What’s new on the EV front?
There’s a whole lot on the horizon in the world of electric vehicles.
Buick Vilite EUV
General Motors
See a Buick, see a Bolt
General Motors has shown a glimpse of upcoming electric vehicle models by releasing a picture of its small EV SUV/crossover by Buick for the Chinese market. The Chevrolet Bolt will be very similar in design.
Rivian
Among the first, if not the first
Rivian raises additional $2.5 billion in aggressive plan to beat Tesla and Nikola with the first all-electric pickup. Rivian will bring an all-electric pickup to market early- to mid- next year – months, potentially years, ahead of its competitors.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck prototype in rare public outing
Electrek went to the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles to check out the Tesla Cybertruck prototype, which gave them their closest look at the electric pickup truck. “It is a large vehicle, but it doesn’t feel as imposing as it did in pictures.” Watch the video.
The new Mini EV crossover may be a Paceman
Mini
BMW partners in China to make Mini brand EV crossover
The new MIni, potentially available in the U.S. in 2022, will be built on an all-new platform and will first be available for the Chinese market.
Lordstown Motors’ Endurance
Lordstown Motors Endurance
E-trucks: More than just Ford, Chevy and Dodge
If you’re up on electric trucks, Endurance is a brand you will soon be hearing about. Manufacturer Lordstown Motors is about to beat the big three truck makers to the punch.
Lucid’s new plant in Mesa Grande, AX is now under construtio
Lucid
At home in the Arizona desert
The start-up luxury electric vehicle company, backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, is gearing-up to start production in 2021 at its new 720,000 square foot factory. Lucid will also open 20 service locations across North America.
The Electric M5 will resemble the M5 pictured above
BMW
The Electric M5: The power is everywhere
The pure-EV version of the M5 midsize performance vehicle, at 1,006 horsepower and a range of 435 miles, will feature three separate motors. BMW plans a 2021 introduction.
Electric police vehicles
The Blue go for blue skies
The Tacoma Police Department in Washington recently announced an investment in 34 hybrid-electric police vehicles, and it’s not the first law enforcement agency to do so.
EV Safety
Proving that EV’s save lives
The extraordinary social benefits of electric vehicles are verified in a new study by the Canadian government.
Nevada Emission Standards
Good neighbors unite!
Nevada is adopting California’s tough vehicle emission standards in stepping up its battle to lower the state’s carbon footprint.