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…

REE Automotive, an automotive technology company in Israel that provides fully by-wire electric trucks and platforms, announced it received United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for its P7-C chassis cab and P7-S stripped chassis products. Certification from the EPA is another step toward REE’s planned full-vehicle…

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported US September 2023 sales of 203,904 vehicles, up 13.9% on a volume basis and up 9.5% on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to September 2022. September 2023 sales of electrified vehicles totaled 64,298, representing 31.5% of total monthly sales, the company said. Meanwhile, Q3 electrified vehicle sales…

Honda has officially introduced its 2024 Prologue midsize SUV, with an anticipated EPA range rating of 300 miles. Its DC fast charging capability is capable of adding 65 miles of range in 10 minutes. Drivetrain options include single-motor (front-wheel-drive) and dual-motor (all-wheel-drive) configurations. The vehicle will have an estimated 288 horsepower and 333 lb.-ft. of…

Hyundai Motor North America announced it is adopting North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports for its electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States and Canada. In the United States, all-new or refreshed Hyundai EVs will come exclusively with a NACS port beginning in Q4 2024. Canada will follow in the first half of 2025. Hyundai EVs with NACS ports will gain…

Nikola Corporation recently announced the commercial launch of the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle at its manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Ariz. Nikola’s hydrogen fuel cell electric truck features a range of up to 500 miles and an estimated fueling time as low as 20 minutes, according to Nikola. This truck is expected to have among the longest ranges…

GreenPower Motor Company (GreenPower) announced the results from its all-electric school bus pilot program conducted in West Virginia that resulted in subsequent all-electric school bus orders. GreenPower shared its findings along with data to improve future deployments at the Green Bus Summit held during STN EXPO in Reno, Nevada this summer. …

During the beginning of the 20th Century, many falsehoods about internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles were spread. A lot of the skepticism was generated by people who did not understand the technology. They feared ICE cars and trucks would kill pedestrians, and there were not enough places to buy gasoline. …

Renault announced it electrified its bestselling Trafic van with the new Trafic Van E-Tech Electric. The new Renault Trafic Van E-Tech Electric completes Renault's range of all-electric commercial vehicles, the company said. Inheriting the attributes that have made Trafic an icon for over 40 years, the electric Trafic Van provides high performance and ample customization…

The ASE Education Foundation recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids. Additionally, the foundation published a list of training resources that schools can use when planning updates to their curriculum…