Hyundai IONIQ 5 wins 2022 Hispanic Motor Press EV of the Year

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 all-electric vehicle has been named the 2022 Hispanic Motor Press Electric Vehicle of the Year. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 was unveiled in late February 2021 and is built upon the company’s Electric-Global Modular Platform, also known as E-GMP. The vehicle combines comfortability, performance, and versatility to offer a unique driver and […]

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Oklahoma Senate passes SB 1541, allowing autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads

The Oklahoma State Senate passed State Bill 1541 by a 44-1 vote on Monday evening. The bill aims to allow autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads within the State. The bill, authored by Senator Paul Rosino, a Republican, detailed that 19 states in the U.S. already allow autonomous vehicle operation, with 20 additional states […]

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Ironic Today Show segment explains tips for gas mileage while anchor sits in electric vehicle

The Today Show released a helpful segment during this morning’s broadcast, showing tips on how consumers can increase gas mileage as prices at the gas pump are reaching record levels. However, the piece had one massive mistake: the tips were demonstrated from the cabin of a Ford Mustang Mach-E, an all-electric vehicle that requires no […]

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GM commits $400M to new Canadian battery materials plant for Ultium platform

General Motors is set to build a new $400 million battery materials plant in Canada with South Korean company POSCO Chemical, adding to the automaker’s already-massive spending plan for the transition to electric vehicles. The plant will produce cathode materials for GM’s Ultium battery platform. The Becancour, Quebec plant will produce cathode active material for […]

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Aston Martin teams with Britishvolt to develop high-performance EV batteries

Aston Martin has announced that it is moving forward in its journey to electrification after reaching an agreement to develop high-performance electric vehicle batteries with cell technology company Britishvolt. Aston Martin and Britishvolt formalized the partnership in a Memorandum of Understanding, a press release from the luxury carmaker states. The collaboration will support Aston Martin’s […]

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Ford study shows pickup truck electrification has substantial greenhouse gas reduction rate

Ford and University of Michigan researchers conducted a new study that evaluated the savings in greenhouse gas emissions in battery-electric pickup trucks relative to gas-powered pickups. It also assessed the reductions in other light-duty vehicles when compared to their gas-powered counterparts. According to the study, sedan, SUV, and pickup truck battery-electric vehicles have approximately 64 […]

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Honda, Sony agree to electric vehicle development partnership, first deliveries in 2025

Today, Honda Motor Co,. Ltd. and Sony Group Corporation announced in a press release they have agreed to form a strategic alliance that aims to develop new electric vehicle technologies and mobility services. In a joint statement released earlier today, Honda and Sony said, “Specifically, the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding that […]

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Ford used Alaska’s trickiest terrain to test the F-150 Lightning’s all-season capability

Ford is preparing for the first deliveries of its all-electric pickup the F-150 Lightning this Spring. As Ford moves closer to bringing the electric version of its popular pickup series to market, the company has been assessing the vehicle’s performance in some of the most challenging settings, ensuring customers will enjoy the top-notch capabilities the […]

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