News: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Bows at Windy City’s Auto Show
The 2017 Kia Niro will Kia’s first dedicated hybrid vehicle platform. It’s directly related to Hyundai’s Ioniq hybrid, which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show.
Tech: The Yellow School Bus Is Going All Electric
School buses are going electric with conversions from Motiv Power Systems, a California company. They’re pricey, but can save money in the long run.
Sponsored Post: The Volvo V90 Adds a Wagon to Its Flagship Line
The Volvo V90 is a luxury wagon with striking style and all of the appointments you would expect.
News: The Volkswagen BUDD-e Electric Concept
While the Volkswagen BUDD-e probably won’t make it to production, the hardware under the body will. The concept is the first vehicle to showcase VW’s new Modular Electric Platform, called MEB for short. Designed specifically for either plug-in hybrid or battery-electric vehicles, the platform can accommodate both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in a variety of body styles.
News: Ford F-150 Hybrid Confirmed By CEO
To put it mildly, a hybrid F-150 pickup is a bold move by Ford. It’s the automaker’s single most important vehicle; the top seller and profit machine that pays the light bills in Dearborn. But Ford isn’t afraid to gamble with their top seller.
News: Electric Corvette?
While it may or may not use the E-Ray name, an electrified Corvette will happen. What type of powertrain and when will it arrive are the unanswered questions for now.
News: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Specs Revealed
General Motors is quoting a “more that 200-mile” driving range for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt until the official EPA numbers are released.
Tech: 10 Diagnostic Apps That Will Make You a Better Driver
While you may not be as good of a driver as you think – don’t be disheartened, an app might be all you need to become a better driver.
News: Nissan Introduces New Mobility Technology
Nissan’s urban personal mobility solution is the New Mobility Concept, an ultra-compact two-seat electric vehicle for every-day short distance urban driving. If you live in or are traveling to San Francisco, you don’t have to wait to see if this little four-wheeler is a possible answer for pollution-free urban transportation.
News: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Minivan
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid will have a 30-mile all-electric driving range and is expected to deliver up to 80 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) on EPA tests. The powertrain centers on a 3.6-liter Atkinson cycle Pentastar V-6 gas engine. It’s mated to a two-motor hybrid system that substitutes for a transmission and operated like an electrified version of a continuously-variable transmission (CVT). A 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack is located under the second row of seats, which preserves Chrysler’s Stow ‘n Go seating and storage for the third row.