The McMurtry Spéirling fan car has achieved an independently measured 0-60 mph in 1.40 seconds and 1/4 mile in 7.97 seconds. This surpasses the previous record held by Rimac. By exploiting the instant grip from McMurtry’s “downforce-on-demand fan system,” the sub 1,000kg (approx. 2,200 lbs.), 1,000 BHP, rear-wheel-drive McMurtry Spéirling delivers realms of acceleration previously…

Amogy, a developer of ammonia power solutions, says it has successfully tested its ammonia-powered, zero-emission semi-truck. The company first integrated its ammonia technology into a 5 kW drone in July 2021, and ramped up to a 100kW John Deere tractor in May 2022. Amogy has now scaled its ammonia-to-power technology to 300 kW. Following an…

Although U.S. electric vehicle registrations remain dominated by Tesla, the brand is showing the expected signs of shedding market share as more entrants arrive. Much of Tesla’s share loss is to EVs available in a more accessible MSRP range – below $50,000, where Tesla has trouble competing. …

Amogy, a developer of ammonia power solutions, says it has successfully tested its ammonia-powered, zero-emission semi-truck. The company first integrated its ammonia technology into a 5 kW drone in July 2021, and ramped up to a 100kW John Deere tractor in May 2022. Amogy has now scaled its ammonia-to-power technology to 300 kW. Following an…

Hyundai says its electrified vehicle 2022 retail sales grew 72% compared with December 2021, and Q4 retail sales grew 40% compared with Q4 2021. Growth in eco-friendly total sales was headlined by Elantra HEV (+431%), Santa Fe HEV (+85%), Tucson HEV (+38%), IONIQ 5 (+2,835%) and Kona EV (+35%). This was the best Q4 in…

Exactly 70 years after the Corvette debuted in New York City, Chevrolet has returned to introduce the first-ever electrified Corvette with AWD and a 6.2L LT2 small-block V-8: the 2024 E-Ray. The new E-Ray – available in removable roof coupe and hardtop convertible models – uses electrification…

A group of Wyoming legislators is championing a bill proposing to ban the sale of electrified vehicles in the state, citing a lack of charging infrastructure and the importance of gas and oil sales to the local economy. Sponsored by Senator Dick Anderson (R) and co-sponsored by Senators Brian Boner (R), Edward Cooper (R) and…

As part of a new package of product updates, Volvo has improved both the range (WLTP) and charging for the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge compared with the outgoing model year, increasing range by as much as 60 kilometers (approx. 37 miles) on some variants. Also, three…

Ready or not, there are auto service shops across the country that are seeing new service opportunities in the form of battery-electric or hybrid vehicles roll into their parking lots. But, taking the step into electrified vehicle service isn’t always as simple as offering a welcome wave into an open bay. …

BKT has developed a new designation made for electric vehicles: “E-Ready.” The first tire to be stamped with this designation is the Agrimaxfactor, a new product designed for both transportation and tillage operations. The company says this tire features an improved tread pattern for better rideability and smoother impact on the road. The company says…