Ford announced early Tuesday that this Thursday it will start inviting reservation-holders of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup to start placing their orders. The automaker said that after this first wave, other waves of reservation-holders will be invited over the next few months for the 2022 model year. Then for those who didn’t get the… More…

Automotive supplier Magna is launching a complete electric powertrain package that can the company claims can boost range by up to 30%. Called EtelligentReach, the powertrain will debut on a “new entrant vehicle” in 2022, Magna said in a press release. It includes two electric motors, inverters, and gearboxes, but Magna indicated most efficiency… More…

The Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car hasn’t started production, but its Dutch maker is already planning a second, more-affordable model. In a keynote presentation earlier this month, Lightyear confirmed plans to launch a second EV, appropriately dubbed Lightyear Two, in late 2024 or early 2025. The Lightyear Two will have a smaller… More…

The Volkswagen ID.4 will soon get Plug and Charge capability in the United States, and may get bidirectional charging as well. VW confirmed both features for the European market in a press release earlier this month. A Volkswagen of America spokesperson confirmed to Green Car Reports that Plug and Charge will be added with the first over-the-air… More…

Hyundai Motor Group is winding down development of internal combustion engines, The Korea Economic Daily reported last week. The automaker closed its research and development center for combustion engines in Namyang, South Korea, according to the report, which cited industry sources familiar with the matter. “Now, it is inevitable to convert into… More…

With its tidy proportions and low top speed, the Citroën Ami electric microcar seems most at home in urban areas. But the French automaker recently reimagined the Ami for a more rugged environment. The Citroën My Ami Buggy concept dons off-road costume jewelry to show how the Ami might be used as a vacation plaything. The concept gets… More…

One of the biggest obstacles to mass EV adoption is that charging an electric car isn’t as convenient as filling up with gasoline. And charging might not meet that level of convenience anytime soon. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI) released a policy roadmap earlier this month, but the group’s suggestions don’t fully address current… More…

Audi recently unveiled a new way to add urban charging options, based around modular “hubs” that include charging stations and airport-like lounges. Such hubs could provide an option for drivers who can’t charge at home, and could handle anticipated future demand for charging in urban areas, Audi said in a press release. The automaker said it… More…

The Nio ET5 is the Chinese automaker’s latest EV, and is shaping up to be a Tesla Model 3 rival in its home market. Unveiled at the automaker’s Nio Day event last week, the ET5 is a hatchback measuring 185 inches in length, meaning it’s about the same size as the Model 3, which is also assembled in China for local distribution. The ET5 is… More…

A recall of 2,679 Hyundai Ioniq Electric hatchbacks from model years 2017-2019 is underway to address a potential unintended-acceleration issue. An unstable electrical ground could cause affected vehicles to enter a fail-safe mode which, in certain situations, may cause acceleration after the accelerator pedal is released, according to the… More…

Stellantis will unveil an electric Chrysler Airflow concept at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 5 to showcase its EV strategy. The automaker first teased what a concept that was likely the Airflow as part of a sweeping electrification plan presented in July, including a fully electric Ram 1500 pickup truck and Dodge muscle car due… More…

Electric vehicles need tires that were designed with different priorities. And this past week another big player in tires, Goodyear, is recognizing that—with its first North American-market replacement tire specifically designed for EVs. The Goodyear ElectricDrive GT is an all-season tires with an asymmetric tread pattern scheduled to launch… More…

BMW has confirmed EPA range ratings for the i4 sedan and iX crossover SUV, mostly hitting the automaker’s targets. In xDrive50 dual-motor all-wheel drive launch guise, the iX achieves an EPA range of 324 miles with 20-inch wheels, 315 miles with 22-inch wheels, and 305 miles with 21-inch wheels, BMW confirmed in an updated press kit for the the… More…

Among all the new electric cars coming out this year, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the one that best shows that affordable EVs don’t have to look and feel like everything else. There’s room to reformat the car and mix in some rad cues from the past, without losing focus on a future that doesn’t involve tailpipe emissions. The Hyundai… More…

Tesla is providing a recommendation to owners of new base 2022 Model 3 RWD electric cars equipped with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells that is something of a gift in usable range: Charge to 100% on a regular basis. The automaker began using LFP cells for Chinese-market vehicles, but has been hinting at a broader shift for some time… More…

In Europe and in the U.S. alike, ride hailing needs to go fully electric as soon as possible. Otherwise it’s adding to local pollution issues and global warming. And yet the needs of ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft are quite different versus typical personal use. They are essentially the new generation of taxi fleets. And it… More…

Try to separate Americans from their trucks, and you’ve got trouble. The pickup is a staple of American culture, a symbol of self-sufficiency, and a tool for adventure. With the R1T electric truck, Rivian designed a product that builds on all three of those aspects, with some new twists that actually show off the strengths of going fully… More…

EV startup Canoo has ceased contract manufacturing discussions with the Netherlands’ VDL Nedcar, opting instead to build EVs at its own United States facilities starting in 2022. In a press release published last week, Canoo confirmed that production will start at a recently-announced Arkansas facility next year, before moving to a planned “Mega… More…

Ford last week discussed the battery capacity for its F-150 Lightning pickup as part of a livestream held for “key stakeholders.” And then following that, it made some numbers for the Lightning’s two available packs official for the first time. They are, as mentioned in the presentation, 98 kwh for the standard-range versions and… More…

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on Tuesday gave the Tesla Model Y its best safety distinction, called Top Safety Pick+. The Model Y earns top “Good” ratings in all six crash-testing and crashworthiness categories. It’s offered with a front crash prevention system that earns the top “Superior” rating for… More…