a “digital ecosystem” for EVs that could also include building its own batteries. We got some time behind the wheel of the 54-mpg Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Tire and wheel size can matter a lot in EV range. And could car ca…
Author: Bengt Halvorson
Ford considers making its own batteries for EVs, as it builds up “digital ecosystem”
Ford CEO Jim Farley on Friday said that the company is considering making its own electric vehicle batteries. “We are discussing (battery) cell manufacturing,” Farley said, according to Reuters, at a Reuters Automotive Summit virtual event….
Accord Hybrid drive, Rivian prices, Bolt EV recall, BMW iX, Ford E-Transit: The Week in Reverse
What does a Biden presidency mean for electric cars, efficiency, and clean air? Which automaker created an electric van concept in 2018 but didn’t show it until this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car…
Fire concern prompts 2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV recall, owners asked to charge to 90% for now
General Motors announced Friday that an ongoing investigation over fire concern is prompting a broad recall affecting most 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV models. The recall includes 68,667 vehicles globally and 50,925 in the U.S. Since GM is still unsure …
Porsche electric van, Toyota hydrogen stations, post-pandemic driving and CO2: Today’s Car News
A boost in driving after the pandemic could be cause for concern for CO2. Porsche is showing an electric van concept it made two years ago. And the 2021 Toyota Mirai will bring a boost to the hydrogen infrastructure. This and more, here at Green Car Re…
Toyota steps up to support Mirai fuel-cell car with 7 more hydrogen stations in California
Toyota North America confirmed Thursday that the second-generation version of its Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car is arriving at some California dealers later this year. To help support the model, which will be made in much higher numbers than its predece…
Rivian prices, Ford E-Transit electric van reveal, Electrify America growth: Today’s Car News
Ford is planning to scale up commercial electric vans, with a $45,000 starting price and lots of upfit potential. Rivian released specs and feature lists for its R1T pickup and R1S SUV. And Electrify America just hit another milestone. This and more, h…
Ford reveals E-Transit electric vans: Made in US, good clean sense for business
Ford Thursday morning revealed a vehicle that could make a difference in cities and neighborhoods all around the U.S.—and it’s probably not one that might get you or the family around. The 2022 E-Transit vans—fully electric versions o…
Ford reveals E-Transit electric vans for $45,000, ready to scale up
Ford Thursday morning revealed a vehicle that could make a difference in cities and neighborhoods all around the U.S.—and it’s probably not one that might get you or the family around. The 2022 E-Transit vans—fully electric versions o…
R1T and R1S electric trucks: Rivian confirms more about pricing, range, specs ahead of orders
Rivian has released pricing as well as some key specifications for its Illinois-made electric trucks, the R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV, which are both due for first deliveries next summer. The R1T Launch Edition will start at $75,000, while…
