As new-car buyer personas continue to evolve, connecting with consumers’ emotions and personality is more likely to ignite interest in battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This diverges from the long-standing industry narrative that environmental benefits are what drive BEV adoption, creating a great opportunity for brands to expand their messaging and embrace new customers with a…

Over 56,000 hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicles were sold worldwide by the end of 2022, according to a recent study by Information Trends. At the same time, several automakers, both start-ups and established players, are vying to enter the fuel cell auto market. Although the United States…

BP Products North America, a subsidiary of BP, has reached an agreement to purchase TravelCenters of America (TA). The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory and TravelCenters of America shareholder approval, will be for $1.3 billion in cash. The companies say TA’s network of highway sites complements BP’s existing predominantly off-highway convenience and mobility business,…

Geotab has revealed the results of its new electric vehicle (EV) range analysis, examining the impact of speed and temperature. The interactive analysis, showcased for the first time at Geotab Connect 2023, uses de-identified, aggregated data from 3 million EV trips and 550,000 hours of driving time to better understand the relative range impact of…

To help meet the need for auto technicians in the growing electric vehicle industry, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced a national partnership with Mercedes-Benz USA to train Job Corps students initially at centers in Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Utah for automotive industry careers. Job Corps will offer students opportunities to study high-voltage…

Ford announced it is investing $3.5 billion to build the country’s first automaker-backed LFP battery plant, offering customers a second battery technology within Ford’s EV lineup. With this $3.5 billion investment, Ford and its battery tech collaborators have announced $17.6 billion in investments in electric vehicle and…

Hyundai Motor America, in partnership with Hyundai Capital America, has announced its new Evolve+ electric vehicle subscription service. Evolve+ is a month-to-month subscription service that covers 1,000 miles, insurance, maintenance, registration and roadside assistance at a starting price of $699 per month for a Kona Electric and $899 per month for an IONIQ 5. The…

BP Products North America, a subsidiary of BP, has reached an agreement to purchase TravelCenters of America (TA). The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory and TravelCenters of America shareholder approval, will be for $1.3 billion in cash. The companies say TA’s network of highway sites complements…

Terraline, a California-based company formerly known as Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies (Solo AVT), has announced the Tangra LH1, a human-operated battery-electric Class 8 truck that the company says will have over 500 miles of range. The company had been working on autonomous technologies, but the newly-named company says the LH1 is designed with human drivers…

To help meet the need for auto technicians in the growing electric vehicle industry, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced a national partnership with Mercedes-Benz USA to train Job Corps students initially at centers in Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Utah for automotive industry careers. Job Corps will offer students opportunities to study high-voltage…