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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2019

Volkswagen Breaks Ground on EV Plant

Volkswagen of America will begin producing electrified vehicles in 2022 at a Tennessee plant that will be expanded with an $800 million investment, the automaker has announced.

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Articlesby Eric GandarillaNovember 13, 2019

The Cost of Electrifying a Ford Transit

AF looks at how Lightning Systems swaps out a gasoline powertrain with its electric powertrain. There is a large initial expense with converting a Transit van to all-electric, but the electric vehicle has its benefits.

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NewsNovember 11, 2019

BYD, Toyota Form Battery EV R&D Group

The new R&D company, which will work on designing and developing BEVs (including platform) and its related parts, is anticipated to be established in China in 2020.

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NewsNovember 11, 2019

FlixBus Tests Long-Range, 100% Battery-Electric MCI Coach

The company also launched the world’s first E-Buses on long-distance lines in 2018 starting in France and Germany.

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ArticlesNovember 10, 2019

What Will Fuel Stations Look Like in the Future?

In the “Petrol Station of the Future” study, German fuel retailer Aral and the Institute for Transport Research of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) examined mobility trends and envisioned a plan for city fuel stations in 2040.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2019

Hyundai to Expand Electrified Models to 13 by 2022

Hyundai plans to expand its lineup of electrified models to 13 in the next three years. By 2022, Hyundai will offer six sedans and seven crossovers with electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid powertrains, the Korean automaker announced.

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NewsNovember 6, 2019

Ford to Reveal All-Electric SUV Nov. 18

The “Mustang-inspired SUV” reveal to be livestreamed from Los Angeles ahead of the LA Auto Show.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2019

Mission Critical Electronics Acquires Purkeys

Mission Critical Electronics (MCE) has acquired Purkeys Fleet Electric, a North American developer, manufacturer, and distributor of electric power solutions to truck fleets and more.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2019

Infiniti to Offer Gasoline-Powered Electric Vehicles

Infiniti will offer a lineup of electrified vehicles that will include several models powered by gasoline, Infiniti has announced.

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NewsNovember 4, 2019

Fisker Releases Name of Electric Luxury SUV

Early reservations for the all-electric luxury SUV will be open as the mobile app launches on Nov. 27.

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