News: Audi Lays Out Plans for 20 EVs in 5 Years
In the U.S. it looks like Audi has work to do to make a mark in the emerging electric vehicle market. The gang from Ingolstadt does have a plan.
News: Toyota Moves into the Big Truck Business
Toyota has developed strong links with two partners—Hino, a medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacture that is a part of the Toyota automotive orbit; and BYD, the leading Chinese battery-car maker.
News: 2019 Plug-in Car Sales Drop Blamed on PHEVs
Plug-in vehicles sales (pure battery electrics and plug-in hybrids) hit a speed bump after a meteoric rise in 2018, dropping from 361,300 to 325,800.
News: Ford Announces Electric Transit Van
Ford announced this week that it will be bringing an all-electric version of its popular Ford Transit van to market for the 2022 model year.
News: 2020 Energica Eva Ribelle Electric Motorcycle
Energica took the same battery and power plant from its Ego+, lost 30 pounds of bodywork—and has the new electric streetfighter model, the Eva Ribelle.
News: Cruise Origin Self-Driving Shuttle Introduced
Clean Fleet Report was invited to General Motor’s Cruise autonomous-car division’s recent unveiling of the Origin, a self-driving shuttle vehicle. Designed to be a Level 5 driverless autonomous vehicle, it will be the basis of GM Cruise’s ridesharing business.
Analysis: The Electric Truck Wars Have Begun
Musk’s decision to unveil the Tesla Cybertruck was a masterstroke. It did its job of keeping the world’s eyeballs glued on the activities of the Palo Alto-based automaker.
Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Kona EV Ultimate
The 2020 Hyundai Kona EV Ultimate hits all the sweet spots for anyone looking for versatility, style and a 250+ mile electric driving range.
News: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Update
In November Ford debuted the all-new, all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV. Reservations for the 2021 Mustang Mach-E First Edition model are officially full.
Road Test: 2019 Fiat 500e
Even with the limitations versus its competitors–not having the most driving range, fastest charging or largest interior–the 2019 Fiat 500e shines as a city car. It is zippy and fun to drive and does this carrying two adults comfortably up front.