Apr 10, 2025 | Design, Detroit, Electric Vehicles
GM decided back in 2015 to build electrified vehicles from the ground up. Simcoe personally oversaw the many changes to vehicle interiors that a new powertrain afforded, including freeing up space between the front row seats and moving key features to the steering...
Apr 10, 2025 | Electric Vehicles, Trucks
Based on a Peterbilt 579 commercial semi truck, the ReVolt EREV hybrid electric semi truck promises 40% better fuel economy and more than twice the torque of a conventional, diesel-powered semi. The concept has promise – and now, it has customers. Austin,...
Apr 3, 2025 | Charging, Electric Vehicles
A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of Michigan engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers away. “We envision this approach as...
Apr 3, 2025 | Aerial Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Hydrogen
Unither Bioelectronique (UB) is claiming several aviation firsts following the first flight of a piloted hydrogen fuel cell-powered helicopter. Taking place at Bromont airport in Quebec, Canada on 27 March, the maiden sortie of the modified Robinson Helicopter R44...
Mar 27, 2025 | Electric Vehicles
Rivian, known for its large electric trucks, is setting its sights on small and lightweight vehicles. The Irvine-based automaker said Wednesday it’s spinning out its micromobility business into a new startup called Also Inc. Micromobility encompasses a variety...
Mar 26, 2025 | Electric Vehicles, US Economy
When it comes to buying a new car, people often consider things such as cost, fuel economy, and dependability ratings to influence their purchase. However, it appears that electric vehicles are now becoming a higher priority for a majority of consumers as...
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