Flash Drive: Lucid Air Dream Edition R
The ride was short, but provided the essentials—time split between the driver’s seat and the spacious back seat, the two defining spaces in the Lucid Air, the latest luxury electric car to arrive on the market.
News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric
If you needed a more definitive marker for the imminent end of the internal combustion engine, look no further than Wards 27th annual 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems.
First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford’s all-in on electrification and Clean Fleet Report had a chance this past week to experience the company’s commitment first hand—from the passenger seat. Ford wouldn’t let us get behind the wheel of the early production F-150 Lightning and E-Transit, but from the right-hand seat (and a chance to closely examine the interiors and, via a cutaway. the underpinnings) it’s clear the company’s $22 billion investment (through 2025) in electrification is going to pay dividends.
Exclusive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Preview
The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq is only the first of many all-electric Cadillacs that will be released in the coming years. Playing the long game with this transition from gasoline to electric, since they know who their customer is, they are prepared to gain customers as the marketplace continues to grow for electric luxury vehicles.
News: Genesis Reveals GV60 Crossover EV
The first EV from the brand is the Genesis GV60, a compact crossover that rounds out the brand’s SUV lineup. It will land sometime next year, joining its larger, gas-powered siblings—the GV70 and GV80.
Event: Battery Show and Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo
Senior leaders from the Department of Energy, Ford Motor Company and LG Energy Solutions are set to headline the upcoming jointly located Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo that will take place in Novi, Michigan, September 14-16, 2021.
News: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Market Confused
It’s been a confusing week for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Depending on the story you read, one might assume the market for light-duty FCEVs is either dying or booming.
News: Mazda Joins EV Crowd with MX-30 EV
Mazda showed off a new electric version of its small MX-30crossover this week, promising that it would be available in Californiadealerships this fall.
News: VanMoof Expands e-Bike Network to 50 Cities
VanMoof, the Dutch builder of sleek, high-tech e-bikes, will expand its worldwide presence from eight to 50 cities, including three in the U.S.
News: Chevrolet Introduces Updated Bolt EV & New Bolt EUV
Chevrolet is doubling its EV lineup with a refreshed Bolt EV and new Bolt EUV and trying to push its product into the currently most popular segment—crossovers.