Opinion: Moving Closer to the EV Tipping Point
It was a week of good news for EVs and climate action, as General Motors and the new U.S. president announced ambitious plans to tackle global warming.
Electric Trucks
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.
Try Out the Advantages of a Pickup Truck
Pickup trucks have the premise of better work capabilities for drivers who need versatile features, with a significant advantage at the rear to load heavy materials or extensive tools.
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: 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: 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.
News: North American Car of the Year Semifinalists Announced
For 2021 a total of 27 news vehicles (or vehicle families in some cases) were nominated for North American Car of the Year, including a significant number of electrified models.
News: General Motors Makes Big Electric Vehicle Moves
Speculation about a spin-off of the electric vehicle-battery portion of General Motors into a separate company was muted by three actions this week that not only boosted the EV side of GM’s business, but bolstered the company’s overall standing.
News: Ford Pumps Up the Electric Volume on its Crown Jewel
The 2021 Ford F-150 has a very simple goal—maintain and expand that market lead for another year or two.