The vehicles in the BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet, launched in February this year, have completed an intensive round of hot-weather testing in the United Arab Emirates for the first time, BMW announced. The car’s fuel cell drive system performed in the face of temperatures rising to 45°C (approx. 113°F), as well as sand and…

Forward-thinking organizations like Frito-Lay, Google, Hertz and Staples have embraced plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) for more than a decade, showcasing their commitment to a greener future. This year, PHEV sales in the United States surged by 20%, and there are now more than 860,000 PHEVs on the road. Their popularity is fueled by the flexibility that PHEVs provide…

GM announced, alongside Cruise and Honda, a memorandum of understanding to establish a new joint venture (JV) company to launch a driverless ride-hail service in Japan starting in early 2026. Japan has the potential to be one of the largest driverless ride-hail markets in the world as large cities experience high demand for taxis, GM…

Aisin will introduce its first-ever hybrid battery at the 2023 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Booth #A4657. The announcement was made by Dwayne Bates, vice president, Aisin World of America, aftermarket division. “We’re excited about this new venture and confident that we’ll be able…

United Natural Foods (UNFI) announced it is taking its next steps toward a zero-emissions future by deploying two battery-electric semi-trucks and five regenerative electric refrigerated trailer systems. UNFI is deploying the trucks and trailers in the Sacramento and Gilroy, California, markets. UNFI said it worked with Penske Truck Leasing to secure two, class-8 electric trucks,…

The forthcoming Kia EV9 three-row SUV is rated an EPA-estimated 304 miles in the Light Long Range RWD trim, besting an internal AER target of 300 miles, Kia announced. All five EV9 variants were rated higher than the company's initial target estimates. The EV9 is the second Kia model based on the E-GMP platform, and…

Forward-thinking organizations like Frito-Lay, Google, Hertz and Staples have embraced plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) for more than a decade, showcasing their commitment to a greener future. This year, PHEV sales in the United States surged by 20%, and there are now more than 860,000 PHEVs on the road. Their popularity is fueled by the flexibility that PHEVs provide…

Volvo Trucks North America recently confirmed that 11 dealership locations in the U.S. and Canada have completed its vigorous sales and service training and facility upgrades needed to become Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealerships, marking significant progress toward Volvo Trucks’ commitment to advancing the electrification of the commercial trucking industry, the company said.…

Genesis Motor America announced the expansion of electric vehicle sales to 10 additional states and the opening of two more standalone retailers in California and Louisiana. Genesis EVs are on sale in 33 states and the brand now has nine standalone retail facilities across the country. These additions are a part of the brand’s commitment…

IKEA Austria, together with Quantron AG, introduced hydrogen fuel cell trucks. Quantron AG will supply the Quantron QLI FCEV model vehicles and the transporters will be fueled with green hydrogen from energy supplier Wien Energie. The fuel cell vehicles were developed in collaboration with Ballard Power Systems and the entire process from feasibility study to…