The electric vehicle (EV) market in the U.S. is continuing to heat up, according to new data from Hankook Tire’s “Gauge Index.” The latest installment of Hankook’s consumer survey found 21% of Americans currently own or lease a hybrid or EV, up from 17% in 2022, and another 34% plan to in the future. Hankook…

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) has debuted its new Turanza EV grand touring tire, the company’s first replacement tire designed specifically for premium EVs and the first to feature Bridgestone “Enliten” technology, which the company says enables tires to have a “super low rolling resistance” and improves vehicle handling and driving dynamics. Bridgestone said its Turanza EV…

In its first-quarter 2023 financial results report, Lucid Group reported first-quarter revenue of $149.4 million, having produced 2,314 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Arizona and delivering 1,406 vehicles during the same period. Lucid said it plans to manufacture more than 10,000 vehicles in 2023 and ended the first quarter (ending March 31, 2023) with…

In its first-quarter 2023 financial results report, Lucid Group reported first-quarter revenue of $149.4 million, having produced 2,314 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Arizona and delivering 1,406 vehicles during the same period. Lucid said it plans to manufacture more than 10,000 vehicles in 2023 and ended the first quarter (ending March 31, 2023) with…

Blue Bird Corporation, in conjunction with its dealer Anderson Blue Bird Bus Sales of New England, has delivered its first batch of 20 electric school buses to Boston Public Schools (BPS). School officials and local government leaders hailed the groundbreaking pilot program as the largest electric school bus deployment in the Northeast. The district says…

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is Ford’s first all-electric vehicle that is between a sedan and a crossover. It does not use the Mustang platform. Instead, it uses the GE1 platform, which is a heavily modified version of the C2 platform used for the fourth-generation Focus, Escape and Bronco Sport. The Mach-E can be just RWD…

Genesis Motor America has announced the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States to seven additional states, making the brand’s three-model EV lineup now available at select retailers in 22 states. The company says its continued expansion of EV sales represents further progress as Genesis takes steps in achieving its commitment to…

Ryder says it plans to add 4,000 BrightDrop EVs to its rental and lease fleet through 2025, with the first 200 to be ordered this year. The Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 electric vans boast a range of up to 250 miles on a full charge, and can support a payload of about 2,000-3,400 lbs.…

A new study by Upgraded Points sets gas cars against electric vehicles to see which vehicle is truly the most economical on five American road trips. Examining the time and fuel costs along trails like Route 66 and California 1, the study offered a variety of insights while investigating the central question: Is saving money…

Toyota says the 2023 Prius Prime plug-in hybrid will offer a manufacturer-estimated all-electric range of up to 44 miles on a full charge. The manufacturer adds that the vehicle’s fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain will also reach a manufacturer-estimated 52 mpg combined rating on the SE grade trim. Available…