Personal: Looking Forward to the EVs of 2021
I am excited about the new EVs expected to arrive this year from Rivian, GMC, Volkswagen, Audi and Ford.
Take Two: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid
The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid lays down a marker that its competitors—both larger and smaller—will need to respond to if they hope to hold market share.
News: Ford Trends Report Looks at 2021
What 2021 holds after the surprises we were hit with in 2020 will also be a factor, but it appears clear that many of the changes we experienced this year may carry on for some time to come.
News: More EVs Get Certified 200+ Ranges
Range and its attendant anxiety continues to dominate electric vehicle discussions. That discussion is about to move up to a new level as three significant new EVs received their official EPA range certifications this week.
News: Consumer Reports Ranks Car Brands’ Reliability
Electric and electrified models are building mixed reputations in the marketplace, according to this year’s report of automotive reliability from the respected publication, Consumer Reports.
News: GM Accelerates Toward EV Future
General Motors offered more detail about its pathway to become an EV-centric company this week, while it also dealt with battery fire issues from its first high-volume electric car, the Chevrolet Bolt.
News: BMW Amps Up Alliances, Introduces New EV
The first of the new generation of EVs is the iX, a midsize SUV similar in size to the X5 and X6 in the current lineup.
News: Ford Introduces E-Transit Commercial EV
Ford previewed the upcoming electric version of its best-selling Transit van, putting down a marker for the company in the exploding commercial EV market.
News: GMC Hummer EV First Edition Sells Out
Welcome to the GMC Hummer EV Edition 1—combining an aggressive, in-your-face attitude carried over from the last generation of this quasi-military vehicle with the most advanced technology one of the world’s largest auto companies has to offer.
EV Charging Infrastructure: Who’s Got the Plug?
The plug-in or plug-less charging options are expanding in parallel with EV adoption, so expect options to grow.